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What does Atlanta's Atlantic Station need next?

New management wants to hears ideas as Atlantic Station rethinks its shops, dining and placemaking.

Development

Atlantic Station is getting another makeover. But first, the mixed-use district would like your opinion.Driving the news: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trademark Property Company" data-vars-click-url="https://trademarkproperty.com/" data-vars-content-id="9bd45180-77ed-43ba-9ecd-99b0751be617" data-vars-headline="What does Atlanta&#x27;s Atlantic Station need next?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://trademarkproperty.com/" target="_blank">Trademark Property Company</a>, a Texas-based real-estate firm, took over management, leasing and operations of the 138-acre mixed-use district on Aug. 1.

Clayton police to end drug search program at Atlanta airport after lawsuit

Eric André and Clayton English sued Clayton County police officers in 2022, alleging the department's Airport Interdiction Unit compelled passengers to consent to searches.

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The Clayton County Police Department has agreed to disband one of its units at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport nearly four years after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="two comedians" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2022/10/13/eric-andre-sues-cops-over-racial-profiling-at-atlanta-airport" data-vars-content-id="1564fab9-2839-4f59-b5ab-3e2b65914a97" data-vars-headline="Clayton police to end drug search program at Atlanta airport after lawsuit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2022/10/13/eric-andre-sues-cops-over-racial-profiling-at-atlanta-airport" target="_self">two comedians</a> alleged the unit coerced passengers to undergo unconstitutional searches.The latest: Clayton County has settled <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the lawsuit" data-vars-click-url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a33e881b631bc60d4f8b31/t/63459147ec332f2e79d80282/1665503559954/Andre+English+-+Complaint.pdf" data-vars-content-id="1564fab9-2839-4f59-b5ab-3e2b65914a97" data-vars-headline="Clayton police to end drug search program at Atlanta airport after lawsuit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a33e881b631bc60d4f8b31/t/63459147ec332f2e79d80282/1665503559954/Andre+English+-+Complaint.pdf" target="_blank">the lawsuit</a> brought by Eric André and Clayton English, who in 2022 accused officers of using the department&#x27;s Airport Interdiction Unit to compel passengers — most of whom were people of color — to consent to searches between fall 2020 and spring 2021, lawyers for the two men said Tuesday.

Georgia swelters as U.S. records its hottest July ever

July averaged 83°F statewide while heat domes helped drive record temperatures nationwide.

Climate

July was the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hottest month on record" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/06/extreme-heat-polling-survey" data-vars-content-id="ba9dc59e-a8e6-44eb-8b93-a96b55b57a6c" data-vars-headline="Georgia swelters as U.S. records its hottest July ever" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/06/extreme-heat-polling-survey" target="_self">hottest month on record</a> for the contiguous U.S. and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ranked" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/climate-at-a-glance/statewide/time-series" data-vars-content-id="ba9dc59e-a8e6-44eb-8b93-a96b55b57a6c" data-vars-headline="Georgia swelters as U.S. records its hottest July ever" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/climate-at-a-glance/statewide/time-series" target="_blank">ranked</a> among the most sweltering in Georgia&#x27;s recorded history, per new federal data dating back to 1895.Why it matters: Exceptionally hot summers in Georgia and across the country are forcing elected officials to rethink how people stay safe and survive in the heat.<ul><li>If you listen closely, you can hear your HVAC system asking for a vacation.</li></ul>

Atlanta mayor blasts DNC over 2028 convention snub

Mayor Andre Dickens says dropping Atlanta sends a troubling message to Black and Southern voters.

Politics

Mayor Andre Dickens accused the Democratic National Committee of &quot;abandoning&quot; Atlanta, the South and Black voters by excluding the city from the 2028 presidential convention <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shortlist" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/19/democrats-2028-convention-cities" data-vars-content-id="00d258f9-b9c3-4fad-a112-0960bdd42776" data-vars-headline="Atlanta mayor blasts DNC over 2028 convention snub" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/19/democrats-2028-convention-cities" target="_self">shortlist</a>.Why it matters: Dickens&#x27; letter Thursday to DNC chairman Ken Martin is a blistering rebuke after losing a four-day event that draws tourists and national political attention — and which Atlanta hasn&#x27;t hosted in nearly 40 years.<ul><li>No Southern cities are now in the running to host the convention, leaving only Boston, Denver and Philadelphia.</li></ul>

Woman behind "Who (TF) Did I Marry?" TikTok series writes new book

Tareasa Johnson's new memoir "What (TF) Do I Do Now?" has been released.

