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- Biden’s Education Summit: The Impact on Black Studentsatlantadailyworld.com Biden’s Education Summit: The Impact on Black Students | Atlanta Daily World
This post was originally published on Word In Black. By: Quintessa Williams President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden recently hosted the “Classroom to Career” Summit at the White House, bringing together approximately 200 education and workforce leaders. The event highlighted the Biden-Harris ...
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! This post was originally published on Word In Black. By: Quintessa Williams President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden recently hosted the “Classroom to Career” Summit at the White House, bringing together approximately 200 education and workforce leaders. The event highlighted the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to expand career pathways and workforce development programs in … Continued
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- Atlanta Hawks Team Up With ‘Stand Together’ For Social Impact Initiativeatlantadailyworld.com Atlanta Hawks Team Up With 'Stand Together' For Social Impact Initiative | Atlanta Daily World
The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena recently teamed up with “Stand Together” to address issues and improve social impact in the Atlanta community. The multi-year partnership will lead to the support of local nonprofits and activations that give musicians, athletes, fans, members of the community...
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! The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena recently teamed up with “Stand Together” to address issues and improve social impact in the Atlanta community. The multi-year partnership will lead to the support of local nonprofits and activations that give musicians, athletes, fans, members of the community, and local changemakers, an opportunity to make a difference. … Continued
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- Dr. Herman Taylor of Morehouse School of Medicine to Receive 2024 American Heart Association Clinical Research Prizeatlantadailyworld.com Dr. Herman Taylor of Morehouse School of Medicine to Receive 2024 American Heart Association Clinical Research Prize | Atlanta Daily World
Endowed Professor and Director of the MSM Cardiovascular Research Institute will be honored during upcoming AHA Scientific Sessions Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is proud to announce that Herman A. Taylor, Jr., MD, MPH, FAHA, endowed professor and director of the MSM Cardiovascular Research Ins...
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! Endowed Professor and Director of the MSM Cardiovascular Research Institute will be honored during upcoming AHA Scientific Sessions Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is proud to announce that Herman A. Taylor, Jr., MD, MPH, FAHA, endowed professor and director of the MSM Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI), will receive the 2024 American Heart Association (AHA) Clinical … Continued
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- New facet of downtown Fayetteville officially under constructionatlanta.urbanize.city New facet of downtown Fayetteville officially under construction
Town green, BTR townhomes venture called “testament to New-Urbanism planning”
New facet of downtown Fayetteville officially under construction Josh Green Mon, 11/18/2024 - 08:05 Site work has kicked off for a project that aims to add what developers call walkable, essential, and attainable housing in a growing part of the metro experiencing an influx of outside investment.
Alpharetta-based Parkland Communities recently broke ground on 124 build-to-rent townhomes in Fayetteville called Morgan Park. The 9.3-acre site, located within walking distance of the city’s historic downtown, is situated where E. Lanier Avenue meets Booker Avenue.
Parkland officials say the BTR community—described as “a testament to New-Urbanism planning”—is scheduled to see vertical construction next summer, following about nine months of land development.
The goal with Morgan Park is to create a parklike setting with a central town green and 10 residential buildings surrounding it. Also at the heart of the project will be two pools, a large cabana, a playfield, and mail kiosk.
Rents at Morgan Park will start at $2,400 monthly, to include all maintenance, according to Parkland reps. That entry price is described as “surprisingly lower than homeownership costs” in a project groundbreaking announcement.
[!](https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2024-11/Morgan%20Park%20BTR%20Fayetteville%20Site%20Plan.png?itok=SMcnxCyA "Courtesy of Parkland Communities") Planned layout of the 124-unit community with a town green centerpiece. Courtesy of Parkland Communities
[!](https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2024-11/Fayetteville%20Morgan%20Park%20drone.jpg?itok=q_C0IIen "Courtesy of Parkland Residential ") Courtesy of Parkland Residential
Options will range from two-bedroom townhomes with 1,600 square feet up to three-bedroom units with 1,950 square feet, two and ½ bathrooms, and a loft. Each will include a rear-entry, one-car garage and covered outdoor living space.
