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The latest news about Downtown Atlanta.

January 2020

Atlanta Hawks Uniform Honors Iconic Peachtree Street

Jan 6, 2020 | News Article

The Game Changer

Jan 2, 2020 | News Article

December 2019

Fast-casual Korean restaurant opening soon near Georgia State University

Dec 30, 2019 | News Article

PRISM: Winter Lights Brings Art To Woodruff Park

Dec 17, 2019 | News Article

PRISM: Who makes public art at Woodruff Park?

Dec 10, 2019 | News Article

Woodruff Park Enhances Peachtree Street’s Vibrancy

Dec 2, 2019 | News Article

Woodruff Park to become 3-month wonderland of light sculptures

Dec 2, 2019 | News Article

November 2019

Underground Atlanta adds two arts tenants to mix

Nov 26, 2019 | News Article

Nicole Hollis Turns a 1906 Atlanta Landmark Into an of-the-Moment Hotel

Nov 22, 2019 | News Article

Public input sought for transportation projects in downtown Atlanta

Nov 19, 2019 | News Article

New York owner completes $10.5M renovation of Atlanta's former Regenstein's Department Store

Nov 19, 2019 | News Article

Mayor Ivan Allen Jr., a bridge builder, to be honored with a bridge and walking museum

Nov 18, 2019 | News Article

Activist-Driven Refuge Coffee Replaces Condesa Coffee at Atlanta Daily World Building

Nov 15, 2019 | News Article

Closer Look: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Legalizing Gambling in Georgia

Nov 13, 2019 | News Article

View from Peachtree: Mission Accomplished – Building Atlanta's Sustainable Future

Nov 11, 2019 | News Article

PRISM: Winter Lights Illuminates Woodruff Park

Nov 5, 2019 | Press Release

Opinion: Independent study of casinos needed before state places bet

Nov 2, 2019 | News Article

October 2019

Downtown hotel unveils refresh of National Register of Historic Places building

Oct 30, 2019 | News Article

City of Atlanta Meets Better Buildings Challenge Goal of 20% Energy Savings Two Years Ahead of Schedule

Oct 28, 2019 | Press Release

Candler Hotel Atlanta officially opening to public Wednesday

Oct 23, 2019 | News Article

View from Peachtree - South

Oct 21, 2019 | News Article

Coca-Cola to refresh its iconic sign at downtown's Five Points

Oct 18, 2019 | News Article

September 2019

Muffulettas and Eggsluts Are on the Menu at This Downtown Sandwich Cafe

Sep 25, 2019 | News Article

Downtown Atlanta rooftop is being decorated with one amazing mural right now

Sep 25, 2019 | News Article

Lyft seeks to alleviate challenges LGBTQ+ community faces while shopping

Sep 23, 2019 | News Article

Check out the menu for Dos Bocas, now open in downtown Atlanta

Sep 20, 2019 | News Article

Peek inside By George, Hugh Acheson’s new downtown restaurant

Sep 20, 2019 | News Article

Vision unveiled for Georgia State University’s $85M convocation center

Sep 19, 2019 | News Article

A Few Parking Spots In Atlanta Are Getting A One-Day-Only Makeover

Sep 19, 2019 | News Article

Free Lineup of Fall Movie Nights Coming to Woodruff Park

Sep 12, 2019 | Press Release

Paste Magazine relocates to downtown Atlanta

Sep 10, 2019 | News Article

August 2019

Doggy Con: a pop culture convention for furry fanatics

Aug 17, 2019 | News Article

Tiny Door #17 to be Unveiled at Woodruff Park’s “Doggy Con” Event

Aug 9, 2019 | Press Release

July 2019

Your Dog Can Compete For Some Seriously Pawsome Prizes At Doggy Con Atlanta Next Month

Jul 23, 2019 | News Article

Atlanta town hall meeting to tackle homelessness

Jul 23, 2019 | News Article

New visitor center opens at Centennial Olympic Park

Jul 11, 2019 | News Article

Atlanta library in park inspires outreach during renovations

Jul 6, 2019 | News Article

Community panel to discuss homelessness in Atlanta

Jul 4, 2019 | News Article

Downtown's Woodruff Park to host Dragon Con-inspired pet parade and costume contest

