Survey: Atlanta No. 22 global city brand
Well, Atlanta, be careful what you wish for. The endless touting of the ATL as a world-class city is paying off, with our town squeaking into the top 25 on a new Guardian study of global city brands. Barely.
MARTA CEO Jeffrey Parker has died at age 55
MARTA announced Saturday morning that its General Manager and CEO Jeffrey Parker has died at age 55.
Transportation referendum: Is the AJC being a downer?
On Sunday, the AJC provided an in-depth look at how the proposed transportation sales tax will affect commute times. This being the Twitter age, it's safe to assume many readers delved only as far as the article's downer of a lede:
Video of the Day: This is how to use the Atlanta BeltLine
In their continuing effort to raise etiquette awareness, Atlanta BeltLine Inc. teamed up with Dad's Garage players Sarah Ackerman and Karen Cassady and B98.5 host Madison James to create a video showing trail users exactly what they can and cannot do on the trail.
Study: Atlanta ranks No. 8 for walkable areas
It often seems that every week brings a new report underscoring metro Atlanta’s woeful sprawl and its host of associated ills. Well, here’s a bit of better news. A report to be released today ranks the growth of walkable areas in the country’s 30 largest areas, and here's the stunner: Atlanta comes in eighth place.
Commentary: Goodbye and good riddance to bland Atlanta airport development
Most southside Atlanta residents aren't shedding any tears for the demise of the airport Sheraton, and nor should they. Future developers would be wise to build hotels and offices that integrate with both the airport and the communities it sits smack in the middle of.
#Snowmaggedon: Chipper to the rescue!
Last night, like so many commuters, Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was stranded on the clogged, ice-covered Atlanta highways, trying to get home. And likewise, while idling behind the wheel, he thumbed out tweets of frustration. Fortunately for Freeman, a resourceful (and perhaps a little crazy) friend was listening.
A legal roadblock for ARC-helmed regional transit governance?
One possible solution to Atlanta's lack of regional transit governance may have become less viable after a legal review found that the Atlanta Regional Commission may not own transportation capital assets.
2024 Atlanta 500: Government & Infrastructure
These are Atlanta's 500 most powerful leaders. We spent months consulting experts and sorting through nominations to get a list of the city's most influential people—from artists to chefs to philanthropists to sports coaches and corporate CEOs. In this section, we focus on civic leaders, government and politics, transportation, and utilities.
MARTA privatization bill to get Senate airing
A state House bill to force MARTA to hire private contractors to run many of its functions is scheduled to be considered by the state Senate on Wednesday and at least one member of the committee taking up the measure is hopeful the upper chamber will put the brakes on the privatization-at-all-costs train.
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