A new climbing rock wall recently opened in College Park at the Tracey Wyatt Recreation Center with the intent to introduce the next generation to the sport of climbing. The 1Climb Foundation, in
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East Point’s very own Samuel Smith Jr. went from selling cheesecakes out of his car to being named the best bakery in metro Atlanta. Sammy Cheezecake is open Monday – Saturday from 10am – 7pm. Learn
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Food Well Alliance received a $250k grant from the US Dept. of Agriculture to create the Atlanta area’s first city agriculture plans which will eventually be implemented in 54 cities – East Point is
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A new Hulu series, Eater’s Guide to the World , gives viewers an authentic look into the lives of locals and their favorite tasty cuisines in cities all over the world. From Casablanca to Atlanta,
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ATL District’s favorite Cajun-inspired restaurant is opening a second location on Atlanta’s Westside. A staple in downtown College Park for the past nine years, The Corner Grille is extending their
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College Park’s hottest new restaurant, Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles, is now open! Atlanta musician Ne-Yo, his wife Crystal Smith, and hip-hop artist Karlie Redd joined forces on the 85-seat restaurant
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The diverse cuisine within the ATL Airport District is no surprise. However, those more devoted to a meatless lifestyle, may find that the District offers a healthy amount of dedicated dining options
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Spoon, the beloved Thai-focused restaurant on Atlanta’s Eastside, is bringing its delicious menu to the Southside when the family-owned business opens its second location in downtown Hapeville this
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Atlanta musician Ne-Yo, his wife Crystal Smith, and hip-hop artist Karlie Redd are set to open their highly anticipated restaurant next month in downtown College Park. Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles
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Starting point guard for the Atlanta Dream, Renee Montgomery, opted out of the 2020 basketball season so she could focus her time and energy on activism, specifically for Black Lives Matter. She also
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Founded in 1979, Bill Bolling created Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) with one simple vision: feeding his hungry neighbors. Now, more than 40 years later, the ACFB network has grown from a handful
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Renee Montgomery, guard for WNBA’s Atlanta Dream who plays their home games at College Park’s Gateway Center Arena, leads a discussion with Sports Illustrated on why ESPN’s Chantre Camack is her
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College Park may be known for the airport, the Georgia International Convention Center, Woodward Academy and now Gateway Center Arena, but there’s much more to it than that – and a whole lot of
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Atlanta foodies are encouraged to save the date for the 7th Annual ATL Airport District Restaurant Week from Saturday, March 21, through Sunday, March 29. Check out the full article attached below!
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The ATL Airport District has kicked off its sixth annual ATL Airport District Restaurant Week which runs through Sunday, March 17. During this nine-day culinary celebration, patrons are invited to
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Atlanta isn’t exactly known for its walkability, but there are plenty of little pockets in the metro area where you can park your car and try out several worthy bars and restaurants within a few
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A month-by-month breakdown of the top dining stories this year January The year started off with the closure of not one but two longtime restaurant staples in Roswell. Owner Bill Greenwood announced
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Thousands all over our area are observing the worldwide celebration of African-American culture. Kwanzaa has started! The first day was Wednesday, Dec. 26 and the holiday runs through Jan. 1.
