Atlanta “showing signs” of economic recovery, credit outlook improved, says...
By David Pendered The city of Atlanta is “showing signs” that it is rebounding from the recession, according to a new report from Moody’s Investors Service. Atlanta’s economic recovery is fueled by new...
View ArticleFort McPherson: No talk yet of whether HUD’s existing approval would allow...
By David Pendered The state authority overseeing the conversion of the shuttered Fort McPherson military base into a civilian use met behind closed doors for two hours Thursday before emerging to say a...
View ArticleFulton County, its cities face fiscal cliff of their own creation; Thursday...
By David Pendered Fulton County and all the cities in it could fall off their own fiscal cliff on Thursday. Atlanta could lose tax revenues that pay for 19 percent of its current year budget. Atlanta...
View Article50th Commemoration: Reed, Obama discuss youth violence as world prepares for...
By David Pendered Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed was among the group of 18 mayors who met Tuesday at the White House with President Obama and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to discuss strategies to reduce...
View ArticleGov. Deal’s trade trip to Asia: Chinese phosphate plant to open near...
By David Pendered Gov. Nathan Deal announced Thursday, on the first day of his trade mission to Asia, that a leading Chinese phosphates producer will open its U.S. headquarters and a manufacturing...
View ArticleA relation between stadium deal and stalled MARTA bill? Who’s to say
By David Pendered There may be no relation whatsoever, but the plan to build a new Falcons stadium is moving forward and the proposed legislation to restructure MARTA and privatize some of its...
View ArticleReed supports Obama’s national infrastructure repair plan, although it’s been...
By David Pendered Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed on Wednesday strongly endorsed one of President Obama’s domestic proposals, even as it has been swept from the stage by debate over budget cuts known as the...
View Article