💼 DeKalb economic development

MARTA launches new Breeze fare payment system on March 28

MARTA transitions to its new Breeze payment system starting March 28. Riders can use new tap-to-pay options or upgraded cards during the five-week transition period ending May 2.

Vrooom! Formula 1 showcase rumbles Summerhill

The Red Bull Showrun brings elite Formula 1 action to Summerhill this August, featuring high-speed demonstrations and special guest Killer Mike despite local community and transit agency objections.

One person wounded, windows shattered in Midtown shooting

A 27-year-old man was hospitalized following a shooting in Midtown Atlanta after an argument escalated, causing damage to local businesses on Peachtree Street.

Historic district proposal advances for Peachtree Circle in Ansley Park

The Ansley Park Civic Association zoning committee approved a proposal for a new historic district on Peachtree Circle, moving the initiative forward to the city's Zoning Review Board despite ongoing neighbor disputes.

🚌 Back to school

Adiós, July Friday, July 31 — Students across the region head back to classrooms next week to begin the 2026-27 academic year. Districts including Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, and Fulton counties, as well as City Schools of Decatur and Atlanta Public Schools, will open Mon., Aug. 3. Marietta City Schools starts on Tuesday, and Gwinnett County, the state’s […]