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Top Stories: ➊ – How two Atlanta hotel sales reflect improving outlook for city's hospitality industry (Sunday), ➋ – Fast-casual teriyaki chain plans second attempt at Atlanta expansion (Friday), ➌ – Viewpoint: Fans and corporate hospitality are back, as are lessons learned from 2020 (Friday), ➍ – Partners, corporate sponsors take pride in TOUR Championship week (Friday), ➎ – Police will canvas Piedmont Park as search for killer continues; vigil set for Aug. 1 (Saturday)

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Software startup FullStory surpasses $1B valuation, plans international expansion

Atlanta Business Chronicle 8/4 1:36A Erin Schilling

Digital experience startup FullStory Inc. is the latest Atlanta company to surpass a $1 billion valuation. The startup, founded in 2014 by former Google engineers, reached...

W Hotel in Midtown sold to Hilton Hotels

Atlanta Business Chronicle 8/4 1:29A Eric Jackson

One of Midtown's most popular hotels is set for a rebrand under Hilton Hotels.

Upscale milkshake bar expanding to Buckhead

Atlanta Business Chronicle 8/4 1:15A Chris Fuhrmeister

It will be the second Atlanta location for The Yard Milkshake Bar.

News Briefs: Police seek pool shooter; BeltLine Northwest Trail route; TOUR Championship returns

Atlanta INTown Paper News 8/4 1:00A Collin Kelley

Atlanta Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of a suspect charged with the murder of 17-year-old Jakari Dillard at the Anderson Park pool on July 24. Chief Rodney Bryant said during an Aug. 3...

BeltLine Northwest Trail options include possible bridge over I-75, prioritize connections to...

Atlanta Business Chronicle 8/3 11:31A Grace Donnelly

The Northwest trail will complete the 22-mile pedestrian loop. It is the most complicated segment of the BeltLine, facing challenges such as navigating major highways and...

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Fulton County Schools updates COVID-19 guidance, cites Delta variant

Northside Neighbor (Education) 8/2 9:25A Elizabeth Nouryeh-Clay @NouryehN

Fulton County Schools has once again updated its COVID-19 guidelines for the 2021-2022 school year, citing the highly contagious Delta variant.

Fulton County Schools lets parents and students know what to expect for back to school

Northside Neighbor (Education) 7/29 11:28A By Rachel Kellogg @RachelNBR

Fulton County’s first day back to school is Aug. 9, and the school district is getting ready by releasing a Top 10 list of major changes.

Atlanta Public Schools mandating masks for 2021-2022 school year

Northside Neighbor (Education) 7/22 7:48A Elizabeth Nouryeh-Clay @NouryehN

Atlanta Public Schools is mandating masks for the 2021-2022 school year.

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The Village at Dunwoody aims to bring a central entertainment district to the area

Atlanta Magazine 8/3 10:39A Carly Cooper

Design inspiration for the courtyard at the Village at Dunwoody David Abes, founder of DASH Hospitality Group , wanted a central meeting place to hang out with his neighborhood friends in Dunwoody....

Review: Marietta Cobb Museum’s “Metro Montage XXI” surveys wide range of skills

Arts ATL 8/3 8:59A Rebecca Brantley

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art’s juried show Metro Montage XXI features... The post Review: Marietta Cobb Museum s Metro Montage XXI surveys wide range of skills appeared...

BEFORE & AFTER: GRACE’S COLLEGE BEDROOM DESIGN MAKEOVER

Thou Swell 8/3 5:10A Kevin O'Gara

This post is sponsored by Tempaper and The Company Store, but all text, images, and opinions are all my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep THou Swell running! A few weeks ago, I flew...

MINT names new executive director, gallery director; opens four shows

Arts ATL 8/3 4:30A ArtsATL staff

MINT, the visual arts nonprofit that champions emerging artists, has named artist,... The post MINT names new executive director, gallery director; opens four shows appeared...

Lessons in Leadership: Dad’s Garage managing director Lara Smith departs after a decade

Atlanta INTown Paper Arts & Culture 8/3 3:31A Intown Staff

Lara Smith By Matthew Terrell For many years, I would joke with Lara Smith that she was one of the “Great Leaders of Our TIme.” Although you may not immediately recognize her name, Lara has been the...

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Buckhead Gains a Prohibition-Themed Cocktail Lounge Only Accessible Via a Phone Booth

Eater Atlanta 8/3 9:21A Beth McKibben

Red Phone Booth A second location of downtown Atlanta cocktail lounge and cigar bar Red Phone Booth opens August 13 on Peachtree Road A second location of downtown Atlanta cocktail lounge and cigar...