Jul 1, 2019 | Press Release

June 2019

CAP Town Hall Meeting on July 24 to Feature Community Panel Discussion About Homelessness in Atlanta

Jun 27, 2019 | Press Release

City of Atlanta to study how to remake Peachtree into a 'shared street'

Jun 21, 2019 | News Article

Hugh Acheson to open By George in downtown Atlanta’s Candler Hotel

Jun 20, 2019 | News Article

Check out the menu for Kevin Gillespie’s Ole Reliable pop-up, opening next week

Jun 14, 2019 | News Article

Not surprisingly, new study ranks Downtown Atlanta as a ‘growing downtown’

Jun 7, 2019 | News Article

Industry Report Underscores the Value of Downtown Atlanta

Jun 5, 2019 | Press Release

Fulton County’s Central Library In Downtown Offers ‘Library On The Lawn’

Jun 10, 2019 | News Article

May 2019

Woodruff Park’s Popular Food Truck Fridays Series Kicks Off June 7

May 28, 2019 | Press Release

Downtown Atlanta Gains a Tex-Mex-Cajun Restaurant This Summer

May 22, 2019 | News Article

Chef Kevin Gillespie to open tiny pop-up cafe at Georgia-Pacific Tower

May 17, 2019 | News Article

Say goodbye to the Gulch and hello to Centennial Yards

May 14, 2019 | News Article

Officers remember fallen heroes for National Police Week

May 14, 2019 | News Article

‘Live From Woodruff Park’ Series Holds Free Concerts Every Wednesday In May

May 14, 2019 | News Article

Gulch project to ramp up in 2020, be known as Centennial Yards

May 14, 2019 | News Article

Fallen Officers To Be Honored In Downtown Atlanta

May 13, 2019 | News Article

Downtown scavenger hunt this week rewards Atlantans who explore the neighborhood

May 13, 2019 | News Article

How to win Atlanta United tickets during downtown scavenger hunt

May 10, 2019 | News Article

Central Atlanta Progress Hosts "Downtown Walk Challenge" May 13

May 8, 2019 | News Article

Downtown’s $125M parking deck-topping apartment tower to break ground Thursday

May 8, 2019 | News Article

Historic “Windows Speak” project showcases gateway to Atlanta’s black businesses

May 2, 2019 | News Article

April 2019

‘Live from Woodruff Park’ series kicks off May 1

Apr 24, 2019 | News Article

29-story apartment tower to rise over Peachtree Center

Apr 22, 2019 | News Article

Residents of tourist-driven areas make Atlanta visitors feel welcome

Apr 15, 2019 | News Article

South downtown Atlanta’s new pop-up shops are first step in big project

Apr 15, 2019 | News Article

Get your pie fix at this downtown Atlanta pie shop

Apr 12, 2019 | News Article

“Live from Woodruff Park” Returns with May Jazz Concert Series

Apr 8, 2019 | Press Release

Newport reveals pop-up tenants on historic Hotel Row

Apr 1, 2019 | News Article

March 2019

Downtown café packs a punch with Latin fare

Mar 27, 2019 | News Article

Woodruff Park Welcomes Spring and Launches April Program Schedule

Mar 27, 2019 | Press Release

C4 Atlanta Expands Space to Offer More Studio Space for Artists In South Downtown

Mar 20, 2019 | News Article

Atlanta’s arts community relies on support from SunTrust and Turner. So what do the latest corporate shakeups mean?