Morgan Park’s site is about four and ½ miles from the growing Trilith studio complex and mixed-use mini city. Downtown Atlanta is 23 miles north.
Project officials also cite proximity to the U.S. Soccer Federation’s under-construction National Training Center and Headquarters in Fayette County as a plus. That 200-acre project is expected to cost north of $200 million and create some 400 jobs for the area.
[!](https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2024-11/Morgan%20Park%201%20RA_Sweetwater%20Landing_SD%20Set_04.jpg?itok=fJvs4UO2 "Courtesy of Parkland Residential ") Expected look of Morgan Park facades. Courtesy of Parkland Residential
[!](https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2023-11/overview%20map%20Parkland%20Communities%20Morgan%20Park%20.png?itok=_TjLLq6P "Google Maps") The Parkland Communities' project site in relation to the rest of south OTP Atlanta. Google Maps
Elsewhere in the metro, the BTR model has drawn criticism for claiming available land that could have gone to for-sale housing, where first-time homebuyers especially could start to build equity. Advocates say the housing type allows occupants more flexibility and lower costs in many cases than traditional mortgages.
Other Parkland projects in the works include a sprawling Stonecrest community east of Atlanta, which has been marketed as a renting and buying option for the expected 7,500 future employees at EV carmaker Rivian’s manufacturing plant.
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[!](https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2023-11/overview%20map%20Parkland%20Communities%20Morgan%20Park%20.png?itok=_TjLLq6P "Google Maps") The Parkland Communities' project site in relation to the rest of south OTP Atlanta. Google Maps
[!](https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2024-11/Morgan%20Park%20BTR%20Fayetteville%20Site%20Plan.png?itok=SMcnxCyA "Courtesy of Parkland Communities") Planned layout of the 124-unit community with a town green centerpiece. Courtesy of Parkland Communities
[!](https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2024-11/Fayetteville%20Morgan%20Park%20drone.jpg?itok=q_C0IIen "Courtesy of Parkland Residential ") Courtesy of Parkland Residential
[!](https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2024-11/Morgan%20Park%201%20RA_Sweetwater%20Landing_SD%20Set_04.jpg?itok=fJvs4UO2 "Courtesy of Parkland Residential ") Expected look of Morgan Park facades. Courtesy of Parkland Residential
[!](https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2024-11/Morgan%20Park%202%20Sweetwater%20Springs%20%287%29.jpg?itok=h1cFJ7CG "Courtesy of Parkland Residential ") Morgan Park's townhome product will be similar to another Parkland community (shown here) in Lawrenceville. Courtesy of Parkland Residential
[!](https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2023-11/Parkland%20Communities%20Morgan%20Park%20close%20map.png?itok=bSEs1MU9 "Google Maps") The Morgan Park site location (in red) in proximity to downtown Fayetteville, Trilith (top left), and other local attractions such as Zac Brown's Camp Southern Ground (bottom left).Google Maps
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- Trial continues for man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Rileywww.wabe.org Trial continues for man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
A medical examiner will present evidence Monday in the case against Jose Ibarra, a Venezuelan citizen charged in the February killing of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley.
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A medical examiner will present evidence Monday in the case against Jose Ibarra, a Venezuelan citizen charged in the February killing of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. Ibarra, 26, faces […]
- J. Pharoah Doss: No great surprise Harris lostatlantadailyworld.com J. Pharoah Doss: No great surprise Harris lost | Atlanta Daily World %
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! Two days before the 2024 presidential election, an ABC/Ipsos survey found Democratic nominee and current Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of Republican challenger and former President Donald Trump by three percentage points. On Election Day, Harris supporters were confident the vice president would defeat the former president because he was impeached twice and charged with … Continued
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- C.H.O.I.C.E.S. 8th Annual Thanksgiving Mobile Food Pantry Set to Feed Over 2000 Families During The Holiday Seasonatlantadailyworld.com C.H.O.I.C.E.S. 8th Annual Thanksgiving Mobile Food Pantry Set to Feed Over 2000 Families During The Holiday Season | Atlanta Daily World
Introducing Delivery Option for Seniors 60+ Through Amazon Delivery Service The Center Helping Obesity In Children End Successfully (C.H.O.I.C.E.S.), a leader in the fight against food insecurity, is gearing up for its highly-anticipated 8th Annual Thanksgiving Mobile Food Pantry that aims to feed...
