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The latest news about Downtown Atlanta.

December 2021

Arts & Entertainment Atlanta Announces 2021 Grant Program Recipients

Dec 22, 2021 | News Article

October 2021

Grant program has high hopes for a thriving Sweet Auburn district

Oct 26, 2021 | News Article

Massive Atlanta art piece depicts trailblazing astronaut

Oct 11, 2021 | News Article

August 2021

Photos: New Peachtree Street pedestrian lanes have changed downtown

Aug 2, 2021 | News Article

July 2021

Central Atlanta Progress Unites Downtown Atlanta for Reimagine the Legacy: a Community-Wide Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Congressman John Lewis

Jul 16, 2021 | News Article

Salt and Pepper Kitchen to Open in South Downtown

Jul 12, 2021 | News Article

gusto! To Open On Downtown Corner in Fall 2021

Jul 2, 2021 | News Article

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Secures House Passage of Her Reconnecting Neighborhoods Program

Jul 1, 2021 | News Article

Positive Momentum at AmericasMart Atlanta and for Downtown

Jul 26, 2021 | News Article

Here’s the latest site plan for the $5B Centennial Yards project at the Gulch downtown

Jul 21, 2021 | News Article

Premiere of Banksy exhibition moves to Underground Atlanta

Jul 14, 2021 | News Article

Atlanta could seek $1M grant to plan project to cap Downtown Connector

Jul 8, 2021 | News Article

June 2021

Downtown’s historic Rose House mansion gets a new owner who promises restoration

Jun 30, 2021 | News Article

Atlanta Hawks' playoff run boosts recovery for downtown restaurants

Jun 29, 2021 | News Article

Pins Mechanical Is Bringing Cocktails, Arcade Games, and Bowling to South Downtown

Jun 28, 2021 | News Article

$150 million renovation of MARTA’s Five Points station moving forward

Jun 24, 2021 | News Article

Atlanta reimagines Peachtree Street for more pedestrians, cyclists

Jun 22, 2021 | News Article

As Hawks keep winning, business booming for local restaurants

Jun 21, 2021 | News Article

Committee for a Better Atlanta Works to Galvanize and Educate Voters in Critical Election Year

Jun 14, 2021 | News Article

Pizza shop, underground cocktail bar to be part of downtown Atlanta redevelopment

Jun 9, 2021 | News Article

'The South Got Something To Say' Reflects Atlanta's Place as Black Culture and Art Mecca

Jun 9, 2021 | News Article

‘The South Got Something to Say’ in public art exhibition

Jun 7, 2021 | News Article

Funding announced for 'major improvements' along Peachtree Street downtown

Jun 2, 2021 | News Article

A New Art Exhibition Invokes Andre 3000 and Brings the Museum Outside

Jun 1, 2021 | News Article

May 2021

Arts & Entertainment Atlanta Brings Second Digital Exhibit to Downtown Atlanta

May 24, 2021 | News Article

Summerhill Publix Construction To Start This Year

May 20, 2021 | News Article

Overlooking Georgia Tech's football stadium, swanky student rentals nearly complete

May 19, 2021 | News Article

Underground Atlanta announces 21-stall food hall among first new tenants

May 17, 2021 | News Article

GSU to renovate two Bell buildings it once planned to demolish

May 17, 2021 | News Article

Capital improvements begin for Woodruff Park

May 11, 2021 | News Article

Biden plan could aid Atlanta neighborhoods scarred by highways

May 7, 2021 | News Article

What Atlanta’s business leaders want candidates for mayor, council to prioritize

May 7, 2021 | News Article

Spring Season Ushers in Programs, Improvements for Downtown’s Woodruff Park

May 3, 2021 | Press Release

April 2021

Saito- Sushi, Steak, and Cocktails Serving All of The Above in Downtown Atlanta

Apr 29, 2021 | News Article

US recovery from pandemic recession is showing momentum

Apr 29, 2021 | News Article

Atlanta Hawks owner Tony Ressler on $5B Gulch development: 'We're full steam ahead'

Apr 27, 2021 | News Article

Wild Leap brewery picked as first tenant of 'Centennial Yards South'

