Rachel Kellogg

6 days ago | mdjonline.com | Rachel Kellogg

MARTA will resume its transformation project at Five Points Station next month, beginning with the detour of downtown bus routes on May 17 and the relocation of key customer services on June 6. The project — which aims to revamp the transit hub into a safer, more connected, and customer-friendly city center — was paused last summer for additional planning to ensure continued station access.

1 week ago | mdjonline.com | Rachel Kellogg

Honeywell and the Atlanta Hawks have chosen winning teams in the second Arena of the Future Innovation Challenge. The six-week STEM-based contest featured youth from local Atlanta schools presenting plans to make State Farm Arena more automated, energy-efficient and guest-friendly. The challenge culminated Monday, April 14, with an event at the downtown venue where students took turns presenting their ideas in groups to the panel of industry judges.

1 week ago | mdjonline.com | Rachel Kellogg

Since its inception in 2010, the Fulton Industrial Boulevard Community Improvement District has focused its efforts on public-safety initiatives aimed at reducing crime. “In an area that was notorious for having one of the highest crime rates in the metro Atlanta area, rates have steadily declined each year, and over the past decade have dropped by 81% as a result of a number of CID initiatives aimed at improving the district,” a news release said.

1 week ago | mdjonline.com | Rachel Kellogg

Construction has begun on Grady Health System’s new 20,000 square-foot freestanding emergency department, which will open next fall in Union City. On April 9, Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts and members of the Board of Commissioners participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the facility on Highway 92 at South Fulton Parkway. Officials from Union City and Grady were also in attendance, along with Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp.

3 weeks ago | mdjonline.com | Rachel Kellogg

LifeLine Animal Project hosted the Cheryl Scheck Shelter Dog Challenge, bringing together the community to celebrate Scheck’s passion for shelter animals. The five-hour event featured judged dog sport competitions, parkour, playgroups, and pet matchmaking, drawing families, animal lovers, and potential adopters. A variety of market vendors also participated, adding to the festive atmosphere.