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The year is drawing to a close and, as is tradition, Eater Atlanta surveyed several Atlanta food writers and dining experts on everything from where they love to eat when not in pursuit of a story to
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The event hosted by East Point City Councilmember Stephanie Gordon, The Georgia Spartans, and others took place at Nancy’s Pizza in Camp Creek Parkway. EAST POINT, Ga. — Right before Christmas, Santa
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East of East Point and Hapeville, parents in a south Fulton community may be able to look forward to better grades on their children’s report cards through a real estate investment. Led by Invest
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Fulton County, GA (CBS46) The chances of you being a crime victim in College Park is one in nine, that's according to recently released data. That's why police believe it's so important to get to know
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More than half a dozen traditional productions of the holiday classic ballet “The Nutcracker” abound in metro Atlanta, showing starry-eyed children a Christmas wonderland. But for more than a
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Tri-Cities High School boasts a number of students who went on to become Grammy and Emmy award winning artists; including Outkast, Kandi Burress, and Kenan Thompson. EAST POINT, Ga. — The Atlanta area
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A division of international logistics company DHL is getting more help with on-the-job safety at its Union City warehouse. Level Seven Facilities Services, a commercial cleaning and building
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For south metro Atlanta to become even more of a business and residential destination, leaders must continue to support workforce development and improve efforts to match jobseekers with employment
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Chef Darius Williams opened Soul Crab over the weekend, and the lines were lengthy Soul Crab, owned by chef Darius Williams of Greens and Gravy in Westview, is open on Main Street in College Park. The
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Townhome hunters looking to ditch their commutes and move close to jobs in south Fulton next year will have a new destination to consider. Elected officials and other dignitaries are set to break
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Unofficial, highly opinionated information about Georgia’s capital city Despite boasting the largest metro area in the region, Atlanta is somewhat overlooked by outsiders who have recently become
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OCTOBER 26/NOVEMBER 2 For focaccia and bowls of pasta at the bar I stick close to home on Friday evenings, opting to dine within my Westside neighborhood. The bumper-to-bumper traffic along Howell
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Despite the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s robust response to hunger, an estimated 819,000 people in its 29-county service area continue to lack access to nutritious meals . In order to meet the
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In south Fulton, an average of composite scores among its six high schools on the college admission and placement test ACT dropped from 17.6 in 2017 to 17.2 in 2018. According to the website of the
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East Point is trying to determine if residents want a $15 million recreation and aquatic center in its westernmost Ward D and, if so, what it should include. But its companion piece, a strip of stores
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It turned out to be “Chick-fil-A week” here. We’ve been reading and thinking about their products and brand strategy so much lately that I got a serious hankering and swung into a nearby location for
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Few neighborhoods in Atlanta boast the level of hip-hop street credit as College Park − save for East Point and East Atlanta. Starting in the 1980s and with increasing frequency throughout the 1990s
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Youth from the East Point-based nonprofit Future Foundationrecently pitched in to decorate the Atlanta Hawks’ newly renovated $192.5 million home, which hosts its first home game Oct. 24. They were
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Several south Fulton entities are championing breast cancer awareness and prevention throughout October. The National Breast Cancer Foundation estimates one in eight women will be diagnosed. Local
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Jetsetters don’t have to board a flight to appreciate Hartsfield-Jackson’s happening, nearby neighborhoods Even if you’re not hopping on a flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
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After nearly two decades of planning, East Point will soon break ground on Main Street safety and appearance enhancements. “The long awaited Downtown East Point Streetscape Project is finally here,”
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In my last post about Atlanta (ATL), I pointed you in the direction of some hidden gems for tourists to explore off the beaten path. In this post, I’d like to share a few of my favorite Atlanta
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Union City nonprofit Christian City casts a big shadow as a small business. The Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance, in partnership with South Fulton Chamber of Commerce, recognized it as its small business
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A newly promoted College Park law enforcement professional has made history three times with her most recent advancement. Sharis McCrary became interim deputy police chief by appointment from Interim
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A Union City nonprofit giving children a second chance has found an executive to help the community give back. Newnan resident Anne Josey recently joined Christian City as the director of major gifts.
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ATL Airport District – the official convention and visitors bureau for the cities of College Park, East Point, Hapeville and Union City, Ga. – is counting down the days until welcoming cycling
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Inaugural cycling experience will take over College Park, East Point, Hapeville and Union City - Friday, September 21, to Sunday, September 23 ATLANTA (Thursday, September 13, 2018) – ATL Airport
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Commuters may not have Agent 007’s personal jetpack at their disposal, but personal rapid transit around Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a possibility. Members of the Aerotropolis
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The Atlanta Airport District will host cycling enthusiasts and spectators in “Spin the District,” the area’s three-day inaugural event that will transform the city streets into a premier cycling
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Buffalo, New York-based Wendel, a national architectural, engineering, energy efficiency and construction management company, recently announce the expansion of its presence in the Southeast and the
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Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has long been a gateway for travelers headed to downtown, Midtown, Buckhead and other places in metro Atlanta. But a new online travel itinerary tool focuses
