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What this summer has in store for Atlanta Beltline openings, construction, more

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10 of Atlanta’s best swimming pools for beating the heat

Swimming holes new and old are about to be sardine-packed with hot Atlantans.

By Sean Keenan

The scoop on Edgewood’s rising flatiron house, a true original

Tall, slender "Caboose House" is designed to create an intown treehouse experience.

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12 great bets for enjoying Memorial Day weekend around Atlanta

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14 most beautiful places to get married in Atlanta

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Atlanta rises in closely watched ParkScore ranking—but not by much

Although several key projects are in the pipeline, the city’s green space prevalence is still considered mediocre.

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In Buckhead’s Tuxedo Park, $5.3M remodel hailed as ‘modern work of art’

Behold more than $1M in landscaping alone.

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What should become of the soon-to-shutter Atlanta jail?

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has been calling for its closure for more than a year.

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Up to 1,000 electric, rentable bikes called Wheels are bound for Atlanta

Dockless vehicles come equipped with helmets, Bluetooth speakers.

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Original Georgia Dome model randomly emerges at auction—and nobody’s bidding

The minuscule stadium needs at least $500 by 3 p.m., per online government marketplace.

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10 best bets for Atlanta spring festivals and events, mapped

From street parties to massive multi-day concerts, there’s no shortage of springtime hullabaloo in the ATL.

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Dude, the ultimate summer party house just listed for $1.7M on Lake Lanier

Listing: Private beach, party dock, massive bar make this renovated six-bedroom "your very own lake resort."

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How does Atlanta transportation affect public health? GSU researchers want to know

After $250K grant, subjects could earn free MARTA passes, cash, transportation counseling, and more.

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On Cabbagetown’s funky Carroll Street, $390K loft is sharp, functional use of space

Twenty-foot ceilings, roof deck, and updated kitchen highlight condo in boutique building.

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Fund launched for wheelchair user killed on roadway calls out lacking ADA infrastructure

"A person in a wheelchair might have to crawl over steps to get into places like an Atlanta dog park."

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Photos: Buckhead’s The Whitley redo aims to channel a ‘Southern front porch’

After multi-million-dollar renovation, former Ritz-Carlton property to debut redesign next month.

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Report: Intown Atlanta home sale prices just outpaced national average by four times

But "home sales continue to decline amid our very low inventory," according to a RE/MAX official.

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10 amazing treehouses for rent near Atlanta

Forfeiting modern comforts isn’t necessary to enjoy glamping at these popular treetop retreats.

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In Candler Park, $825K listing strives for fresh take on urban farmhouse

Four-story dwellings a few blocks from Little Five Points stand above a quiet street.

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Atlanta’s first e-scooter death spotlights need for infrastructure improvements

Could bike lanes near a MARTA station have made a difference?

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Remembering Atlanta’s top 11 skyscrapers that never happened

Sometimes really big ambitions don’t pan out, in boom times and not.

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What $2,000 rents in Atlanta right now

At this price point, there’s ample supply to choose from, in terms of both location and style.

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The 26 best things to do in Atlanta this spring

A range of terrific options for exploring Atlanta as the weather warms up.

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Doraville’s Northwoods remains a midcentury modern treasure trove. Just ask the neighbors

Marketed in the 1950s as "homes of smart design and superior construction," these residences have stood the test of time.

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What to know about SunTrust Park and The Battery as Braves begin the season

The ballpark and its surrounding mixed-use development are welcoming new shops and eats for the 2019 season.

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Images: $247K art installations picked for Central Atlanta Library’s renovation

Selected in a national search, works are intended to make visits to Marcel Breuer-designed landmark more engaging.

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Fort McPherson’s $760M mixed-use revamp could begin in coming months

Dubbed "Fort Mac," the reborn campus would feature mixed-income development of all kinds.

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Mapped: 20 great bars within stumbling distance of MARTA stations

Uber and Lyft get pricey during peak party hours, so a train might be your best bet for late nights this holiday season.

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Renderings: Midtown’s AT&T campus could be reborn as pedestrian-friendly ‘Tower Square’

Enlivened plaza would include new green space more welcoming to passersby.

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Cobb County’s first shipping-container development has officially arrived

"Gathering spot" complex in downtown Austell is fed by onsite urban farm.

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Touring Atlanta’s cyclorama, an engineering, architectural, and historical marvel

How one of America’s largest historic treasures was reborn to feel like high-tech 1700s.

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Townhomes are claiming Manuel’s Tavern free parking lot along Highland Avenue

As intown Atlanta densifies, it’s another sign that parking for free is becoming less common.

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With demo stalled, preservationists weigh future of Maynard Jackson’s Vine City home

Some say the former residence of Atlanta’s first black mayor should be restored.

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I live car-free in Atlanta—and I love it

Despite roadway hazards and irrational drivers, I’ll always prefer to walk and bike.

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Rarely available Inman Park Victorian from 1890s is truly grand at $1.25M

This painstakingly preserved four-bedroom neighbors Little Five Points.

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Atlanta architects pitch vision for restored Notre Dame Cathedral

How should the centuries-old Paris cathedral be revived?

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For $495K, revived West End cottage is marketed as being ‘better than original’

Renovation aims for vintage appeal down the street from the Beltline’s Westside Trail.

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Atlanta’s latest ‘Yards’-titled project is expected to rise from the Gulch

At $5B, the city’s most substantial redevelopment is called "Centennial Yards" now, with a goal of launching in 2020.

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West Midtown’s Goat Farm Arts Center primed for $250M overhaul

The project would preserve historic buildings at the former textile mill and introduce new development.

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The uncertain future of north Atlanta’s most affordable cities

Chamblee and Doraville have long been bastions of affordability and inclusiveness. Amidst explosive development, can that continue?

By Adina Solomon
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What $650K buys around Atlanta right now

At this price point, desirable locations and spacious floorplans are prevalent north and east of the city’s core.

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In heart of Virginia-Highland, modern duplex aims to stand out for $800K

Rooftop terrace highlights a four-story residence declared "modern intown living at its finest."

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15 small towns near Atlanta you need to visit now

Here’s a mapped-out checklist of 15 great (little) destinations to get you going in 2019.

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Music Midtown unveils eclectic lineup for 25th anniversary festival

Just don’t expect many nostalgia acts in Piedmont Park this September.

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