Atlanta breaks ground on $18.5M Monroe Drive project as neighbors raise traffic concerns

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.

🏫 Trump in town

Presidential visit Wednesday, July 22 — President Donald Trump will visit Wheeler High School in Cobb County this afternoon to pitch his Trump Account initiative (What is a Trump Account?). The trip has sparked pushback, including planned demonstrations from the Cobb County Democratic Committee. Expect traffic near Dobbins Air Force Base and Wheeler throughout the day. 🌞 […]

Local artists invited to apply for several metro Atlanta open calls

Several open calls for local artists throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area are currently accepting submissions for various exhibitions and festivals scheduled through the fall of 2026.

‼️ $84 tasting menu

Five-course tasting menu for 84 bucks Tuesday, July 21 — Happy Tuesday! Welcome to the table. This week’s “Family Meal” features my interview with Johnny Martinez, co-owner of Joystick Gamebar, who spoke to me last week about why he and Brandon Ley are moving their popular Edgewood Avenue bar to East Atlanta Village this fall. It should come […]

‘Operation Red Card:’ Over 150 human trafficking, child exploitation arrests made in metro Atlanta

Operation Red Card led to 153 arrests and 54 rescues in Atlanta during the FIFA World Cup as federal agents cracked down on human trafficking and child exploitation.