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‘Strength in numbers:’ No Kings rallies urge voters to get to polls early

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:15:43 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Several dozen people, holding posters and flags and eliciting horn honks, gathered on a street corner in Atlanta’s Virginia-Highland neighborhood to encourage voters to head to the polls. It was one of dozens of No Kings rallies across North Georgia...

Invest Atlanta approves $330 million lease-purchase bond for Amsterdam Walk

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:06:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Invest Atlanta this week approved a $330 million lease-purchase bond for Amsterdam Walk, a large mixed-use development next to the Atlanta Beltline’s Northeast Trail, according to SaportaReport . Under the arrangement, Portman Holdings will lease the...

Tull Charitable Foundation welcomes three new trustees to its board

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:11:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) The Tull Charitable Foundation appointed three distinguished leaders to its Board of Trustees: Beth A. Lowry, President & CEO of Holder Construction Company; John O’Neill, President and Managing Partner, Southeast for Partners Real Estate; and...

Home Style Saturday 526

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:00:54 Z

(Southern Hospitality) Hi friends! We are still enjoying some beautiful weather here in Georgia, with pretty hot days still, but the leaves are finally getting some color. Today, on Home Style Saturday we have a great lineup for you, from easy fall planter ideas, to DIY...

Fulton County opens new teaching museum in former Sandy Springs school

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:36:59 Z

(Sandy Springs Reporter) Depending on who you ask in Sandy Springs, the Fulton County Schools Teaching Museum & Archives is either a wonderful space for students to gain historical perspective or an insult to the community and taxpayers. The school district held an Oct. 14...

‘Whalefall’: As schmaltzy as it is gooey, as dumb as it is fun

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:30:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Sometimes, movies are great works of art. Sometimes, they are about a man who gets stuck inside of a sperm whale. And both of these things should be enjoyed. “Whalefall,” based on the novel of the same name by Daniel Kraus (who also co-wrote the...

‘You Can See Everything’: Don’t be fooled by the title

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) There is a moment in the latter half of “You Can See Everything” where somebody – much like the audience, at that point in the film – is struggling to put into words how they feel about Elizabeth Holmes. Notorious (genius?) filmmaker and comedian...

MARTA CEO addresses budget deficit where agency overspent nearly 17% on overtime

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:38:10 Z

(Sandy Springs Reporter) At a recent Atlanta City Council committee meeting , recently installed CEO Jonathan Hunt addressed delays in delivering new trains for the system and a budget shortfall. Channel 2 Action News reported on the budget issue, when an audit review of the...

Atlanta Streets Alive returns to West End and Grant Park on Oct. 18

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:12:14 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Atlanta Streets Alive returns Sunday, Oct. 18, bringing a car-free afternoon to West End and Grant Park. The free event will run from 2 to 6 p.m. along Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard and Georgia Avenue, temporarily transforming portions of the...

Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade returns Oct. 17-18

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:48:37 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) A Halloween tradition returns to Little Five Points this weekend, Oct. 17-18, bringing two days of live music, local art, costumed characters, and spooky attractions to the neighborhood. The Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade runs both days,...

This week at the Farmers Market

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Sandy Springs Reporter) Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what’s in season at your local market. Each week, we’ll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh, along with a couple of recipes that include those products....

Sharon Goldman joins American Jewish Committee as Atlanta regional director

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:35:55 Z

(Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven) Dr. Sharon Goldman , the newly appointed regional director at the American Jewish Committee, is making Atlanta her home after living in Jerusalem for eight years. With a bachelor’s degree from Barnard College and a master’s and doctorate in political...

Quick Bites for Oct. 15: Diwali festival, bicycle food delivery in Cabbagetown, breast cancer fundraiser at Joey D’s

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:30:00 Z

(Sandy Springs Reporter) In this week’s Quick Bites, get updates on a taco pop-up at Pullman Yards, a bicycle food delivery service in Cabbagetown, and a top Atlanta chef joining an upcoming restaurant in Town at Trilith. We’ve also rounded up several Atlanta food events,...

Fulton holds tax rate flat, school district proposes increase

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:53:43 Z

(Sandy Springs Reporter) Fulton County’s property tax rate will remain unchanged for the fifth consecutive year, after the board of commissioners voted at its Oct. 7 meeting to keep the general fund rate steady at 8.87 mills. Chairman Robb Pitts, who will be leaving office...

New High Street plan in Dunwoody aims to break up ‘wall’ effect

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:22:33 Z

(Sandy Springs Reporter) The Dunwoody City Council responded positively to GID Development Group’s request to modify plans for the $2 billion High Street campus along Perimeter Center Parkway at the DeKalb-Fulton border. The property owner is requesting to amend its approved...

Here’s what you need to know about early voting in the City of Atlanta

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:55:55 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Advance voting for the Nov. 3 midterm elections is open now through Oct. 30 in the City of Atlanta. Early voting takes place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 17 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 18 and 25 from...

Atlanta City Council reviews proposed ban on robotic police technology

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:24:31 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) The City of Atlanta is exploring restrictions on autonomous and remotely operated weapons through the Human Authority over Lethal Technology (HALT) Act proposed by City Council member Liliana Bakhtiari. The legislation would prevent the City from...

Style Showcase 366

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:00:29 Z

(Southern Hospitality) I'm not big on Halloween, but some of you are, so there's some inspo today on Style Showcase! Today, we have Halloween ideas, spray painting wicker, free spooky Halloween printables, simple fall front porch with black and white, and easy 4 step fall...

Brookhaven municipal court offers amnesty for traffic violations through Oct. 30

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:32:08 Z

(Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven) Throughout the month of October, the Brookhaven Municipal Court is offering limited amnesty to individuals with outstanding traffic violations or have an active bench warrant. According to a release from the city, the goal is to settle outstanding...

J. Tom Morgan releases memoir on the murder of DeKalb Sheriff Derwin Brown

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:00:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) For J. Tom Morgan, it started with a simple page to call his office. When he called back, he was told that DeKalb Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown had been shot. Morgan first thought there had been some sort of accident, but he quickly discovered the...