Atlanta

Building Water Slides in Drought Country

8 May 2008 - 2:00pm
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Water shortages have hammered the Atlanta region. But despite the drought, one real estate developer is planning to build a huge water park.

Atlanta Survey Respondents Support Tax for Transit

26 April 2008 - 7:00am
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A survey of residents in metro Atlanta shows that 58% of residents would support an additional 1-cent tax to fund public transit.

Controversial Homemade Robo-Cop Fights Vagrancy

25 April 2008 - 1:00pm
Colbert Report

The satirical news show The Colbert Report takes a look at the "BumBot" -- a robot used by an Atlanta bar owner to dispel vagrants from his property. Some citizens say the robot is dehumanizing, but others call it a hero.

Atlanta's Streetcars Sidetracked

28 March 2008 - 6:00am
Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta's ambitious plans for inner-city rail were downsized, as New Urbanist Andres Duany criticized the City's implementation of his vision for streetcars in Midtown Atlanta.