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Kemp weighs special session as ballot law deadline looms

Election officials have a July 1 deadline to stop using QR codes to count ballots.

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Pressure is building for Gov. Brian Kemp to call a special legislative session to delay a major overhaul of Georgia&#x27;s voting system before the elections.Why it matters: Calling lawmakers back is rare, logistically complex and politically fraught — especially this year, as officials face tight election timelines and an expected debate over voting security.

90th Dogwood Festival returns to Piedmont Park with entrance fee

Executive director Brian Hill told Axios the Dogwood Festival is charging a "nominal entrance fee to be able to keep the festival alive."

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The popular <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Atlanta Dogwood Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://dogwood.org/" data-vars-content-id="fdef238c-6953-4059-8d40-604e1ed84add" data-vars-headline="90th Dogwood Festival returns to Piedmont Park with entrance fee" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://dogwood.org/" target="_blank">Atlanta Dogwood Festival</a> returns to Piedmont Park this weekend, and for the first time will charge visitors a small fee to attend.Why it matters: The three-day festival was in &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="grave risk" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/08/26/dogwood-festival-piedmont-park-shutting-down-fundraising" data-vars-content-id="fdef238c-6953-4059-8d40-604e1ed84add" data-vars-headline="90th Dogwood Festival returns to Piedmont Park with entrance fee" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/08/26/dogwood-festival-piedmont-park-shutting-down-fundraising" target="_self">grave risk</a>&quot; of not returning due to budget constraints fueled by the pandemic, rising costs and falling sponsorships.

APD offers $15K reward for info in teen's fatal shooting at Piedmont Park

16-year-old Tianah Robinson was shot and killed Saturday night at the park.

Public Safety

The city of Atlanta is offering a $15,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in the fatal shooting of a teenager Saturday night at Piedmont Park.The latest: Atlanta police are reviewing license plate readers, cameras and cellphone videos to identify suspects in the shooting that killed 16-year-old Tianah Robinson and injured 15-year-old Italia Wilson, said assistant chief Carven Tyus.

Edibles.com opens first store near Atlanta Beltline

The store, which is located near the Atlanta Beltline, will feature a variety of CBD and hemp-derived products.

Business

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Edibles.com" data-vars-click-url="https://edibles.com/" data-vars-content-id="10a3f09a-9f17-4399-b056-a4b3c375ecbd" data-vars-headline="Edibles.com opens first store near Atlanta Beltline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://edibles.com/" target="_blank">Edibles.com</a> has opened its first retail store near the Atlanta Beltline&#x27;s Eastside Trail in Inman Park.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Edible Brands" data-vars-click-url="https://ediblebrands.com/" data-vars-content-id="10a3f09a-9f17-4399-b056-a4b3c375ecbd" data-vars-headline="Edibles.com opens first store near Atlanta Beltline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ediblebrands.com/" target="_blank">Edible Brands</a>, the parent company that established Edibles.com last year, said in a news release it&#x27;s ready to expand its operations to include brick-and-mortar stores.

Gwinnett County lands UCB deal to anchor Rowen mini-city project

UCB plans a major research hub near Dacula, marking a milestone for the 2,000-acre project.

Development

A proposed mini-city taking shape in Gwinnett County took a major step toward becoming reality after successfully wooing a global <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="biopharmaceutical" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/12/biotech-dealmaking-boom" data-vars-content-id="bc70fb43-cbd8-4054-aa2b-25b961903ca6" data-vars-headline="Gwinnett County lands UCB deal to anchor Rowen mini-city project" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/12/biotech-dealmaking-boom" target="_self">biopharmaceutical</a> giant.Why it matters: UCB&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="investment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ucb.com/about-ucb/magazine/detail/article/growing-our-us-roots-with-a-new-facility-in-georgia" data-vars-content-id="bc70fb43-cbd8-4054-aa2b-25b961903ca6" data-vars-headline="Gwinnett County lands UCB deal to anchor Rowen mini-city project" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ucb.com/about-ucb/magazine/detail/article/growing-our-us-roots-with-a-new-facility-in-georgia" target="_blank">investment</a> is the largest in county history and accelerates plans for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rowen" data-vars-click-url="https://rowenlife.com/" data-vars-content-id="bc70fb43-cbd8-4054-aa2b-25b961903ca6" data-vars-headline="Gwinnett County lands UCB deal to anchor Rowen mini-city project" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://rowenlife.com/" target="_blank">Rowen</a>, a 2,000-acre research-focused &quot;knowledge community&quot; halfway between Atlanta and Athens.

