🏗️ Boulevard NEXT project

Hello July July International travelers arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson can now use a new facial recognition system available only to U S citizens that speeds up customs by replacing passport checks with photo matching reducing wait times by since its launch Heavy thunderstorms with a high of this day Atlanta-based Home Depot is buying specialty building products distributor GMS Inc in a billion deal Two people died and two were wounded after a shooting at a fraternity picnic on Saturday at Coan Park Four North Koreans charged with wire fraud and money laundering used false identities to gain access to virtual currency assets The City of Doraville is working on creating a new city center with administration buildings a general library parks housing and retail Atlanta Population Schools is extending the deadline for its community-wide Comprehensive Long-Range Facilities Plan survey until July Atlanta Pride has broadcasted its slate of grand marshals for this year s festival including Dr Christy Perez and Raquel Willis ELSEWHERE The Trump administration disclosed Harvard University violated the civil rights of Jewish students The Justice Department is suing the city of Los Angeles for its immigration policies Content shows that the number of murders nationwide is falling Researchers say a primary driver might be the COVID- pandemic The WNBA plans to expand to teams over the next five years adding teams in Cleveland Detroit and Philadelphia Here s what s in in current times s newsletter Atlanta Healthcare Center redevelopment Smorgasburg in South Downtown Savannah s strategic planAND Volunteer Opportunities Indulge in Buckhead Restaurant Week July - Savor sole menus and chef specials from Atlanta s top spots Book now for a culinary journey that will ignite your taste buds Click here for details SPONSOR MESSAGE Photo by Sherri Daye Scott Groundbreaking ceremony held for redevelopment of Atlanta Physiological Center site A groundbreaking ceremony was held the previous evening for the redevelopment of the Atlanta Medicinal Center site in Old Fourth Ward The property has been dormant since Wellstar abruptly closed the hospital in The City of Atlanta imposed a progress moratorium on the property before signing off on a plan with maturation firm Integral The -acre site is now destined to become a mixed-use growth dubbed Boulevard NEXT or BLVDNEXT with residential retail and offices with fitness and wellness guidance guided by Wellstar Learn more about the redevelopment here Atlanta s Trusted Source for Orthopedic Care SPONSORED BY PEACHTREE ORTHOPEDICS The last thing anybody has time for is an injury that disrupts their week But Peachtree Orthopedics is here to make life easier For years we ve been committed to helping Atlantans return to the exercises they love At our convenient locations we have leading physicians all of whom are fellowship-trained with specialties in every body part Injured in the evening or on the weekend Skip the ER Our UrgentORTHO clinic offers same-day evening and Saturday hours It s time to get back to doing what you love Peachtree Orthopedics is here to help you Get Better Photo courtesy of Grace Jeon Outdoor street food territory Smorgasburg Atlanta opening in South Downtown This fall South Downtown in Atlanta will get a new tenant from up north In October New York-based outdoor street food industry Smorgasburg will open in the parking lot at the corner of Forsyth Street and Trinity Avenue Smorgasburg is a weekly outdoor area highlighting pop-up food vendors Originally launched in Williamsburg Brooklyn Smorgasburg was founded in by Jonathan Butler and Eric Demby and has since expanded to locations in Miami and Los Angeles Smorgasburg Atlanta which will showcase local chefs pop-ups and food trucks joins a stacked list of South Downtown newcomers that includes El Tesoro Delilah s Everyday Soul Broad St BBQ and Bottle Rocket Learn more about the area here MORE FOOD NEWS Looking for a new restaurant to try Check out this roundup of June Atlanta restaurant openings Savannah City Council approves five-year strategic plan The Savannah City Council unanimously approved a comprehensive strategic plan on Monday identifying six key priorities to help shape decision-making by city staff through Titled Savannah GPS the -page document establishes masses safety as the top priority followed by equitable locality expansion economic opportunity livable conditions and infrastructure municipal amenity standards and ensuring the city operates as a high-performing ruling body Read more in this story from GPB Get ready for Buckhead Restaurant Week From July - explore curated menus at Atlanta s finest restaurants An unforgettable dining experience awaits Reserve your spot here SPONSOR MESSAGE Photo by EcoAddendum Volunteer Opportunities IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HANDS ON ATLANTA The Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta is seeking helpers and donations to help recover from a latest fire that damaged their facilities Volunteer roles include collecting household items making kits building IKEA dressers and more Another Chance of Atlanta is seeking supporters for Truck Thursdays in Downtown Atlanta Expect to help with unloading and organizing food starting at noon The Atlanta Track Club is seeking participants to help with the Peachtree Road Race on the early morning of July th Roles include cheering on runners starting participants distributing shirts setting up and handing out water EcoAddendum pictured requirements helpers to help restore Murphey Candler Park and other green spaces in Brookhaven on Sunday morning Expect to clip prune shovel and perform other beautification tasks Experience Buckhead Restaurant Week July - Delight in Atlanta s best cuisine with special offerings Perfect for foodies ready to explore and savor new flavors Book your table currently SPONSOR MESSAGE Don t miss News Word Atlanta our new daily word championship Presented by Oglethorpe University Atlanta s premier undergraduate learning experience In current times is July don t forget about the slew of new laws are set to take effect in Georgia Connect with us on Bluesky The post Boulevard NEXT project appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta