What is happening in Atlanta, GA right now
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The city moves fast. New spots open on a Wednesday and have a line by Friday. Old buildings come down, condos go up, the BeltLine adds another mile. PinScene catches it as it happens, neighborhood by neighborhood.
Active right now near Atlanta
Coming Soon in Atlanta
14 pins- Sports store coming to Centennial Yards, backed by the Hawks.
- Invest Atlanta approved a $330 million lease-purchase bond for the Amsterdam Walk project, over in Atlanta, as it moves toward completion. The board also discussed an audit of tax allocation districts.
- Nordstrom Rack is opening at Atlantic Station this fall, with discounted clothes, shoes, and more!
- Demolition along the Westside Trail’s newest stretch has left nine acres empty in Atlanta.
- A five-building townhome project is planned for Pryor Street in Mechanicsville, near downtown Atlanta.
- A Dutch firm is expanding near Atlanta to support the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.
- Nordstrom Rack is opening over at Atlantic Station this fall, with discounted clothing, shoes, and other goods.
- MARTA says construction will begin soon on a rapid bus line serving Atlanta’s southside and East Point.
- Minhwa Spirits is relocating from Doraville to the former Aziza space at Westside Provisions District early next year.
- Dunwoody is getting a new EōS Fitness in part of the former Walmart at Perimeter Village. The gym will cover 63,084 square feet.
- A Dutch firm is expanding near Atlanta to support the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.
- Super Chix opening in Woodstock Mill District.
Community in Atlanta
11 pins- Agnes Scott College in Decatur gets a $1 million Delta Air Lines Foundation grant for its Global Journeys program, which introduces first-year students to global issues and leadership.
- A new report on Georgia girls finds that 90 percent graduate high school on time, while two in three high school girls lack a caring adult to talk with about their feelings.
- Clark Atlanta University received nearly $10 million in federal funding to expand its science and technology programs, alongside several HBCUs across the country.
- Georgia Senate candidates Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins sparred at the Atlanta Press Club debate over on Oct. 13, closing out the Loudermilk-Young debate series.
- The Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia had no safety violations, citations, or deficiencies in its March inspection, according to the state. That's good to know.
- A $2 million grant will expand child care scholarships for families in Atlanta and Clayton County. The need is clear: 53% of Georgia households with children under six face a child care affordability burden.
- More than a dozen Georgia medical facilities are selling retatrutide before it’s submitted for FDA approval.
- Georgia Tech is taking nominations through Monday, Nov. 9, for its 2027 ACC Academic Leaders Network.
- Georgia Tech shared new resources to support its digital accessibility efforts.
- Alpharetta residents can drop off paint, gasoline, and other hazardous household items at Public Works.
- Life University in Marietta has appointed Dr. Brian Kelly as president to guide the school through its next chapter of growth.
Openings & Closings in Atlanta
7 pins- Dragon Denim has opened its first store at Ponce City Market, moving the online-first brand into physical retail!
- Thibaut’s showroom at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center now features fabrics and furnishings alongside wallpaper.
- Postern Coffee, which has been operating inside Minhwa Spirits, will take over the full space as Minhwa moves to Westside Provisions District. That is the change over in Doraville, for those keeping track.
- Stable Comfort Food and Cocktails is serving Southern classics in the former Steak & Grace space in Dunwoody Village!
- Stable Comfort Food and Cocktails serves Southern classics in the former Steak & Grace space in Dunwoody Village!
- Last Dance is a new spot in Avondale Estates, with four co-owner chefs in the kitchen!
- Last Dance is a restaurant in Avondale Estates, with four chefs who are also co-owners. Over on this side of town, that is a kitchen with plenty of hands at work.
Event in Atlanta
7 pins- Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library in Decatur hosts monthly true crime gatherings. Murder & Mocktails brings the stories to the library!
- The Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival returns Sunday with barbecue tastings, live music, artisans, a kids zone and a silent auction.
- Douglasville’s Town Green is hosting a family Halloween trunk-or-treat with a “Goosebumps” screening!
- Monthly true crime gathering. Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library, Decatur.
- ethics week is back at Georgia Tech, with this year's focus on “ethics in action.”
- Fulton County’s expanded pretrial resource fair is set for Oct. 28 at the Fulton County Government Center in Atlanta, and it’s free!
- The Atlanta Regional Commission is holding two block parties, over in Jonesboro and Hapeville, to hear what people want for the Flint Riverway Corridor, including possible trails and other recreation along the Flint.
Food & Drink in Atlanta
1 pinIncident in Atlanta
2 pinsTraffic in Atlanta
8 pins- [street event] on SR 54 Southbound at LEE STREET. All lanes closed.
- [street event] on SR 54 Northbound at Tiger Trail. All lanes closed.
- [other] on SR 3 Northbound at 10TH ST. All lanes closed.
- [other] on SR 237 Northbound at Linbergh Dr. All lanes closed.
- [other] on SR 155 Eastbound at WESLEY CHAPEL RD. 2 right lanes are blocked.
- Road construction on SR 42 Northbound at OLD BRIARCLIFF RD. All lanes closed.
- A driver was hospitalized Friday morning after a two-vehicle crash on I-85 N near Jimmy Carter Boulevard in Gwinnett County.
- Road construction on MORNINGSIDE DR Eastbound at VALERIE CIR. All lanes closed.
Sports in Atlanta
2 pinsQuestion in Atlanta
44 pins- Heads up, does anyone know which ice cream spots in metro Atlanta carry Blue Moon?
- Would anyone like an extra ticket to tonight’s Interpol show at The Eastern in Atlanta?
- Does anyone know if you need to bring ID for VIP or meet and greet at the KATSEYE concert at State Farm Arena?
- Atlanta metro, anyone know where to find legit doner kebabs or durum wraps?
- Would you feel comfortable leaving luggage visible in your car at the Georgia Aquarium parking garage?
- Where can I find hot links or Portuguese sausage down around Atlanta? I am willing to drive.
- In Clarkston, where can I get a hot meal after 11 p.m.?
- Is there someone in West End who can fix a wobbly heel or re-sole boots locally (without sending them to another city)?
- Anyone know a trustworthy electrician in Druid Hills to update the old wiring in a 1940s house?
- any quiet coffee shops or libraries in Smyrna with good wi-fi for a long study session?
- Ponce City Market: Any secure indoor bike storage for retail workers?
- Where do you go for Gel X nails around Atlanta? I'm looking for a new salon or nail tech (my usual techs keep moving on).
About Atlanta
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