Project would build student center, housing near Morris Brown College

The project will be constructed on 8 acres within the Sunset Avenue Historic District in Vine City.

A team of developers has unveiled plans to build a hotel, housing and a student and conference center near Morris Brown College in Atlanta&#x27;s Vine City neighborhood.The latest: Resurgence Commercial Partners recently won <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="approval" data-vars-click-url="https://go.boarddocs.com/ga/investatlanta/Board.nsf/Public" data-vars-content-id="beb87596-4f3b-4041-af5a-2a6479166a37" data-vars-headline="Project would build student center, housing near Morris Brown College" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ga/investatlanta/Board.nsf/Public" target="_blank">approval</a> from Invest Atlanta to move ahead with the mixed-use project at 50 Sunset Ave. and 41 Griffin St. on the city&#x27;s west side.

Food hall to open in former CNN Center in Downtown

CP Group's makeover of the 1.2 million square-foot complex dubbed The Center will open a month before the World Cup begins in Atlanta.

The project that will <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="transform the space" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/08/01/cnn-former-headquarters-atlanta-the-center-world-cup-mixed-use" data-vars-content-id="14b6b2a2-96b9-4c48-8aa2-079f6708e81b" data-vars-headline="Food hall to open in former CNN Center in Downtown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/08/01/cnn-former-headquarters-atlanta-the-center-world-cup-mixed-use" target="_self">transform the space</a> formerly known as the CNN Center will open in May.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="CP Group" data-vars-click-url="https://cpgcre.com/" data-vars-content-id="14b6b2a2-96b9-4c48-8aa2-079f6708e81b" data-vars-headline="Food hall to open in former CNN Center in Downtown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://cpgcre.com/" target="_blank">CP Group</a>&#x27;s makeover of the 1.2-million-square-foot complex dubbed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Center" data-vars-click-url="https://www.thecenteratlanta.com/" data-vars-content-id="14b6b2a2-96b9-4c48-8aa2-079f6708e81b" data-vars-headline="Food hall to open in former CNN Center in Downtown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.thecenteratlanta.com/" target="_blank">The Center</a> will open a month before the World Cup kicks off in Atlanta, and it could be a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="major activity hub" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2024/03/25/centennial-yards-downtown-entertainment-district" data-vars-content-id="14b6b2a2-96b9-4c48-8aa2-079f6708e81b" data-vars-headline="Food hall to open in former CNN Center in Downtown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2024/03/25/centennial-yards-downtown-entertainment-district" target="_self">major activity hub</a> during the city&#x27;s eight matches.

Atlanta opens third rapid housing project at Waterworks site

Waterworks Village includes 100 studio units on city-owned property off 17th Street.

The city of Atlanta cut the ribbon Wednesday on 100 units that will provide permanent housing to residents in need of shelter.Why it matters: Waterworks Village, set back from 17th Street between Northside Drive and Howell Mill Road west of Atlantic Station, is the third rapid housing development Atlanta has opened in nearly two years.

Atlanta's moving ahead with The Stitch project. Here's a look.

The groundbreaking for the first phase of the project is expected to take place in 2026.

Despite losing federal funding for The Stitch, Atlanta officials are pushing ahead with the ambitious project to cap part of the Downtown Connector with a 5.6-acre park.Why it matters: Once completely built, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Stitch" data-vars-click-url="https://thestitchatl.com/" data-vars-content-id="deda45c3-18c5-467f-aa1b-e4ac6a175b83" data-vars-headline="Atlanta&#x27;s moving ahead with The Stitch project. Here&#x27;s a look." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://thestitchatl.com/" target="_blank">The Stitch</a> will reconnect majority-Black neighborhoods severed in the 1940s and &#x27;50s by the interstate highway system and spur redevelopment on Downtown&#x27;s northern edge.