Culture

It&#x27;s been more than two years since Tareasa &quot;Reesa Teesa&quot; Johnson <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="broke the internet" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2024/02/28/who-tf-did-i-marry-summary-reesateesa" data-vars-content-id="345e5282-96c0-4abb-aa8c-a63660ab78f3" data-vars-headline="Woman behind &quot;Who (TF) Did I Marry?&quot; TikTok series writes new book" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2024/02/28/who-tf-did-i-marry-summary-reesateesa" target="_self">broke the internet</a> with her <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="TikTok series" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tiktok.com/@reesamteesa" data-vars-content-id="345e5282-96c0-4abb-aa8c-a63660ab78f3" data-vars-headline="Woman behind &quot;Who (TF) Did I Marry?&quot; TikTok series writes new book" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reesamteesa" target="_blank">TikTok series</a> detailing how she discovered her ex-husband&#x27;s dishonesty. Why it matters: Johnson, who lives in metro Atlanta, has written a new book that goes beyond the social media retelling filled with twists and turns a Hollywood screenwriter couldn&#x27;t dream up.

These pedestrian signals are inches from a Castleberry Hill resident's window

The signals were installed mere inches from the Swift & Company Lofts building on Peters Street in Castleberry Hill.

What would you do if you woke up one morning to find a pedestrian crossing signal installed right outside your window?<ul><li>It&#x27;s a situation Castleberry Hill residents and historic preservation advocates have been trying to remedy for several months, ever since the Georgia Department of Transportation installed two signals in awkward locations.</li></ul>Why it matters: Both signals, which were installed as part of larger improvement projects, are just inches away from the Swift &amp; Co. Lofts building at 244 Peters St. SW.

EPA plan could reduce public scrutiny of Georgia data center air permits

States would be given an option to change public participation and comment rules.

A Trump administration proposal to eliminate a federal requirement giving the public notice and an opportunity to comment on air-pollution permits could reduce the scrutiny of diesel generators backing up data centers, advocates warn.Why it matters: Data centers are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="big business in Georgia" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/30/georgia-ai-data-centers" data-vars-content-id="d9ed3fd0-a361-4ffd-8184-4f9520b786a6" data-vars-headline="EPA plan could reduce public scrutiny of Georgia data center air permits" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/30/georgia-ai-data-centers" target="_self">big business in Georgia</a>, and the obscure &quot;minor-source&quot; permitting process can be one of the few chances for the public to scrutinize a project&#x27;s pollution plans.

Atlanta trash and recycling bills could rise 23% by 2028

City officials say higher rates would help replace aging trucks and cover rising operating costs.

The typical Atlanta household&#x27;s annual trash and recycling bill could increase by about 23% over the next two years <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="under a proposal at City Hall" data-vars-click-url="http://www.atlantaga.gov/2026solidwasteratestudy" data-vars-content-id="53b3687b-aac3-4a6f-a316-567b34e6bd6f" data-vars-headline="Atlanta trash and recycling bills could rise 23% by 2028" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://www.atlantaga.gov/2026solidwasteratestudy" target="_blank">under a proposal at City Hall</a>.Why it matters: The city&#x27;s Department of Public Works says increased fuel, labor and operating costs and an aging garbage-truck fleet have left the solid-waste program in need of a more sustainable funding source.<ul><li>In June, DPW commissioner Cyril Turner <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="said" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/live/ccGPYUrP_jA?t=773s" data-vars-content-id="53b3687b-aac3-4a6f-a316-567b34e6bd6f" data-vars-headline="Atlanta trash and recycling bills could rise 23% by 2028" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/live/ccGPYUrP_jA?t=773s" target="_blank">said</a> the department needed new funding to address a $53 million solid-waste deficit.</li></ul>