Apr 19, 2021 | News Article

$176 million Atlanta development project targets teacher housing

Apr 15, 2021 | News Article

Takeaways from first planning meetings for Underground Atlanta’s rebirth

Apr 14, 2021 | News Article

A Tapas Restaurant Serving Frozen Cocktails Opens This Month on Edgewood

Apr 12, 2021 | News Article

Viewpoint: Remembering Henry Aaron on the anniversary of his 715th homer

Apr 9, 2021 | News Article

Downtown 'participatory budgeting' pays dividends; Candler Park is next

Apr 6, 2021 | News Article

Carter Announces Three Service-Oriented Tenants To Join Sea of Restaurants in Summerhill

Apr 5, 2021 | News Article

March 2021

Welcoming Spring and a Slow, Steady Return to Downtown

Mar 29, 2021 | News Article

Mercedes-Benz Stadium to become Southeast's largest COVID-19 vaccination site

Mar 23, 2021 | News Article

PATH Foundation Announces Opening of the Westside BeltLine Connector

Mar 22, 2021 | News Article

Derrick ‘D.’ Hayes, an entrepreneur from West Philly, is a cheesesteak star in Atlanta

Mar 18, 2021 | News Article

Slush Hoping for Fresh Start in Downtown Atlanta Neighborhood

Mar 17, 2021 | News Article

Hank Aaron museum coming to Georgia State, as memorial to be bigger than expected

Mar 16, 2021 | News Article

32-story tower for student housing coming to downtown near Centennial Park, GSU

Mar 16, 2021 | News Article

Gilly Brew Bar is bringing its signature elixirs to Castleberry Hill

Mar 16, 2021 | News Article

Vietnamese Restaurant Picking Up Second Spot Downtown

Mar 16, 2021 | News Article

Community Members Encouraged to Engage with Atlanta Legacy Makers Tribute to Past Civic Leaders

Mar 1, 2021 | News Article

Legacy to Mayors Ivan Allen Jr. and Maynard Jackson taking shape

Mar 1, 2021 | News Article

February 2021

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Relocating to Downtown Atlanta with Upgraded Facilities and Amenities

Feb 24, 2021 | News Article

Georgia State to move Andrew Young School of Policy Studies to 55 Park Place

Feb 24, 2021 | News Article

Legacy Ventures Announces Completion Of $5 Million Renovation Of Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection

Feb 22, 2021 | News Article

A $25M project could bring more affordable housing to Old Fourth Ward, historic Sweet Auburn

Feb 19, 2021 | News Article

Atlanta inventor and entrepreneur Lonnie Johnson partners on $100M project by Georgia State University

Feb 18, 2021 | News Article

Downtown's historic Atlanta First United Methodist Church plans $110M affordable housing development

Feb 17, 2021 | News Article

My Fair Sweets Secures Lease For Downtown Flagship

Feb 12, 2021 | News Article

Atlanta's oldest skyscraper to become one massive coworking space

Feb 11, 2021 | News Article

Potential of Atlanta’s Center for Civil and Human Rights finally being realized

Feb 8, 2021 | News Article

The Same Excitement, A Flipped Format: Translating the Annual Meeting in “The New Normal”

Feb 8, 2021 | News Article

January 2021

Reporter’s Notebook: Atlanta women securing the board chairs

Jan 28, 2021 | News Article

Central Atlanta Progress Begins 80th Year with Virtual Annual Meeting, New Leadership

Jan 27, 2021 | Press Release

Downtown projects add to area's potential

Jan 20, 2021 | News Article

Viewpoint: Downtown stakeholders work to assist homeless population

Jan 20, 2021 | News Article

CAP Welcomes 2021 with Annual Meeting, New Leadership, and Focus on Mission

Jan 18, 2021 | News Article

Central Atlanta Progress celebrates 80 years

Jan 15, 2021 | News Article

Central Atlanta Progress to honor Alicia Philipp, healthcare workers, State Farm Arena