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!C.H.O.I.C.E.S.Kitchen - Atlanta Daily World Introducing Delivery Option for Seniors 60+ Through Amazon Delivery Service The Center Helping Obesity In Children End Successfully (C.H.O.I.C.E.S.), a leader in the fight against food insecurity, is gearing up for its highly-anticipated 8th Annual Thanksgiving Mobile Food Pantry that aims to feed more than 2000 local families in need this holiday season. Presented … Continued
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- Some in the U.S. farm industry are alarmed by Trump’s embrace of RFK Jr. and tariffswww.wabe.org Some in the U.S. farm industry are alarmed by Trump's embrace of RFK Jr. and tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump won farm country by wide margins in this month’s election, with rural voters helping fuel his return to the White House. But some farmers, economists, analysts and […]
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President-elect Donald Trump won farm country by wide margins in this month’s election, with rural voters helping fuel his return to the White House. But some farmers, economists, analysts and […]
- Rudy Giuliani Has Turned Over His Luxury Watches, Vintage Mercedes To Former Atlanta Election Workers, Lawyer Saysatlantadailyworld.com Rudy Giuliani Has Turned Over His Luxury Watches, Vintage Mercedes To Former Atlanta Election Workers, Lawyer Says | Atlanta Daily World
Rudy Giuliani has relinquished dozens of watches and a Mercedes once owned by movie star Lauren Bacall to two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment, his lawyer said. Joseph Cammarata said in a letter filed late Friday in Manhattan federal court that the trove of ...
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! Rudy Giuliani has relinquished dozens of watches and a Mercedes once owned by movie star Lauren Bacall to two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment, his lawyer said. Joseph Cammarata said in a letter filed late Friday in Manhattan federal court that the trove of watches and a ring were delivered by … Continued
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- Smino Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award By Harvard’s Black Men’s Forumatlantadailyworld.com Smino Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award By Harvard’s Black Men’s Forum | Atlanta Daily World
Rapper and songwriter Smino received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from Harvard University’s Black Men’s Forum at their Annual Brotherhood Banquet, held last Friday at The Harvard Club of Boston. This celebrated event recognizes influential figures who positively impact the Black commun...
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! Rapper and songwriter Smino received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from Harvard University’s Black Men’s Forum at their Annual Brotherhood Banquet, held last Friday at The Harvard Club of Boston. This celebrated event recognizes influential figures who positively impact the Black community, beyond the music industry. A Black Men’s Forum representative noted, “The Brotherhood Banquet never … Continued
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- Trump Supporters Are Learning Consequences Of Their Vote & Going Viralatlantadailyworld.com Trump Supporters Are Learning Consequences Of Their Vote & Going Viral | Atlanta Daily World
Photo: Getty Images Voters who supported Donald Trump are now learning the potential consequences of electing him for a second term and their stories are going viral. In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, social media users are sharing stories of regret and doubt from their friends, fa...
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! Photo: Getty Images Voters who supported Donald Trump are now learning the potential consequences of electing him for a second term and their stories are going viral. In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, social media users are sharing stories of regret and doubt from their friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers who are learning … Continued
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- Giuliani’s lawyers after $148M defamation judgment seek to withdraw from his casewww.wabe.org Giuliani's lawyers after $148M defamation judgment seek to withdraw from his case
Two attorneys representing Rudy Giuliani in a lawsuit related to a $148 million defamation judgment against him have asked a judge to remove them from the case over disagreements with the former New York City mayor.