Tracking the Latest Atlanta Restaurant Closures

Eater Atlanta 8/3 7:16A Beth McKibben

Eater/Getty A monthly list of Atlanta restaurants that have closed this year It’s never easy for a restaurant or bar owner to decide to close their business. Rising rents, overzealous developers, poor...

These Atlanta Restaurants Require Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID-19 Test

Eater Atlanta 8/3 4:42A Beth McKibben

City Winery Atlanta Some Atlanta restaurants instated new COVID-19 safety policies to help mitigate the spread of the highly transmissible Delta variant COVID-19 cases continue to soar in Georgia as...

15 Atlanta Restaurants Featuring the Convenience of a Drive-Thru Window

Eater Atlanta 8/2 4:37A Eater Staff

Gusto Grab tacos, gyros, doughnuts and coffee, Southern comfort food, and even Ethiopian fare from these restaurants with drive-thru service Looking to grab a quick bite to eat without leaving the...

New Restaurant Radar: Serena-Pastifico, Amore e Amore, Saint-Germain, and more

Atlanta INTown Paper Food & Dining 7/31 9:00A Collin Kelley

Saint-Germain Serena Pastificio is now serving Italian cuisine with homemade pasta at Colony Square in Midtown. Find out more at serena-pastificio.com . The owners of Il Localino have reopened under a...

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The Bag I Can’t Stop Wearing

An Indigo Day 8/3 10:00P Jessica

It s been a while since I got a new bag that I obsess over. The last few bags I ve purchased and loved actually no longer are in production. Zac by Zac Posen and Welden Bags. I m so bummed. Besides my...

My Obsession With The Madewell Momjean Shorts

An Indigo Day 8/1 10:00P Jessica

Every season, I start to see a trend with what I gravitate towards when I m getting dressed. It s especially obvious when I m throwing something on for a last-minute get-together. Usually, it s a...

These 5 Timeless Fabrics Make Any Outfit Look Expensive

Coco Bassey 7/31 12:00A Coco

sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue and ShopStyle Collective. Looking for a wardrobe upgrade? If you ve ever looked at the clothes hanging in your closet, thinking everything looks...

The Fashion Girl’s Guide to the 2021 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Coco Bassey 7/27 2:01P Coco

sponsored by Nordstrom and ShopStyle Collective. It s that time again — everyone s favorite shopping event: the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is back, and better than ever in...

How Well Do We Know Each Other? feat. Kaye Bassey

Coco Bassey 7/26 11:52P Coco

I m sure you guys have met my sister Kaye before, but she was visiting from LA recently and we did a video together! We also shot a collaboration together with Kim Crawford...

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TPC Southwind Profile: A Stiff Challenge At WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational

Atlanta CBS Local Sports 8/3 6:56A Sports – CBS Atlanta

( CBS Miami ) TPC Southwind s been a regular stop on the PGA Tour since 1989. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the private golf club hosted the FedEx St. Jude Classic through...

Fantasy Football 2021 QB Rankings: Mahomes Still Tops The List, But Allen Close Behind

Atlanta CBS Local Sports 8/3 4:57A Sports – CBS Atlanta

(CBS Local)- The sweet sounds of coaches whistles and players trash talking are in the air as NFL training camps officially kicked off this past week across the country. With that begins the...

Baseball Report: Three Recently Traded Cubs Homer In Debut

Atlanta CBS Local Sports 8/2 12:24P Sports – CBS Atlanta

( CBS Chicago ) The trade deadline has come and gone, and 10 All-Stars now find themselves playing in new stadiums. Some teams, like the Los Angeles Dodgers, stocked up for...

Hawks Select Jalen Johnson and Sharife Cooper in 2021 NBA Draft

Hawks News 7/30 1:01A Arman Rehmann

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks selected Jalen Johnson from Duke with the 20th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft on Thursda

Olympics 2021: USWNT Faces Netherlands In Quarterfinals, Things To Know About Rematch Of 2019 World...

Atlanta CBS Local Sports 7/28 10:32A Sports – CBS Atlanta

(CBS Local)- After dropping their opening match of Olympic play, the USWNT rebounded nicely with a 6-1 win over New Zealand and a 0-0 draw against Australia to finish second...

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Rockhaven Homes Announces New Homes Ready For Move-In

Atlanta Real Estate Forum 8/3 10:15A Melissa Walcott

Rockhaven Homes, Atlanta’s premier luxury in-town builder, announces brand new homes ready to move in. Located in the most sought-after neighborhoods in metro Atlanta,...

Atlanta Food and Wine Festival

Atlanta Real Estate Forum 8/3 9:54A Carol Morgan

Celebrating the rich culinary traditions of the South, the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival (AFWF) is thrilled to announce its stellar lineup of chefs and mixologists, along with...

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