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Hey, West Midtown and Collier Hills! Hope you had a lovely 4th. It's a busy week: A local artist just put West Midtown on the map with a massive World Cup mural, and Develop Fulton quietly approved tax incentives for a mixed-income housing project that could reshape a key corridor. Keep reading, there's plenty more below, from a packed City Council agenda to seven new townhomes filed at a single address.

- News — A new mixed-income housing development gets its tax incentive, a World Cup mural lands in the neighborhood, and the Silver Skillet gets its long-overdue national moment.
- Business — Inspire Brands has shut down its multi-brand ghost kitchen on Ellsworth Industrial, quietly closing the book on one of West Midtown's earliest delivery-only dining experiments.
- Events — Soccer watch parties, a Fashion-Art-Music night at Chattahoochee Food Works, and a Fêtes de Bayonne celebration at Cooks & Soldiers headline a full week of things to do.
- Government — Atlanta City Council is voting on a 180-day self-storage moratorium and renegotiating the "More MARTA" IGA, while NPU-E takes up Piedmont Park event permits and a medical cannabis dispensary question.
- Construction — Seven townhomes are filed at a single Antone Street address, a major solar array is going in on Howell Mill, and GDOT is actively reshaping the 14th Street corridor near Georgia Tech.

Let's dive in.

NEWS

Develop Fulton Board Approves Tax Incentive for Catalytic Mixed-Income Housing Development
The Develop Fulton board has greenlit tax incentives for a major mixed-income housing project in Northwest Atlanta, built on the site of a former tire facility. The development will bring both affordable and market-rate units to the area, a significant move for a corridor where housing pressure has been building for years.

New Georgia Tech-adjacent student apartments ready to open pre-leasing applications
A new student apartment complex near Georgia Tech is now accepting pre-leasing applications, adding more housing inventory to one of Atlanta's most densely populated student corridors. More student housing in the area means more foot traffic, more demand for local businesses, and more pressure on parking and transit.

Atlanta Artist Paints Massive World Cup Mural in West Midtown
A local artist has finished a massive, vivid mural in West Midtown timed to Atlanta's role as a 2026 FIFA World Cup host city. The piece is already drawing attention as a neighborhood landmark and a destination for visitors pouring into the city for the tournament.

F1 Arcade Atlanta Hosts World Cup Watch Parties
Atlantic Station's F1 Arcade is running a full slate of World Cup watch parties through the tournament, giving you a lively spot to catch every match with food, drinks, and plenty of company.

This Beloved Atlanta Diner Hasn't Changed In 70 Years, And That's The Magic
Southern Living is shining a spotlight on the Silver Skillet, the classic diner near Georgia Tech that has held onto its 1950s character for seven decades without apology. Locals, students, and Hollywood film crews have all made it a regular stop, and the place keeps earning that loyalty.

Atlanta Public Schools considers new limits on classroom screen time
Atlanta Public Schools is weighing new restrictions on how much time students spend on screens during the school day, a debate that's heating up in districts across the country. If you have kids in APS, this policy could directly change their daily classroom experience. No final decision has been made yet, but the conversation is moving.

BUSINESS

Alliance Kitchen - closing - Inspire Brands has quietly shut down its multi-brand ghost kitchen on Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard after about five years in operation, ending one of West Midtown's early experiments in delivery-only dining.

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Monday, July 6
- Design Camp: Intro to Architecture for 14-16 Year Olds | Georgia Institute of Technology
- Industry Night | Chattahoochee Food Works
- Bold Monk Brunch | Bold Monk Brewing Co.

Tuesday, July 7
- Trap Yoga Tuesday | The Interlock
- Georgia's Largest Happy Hour TUESDAYS | Chattahoochee Food Works
- Soccer Watch Parties | Round Trip Brewing Co.

Wednesday, July 8
- Indie Market at Chattahoochee Food Works | Chattahoochee Food Works
- Wellness Wednesdays: HIIT Like a Pro | The Interlock

Thursday, July 9
- Tot Spot: Mad Scientists' Bash | Atlantic Station
- Spades of Atlanta | Monday Night Garage
- Atlanta F.A.M. – Fashion, Art & Music | Chattahoochee Food Works
- Neighborhood Flex with Orangetheory Fitness | The Interlock

Friday, July 10
- Pond | Terminal West
- Fridays are for Friends Hosted by ATL Friends | The Interlock

Saturday, July 11
- A Good Summer Day hosted by For the People | The Interlock

Sunday, July 12
- Fêtes de Bayonne Celebration at Cooks & Soldiers | Cooks & Soldiers
- Block on Lock hosted by Alt Atl | The Interlock
- Sunday Farmers Market | Chattahoochee Food Works
- Create Custom Candles With Instructor Jocelyn - Candle Making Class by Classpop! | Taste Wine Bar and Market
- Uncle Sugar  The Northside - Sunday Night | Northside Tavern
- Sunday Sweat Series | The Interlock

GOVERNMENT

Note: our information comes from posted meetings documents (agendas and minutes when available) — latest source document hyperlinked to each meeting.

