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Massell: Make Buckhead’s new rental residents ‘feel at home’

April 7, 2016 Todd DeFeo

An increase in the number of apartments in Atlanta’s Buckhead community will change the area’s “population image,” former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell told the Buckhead Business Association (BBA) on Thursday.

State lawmakers agree to MARTA expansion bill

March 25, 2016 Express Telegraph

On the final day of the 2016 Georgia General Assembly, state lawmakers approved a bill that allows the city of Atlanta to propose a ballot referendum for a special purpose sales tax to fund MARTA projects or expansion.

The Story Behind One of the Eight Awesome Experiences Unique to Atlanta

March 8, 2016 Special to Express Telegraph

Paranoia Quest: Escape the Room draws thousands since opening in May A chance encounter with an “escape the room” attraction in New York City sparked an idea for Dmitry Mikhaylov. So, the Atlanta resident decided to create his own escape the room experience in the heart of Atlanta. Paranoia Quest: Escape the Room opened at 72 Broad St SW near the Five Points MARTA station in Downtown Atlanta in May 2015. It has quickly become one

Georgia State University President: School Using Data to Ensure Students’ Success

March 1, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Georgia State University is using data to monitor students and ensure they remain focused on their studies and work toward graduation, the school’s president told the Buckhead Business Association (BBA) earlier this month.

The Story Behind One of the Eight Awesome Experiences Unique to Atlanta

February 29, 2016 Express Telegraph

A chance encounter with an “escape the room” attraction in New York City sparked an idea for Dmitry Mikhaylov.

Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade set for March 12 in Midtown Atlanta

February 24, 2016 The Travel Trolley

The popular and family-friendly Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade is set to step off at noon on Saturday, March 12.

Hartsfield-Jackson remains World’s Busiest Airport

February 19, 2016 The Travel Trolley

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has retained the title as the World’s Busiest Airport for 18 years, according to city officials.

Family-Friendly Summer Activities in Atlanta

February 18, 2016 neel.shah

Summer is the anticipated travel season for all — couples, singles and families. It’s no wonder that many head off to warm, sunny destinations such as Florida or South Carolina. While these are remarkable destinations, Atlanta is also a great city to explore during the summer.

Atlanta’s Paranoia Quest unveils third quest

February 14, 2016 The Travel Trolley

Paranoia Quest: Escape the Room, an interactive escape the room adventure located in the heart of Atlanta, has unveiled its third quest. In the scenario, visitors enter a mysterious government facility in the hopes of uncovering a tightly-held secret.

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Hank Aaron statue likely staying in Atlanta

February 12, 2016 Express Telegraph

The Atlanta Braves departure from the city for the suburbs looks like a messy divorce, but it appears a statue Hammering Hank will be staying in the city.