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Two attorneys representing Rudy Giuliani in a lawsuit related to a $148 million defamation judgment against him have asked a judge to remove them from the case over disagreements with […]
- $100M Lawsuit Filed Against CIA, FBI, NYPD Over Malcolm X Assassinationatlantadailyworld.com $100M Lawsuit Filed Against CIA, FBI, NYPD Over Malcolm X Assassination | Atlanta Daily World
Photo: Getty Images Three daughters of Malcolm X are suing the CIA, FBI, the New York Police Department, and more for their alleged role in the 1965 assassination of the civil rights leader. On Friday (November 15), Malcolm X’s daughters and estate filed a $100 million lawsuit in Manhattan federal, ...
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! Photo: Getty Images Three daughters of Malcolm X are suing the CIA, FBI, the New York Police Department, and more for their alleged role in the 1965 assassination of the civil rights leader. On Friday (November 15), Malcolm X’s daughters and estate filed a $100 million lawsuit in Manhattan federal, alleging that law enforcement officials … Continued
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- Rudy Giuliani has turned over his luxury watches and Mercedes in defamation case, lawyer sayswww.wabe.org Rudy Giuliani has turned over his luxury watches and Mercedes in defamation case, lawyer says
Rudy Giuliani has relinquished dozens of watches and a Mercedes once owned by movie star Lauren Bacall to two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment, according to his lawyer Friday.
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Rudy Giuliani has relinquished dozens of watches and a Mercedes once owned by movie star Lauren Bacall to two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment, according to […]
- Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don’t meet their unique needsatlantadailyworld.com Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don’t meet their unique needs | Atlanta Daily World
People who are obese or overweight are at higher risk of developing several chronic diseases. andreswd/E+ via Getty Images by Loneke Blackman Carr, University of Connecticut and Jameta Nicole Barlow, George Washington University The popularity of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro contin...
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! People who are obese or overweight are at higher risk of developing several chronic diseases. andreswd/E+ via Getty Images by Loneke Blackman Carr, University of Connecticut and Jameta Nicole Barlow, George Washington University The popularity of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro continue to reflect Americans’ desire to slim down. While these new … Continued
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- State Bar Of Georgia Pays Homage To Judge Thelma Wyatt Cummings Mooreatlantadailyworld.com State Bar Of Georgia Pays Homage To Judge Thelma Wyatt Cummings Moore | Atlanta Daily World
Ivy N. Cadle, President of State Bar of Georgia, recently released a statement on the passing of Judge Thelma Wyatt Cummings Moore. Moore spent 31 years serving as a judge on the Municipal Court, State Court and Superior Court. On behalf of the State Bar of Georgia, I would like to express condole...
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! Ivy N. Cadle, President of State Bar of Georgia, recently released a statement on the passing of Judge Thelma Wyatt Cummings Moore. Moore spent 31 years serving as a judge on the Municipal Court, State Court and Superior Court. On behalf of the State Bar of Georgia, I would like to express condolences to the … Continued
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- U.S. Department of Justice Report Says Fulton County Jail One of the Worst in The Countryatlantadailyworld.com U.S. Department of Justice Report Says Fulton County Jail One of the Worst in The Country | Atlanta Daily World
In May of 2024, the Senate Committee on Public Safety chaired by Majority Whip Sen. Randy Robertson (R-Cataula) held its sixth meeting regarding conditions at the beleaguered Fulton County Jail. The investigations were initiated in July of 2023 following the horrific death of Lashawn Thompson who in...
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! In May of 2024, the Senate Committee on Public Safety chaired by Majority Whip Sen. Randy Robertson (R-Cataula) held its sixth meeting regarding conditions at the beleaguered Fulton County Jail. The investigations were initiated in July of 2023 following the horrific death of Lashawn Thompson who in September of 2022 was found dead in a … Continued
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- Trump names former Georgia congressman Doug Collins as his pick to lead the VAwww.wabe.org Trump names former Georgia congressman Doug Collins as his pick to lead the VA
Former Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia, a key defender of President-elect Donald Trump during his first impeachment proceedings, has been nominated to be the Secretary for Veterans Affairs.