$350 million plan aims to fill longtime vacant Avondale Estates site

Plans call for apartments, cottages and townhomes connected to the Town Green and Stone Mountain Trail.

A major mixed-use project could transform two of Avondale Estates&#x27; largest undeveloped properties into places for hundreds of people to call home.Why it matters: A development team&#x27;s $350 million proposal calls for knitting together residential and commercial areas while adding new housing options in one of DeKalb County&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="most sought-after" data-vars-click-url="https://atlanta.urbanize.city/post/avondale-estates-top-20-opendoor-national-cities-ranking" data-vars-content-id="f607ae51-7275-4246-a894-49b3a2d893c5" data-vars-headline="$350 million plan aims to fill longtime vacant Avondale Estates site" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://atlanta.urbanize.city/post/avondale-estates-top-20-opendoor-national-cities-ranking" target="_blank">most sought-after</a> small cities.

Metro Atlanta's apartment building boom helps South buck nationwide slowdown

Midtown, Downtown investment and Atlanta Beltline help city rank among top in new units

New multi-family developments in Midtown and Downtown and the Atlanta Beltline are helping Atlanta keep apace amid a nationwide slowdown in new apartments, according to a report.Why it matters: Across the country, more than half a million new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="apartment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/06/apartment-rent-prices" data-vars-content-id="67e915d6-770e-4eb7-a79f-f2578e7acfc1" data-vars-headline="Metro Atlanta&#x27;s apartment building boom helps South buck nationwide slowdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/06/apartment-rent-prices" target="_self">apartment</a> units are expected to be completed this year — down roughly 21% from last year&#x27;s record.

Centennial Yards opens 304-unit luxury apartment complex

The $5 billion mega-project in the heart of the city will be a hot spot for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The second residential community at Atlanta&#x27;s highly anticipated <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Centennial Yards redevelopment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2022/06/10/south-downtown-atlanta-redevelopment-projects" data-vars-content-id="b7e83e3a-b482-4a8c-9a1c-a9a87d8dedee" data-vars-headline="Centennial Yards opens 304-unit luxury apartment complex" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2022/06/10/south-downtown-atlanta-redevelopment-projects" target="_self">Centennial Yards redevelopment</a> is open for new tenants.Why it matters: The $5 billion mega-project in the heart of the city will be a hot spot for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2026 FIFA World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/06/12/2026-fifa-world-cup-atlanta" data-vars-content-id="b7e83e3a-b482-4a8c-9a1c-a9a87d8dedee" data-vars-headline="Centennial Yards opens 304-unit luxury apartment complex" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/06/12/2026-fifa-world-cup-atlanta" target="_self">2026 FIFA World Cup</a>, and developers are betting on entertainment, hotels and apartments to attract people to the area.

Atlanta is still growing, but not as fast as we were 10 years ago

The region isn't growing as fast as it was in previous decades.

People are still moving to Atlanta, though the city&#x27;s growth rate is slower than it was a decade ago.Why it matters: More people in the region means <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="increased demand" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/03/17/affordable-housing-atlanta-region" data-vars-content-id="2d66590a-b0fe-48e3-9cd0-c6e88bf1ebc9" data-vars-headline="Atlanta is still growing, but not as fast as we were 10 years ago" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/03/17/affordable-housing-atlanta-region" target="_self">increased demand</a> for housing and additional stress on existing infrastructure.

After outcry from businesses, crews working 24/7 to repave Cascade Road

Atlanta DOT Commissioner Solomon Caviness told Axios the resurfacing should wrap up by Aug. 25, weather permitting.

Atlanta Department of Transportation crews are working around the clock to expedite the Cascade Road Complete Street project that business owners say has stymied their operations. Why it matters: Cascade Road is a major thoroughfare on Atlanta&#x27;s west side, and entrepreneurs say the ongoing road closures required for the project make it difficult for them to maintain customers and their bottom lines.

Rendering du jour: Atkins Park revamp

Virginia-Highland retail strip primed for $3 million upgrade

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Gwinnett County lands UCB deal to anchor Rowen mini-city project

Virginia-Highland retail strip primed for $3 million upgrade

Project would build student center, housing near Morris Brown College

Food hall to open in former CNN Center in Downtown

Atlanta opens third rapid housing project at Waterworks site