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Readers Write: Balancing growth, identity, and everyday life across North Atlanta
North Atlanta residents express concerns about rapid growth, including rising costs and transit issues, emphasizing the need to preserve community identity amid change.
Why Many North Atlanta Residents Still Won’t Use MARTA — Even After the April 18 Redesign
On paper, the new MARTA bus network sounds like the kind of fix riders have been asking for. Starting April 18, buses are expected…
The New Boardroom Isn’t a Coffee Shop Anymore
On a weekday afternoon in downtown Alpharetta, the sound that cuts through the room isn’t a milk steamer—it’s the sharp, rhythmic crack of a…
10 Places We Used to See Everywhere (and Somehow Don’t Anymore)
There was a time when running errands felt a little more like wandering through a familiar landscape. You didn’t need to plan much. You…
Why Alpharetta Keeps Winning National Rankings — And What It Means Locally
A steady stream of national rankings has put Alpharetta in a familiar spotlight. Lists focused on career growth, quality of life, and economic opportunity…
Where North Atlanta Teens Hang Out
On a typical Friday night in North Atlanta, the plaza at Avalon in Alpharetta buzzes with clusters of teenagers. They sprawl across the lawn,…
Why Borders Matter Less Than We Think in North Metro Atlanta
One of the most persistent tensions in North Metro Atlanta debates—about development, schools, traffic, or taxes—is the assumption that city and county borders define…
The Case Against Johns Creek’s New Town Center — and Why It Isn’t So Simple
Few development proposals in Johns Creek have triggered as much unease as the city’s long-planned Town Center, anchored by the Medley project. Critics have…