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Former Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia, a key defender of President-elect Donald Trump during his first impeachment proceedings, has been nominated to be the Secretary for Veterans Affairs. “Doug is […]
- State Road and Tollway Authority announces $16 million in grants and loans for local transportation projectssaportareport.com State Road and Tollway Authority announces $16 million in grants and loans for local transportation projects - SaportaReport
Read State Road and Tollway Authority announces $16 million in grants and loans for local transportation projects by Grace Donnelly for SaportaReport here.
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!SRTA, transit, toll The State Road & Tollway Authority (SRTA) announced on Tuesday that applications are open for up to $16 million in transportation loans and grants for local, regional and state governments and community improvement districts. The goal of the funding is to fast-track transportation infrastructure improvements and enhance mobility and economic development across the state. The […]
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- South Arts launches $1.1 million grant program for ‘cultural sustainability’saportareport.com South Arts launches $1.1 million grant program for 'cultural sustainability' - SaportaReport
Read South Arts launches $1.1 million grant program for 'cultural sustainability' by Delaney Tarr for SaportaReport here.
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!pain brushes inside clear plastic cups Regional arts organization South Arts launched its newest grantmaking initiative with the $1.14 million Cultural Sustainability program on Nov. 15. Funded in part by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, organizations with annual expenses under $500,000 across the nine-state region will be able to apply through Feb. 5, 2025. South Arts will choose 12 organizations […]
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- Fulton County Jail Is ‘Abhorrent, Unconstitutional’ And Violation Of Civil Rights, DOJ Saysatlantadailyworld.com Fulton County Jail Is 'Abhorrent, Unconstitutional' And Violation Of Civil Rights, DOJ Says | Atlanta Daily World
The Fulton County is “abhorrent, unconstitutional” and a violation of civil rights, according to a report by Department of Justice. After a 16-month study, federal officials released a 97-page report outlining the multiple issues within the jail located on Rice Street in Atlanta. The report reveale...
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! The Fulton County is “abhorrent, unconstitutional” and a violation of civil rights, according to a report by Department of Justice. After a 16-month study, federal officials released a 97-page report outlining the multiple issues within the jail located on Rice Street in Atlanta. The report revealed that authorities at the jail failed to protect inmates … Continued
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- Officials: Juniper Street overhaul complicated but progressingatlanta.urbanize.city Officials: Juniper Street overhaul complicated but progressing
Midtown project implementing cycletrack across a dozen blocks between Peachtree, Piedmont Park
Officials: Juniper Street overhaul complicated but progressing Josh Green Fri, 11/15/2024 - 08:11 With the recent news that Midtown’s 1.1-mile, northbound Piedmont Avenue Complete Street Project is gearing up to move forward after nearly a decade of planning, Atlantans couldn’t help but wonder about the status of its under-construction, southbound counterpart.
The short answer: It’s complicated, but happening.
Midtown Alliance officials describe the process of constructing the Juniper Complete Street Project—now a year and ½ after groundbreaking—as a complex, Tetris-like puzzle of disruption, pauses, and progress in a bustling part of town. Readers have recently worried that construction had been shut down altogether.
That’s not the case, according to Midtown Alliance spokesperson Brian Carr, but demand for access to Juniper Street from other entities with priority utility, construction, or filming permits has required the project’s contractor to temporarily pause work on certain blocks lately.
Changes to Juniper Street will cover 12 blocks, implementing a one-way cycletrack that starts at 14th Street near Colony Square and travels down to Ponce de Leon Avenue.
Vehicle lanes will be reduced to two, and dedicated parallel parking will be installed within a new buffer lane in places. Other additions will include bioswales, LED lighting, and street furniture. The goal—as first proposed 14 years ago—is to create a more inviting, safer corridor for multiple forms of urban mobility.
According to Carr, the majority of curb work is finished along the corridor. Crews have been installing new traffic signal poles in recent weeks, which is expected to continue through Nov. 23, per a Midtown Alliance summary.
[!](https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2023-05/Juniper%20Street_Photo%20-%2011.jpg?itok=fjFxKN5E "Courtesy of TSW ") Depiction of the southbound, barrier-separated Juniper Street bike lanes, wider sidewalks, and more. Courtesy of TSW
The project remains on budget (estimated cost: $8.7 million), but construction will extend into sometime next year, Carr said. It broke ground in May 2023 and was considered a 20-month job from the outset.
“This is a busy corridor, and ongoing construction must be sequenced to allow for continued vehicular access,” noted Carr via email. “Like the rest of the community, our team is eager to have all the upgraded features on this corridor operational. We appreciate the community's patience as work continues.”
The Juniper Street project was funded with a mix of city transportation impact fees, federal and state grants, and Midtown Improvement District funds. The idea was first hatched way back in 2010, when a TSW design team was hired.
Midtown Alliance officials were once optimistic the project would be fully under construction by late 2016. Behind the scenes, however, a web of delays, dysfunction, and other messes involving the city’s procurement system under previous mayoral administrations was a significant hurdle.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens appointed a new procurement chief in 2022, and Midtown Alliance CEO and president Kevin Green has applauded the city’s revised procurement process as being more streamlined and sensible.
[!](https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2023-05/Lead%20Juniper%20Street_Photo%20-%202.jpg?itok=wacKMcOm "Courtesy of TSW ") Courtesy of TSW
The complete-street overhaul will see non-drivers flowing south alongside car traffic in six to seven-foot bike lanes, protected by a system of raised planters and barriers at intersections. Trees and landscaping will be implemented as seasons and weather allow, and fresh asphalt will be laid near the end of construction, officials have said.
Early phases of construction removed and preserved historic Juniper Street trolley tracks that had been submerged through the area.
One block east, the 1.1-mile system of northbound bike lanes will similarly update Piedmont Avenue, stretching from Ponce de Leon Avenue up to 15th Street at Piedmont Park.
Here's a closer look at precisely the section of Midtown the Juniper Street bike lanes and other changes will cover:
[!](https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2022-11/Juniper%20Street%20bikes%20lanes%20Midtown%20.png?itok=1dAoVJaV "Midtown Alliance") Scope of the one-way, southbound cycle track. Midtown Alliance
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[!](https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2023-05/Juniper%20Street_Photo%20-%2011.jpg?itok=fjFxKN5E "Courtesy of TSW ") Depiction of the southbound, barrier-separated Juniper Street bike lanes, wider sidewalks, and more. Courtesy of TSW
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[!](https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2022-11/Juniper%20Street%20Midtown.jpg?itok=_MxkHMW1 "Midtown Alliance ") Midtown Alliance
[!](https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2022-11/Juniper%20Street%20bikes%20lanes%20Midtown%20.png?itok=1dAoVJaV "Midtown Alliance") Scope of the one-way, southbound cycle track. Midtown Alliance
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- 5 things to know about Georgia’s Doug Collins, Trump’s pick to oversee veterans affairswww.wabe.org 5 things to know about Georgia's Doug Collins, Trump's pick to oversee veterans affairs
President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday that he would appoint Doug Collins to lead the Veterans Affairs Department. Here are five things to know about the former Republican congressman from Georgia.
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President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday that he would appoint Doug Collins to lead the Veterans Affairs Department in his new administration. Here are five things to know about the former […]
- Democratic Georgia lawmaker sets goals for 2025 intended to reduce children’s gun injurieswww.wabe.org Democratic Georgia lawmaker sets goals for 2025 intended to reduce children’s gun injuries
The chair of a state Senate panel tasked with studying secure firearm storage has released six recommendations for next year’s legislative session intended to reduce firearm injuries and deaths among Georgia children.