Mar 18, 2019 | News Article

2019 Downtown Market Report

Mar 15, 2019 | News Article

Development boom coming to Atlanta's SoNo district

Mar 15, 2019 | News Article

Dramatic video revealed for The Stitch project in Downtown

Mar 13, 2019 | News Article

Central Atlanta Progress unveils new vision for downtown Stitch project

Mar 13, 2019 | News Article

Downtown Atlanta Entering New “Golden Era”

Mar 12, 2019 | Press Release

Envisioning More Green Space in Atlanta with a Park-Capped Highway

Mar 11, 2019 | News Article

'The Stitch' seeks to bridge the divide created by the Downtown Connector

Mar 4, 2019 | News Article

Starting a new chapter for Atlanta's neglected 'Gulch'

Mar 1, 2019 | News Article

What ‘The Stitch’ needs, according to land use experts

Mar 1, 2019 | News Article

Advisory panel says highway-capping ‘Stitch’ project could cost $452M

Mar 1, 2019 | News Article

Downtown Connector-capping Stitch project could cost $452 million

Mar 1, 2019 | News Article

Mitchell Street will host several pop-ups as a kickoff to South Downtown revitalization

Mar 1, 2019 | News Article

February 2019

News Briefs: The Stitch project lives; CAP annual meeting

Feb 28, 2019 | News Article

Proposed Stitch Could Help Reconnect Downtown Atlanta

Feb 28, 2019 | News Article

Proposed redesign of Peachtree Street highlighted in art exhibition

Feb 26, 2019 | News Article

Column: CAP’s Dan Sweat Award

Feb 21, 2019 | News Article

Westside Future Fund Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors

Feb 19, 2019 | News Article

A.J. Robinson, Rich McKay given leadership roles with nonprofit arm of College Football Hall of Fame

Feb 19, 2019 | News Article

Central Atlanta Progress Showcases Redefined Downtown

Feb 11, 2019 | News Article

Revised vision for downtown’s highway-capping ‘Stitch’ to emerge in coming weeks

Feb 11, 2019 | News Article

Central Atlanta Progress Showcases a Redefined Downtown at 2019 Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration

Feb 8, 2019 | Press Release

The Super Bowl Cost Atlanta $46M. Was It Worth It?

Feb 7, 2019 | News Article

$400M project would put park, buildings over Downtown Connector

Feb 7, 2019 | News Article

January 2019

Parks of the Future…Built Atop Highways?

Jan 24, 2019 | News Article

WeWork to occupy 101 Marietta Street tower in first downtown location

Jan 24, 2019 | News Article

Ackerman SVP Del Early brokers 12,919 lease at historic office building

Jan 18, 2019 | News Article

Atlanta Tech Startup Makes Big Move To Downtown Tower

Jan 16, 2019 | News Article

Habitat for Humanity relocating Atlanta headquarters to Peachtree Center

Jan 15, 2019 | News Article

CAP Town Hall Meeting on January 23 to Feature Updates from Super Bowl Host Committee, WonderRoot, and More

Jan 14, 2019 | Press Release

‘Hanging gardens’ are covering highways, and chances are, one is being planned near you

Jan 11, 2019 | News Article

Three deck park proposals pop up over Atlanta’s congested urban core

Jan 4, 2019 | News Article

To Woo Millennials, Atlanta Considers Covering Highways With Parks

Jan 1, 2019 | News Article

December 2018

From the Beltline to downtown, Atlanta’s most promising 2018 proposals

Dec 20, 2018 | News Article

Atlanta United are MLS champions, and the parade was rowdy and proud

Dec 10, 2018 | News Article

Downtown Atlanta businesses hoping for MLS Cup lift

Dec 6, 2018 | News Article

WonderRoot’s Off the Wall mural project calls on local artists to put civil rights front and center

Dec 3, 2018 | News Article

November 2018

Atlanta United and Portland Timbers advance, will meet in 2018 MLS Cup

Nov 30, 2018 | News Article

Woodruff Park Receives $125,000 Grant to Continue Work to Attract and Serve Diverse Park Users

Nov 29, 2018 | Press Release

At an Atlanta shelter, homeless guests offer the refuge of music

Nov 22, 2018 | News Article

When Communities Like Downtown And The Westside Thrive, Atlanta Thrives.

