Tag: Downtown
Going to Dragon Con? Peachtree Center has a ton of new restaurants—and a lot of construction
You'll find brand new Cuban sandwiches and kale salads at Peachtree Center this year, along with quite a bit of construction. Here's what you need to know for Dragon Con 2018.
Why Israeli grillmaster Shay Lavi is an Atlanta chef to watch
Shay Lavi is a master behind the grill, where proteins make up only about 30 percent of his impressive, vegetable-laden spreads. Now, the catering chef plans to open his own cafe downtown.
City of Atlanta announces plans for a mini-park on the Jackson Street Bridge
The bridge has long been a beloved spot to take in one of Atlanta’s best views of the downtown skyline. Now the people who gather along its narrow sidewalk to snap photos of the cityscape will have a little extra room.
Commentary: Before we knock holes into Central Library, we should be certain that’s what Atlantans really want
The problem isn’t that residents have chosen not to participate in the process of renovation downtown Atlanta's Central Library; it’s that they weren’t given the opportunity to truly engage in the process.
No architect ever loved Atlanta like John Portman
"All I ever wanted to do in Atlanta was create something that would elevate the city.” Remembering the iconic architect, who died December 29 at age 93.
11 things to know about the Georgia Dome implosion
Say goodbye to the Georgia Dome—by 7:31 a.m. Monday, it will be nothing but rubble. 11 facts about the implosion, including who's pressing the button and how many tons of explosives it takes to bring the arena down.
Take a spin at Polaris
While you won't see as much as of the city as you can from the nearby SunDial restaurant (yes, downtown Atlanta has two rotating restaurants within a few blocks of each other), the history behind the blue spaceship-like dome perched atop the Hyatt Regency Atlanta is more storied.
Spend a day playing tourist downtown
Our downtown tourist attractions are kitschy, but if you skip them, you're doing yourself a disservice. Centennial Olympic Park, World of Coke, Georgia Aquarium, SkyView Ferris wheel—you have to go at least once.
This was Atlanta’s Empire Building circa 1900
Thought to be named after the insurance firm that bankrolled its construction, the Empire was a risky work environment.
The adorable costumed kids of Dragon Con 2017
After Saturday's annual Dragon Con parade, we talked with some of the convention's youngest costumed heroes, villains, and sidekicks.