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The chairman of a state Senate panel tasked with studying secure firearm storage has released six recommendations for next year’s legislative session intended to reduce firearm injuries and deaths among […]
- Remembrance: Gallerist Timothy Tew brought cosmopolitan flair to Atlanta art
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Gallery owner Timothy Tew brought the sophistication of his world travels to Atlanta, establishing a beloved outpost in Buckhead. :: At first glance, the atmosphere at the TEW Galleries showroom in Buckhead seems business as usual. The white walled chamber with its regal but unassuming atmosphere showcases the works of painter America Martin, while gallery...
- Georgia House Democrats choose State Rep. Carolyn Hugley as minority leaderwww.wabe.org Georgia House Democrats choose State Rep. Carolyn Hugley as minority leader
Democrats in Georgia's state House chose new faces for leadership positions Thursday after the minority party made only limited gains in the Nov. 5 election.
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Democrats in Georgia’s state House chose new faces for leadership positions Thursday after the minority party made only limited gains in the Nov. 5 election. Carolyn Hugley of Columbus was […]
- Bluesky has added 1 million users since the US election as people seek alternatives to Xwww.wabe.org Bluesky has added 1 million users since the US election as people seek alternatives to X
Social media site Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election, as some X users look for an alternative platform to post their thoughts and engage with others online.
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Social media site Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election, as some X users look for an alternative platform to post their thoughts and engage […]
- The Pink Pig oinks again! The legendary Atlanta attraction returns to the holidayswww.wabe.org The Pink Pig oinks again! The legendary Atlanta attraction returns to the holidays
The Pink Pig will open once more as part of the Georgia Festival of Trees at the Gas South Arena.
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After a five year absence, a longtime Atlanta holiday staple returns to the city for oinks of fun and memories. On Nov. 23, the Pink Pig will open to a […]
- Palm Springs Reaches $6M Reparations Deal With Displaced Minority Familiesatlantadailyworld.com Palm Springs Reaches $6M Reparations Deal With Displaced Minority Families | Atlanta Daily World
Photo: Getty Images City council members of Palm Springs, California will soon vote on whether to approve a nearly $6 million reparations deal reached with Black and Latino families who were forcefully displaced from their homes in the 1960s, per the New York Times. The reparations deal stems from c...
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! Photo: Getty Images City council members of Palm Springs, California will soon vote on whether to approve a nearly $6 million reparations deal reached with Black and Latino families who were forcefully displaced from their homes in the 1960s, per the New York Times. The reparations deal stems from city officials destroying Section 14 of … Continued
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- Black Infant Mortality Rate More Than Double That Of White Infants: Reportatlantadailyworld.com Black Infant Mortality Rate More Than Double That Of White Infants: Report | Atlanta Daily World
Photo: Getty Images Though infant mortality rates remained the same from 2022 to 2023, racial and ethnic disparities still persisted, ABC News reports. On Thursday (November 14), a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) reveal...
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! Photo: Getty Images Though infant mortality rates remained the same from 2022 to 2023, racial and ethnic disparities still persisted, ABC News reports. On Thursday (November 14), a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) revealed that Black infants are still dying at much higher rates … Continued
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- Trial to begin for the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Rileywww.wabe.org Trial to begin for the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
Opening statements are expected Friday in the trial of the man accused of killing a Georgia nursing student, in a case that helped fan the immigration debate during the last election cycle.
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Opening statements are expected Friday in the trial of the man accused of killing a Georgia nursing student, in a case that helped fan the immigration debate during the last […]
- How Atlanta-based CDC could change under the next Trump administrationwww.wabe.org How Atlanta-based CDC could change under the next Trump administration
In its 78-year history, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has evolved from its origins tackling malaria to an agency that aims to safeguard almost every aspect of Americans' health.
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In its 78-year history, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has evolved from its origins tackling malaria to an agency that aims to safeguard almost every aspect of Americans’ […]
- Trump won more young voters, but many don’t agree with him on issueswww.wabe.org Trump won more young voters, but many don't agree with him on issues
Americans ages 18 to 29 swung toward President-elect Donald Trump in this year’s election, but they came to his coalition with sharply different views and interests than older conservatives or most top Republican leaders.