Nov 20, 2018 | News Article

Renderings unveiled for signage, public art in Downtown arts & entertainment district

Nov 17, 2018 | News Article

Downtown set to see more bright lights, billboards and artwork

Nov 14, 2018 | News Article

Murals for Super Bowl LIII highlight Atlanta's civil rights legacy

Nov 12, 2018 | News Article

Millennials, urban renewal trends bring life to downtown Atlanta

Nov 1, 2018 | News Article

Atlanta Arts & Entertainment District Unveil Plans for Downtown Makeover

Nov 16, 2018 | News Article

October 2018

Redevelopment Projects to Introduce GMA to New Neighbors

Oct 29, 2018 | News Article

Downtown Daffodil Dash Honors Young Holocaust Victims

Oct 26, 2018 | News Article

Partnership with Georgia’s Own Credit Union, 100 Peachtree, and Southwest Airlines Brings Free WiFi Service to Downtown Atlanta’s Woodruff Park

Oct 26, 2018 | Press Release

Free, philanthropic Wi-Fi soon to be offered at downtown’s Woodruff Park

Oct 25, 2018 | News Article

Why Soccer Fields Are Sprouting Up at Atlanta’s Transit Stations

Oct 23, 2018 | News Article

Closer Look: Central Atlanta Progress CEO Talks Gulch Support

Oct 12, 2018 | News Article

Like The BeltLine, 'The Stitch' Could Be Development Game-Changer For Atlanta

Oct 5, 2018 | News Article

September 2018

Solarize Atlanta Celebrates First Commercial Solar Contract

Sep 27, 2018 | News Article

Woodruff Park Announces Fall Lineup of Free Community Programs

Sep 14, 2018 | Press Release

August 2018

More Than 100 ofo Bikes Will Go To Atlanta Community Groups

Aug 10, 2018 | News Article

ofo left Atlanta, but its bikes get a heartwarming second chance in town

Aug 10, 2018 | News Article

Orphaned dockless bikes get second chance with the city organizations

Aug 9, 2018 | News Article

ofo’s Orphaned Yellow Bikes Given Second Chance

Aug 9, 2018 | Press Release

Sweet Auburn Market serves 100 years of curb appeal

Aug 4, 2018 | News Article

During Renovations, Atlanta Library Takes Its Computer Lab Outside

Aug 2, 2018 | News Article

Atlanta’s Woodruff Park to host Dragon Con-inspired pet costume party

Aug 2, 2018 | News Article

State Farm and Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club Announce Generational Collaboration to Transform City of Atlanta

Aug 29, 2018 | News Article

More than Fun and Games

Aug 1, 2018 | News Article

July 2018

JLL Completes Renovations to Downtown Atlanta’s Historic Hurt Building

Jul 31, 2018 | News Article

Georgia World Congress Center Authority breaks ground on Congress Center expansion project

Jul 31, 2018 | News Article

Dragon Con-inspired dog event to take place next month

Jul 30, 2018 | News Article

Woodruff Park To Host Dragon Con-Inspired Pet Costume Party

Jul 27, 2018 | News Article

Across Atlanta, 10 surprising facets of outdoor recreation

Jul 19, 2018 | News Article

Atlanta Central Library Answers Renovations with Laptops in the Park

Jul 18, 2018 | News Article

From Contaminated To Downtown's Biggest Housing Development in Generations

Jul 17, 2018 | News Article

Fans crowd downtown Atlanta for Comic Con, soccer, SEC football

Jul 15, 2018 | News Article

Atlanta’s Downtown Library Takes Computers To The Park During Closure

Jul 13, 2018 | News Article

Photos: Explore Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s backyard park as construction nears finish

Jul 12, 2018 | News Article

Free laptop access to help with Atlanta library closure starts Monday

Jul 6, 2018 | News Article

Laud and laugh at Live From Woodruff park: ‘Sister Act’

Jul 6, 2018 | News Article

Forget the World Cup. On Saturday, the largest soccer crowd was in Atlanta

Jul 2, 2018 | News Article

Downtown’s Woodruff Park to host Dragon Con-inspired pet costume party

Jul 26, 2018 | Press Release

June 2018

South downtown's S.H. Kress department store to be part of massive plan

Jun 26, 2018 | News Article

Fabricators, Funders, And Fixers

Jun 25, 2018 | News Article

Underground Atlanta unveils ‘bold’ new branding, marketing push

Jun 19, 2018 | News Article

Atlanta's Apartment Boom Finally Reaches Downtown with New Peachtree Center Tower

