Atlanta
Governor Backs Rail For Metro Atlanta
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue has surprised many in the state by reversing his position and pledging full support for commuter rail in metropolitan Atlanta.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Can a Tunnel Cure Atlanta's Congestion?
This article from Reason argues that a double-decker traffic tunnel can effectively reduce congestion in Atlanta -- one of the most congested cities in America.
Reason
Developer Wants to Tear Down Landmark, Rebuild A Few Blocks Away
If you demolish a building, then recreate it exactly in a different spot, will it retain its original character? Atlantans may find out.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Building Water Slides in Drought Country
Water shortages have hammered the Atlanta region. But despite the drought, one real estate developer is planning to build a huge water park.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Survey Respondents Support Tax for Transit
A survey of residents in metro Atlanta shows that 58% of residents would support an additional 1-cent tax to fund public transit.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Controversial Homemade Robo-Cop Fights Vagrancy
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.
Colbert Report
Atlanta's Streetcars Sidetracked
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.
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