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Americans ages 18 to 29 swung toward President-elect Donald Trump in this year’s election, but they came to his coalition with sharply different views and interests than older conservatives or most top […]
- Transgender-rights advocates say the election of Trump and his allies marks a major setbackwww.wabe.org Transgender-rights advocates say the election of Trump and his allies marks a major setback
Election victories for Donald Trump and other candidates whose campaigns demeaned transgender people reinforced a widespread backlash against trans rights. For America's LGBTQ-rights movement, it adds up to one of the most sustained setbacks in its history.
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Election victories for Donald Trump and other candidates whose campaigns demeaned transgender people reinforced a widespread backlash against trans rights. For America’s LGBTQ-rights movement, it adds up to one of the most sustained setbacks in […]
- Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern makes deal with investors to prevent another fight for railroad’s controlwww.wabe.org Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern makes deal with investors to prevent another fight for railroad's control
Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern announced an agreement Thursday with Ancora Holdings to keep the investor from launching a repeat of this year's campaign to take control of the railroad.
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Norfolk Southern announced an agreement Thursday with Ancora Holdings to keep the investor from launching a repeat of this year’s campaign to take control of the railroad. Under the deal, […]
- Vanzil And Victor Burke Reveal How They Created A Family Business And Powerhouse In The Film Industryatlantadailyworld.com Vanzil And Victor Burke Reveal How They Created A Family Business And Powerhouse In The Film Industry | Atlanta Daily World
Vanzil and Victor Burke understand the importance of family dynamics. The brothers combined their love for family and film with the creation of Burke Entertainment, currently one of the top production companies in the entertainment industry. Founded in 2007, Burke Entertainment has represented a mu...
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! Vanzil and Victor Burke understand the importance of family dynamics. The brothers combined their love for family and film with the creation of Burke Entertainment, currently one of the top production companies in the entertainment industry. Founded in 2007, Burke Entertainment has represented a multitude of entertainers across TV and film have produced several critically … Continued
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- As Republicans take power, Democrats in Georgia regroupwww.wabe.org As Republicans take power, Democrats in Georgia regroup
In this week's edition of "Plugged In," Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali describe how Georgia is grappling with the fallout of the 2024 election.
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Every Georgia county has now certified the results of the 2024 election. Historically, this has been a relatively uncontroversial procedural step. Since 2020, that hasn’t been the case. But with […]
- Georgia State University receives largest donation ever for a major campus upgradesaportareport.com Georgia State University receives largest donation ever for a major campus upgrade - SaportaReport
Read Georgia State University receives largest donation ever for a major campus upgrade by Mark Lannaman for SaportaReport here.
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! Georgia State University just received its largest financial gift ever — an $80 million donation from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, which is set to define the campus for the future. The announcement came this past Tuesday, Nov. 12. The donation will make the bulk of a total of $107 million going towards campus upgrades […]
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- ‘Emilia Pérez’ struggles to find its voicesaportareport.com ‘Emilia Pérez’ struggles to find its voice - SaportaReport
Read ‘Emilia Pérez’ struggles to find its voice by Sammie Purcell for SaportaReport here.
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! “Emilia Pérez” begins with a choral overture; a prologue characterized by electronic, almost Imogen Heap-style vocals. The screen is dark, and the camera quickly moves in on a band as they play along with the robotic tones, the brims of their hats bedazzled with the sort of lights you might also see adorning the cowboy […]
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- Justice Department says jail conditions in Georgia’s Fulton County violate detainee rightswww.wabe.org Justice Department says jail conditions in Georgia's Fulton County violate detainee rights
Jail officials in Georgia's most populous county violate the constitutional rights of people in their custody by failing to protect them from violence, using excessive force and holding them in filthy and unsafe conditions, U.S. Justice Department officials said Thursday while threatening to get the...
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Jail officials in Georgia’s most populous county violate the constitutional rights of people in their custody by failing to protect them from violence, using excessive force and holding them in […]