Jun 19, 2018 | News Article

New renderings, details show the forthcoming Home Depot Backyard

Jun 19, 2018 | News Article

9 ways to make the most of your ride on the Atlanta Streetcar

Jun 7, 2018 | News Article

“Live from Woodruff Park” to feature free concerts, movies throughout summer

Jun 4, 2018 | News Article

Reimagining Travel

Jun 4, 2018 | News Article

May 2018

EYP’s New Atlanta Office Celebrates Downtown Atlanta--and Its Own, Distinctive Organization

May 29, 2018 | News Article

CallRail to add hundreds of jobs in downtown Atlanta

May 25, 2018 | News Article

‘Dirty Dancing’ and ‘Drumline’ on Woodruff Park’s free summer lineup

May 23, 2018 | News Article

Growth At 100 Peachtree Reinforces Rediscovery Of Downtown Atlanta

May 23, 2018 | News Article

Big changes for downtown Atlanta landmark "The Equitable Building"

May 22, 2018 | News Article

Underground Atlanta developer brings Jones Lang LaSalle on board

May 18, 2018 | News Article

Why Portman decided to part with AmericasMart

May 18, 2018 | News Article

A New Atlanta, United by Soccer

May 18, 2018 | News Article

Woodruff Park Launches Live Entertainment Series on June 13

May 17, 2018 | Press Release

Portman's AmericasMart being sold, creating national showroom giant

May 16, 2018 | News Article

Services mark Peace Officers Memorial Day in Georgia

May 16, 2018 | News Article

Georgia State Reinvents Itself as an Engine of Social Mobility

May 15, 2018 | News Article

10 Food Truck Gatherings to Attend For Tasty Eats This Summer

May 14, 2018 | News Article

First Look: Constellations Building Brings Tech and Social Entrepreneurs Together Downtown

May 8, 2018 | News Article

2018 Atlanta Interagency Law Enforcement Partnership to Host Appreciation and Memorial Service During National Police W

May 7, 2018 | Press Release

Woodruff Park to Host Pet Parade and Costume Contest in Celebration of Dragon Con

May 4, 2018 | Press Release

Downtown Atlanta's Food Truck Fridays move to Woodruff Park, start this week

May 4, 2018 | News Article

Food Truck Fridays to return to Downtown Atlanta this week

May 3, 2018 | News Article

Homeless will get help from Atlanta’s Central Library during renovation

May 1, 2018 | News Article

April 2018

Food Truck Fridays gets a new downtown Atlanta location for 2018

Apr 27, 2018 | News Article

Office spaces for civic-minded tenants to soon open on Auburn Avenue

Apr 26, 2018 | News Article

Downtown Atlanta’s Food Truck Fridays Returns With New 2018 Location

Apr 25, 2018 | Press Release

Wu-Tang Clan Will Celebrate 25 Years Of "36 Chambers" At A3C Festival In Atlanta

Apr 25, 2018 | News Article

InComm, the Fintech Company That Powers Prepaid Gift Cards, Commits to Georgia With Further Expansion

Apr 24, 2018 | News Article

Georgia State Stadium has been a linchpin for a long-overdue look at its surrounding neighborhoods

Apr 24, 2018 | News Article

Revitalized Woodruff Park a downtown draw

Apr 20, 2018 | News Article

Chick-fil-A to sponsor, add name to College Football Hall of Fame

Apr 20, 2018 | News Article

222 Mitchell Street deal advances downtown rebirth

Apr 19, 2018 | News Article

Atlanta tourism sees 1 million visitor bump in 2017

Apr 19, 2018 | News Article

Atlanta's subway soccer fields: the 'crazy' idea breaking down barriers

Apr 18, 2018 | News Article

Displaced, Family-Run Grocery Cafe Back in Business Downtown

Apr 13, 2018 | News Article

News Briefs: BeltLine meeting; student internship program; Woodruff Park events

Apr 13, 2018 | News Article

The Atlanta Hawks Foundation Unveiled The Largest Court Renovation To Date At Central Park On Saturday, March 31

