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From the Saporta Report:
Picture this: you arrive at a hotel somewhere in the islands. You’ve just been on a plane for five-ish hours, an endeavor that’s left you with a crick in your neck and your face on the verge of a massive breakout. The villa looks beautiful, but you’re tired, you’re cranky, and you need a shower. […]
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Chattahoochee River park's $16M upgrade is officially a go Josh Green Thu, 08/22/2024 - 13:37 A Chattahoochee River greenspace project with a stated goal of “refreshing Atlanta’s best kept secret” is set to move forward in a matter of days.
Officials with Cumberland Community Improvement District, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and nonprofit One Cumberland have scheduled a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday morning for a project called “New Day Palisades” expected to eventually cost $15.8 million.
Plans call for creating a 22-acre, riverside “tranquil greenspace” with pathways, shade structures, new restrooms, and other features from what’s little more than a sloped surface parking lot today, per project officials.
Another goal is to restore and rehabilitate the Paces Mill in the Palisades Unit, which is considered one of CRNRA’s most popular sites and a top draw for Atlanta nature lovers. (So, yes, not exactly secret.)
Overview of changes planned as part of the two-phase New Day Palisades project. New Day Palisades; via Cumberland CID
Plans call for closing Paces Mill on Labor Day next month to start phase one construction, with a goal of completing that work and reopening next spring.
Project leaders have raised the $6.3 million needed to complete phase one. It will build a new parking lot and landscape features to enhance access to the river, with a focus on visitor circulation and sustainability.
The more complex phase two—expected to cost $9.5 million—has yet to be fully funded, according to Cumberland CID. Plans tentatively call for it to begin construction in fall 2026 with a goal of creating a “distinct national park experience.” Expanded river entry points, a new visitor information center, and more visitor circulation improvements are in the works for that phase.
Pending funding, all New Day Palisades work is scheduled to wrap in spring 2027. All necessary construction documents were finalized last year.
Location of the $15.8 million project in relation to Cumberland, The Battery, and interstates 285 and 75. Google Maps
Paces Mill was opened in 1978 as a natural respite from Atlanta’s urban growth, and today the park counts more than 270,000 visitors annually.
“While the fun always flows, the area has seen very few improvements,” a project description reads. “[T]he need for adequate parking, environmental protection, improved facilities, and enhanced river access has never been greater.”
Below, find before/after images that vividly illustrate changes planned for the full New Day Palisades project.
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Location of the $15.8 million project in relation to Cumberland, The Battery, and interstates 285 and 75. Google Maps
Overview of changes planned as part of the two-phase New Day Palisades project. New Day Palisades; via Cumberland CID
Subtitle New Day Palisades project aims to create 22-acre, riverside “tranquil greenspace”
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From the Saporta Report:
Homeownership has long symbolized the American Dream, embodying stability, wealth creation, and community investment. Yet, for millions of Americans, especially younger generations and first-time homebuyers, that dream is slipping away. Rising home prices, stagnant wages, and restrictive mortgage terms have made it increasingly difficult to take that crucial first step onto the property ladder. To address […]
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Gunna, BMAC Launch $500K Guaranteed Income Program To Support 30 Atlanta-Area Families
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From the Atlanta Daily World:
Gunna, the Atlanta-born rapper known for his chart-topping hits, is now making headlines for a different reason—his commitment to uplifting his community. On August 20, Gunna, in partnership with the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), announced a new initiative aimed at alleviating financial burdens for families in Georgia’s South Fulton area. The Gunna x BMAC … Continued
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Reporter’s Notebook: Blank Foundation refurbishing HBCU football fields, Scraplanta opens new location, Decatur High grad named Presidential Scholar
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Blank Foundation donates $6.5 million to refurbish HBCU football fields Albany State University Coliseum converted from natural grass to turf thanks to the HBCU Invitational Field Refurbishment Program. (Image provided by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation.) The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation recently debuted the newly refurbished football fields, which cost $6.5 million and […]
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From the Atlanta Daily World:
Following last night’s back-to-back speeches from former first lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention, Democrats report feeling more confident about Kamala Harris’ potential to beat Donald Trump and win the 2024 race for the White House. The Obamas did what they do best, remind Americans, particularly Black Americans of … Continued
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From the Atlanta Daily World:
In America, sometimes it takes a Black woman to be courages for us all. From Harriet Tubman to Fannie Lou Hamer, Black woman have stood at the forefront of justice, saying what’s needed to be said and doing what needs to be done at times when it matters most. Former First Lady Michelle Obama gave … Continued
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Oprah Takes Aim At Vance; Stevie Wonder, John Legend Electrifies Crowd; Hakeem Jeffries Warns Against Trump ‘Spinning The Block’: DNC Night 3
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From the Atlanta Daily World:
Night three of the Democratic National Convention continued push the message of moving to the future instead of dwelling in the past. Several key political figures and celebrities took center stage at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21. Oprah, who lived in Chicago during the height of her popular talk show, made a … Continued
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Renderings: Eastside off-leash dog park, restaurant concept unveiled Josh Green Thu, 08/22/2024 - 15:17 Pooch-friendly renovation plans for a 1950s former industrial property in a quickly growing section of Edgewood are coming into clearer focus.
