A developer's plan to turn a stretch of aging buildings along Ponce de Leon Avenue into a mixed-use development is moving forward.

Why it matters: Selig Enterprises' proposal would redevelop a 1.75-acre cluster of commercial buildings on the Virginia-Highland side of Ponce with up to 375 apartments.

• If built, the project would continue Ponce's transformation from a corridor of low-rise buildings and nightlife businesses into one of Atlanta's densest mixed-use districts.

Zoom in: Selig wants to demolish several buildings it owns and replace them with up to 330,000 square feet of residential space and 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail, according to a rezoning application.

• 57 of the apartments would be priced as affordable, in accordance with Beltline overlay requirements.
• According to the site plan, the building would not exceed 150 feet. It would step down in height toward Maiden Lane, creating a lower profile next to nearby single-family homes.

Context: The properties, which the developer has assembled over the years, include the China Dragon and Gusto! restaurants and the former homes of Java Jive and Vesta Movement.

• The assemblage is east of Portman Holdings' shelved mixed-use proposal, which spurred MJQ and Drunken Unicorn and other shops to exit the properties.

Threat level: Unlike the earlier Portman proposal, Selig's plans leave The Local property untouched.

Yes, but: The project could give people waiting in line for the bar's famous wings a nearby place to live

Zoom out: Virginia-Highland has been home to contentious debates in recent years over density and traffic as developers continue to target land near the Eastside Trail.

What's next: A Selig spokesperson told Axios the company plans to continue gathering neighborhood input to "ensure the project reflects the character of the area and delivers meaningful benefits to the community."

• A construction timeline is not available, the spokesperson said. According to a February presentation (PDF) to the Virginia-Highland Civic Association, work could wrap up in 2031.

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Approximate number of miles traveled by Lime e-bikes and scooters during the eight World Cup matches held in Atlanta, according to the AJC.

• The company shipped more vehicles leading up to the tournament. Today, roughly 3,300 Lime e-bikes and scooters are in Atlanta.

"There's a time in July, usually the second week of July, where peaches become perfect. And at that moment, we set up a team to preserve peaches for the whole year."

• -Miles Macquarrie, beverage director at Kimball House, who was speaking last week about the importance of sourcing ingredients directly from farmers at the Tales of the Cocktail 2026 conference.

By the numbers: Georgia's peaches are grown in the central part of the state, which each year produces about 2.6 million bushels, according to Georgia Grown, a marketing program of the state Department of Agriculture.

Yes, but: We are the Peach State, but it's not our top crop. According to the 2026 Georgia Ag Impact Report, chickens bred for meat production, beef, eggs and peanuts are the top five commodities in Georgia.

• The annual report is produced by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

⚖️ Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams has filed a lawsuit against the city, saying he's been blocked from carrying out his duties before an investigation into allegations he misused city funds is complete. (AJC)

🛼 Atlanta Roller Derby will begin playing its home games at Golden Glide Skating Rink beginning Aug. 22. (Decaturish)

Tuesday marks five years since Katie Janness and her dog Bowie were found stabbed to death at Piedmont Park and the case remains unsolved. (WSB)

🗳️ Less than 2% of registered voters have cast ballots early in the special election to fill Georgia's 13th Congressional District seat. The district has more than 500,000 registered voters. (11 Alive)