International Terminal Opens at Airport
May 16, 2012
Atlanta's Gateway to the World
This new, state-of-the-art terminal serves the needs of international passengers traveling through Atlanta. The complex consists of the new terminal facility, new Concourse F, which includes 12 gates, and the existing Concourse E, which includes 28 gates. The existing Plane Train and pedestrian walkway have been extended to connect all concourses, including E and F.
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Atlanta Interagency Law Enforcement Hosts Appreciation and Memorial Service
May 14, 2012
On Tuesday, May 15th, the Downtown community will pay tribute to the public safety agencies that serve throughout the city and state with a ceremony and memorial service hosted by Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID), in partnership with the Atlanta Bar Association and Atlanta Bar Foundation.
On the occasion of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, members of the Atlanta Interagency Law Enforcement (ILE) group will hold a public ceremony in Woodruff Park, starting promptly at 9:00 a.m. near the site of the Police Memorial, which was dedicated by the Atlanta Bar Association in 1980.
“We are grateful to participate in this important service that honors not only the ultimate sacrifices paid by our brothers and sisters in law enforcement, but also the valuable partnerships that enable us to keep Downtown a safe and vibrant place for workers, residents and visitors alike,” said Atlanta Police Chief George Turner.
Program activities include inspirational remarks by civic and government leaders, in particular, Chief Judge Cynthia D. Wright, with special presentations from the mounted police color guard, bagpipe music, and Taps by a bugler.
ILE comprises the following 11 public safety agencies, who meet monthly in close collaboration and partnerships to serve the Downtown area. They are:
Atlanta Police Department
MARTA Police Department
Georgia State University Police Department
Georgia Tech Police Department
Georgia World Congress Center Authority Public Safety Department
Georgia State Patrol, Capitol Division
Federal Protective Service, DHS
National Park Service
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
Fulton County Police
Emory University Police
“Our partnerships are vital to the combined public safety efforts in Downtown, and on these occasions we are honored to celebrate the effectiveness of relationships that are nurtured through ILE,” said A.J. Robinson, CAP and ADID President.
There will be a brief reception following the ceremony at Woodruff Park’s Reading Room located along Auburn Avenue near Peachtree Street.
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What is CAP?
April 27, 2012
In this episode of BADTV, we find out what Central Atlanta Progress is doing to make downtown a great place to be in Atlanta. We'll talk to Jennifer Ball, VP of Planning and Economic Development for CAP, who tells us all about Central Atlanta Progress, its long history in Atlanta, and its current mission.
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Creative Loafing Talks Streetcar
April 25, 2012
Creative Loafing Atlanta shares some ideas from our meeting last week for development along the route. Visit the link below and offer your ideas about the potential of the streetcar to change Downtown Atlanta.
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Earth Day
April 18, 2012
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 4 Administrator Gwen Keyes Fleming and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed are rolling up their sleeves and challenging the Downtown community to do the same and get out and clean up this Earth Day. EPA and the City of Atlanta, together with Sustainable Atlanta and Central Atlanta Progress, are hosting the first-ever Downtown Atlanta Earth Day Cleanup Challenge on Tuesday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to noon.
http://earthday2012atlanta.org/
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