Summerhill residents brace for Red Bull Showrun

The Aug. 1 event will take over Hank Aaron Drive between Fulton Street and Georgia Avenue, making a major north-south thoroughfare in the neighborhood inaccessible.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Red Bull Showrun" data-vars-click-url="https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/red-bull-showrun-atlanta" data-vars-content-id="3f8e80c9-9890-4816-beff-c8614fda3bbd" data-vars-headline="Summerhill residents brace for Red Bull Showrun" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/red-bull-showrun-atlanta" target="_blank">Red Bull Showrun</a> will descend upon Atlanta&#x27;s Summerhill neighborhood on Saturday, but some residents are concerned about how the event will impact the community.Why it matters: The Showrun will take over Hank Aaron Drive between Fulton Street and Georgia Avenue, making a major north-south thoroughfare in the neighborhood inaccessible to those who live and work in the area.

Atlanta wants to find and pave its last dirt roads

Council members say a citywide inventory would help prioritize paving and address longstanding neighborhood concerns.

City leaders want Atlanta to leave the 19th century behind and pave the remaining dirt or gravel streets hidden around town.Why it matters: A comprehensive inventory of Atlanta&#x27;s dirt and gravel roads could ease frequent complaints from residents and concerns from first responders.

People are crossing oceans for a Fayetteville roller coaster

Fans are flying and driving to Fayetteville before one of the world's top-ranked coasters closes on Aug. 2

Things to Do

Roller coaster connoisseurs from around the globe are making a pilgrimage to a Fayetteville amusement park before one of the world&#x27;s highest-rated rides disappears.Why it matters: Fun Spot America Atlanta&#x27;s closure on Aug. 2 also means the likely end of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ArieForce One" data-vars-click-url="https://funspotamericaatlanta.com/arieforce-one-roller-coaster/" data-vars-content-id="c0766dab-62eb-40a5-99ff-cc342bf62408" data-vars-headline="People are crossing oceans for a Fayetteville roller coaster" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://funspotamericaatlanta.com/arieforce-one-roller-coaster/" target="_blank">ArieForce One</a>, a stomach-flipping, gravity-defying 64-mph roller coaster that enthusiasts currently <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rank" data-vars-click-url="https://captaincoaster.com/en/ranking/?page=1" data-vars-content-id="c0766dab-62eb-40a5-99ff-cc342bf62408" data-vars-headline="People are crossing oceans for a Fayetteville roller coaster" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://captaincoaster.com/en/ranking/?page=1" target="_blank">rank</a> as the world&#x27;s eighth-best.

Roller coaster jargon, decoded for first-time riders

From "cred" to "graying out," here's a quick guide to the coaster speak you'll hear waiting in line.

So you followed our advice to try ArieForce One on a weekday morning and you&#x27;re hearing a bunch of jargon while waiting for your turn. <ul><li>Here&#x27;s what they mean.</li></ul>🎢 Thoosie: Slang for a roller coaster enthusiast.🏆 Cred: Short for &quot;coaster credits.&quot; One unique roller coaster counts as a credit.

Skatepark helps define Atlanta greenway's next chapter

The proposed linear park would reconnect neighborhoods with plazas, paths, shaded areas and a skatepark.

An ambitious plan to create an 8.5-acre linear park stretching from the Downtown Connector to Oakland Cemetery could also include a skatepark, plazas and plenty of shade, according to new conceptual renderings.Why it matters: The decades-in-the-making (and still not fully funded) Memorial Drive Greenway would create a green space magnet on Grant Park&#x27;s northern edge and reconnect surrounding communities.

Atlanta Tech begins $30 million expansion project

Atlanta Tech launches $30 million expansion

News bites: Shake Shack opens at Centennial Yards

Atlanta food news: Shake Shack opens new location

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Woman behind "Who (TF) Did I Marry?" TikTok series writes new book

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