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Government, The Neighborhood Files

Council delays vote on Midtown noise ordinance changes

Due in part to development-related noise, proposal calls for several changes to noise limits on levels and duration, particularly during the late night and early morning hours.

Government, The Neighborhood Files

Atlanta BeltLine Implementation Plan Study Group Meets Monday

Monday evening's meeting on the westside is an opportunity to provide your input on how the Atlanta BeltLine should move forward with the rest of the project.

Unemployment rate by counties, October 2012

Government, Business

Metro Atlanta’s unemployment rate drops to 8.2 percent in October

  • Nov 22, 2012

The jobless rates for both the state and metro Atlanta area still trail the current national unemployment rate of 7.9 percent.

Government, Arts

Phoenix Award Redesign Competition Launched

  • Nov 19, 2012

Contest invites college students in metro Atlanta to revamp the highest honor the Atlanta mayor can bestow on citizens, businesses and visitors.

Government

Is Gov. Deal Right to Refuse to Create State Health Exchange?

  • Nov 19, 2012

Georgia's Governor cites unknown costs, lack of flexibility in federal regulations.

Government, The Neighborhood Files

Peachtree Street Bridges over Connector to be Refurbished

GDOT Board votes to spend $1.7 million to help spruce up the bridges as part of an overall plan to present the interstate corridor as a more welcoming area to visitors.

Government, Volunteers in the News

Atlanta BeltLine receives $3 million donation from Woodruff Foundation

Grant from Midtown-based private foundation will help support the development of the recently opened Eastside Trail

Government

Changes coming to PARKatlanta contract

Legislation approved Wednesday by the Atlanta city council’s transportation committee would push for employees of the company that writes parking tickets to be more courteous with city drivers. Full council to vote on contract changes next week.

Government, Business

State's unemployment rate declines to 8.7 percent in October

  • Nov 15, 2012

Georgia added more than 36,000 jobs last month to push the number of jobs to its highest level in almost four years.

Government, The Neighborhood Files

BeltLine's Eastside Trail Recognized by PEDS

Midtown-based pedestrian advocacy organization hands out annual Golden Shoe Awards, including one to the Atlanta BeltLine that is hosting a public-invited implementation plan meeting Thursday night on the westside.

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