Jan 13, 2021 | News Article

Downtown Atlanta to get economic boost with trade show

Jan 12, 2021 | News Article

Atlanta entrepreneurs behind tech hub acquire South Downtown development site

Jan 6, 2021 | News Article

New Underground Atlanta Owner Buys Nearby 34 Peachtree Office Tower In All-Cash Deal

Jan 5, 2021 | News Article

December 2020

Art projection illuminates Woodruff Park Water Wall

Dec 31, 2020 | News Article

Hard Rock Hotels Opens 195-Key Reverb Downtown, First-Ever For New Brand

Dec 21, 2020 | News Article

Together, We Will Help the Downtown Community Thrive

Dec 21, 2020 | News Article

Nine Atlanta events to (safely) get into the holiday spirit

Dec 15, 2020 | News Article

Bridging the Gap in Homeless Services During the Pandemic

Dec 15, 2020 | News Article

‘PRISM: Winter Lights’ Returns To Woodruff Park With Light And Water-Based Installations

Dec 14, 2020 | News Article

Atlanta’s Historic Flatiron Building boasts “plug & work” office options

Dec 10, 2020 | News Article

Boston Consulting Group More Than Doubles Atlanta Presence, Creates 331 New Jobs

Dec 2, 2020 | News Article

November 2020

From Public Art to a Comprehensive Strategic Planning Effort, Woodruff Park’s Future is Bright

Nov 30, 2020 | News Article

Atlanta May Take Back Some of Peachtree Street From Cars

Nov 26, 2020 | News Article

Atlanta completes first batch of road fixes chosen by residents

Nov 25, 2020 | News Article

WRS sells Underground to local owner giving it ‘a ray of hope’

Nov 25, 2020 | News Article

Downtown sushi bar and steakhouse nears opening after long delay

Nov 24, 2020 | News Article

Omni Atlanta Hotel At CNN Center Announces Completion Of Four New Culinary Destinations And Remodeled Lobby

Nov 18, 2020 | News Article

PRISM: Winter Lights Outdoor Exhibit to Return to Woodruff Park with New Light-Based, Water-Inspired Installations

Nov 18, 2020 | Press Release

How Business Communities Can Take Control of Congestion

Nov 16, 2020 | News Article

Sweet Auburn Contextualized: Completed project includes interpretive signs, mural

Nov 9, 2020 | News Article

A Shared Space for the Beloved Community

Nov 9, 2020 | News Article

October 2020

Heading into flu season, flu shot can reduce strain on hospitals and help keep Georgia’s economy on track

Oct 19, 2020 | News Article

World of Coca-Cola launches first new permanent exhibit in nearly a decade

Oct 12, 2020 | News Article

Nappy Roots to open micro brewery in Atlanta's Castleberry Hill

Oct 9, 2020 | News Article

Atlanta Postal Credit Union Launches Center Parc Credit Union With Downtown Storefront

Oct 5, 2020 | News Article

CAP/ADID and Collaborators Celebrate Completion of Auburn Avenue Historic and Cultural Information Project

Oct 5, 2020 | Press Release

September 2020

Call for Public Art Proposals to Commemorate “Atlanta Legacy Makers”

Sep 30, 2020 | Press Release

Why Atlanta Needs Biketober

Sep 28, 2020 | News Article

Owner of Downtown Atlanta's Stats bar describes reopening after COVID, damage in protests

Sep 25, 2020 | News Article

Viewpoint: Jack Portman was Atlanta’s own modern day explorer

Sep 18, 2020 | News Article

Grady Hospital, Atlanta food bank open new market downtown

Sep 16, 2020 | News Article

Transit-oriented affordable housing development coming to Sweet Auburn neighborhood

Sep 16, 2020 | News Article

Center Parc Credit Union Opens in the Heart of Downtown

Sep 14, 2020 | News Article

Burgers with Buck: Thrive in downtown Atlanta

Sep 11, 2020 | News Article

Public input sought for South Broad Street improvements

Sep 9, 2020 | News Article

Green Infrastructure Project in Downtown Atlanta the First of Its Kind in the State

Sep 7, 2020 | News Article

Atlanta Downtown Improvement District has new initiative to help with homelessness issues

Sep 2, 2020 | News Article