Georgia
Best Cities for Singles
6 September 2008 - 9:00am
Forbes
Forbes keeps churning out the Top 10 Cities lists- this time looking at the best cities for single people.
'It's A Little Like Add Water, Instant Neighborhood'
30 August 2008 - 11:00am
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
...so says one resident of Atlanta's Inman Park neighborhood, which has gone from deserted industrial buildings to dense, urban community in four years.
Defender of Trees Fired
10 August 2008 - 5:00am
New York Times
Tom Coffin is tasked with fining those who remove Atlanta trees without a proper permit, but last week he was fired, allegedly for complaining about the “almost total lack of enforcement” by other arborists.
Cities Forge Ahead With Transit, But Atlanta Lags Behind
4 August 2008 - 2:00pm
Citiwire.net
Neal Peirce sums up the movement across the country in cities like Houston, Denver, and Charlotte towards improved transit systems, while latecomer Atlanta wakes up to their transit deficit.
A Whiter Atlanta
19 July 2008 - 7:00am
Governing
The population of white people in Atlanta is growing larger by the day, a demographic shift many say is bringing about major changes in the city. This article from Governing says other cities are seeing similar trends.
New Crematory Evades City Planners
16 July 2008 - 11:00am
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
City officials in Snellville, near Atlanta, claim they cannot stop the pending arrival of a new crematorium along a busy street and near homes.
The End of The Projects
6 July 2008 - 9:00am
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Renee Lewis Glover, president and CEO of the Atlanta Housing Authority, reflects on the troubled history of housing projects in Atlanta, GA, as the last of its kind in the city is demolished.
Other Cities May Follow D.C. in Lifting Handgun Ban
27 June 2008 - 8:00am
NPR
Washington D.C.'s recent lift of its citywide handgun ban could signal a change for other cities with similar bans, like L.A. and Atlanta.
Governor Backs Rail For Metro Atlanta
20 June 2008 - 12:00pm
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue has surprised many in the state by reversing his position and pledging full support for commuter rail in metropolitan Atlanta.
It's Dump the Pump Day
19 June 2008 - 2:00pm
Today is "Dump the Pump" Day, an annual event created by the American Public Transportation Association to bring awareness to the benefits of public transit. Transit agencies across the country are offering free rides, including many in Florida.
Can a Tunnel Cure Atlanta's Congestion?
4 June 2008 - 7:00am
Reason
This article from Reason argues that a double-decker traffic tunnel can effectively reduce congestion in Atlanta -- one of the most congested cities in America.
Developer Wants to Tear Down Landmark, Rebuild A Few Blocks Away
24 May 2008 - 11:00am
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
If you demolish a building, then recreate it exactly in a different spot, will it retain its original character? Atlantans may find out.
Community Supported Agriculture and the Return of the Small Farm
19 May 2008 - 5:00am
With the rise of corporate farming and the decline of small farming operations, Americans are increasingly disconnected from their food. Some are attempting to counteract this disconnect through local small farming operations known as Community Supported Agriculture.
The Long Road To A Green Atlanta
15 May 2008 - 11:00am
Grist.org
Typically considered a poster child for sprawl, Atlanta's leaders and residents are now trying to steer the city's growth and development down a greener path.
Building Water Slides in Drought Country
8 May 2008 - 2:00pm
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Water shortages have hammered the Atlanta region. But despite the drought, one real estate developer is planning to build a huge water park.
Atlanta Survey Respondents Support Tax for Transit
26 April 2008 - 7:00am
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A survey of residents in metro Atlanta shows that 58% of residents would support an additional 1-cent tax to fund public transit.
Controversial Homemade Robo-Cop Fights Vagrancy
25 April 2008 - 1:00pm
Colbert Report
The satirical news show The Colbert Report takes a look at the "BumBot" -- a robot used by an Atlanta bar owner to dispel vagrants from his property. Some citizens say the robot is dehumanizing, but others call it a hero.
Gas Prices Continue To Push Motorists Onto Transit
19 April 2008 - 1:00pm
Atlanta Journal Constitution
In the sprawling Atlanta region, some and bus lines are experiencing overcrowding due to the soaring number of transit commuters.
How Housing Choices Affect Climate Change
7 April 2008 - 6:00am
National Public Radio
NPR's Climate Connections series explores how American's lifestyles affect climate change. In this first of two articles, Elizabeth Shogren introduces an Emory University researcher who moves out of Atlanta into her 'dream house' in the suburbs.