Described as “Disneyland for dogs” and “Atlanta’s most exclusive pet parenting club,” Skiptown has released renderings for what’s billed as an upscale, off-leash dog park and pet care facility that, for humans, will include a restaurant and social club component.
Construction is fully underway, and plans call for opening the 39,200-square-foot former warehouse on Arizona Avenue this fall. Retaining the authenticity of the 1955 facility has been a priority during renovations, which includes keeping many of the building’s existing murals, as Skiptown officials relayed this week.
The project marks the first Atlanta location for Skiptown (another in Denver is also in the works), after the concept was founded in Charlotte during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
The one-story, former office building in question is located at 200 Arizona Ave., along the eastern fringe of Edgewood near Kirkwood, roughly a block from Pullman Yards.
Facade plans for the 200 Arizona Ave. facility. Courtesy of Skiptown; designs by Redline Design Group
Skiptown's main green for pooch frolicking in Edgewood. Courtesy of Skiptown; designs by Redline Design Group
Skiptown’s plans call for 23,000 square feet of indoor space (to include indoor off-leash areas, which the company calls a unique offering). The 13,000-square-foot “social yard” component outside will feature a splash pad.
Elsewhere, the pet-care play yards space will span 3,200 square feet, while an onsite parking lot will have more than 60 spaces.
Services will include boarding and daycare (with valet dog drop-off), grooming, and dog training.
For “pet parents,” Skiptown’s Atlanta incarnation will include a permanent restaurant and social club with cocktails, wine, and local beers, plus a coffee bar. The menu calls for breakfast options (sandwiches, croissants, and muffins) and more all-day fare, such as empanadas and “Paw-tater” tots, plus snacks like jerky and frozen treats.
Pet offerings will include “pup cups” and dog “beer” bone broth, per officials.
Interior design plans for Skiptown's restaurant portion. Courtesy of Skiptown; designs by Redline Design Group
The 200 Arizona Ave. site in relation to DeKalb Avenue, Pullman Yards, and other eastside landmarks. Google Maps
Meggie Williams, Skiptown founder and CEO, said opening an Atlanta outpost has long been a company goal.
“Our team visited a lot, and we put a great deal of effort into getting the location right. When we came across Kirkwood, we immediately fell in love with the neighborhood,” Williams said in a project announcement. “We toured over 60 sites, and this location instantly drew us in. It’s an amazing, vibrant, diverse little pocket of such an incredible city, and we’re excited to become a part of it.”
Skiptown is offering a 30-percent discount on VIP memberships for the first year—$315, as opposed to $450—that includes a number of perks and founding members’ dog’s portraits featured in a permanent mural in the complex.
Monthly memberships start at $25, and day passes are offered for guests 21 and over. (Day-pass prices at the Charlotte location are listed as $5 on Mondays; $10 from Tuesday to Friday; and $15 on Saturday and Sunday.)
Trot up to the gallery for more context and visual previews of what Skiptown plans to deliver this fall.
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The 200 Arizona Ave. site in relation to DeKalb Avenue, Pullman Yards, and other eastside landmarks. Google Maps
Facade plans for the 200 Arizona Ave. facility. Courtesy of Skiptown; designs by Redline Design Group
Skiptown's main green for pooch frolicking in Edgewood. Courtesy of Skiptown; designs by Redline Design Group
Interior design plans for Skiptown's restaurant portion. Courtesy of Skiptown; designs by Redline Design Group
Courtesy of Skiptown; designs by Redline Design Group
Courtesy of Skiptown; designs by Redline Design Group
Overview of the roughly 2-acre property. Google Maps
The building's Arizona Avenue facade, prior to construction. LoopNet
Subtitle Skiptown aims to open first Atlanta location on Edgewood's Arizona Avenue soon
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