1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (143+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta The Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce has appointed James Shannon as its new membership director, the organization announced. Shannon previously held senior membership leadership roles at several business and professional organizations in the region. Colleagues describe…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (205+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta The Atlanta Beltline has expanded its small-business incubator program to 13 businesses, adding entrepreneurs offering everything from vegan food and desserts to fashion, gifts, specialty foods and haircuts. The Atlanta Beltline Marketplace program provides affordable commercial…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (141+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Here’s some of what was shared. Thalken was calling the project “Fragments of an Elegy” until a workshop audience reacted poorly to the title. Stuck for a replacement, she and a friend looked into alligator…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (417+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Cows are coming to DeKalb County! The 12+1 Initiative is a new county-wide public art project bringing a herd of customized painted cows to each city in DeKalb. Life-size fiberglass cows are currently being delivered to…...

1+ week, 50+ min ago   (645+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Sometimes people pick their pets, and sometimes the pets pick them. LifeLine Animal Project is taking that concept into its arsenal of options with its new “Meant to Meet” initiative featuring highly adoptable dogs. The…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (287+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta The Atlanta Regional Commission is sharing its long-term housing plan to address the growing regional affordability crisis. Housing Forward 2035 sets goals for all 11 member counties of the Atlanta Regional Commission. The three focus areas are:…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (295+ words) Dunwoody Woman’s Club’s 53rd Annual Home Tour will be held on October 2, featuring three exceptional private homes – two in Sandy Springs and one in Dunwoody, each offering a unique architectural style, beautiful interiors and inspiring landscaping. One of this year’s highlights,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (670+ words) One of Norcross’ longest-serving council members wants the city to cover the cost of restoring historic windows, about $30,000, at a publicly owned residence in the city’s famously well-preserved downtown district. Because the city’s downtown development authority had previously voted to…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (306+ words) An apartment complex that formerly banned community cat feedings is now becoming an advocate for providing proactive care for animals in the area. An Estuary Mobile Clinic and Food event on Aug. 27, despite having only five pre-registrants, provided wellness exams…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (317+ words) Rough Draft Atlanta The Atlanta University Center Art History + Curatorial Studies will host its first Distinguished Lecture Series of the academic year on Sept. 1 featuring Atlanta University Center alumni artists Amy Sherald and Calida Rawles at Spelman College. The artists…...