Meetings This Week
- Atlanta City Council — Committee on Council | Jul-06, 11:30 AM | key topics: E-SPLOST school tax special election, police security at recreation center polling sites, public comment rule changes, Chattahoochee Brick Co. Park board appointment
- Atlanta City Council — Full Council Meeting | Jul-06, 1:00 PM | key topics: 180-day self-storage moratorium, "More MARTA" IGA renegotiation, Lindbergh EMS/Fire Station land acquisition, rezoning at 1579 Gates Pl NW is scheduled for a vote
- Atlanta NPU — NPU-E | Jul-07, 6:30 PM | key topics: Piedmont Park special event permits (ONE Musicfest, Atl Vegan Festival, others), Peachtree Circle Historic District overlay, medical cannabis dispensary SUP requirement
- Atlanta NPU — NPU-C | Jul-07, 6:45 PM | key topics: garage setback variance at 2899 Ridgemore Rd NW, side yard setback variance at 3000 Rhodenhaven Dr NW, solid waste fee adjustments, alcohol license updates at Moores Mill Foods & Publix Marietta Blvd

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Permits

- 701 Antone St NW — New townhome construction filed, twice. One permit covers 3 attached units, another covers 4. That's 7 townhomes on a single address working through the approval process, both currently flagged for additional materials. Worth watching as they clear review.
- 1506 Howell Mill Rd NW — A 104-module, 61+ kW rooftop solar array is going in. One of the larger commercial solar installations you'll see permitted in this area.
- 1968 Marietta Rd NW — Fire sprinkler systems are being installed in Phases 2 and 3 of a commercial space. Phased buildout suggests a larger project still in progress.
- 1055 Howell Mill Rd NW — Interior work is underway on a first-generation business office suite. An existing tenant is staying put while the renovation adds to the space.
- 1548 Walthall Ct NW — A residential second-story addition is in review, adding 262 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an office, laundry room, and basement access.

Beyond these, the area saw 27 additional notable permits, mostly new multifamily construction and commercial HVAC and electrical work. Another 34 routine residential permits covered electrical, HVAC, and plumbing across the neighborhood.

Road Work

Under Construction
- SR 3/US 41 Intersection Improvements (Fulton County) Work is underway at the cluster of Northside Drive, 14th Street, and Hemphill Avenue. GDOT is simplifying the intersection layout to give traffic signals more flexibility. If you cut through Home Park or head toward Georgia Tech this way, expect some disruption around that corridor.
- I-75 Lighting Upgrade, Musket Ridge Drive to I-85 (Fulton County) Crews are swapping out the old high-pressure sodium lights along this 1.8-mile stretch for LED fixtures, which may also mean pole and conduit replacements. Night driving through here may look a little different while work continues.
- SR 9 Resurfacing, SR 3 to North of Paces Ferry Road (Fulton County) GDOT is repaving SR 9 to bring the road surface back up to standard. If this is part of your regular route, you'll want to watch for lane restrictions and loose traffic control in the work zones.
- Bridge Preservation at Multiple Locations, Cobb, DeKalb, and Fulton Counties This multi-county project covers co-polymer overlay, steel beam painting, and bridge joint replacement at seven locations across the region. One Fulton County site is included, so keep an eye out for flaggers and lane shifts if you're crossing bridges along major corridors nearby.
- Buford Spring Connector Tunnel Lighting Upgrade (Fulton County) LED fixtures are going in to replace aging tunnel lighting. Conduit and wiring work may also be part of the scope. If you use this connector to reach I-85, give yourself a little extra time.

Utility Work

Atlanta Watershed
- West Wesley Road 24-Hour Closure for Sewer Main Maintenance — Work is getting done at West Wesley Road NW starting today and going through 7/20 for sewer main maintenance. Plan an alternate route if you travel through that stretch.

Service Requests

Traffic Signal Repairs — Eight emergency-level signal issues were reported between June 29 and July 2 at Bolton Rd & Barnett Dr (three reports), Northside Dr NW & 14th St NW, Marietta St & Andrew Young International, 10th St & State St, and other locations. A non-emergency signal repair is also underway at 17th St & Market St.

Overgrowth — Visibility issues from overgrowth were reported at Marietta Rd & Ellen St.

Litter Removal — A right-of-way cleanup was requested on Ridgemore Rd NW.

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