Apr 3, 2018 | News Article

CAP/ADID Releases RFP for Transportation Demand Management Strategy

Apr 3, 2018 | News Article

More Cities Are Banishing Highways Underground — And Building Parks on Top

Apr 2, 2018 | News Article

March 2018

Downtown growth, accomplishments highlighted at annual CAP/ADID meeting

Mar 30, 2018 | News Article

Studies underway for downtown Atlanta deck park over the Connector

Mar 30, 2018 | News Article

A Rediscovery of Downtown Showcased at CAP/ADID’S 2018 Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration

Mar 29, 2018 | Press Release

30,000 in Atlanta join millions across country in 'March for our Lives'

Mar 26, 2018 | News Article

Woodruff Park Programs Return With Bustling Spring Lineup

Mar 22, 2018 | Press Release

Georgia, You’re Going to Need a Bigger Aquarium

Mar 20, 2018 | News Article

The Guild Is Bringing A New Co-Living Concept to Downtown Atlanta

Mar 20, 2018 | News Article

Atlanta is a reurbanization mecca

Mar 16, 2018 | News Article

Retailers, restaurants have Georgia Avenue on their mind

Mar 16, 2018 | News Article

Downtown Atlanta explores housing options

Mar 15, 2018 | News Article

Mapping downtown Atlanta’s present and planned developments

Mar 14, 2018 | News Article

Central Atlanta Progress leads the downtown Atlanta charge

Mar 9, 2018 | News Article

Memorial Drive site of new developments

Mar 9, 2018 | News Article

Central Atlanta Progress recognizes city ambassador Hearn

Mar 9, 2018 | News Article

Shirley Franklin honored with Dan Sweat Award

Mar 9, 2018 | News Article

Grady Memorial Hospital wins impact award

Mar 9, 2018 | News Article

Downtown leaders plan major development

Mar 9, 2018 | News Article

Atlanta's downtown becomes a hot real estate market

Mar 9, 2018 | News Article

Substantial Investment Invigorates Downtown

Mar 5, 2018 | News Article

Best in Real Estate: Post Centennial shows downtown primed for new apartments

Mar 2, 2018 | News Article

February 2018

Where downtown Atlanta’s highway-capping Stitch would go, in photos

Feb 27, 2018 | News Article

Revelator Coffee Sets its Sights on Downtown Atlanta

Feb 27, 2018 | News Article

More details about redevelopment of Downtown's Norfolk Southern buildings

Feb 21, 2018 | News Article

Big renovation planned for downtown's Norfolk Southern buildings

Feb 20, 2018 | News Article

First look: Vision for Underground Atlanta’s Block 3, now under construction

Feb 15, 2018 | News Article

ARC’s Livable Centers Initiative Awards Grants to 11 Local Communities

Feb 15, 2018 | News Article

Downtown's historic Healey Building sold, $1.5 million renovation planned

Feb 14, 2018 | News Article

Central Atlanta Progress Celebrates a “Rediscovery of Downtown” at 2018 Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration

Feb 13, 2018 | Press Release

Software company moving to downtown's Fairlie-Poplar District

Feb 13, 2018 | News Article

CAP to honor Shirley Franklin

Feb 9, 2018 | News Article

Near Gulch, refreshed downtown Atlanta tower lauds leasing successes

Feb 6, 2018 | News Article

Viewpoint: Why John Portman mattered

Feb 3, 2018 | News Article

4 grand development ideas that could revolutionize Atlanta

Feb 2, 2018 | News Article

Breathing new life into South Downtown

Feb 1, 2018 | News Article

Atlanta’s historic Baltimore Block snags tenant after recent overhaul

Feb 1, 2018 | News Article

Nashville tech services firm picks Atlanta for division HQ

Feb 1, 2018 | News Article