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Updated Information KidsFest information added Sept. 28 at 12:30 p.m. See College Park section. In the time between Labor Day and Halloween, south Fulton cities offer opportunities to enjoy autumn
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The ATL Airport District is putting a spin on its promotion of College Park, East Point, Hapeville and Union City. The cities’ combined convention and visitors bureau will welcome cycling enthusiasts
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Municipal leaders suggest raising the development’s square footage almost threefold The City of College Park reportedly wants to squeeze as much construction as humanly possible into the massive
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This could be the tastiest geography lesson you'll ever sit through. America's favorite restaurants are now multi-million dollar empires, but many of them had humble beginnings in small towns and
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A new wall painting in Union City may be retro, but it is also the shape of things to come. To celebrate its 110th anniversary, the city worked with the Birmingham, Alabama-based Coca-Cola Bottling
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Updated Information Content about an upcoming DDI at Camp Creek Parkway added Aug. 7. See below East Point and the Aerotropolis Atlanta Community Improvement Districts cut the ribbon Aug. 6 on a Camp
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These restaurants blur the line between total tourist traps and places even locals aren’t embarrassed to be seen in on occasion It seems Atlanta is always playing host to some big convention, sporting
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Purple drank for a purpose. Through the end of August sip a Lavender & Thyme Mojito at any LEAD Hospitality Group restaurant (McCray’s, The Mill Kitchen + Bar, Foxtrot). With 100 percent of proceeds
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Looking to plan an event in the Hollywood of the South? Check out this list of 26 amazing Atlanta event venues. At the height of the Civil War, the residents of Atlanta were asked to evacuate the city
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The city of East Point has been awarded Level 1 Accreditation by ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum, for achieving specific standards of professional practices deemed
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Where to grab a bite after hours Most Atlanta restaurants close their kitchens around 10 p.m. nightly, which isn’t conducive to the hours kept by night owls or those just getting off work. There’s
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Dish of the Week: Baltimore pit beef sandwich at the Brake Pad Baltimore pit beef is one of those regional specialties that is very specifically defined in the minds of locals, but easily can be
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In January 2016, two of Georgia’s destination marketing organizations, Meet College Park and Meet East Point, combined and rebranded to become ATL Airport District. Two more organizations (Union City
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Whether a longtime devotee to the meatless life or a recent convert to the trend, Atlanta offers quite a few dedicated dining options for vegetarians and vegans. This list of Atlanta’s essential
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Union City will build on its financial strength, Mayor Vince Williams said, gained since 2013 when he took office. He said its more than $38 million budget now includes reserves of over $14 million,
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Agriculture is normally thought to be a largely rural enterprise, but according to this week’s Atlanta Business Chronicle, if you know where to look, there are farmers across the city of Atlanta
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Eating in College Park is an all-chill, no-frills experience. Nothing about this place is contrived. Rather, it’s a refreshing pocket of Atlanta, one filled with people who couldn’t care less about
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Midtown is getting tapas and tacos today. College Park is now home to the second location of Candler Park breakfast staple Radial Cafe. Babalu Tapas & Tacos opens today at the mixed-use complex 33
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Atlanta Airport District Restaurant Week Pig and the Pint, Cecilia’s Southern Table and The Corner Grille are among the list of restaurants that will participate in ATL Airport District Restaurant
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The 2nd Annual ATL Airport District Restaurant Week started yesterday with a pretty amazing line-up. During this week, residents of the Atlanta metro area and visitors will be able to explore several
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Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport boasts some pretty impressive restaurants, including the James Beard Award-nominated One Flew South and Ludacris’ recently opened Chicken + Beer. But
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After 17 years in business in Candler Park, Radial Cafe is ready for a spin-off. Owner Frank Bragg announced he’s opening a second location for the restaurant, setting his sights on College Park. The
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College Park project The Pad on Harvard—a mixed-use project hoping to capitalize on ITP migration and recent investment around Atlanta’s airport—is College Park’s first new mid-rise project in four
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Situated 10 miles southwest of Atlanta, the Tri-Cities area of East Point, College Park and Hapeville offers affordable housing, historic town centers, walkability and increasing dining options that
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Tri-Cities residents don't care that you don’t know what the hell goes on in Hapeville, East Point, or College Park, but you’re going to want to be included on The Duck Club, as it’s tucked inside the
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The official destination marketing organization for the cities of College Park and East Point – ATL Airport District. The organization was formerly known as Meet College Park, but with the recent
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Next time you decide to be adventurous and get out of your part of town, try a meal at one (or all) of these five restaurants: The Pecan. You may have passed their mini location inside the
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Home to Georgia's second-largest convention center - the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) - College Park combines the conveniences of a big city with the charm of a
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After Melinda Sanner graduated from the University of Alabama in 2011, she moved back to her parents' home in Morrow to save money for a home. Sanner, who works for Koch Business Solutions in
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Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI), along with founding program partner SearchWide, and supporting sponsors IMEX and USAE, has selected the 2014 recipients for its "30 Under 30"
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"It was a hot competition, with convention and visitors bureaus across America actively campaigning for recognition for their local convention center," USA Today said. "In the end, affordable and
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