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The Fulton County Tax Assessors’ Office has mailed the 2025 Notices of Assessment to residential and commercial property owners. Keep an eye out for yours to arrive in the mail or visit www.fultonassessor.org to see online. Keep in mind, this is not a tax bill. The notice shows the value assessed on your property as … Continued

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Malcolm Jamal-Warner. Credit: Photo from Facebook Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on the groundbreaking NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54. Warner reportedly drowned while on a family vacation in Costa Rica, according to a family source cited by People magazine. His death was confirmed on Sunday, […]

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Former Louisville, Kentucky police officer, Brett Hankinson  has been sentenced to 33 months in prison after being convicted in connection with a raid that resulted in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, a black EMT worker, in her home. In a statement following the sentencing, Tamika Palmer, Taylor’s mother, “I think the judge did the … Continued

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Trump administration releases MLK assassination records despite the King family’s opposition to the records being made public. National Archive records relating to the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. are being added to the agency’s web page on a rolling basis. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) said in … Continued

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For more than five decades, the Almanac of American Politics has set the standard for political reference books. In September, the Almanac will be publishing its 2026 edition, with more than 2,000 pages offering fully updated chapters on all 435 House members and their districts, all 100 senators, all 50 states and governors, and much […]

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Waymo has arrived in Atlanta. What is the experience like for riders and who is left out of consideration when autonomous vehicles are in the mix?

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Infill townhome project slashes prices in hopes of selling out Josh Green Mon, 07/21/2025 - 16:37

A townhome project that claimed a long-vacant corner near East Atlanta Village is dangling significant carrots in hopes of shuffling its first phase into the “sold out” category. 

A year ago, veteran Atlanta homebuilder Monte Hewett reported “impressive” and “strong” sales at The Harman, a boutique townhome community where nearly half the units had sold during construction. Back then, prices started at $559,000. 

This week the same company announced The Harman townhomes are being discounted up to $54,000 in an attempt to close out phase one. (Still, don't expected 2014 or even 2019 pricing over here.) 

That means one residence, No. 13, is now priced in the high $400,000s, if barely, at $495,000.

Another option, No. 4, is being offered fully furnished and professionally decorated—a rarity among new Atlanta townhomes, we must say—for $625,000.  

On some homes a $15,000 buyer credit is also being offered, which can be applied to upgrades, rate buy-downs, HOA dues, or closing costs, according to project reps.

alt Courtesy of Monte Hewett

alt Site plan and availability for the 22-unit Harman project today, per the builder's website. Buildings 5 and 6 at right have yet to be built. Monte Hewett

Listings at The Harman offer between 1,500 and 1,600 square feet in three or four-story layouts, each with three bedrooms. 

Floorplans include either three or two and ½ bathrooms, with rooftop terraces at the top level (some with skyline views) and two-car, rear-entry garages below.  

Construction on The Harman’s first phase started in summer 2022, and its sales push kicked off more than two years ago. It will feature 22 townhomes when finished, but the flank along Moreland Avenue has yet to be built. 

Nine homes have sold to date, per Monte Hewett. 

alt Courtesy of Monte Hewett

alt Courtesy of Monte Hewett

In-home perks at The Harman today include quartz countertops, hardwood floors, and JennAir appliances described as top-flight. 

Beyond EAV, walkable plusses in the area include Glenwood Park, the Beltline’s Southside Trail corridor, and across the street, Little Azio Pizza and Pasta, Spoon Eastside, and (dangerously) Morelli’s Gourmet Ice Cream.

By the builder’s count, the area is home to more than 20 bars and coffee shops, 100 public art installations, more than l0 “shopping destinations,” plus numerous live music venues, trails, and parks. 

Monte Hewett has built more than 35 neighborhoods in Atlanta and places such as Halcyon since its founding in the early 2000s. Beyond The Harman, recent projects include Alpharetta condos Findley Row and the townhome component at West Midtown’s The Interlock district. 

Alongside empty land, the .9-acre Ormewood Park site in question was the former home of Jiffy Grocery, which gained local notoriety after it’d been closed for several years and the “J” fell off its main signage, rendering it “Iffy Grocery.” 

The grocer’s former building was demolished in 2021. Have a closer look at its replacement in the gallery above. 

alt The 1160 Ormewood Ave. location in relation to Moreland Avenue and Interstate 20. Google Maps

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alt The 1160 Ormewood Ave. location in relation to Moreland Avenue and Interstate 20. Google Maps

alt How facades have come together at The Harman off Moreland Avenue. Courtesy of Monte Hewett

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alt Example of a model bedroom at The Harman. Courtesy of Monte Hewett

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alt Site plan and availability for the 22-unit Harman project today, per the builder's website. Buildings 5 and 6 at right have yet to be built. Monte Hewett

alt The Harman's Ormewood Park location and what the developer identifies as area retail and restaurant attractions. Monte Hewett

alt The grocery's "IFFY" signage after the building had shuttered. It'd been closed about seven years before its demolition in 2021. Google Maps

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By Pam Storm As a native Atlantan, born and raised in College Park, I have witnessed this city evolve dramatically over the years. The skyline has grown, new industries have taken root, and our cultural footprint continues to expand globally—from music and film to technology and entrepreneurship. Yet amid all that progress, Atlanta retains something […]

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When the Braves Couldn’t Win on the Field, One Man Made Sure They Won in the Stands It’s a matter of Atlanta history that the Atlanta Braves of the 1970s weren’t known for championships—but their promotions were legendary. From ostrich races to on-the-field cash grabs, the Braves’ front office turned the ballpark into a spectacle, […]

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The Trump administration has declassified a large batch of formerly secret documents related to the FBI’s wiretapping of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the investigation of his assassination in 1968. Coordinated by the Justice Department, the release happens four years before the files were originally scheduled for declassification in 2027. A DOJ statement explained … Continued

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The Trump administration has released records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr., despite opposition from the slain Nobel laureate’s family and the civil rights group that he led until […]

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Government, community and transit leaders agree — the departure of MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood puts the transit agency at an inflection point. The following questions need to be answered: Will local, regional and state leaders coalesce around a “world-class” vision for transit in Georgia’s capital city? Will those community leaders be able to convince a […]

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The East Coast heat wave in late June may have come and gone — everywhere but the subway stations, that is. There, the heat was more of the same. With one of the most extensive train systems in the country, New York City’s subway stations are also some of the oldest. For the country’s most […]

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Malcolm Jamal-Warner. Credit: Photo from Facebook WASHINGTON — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on the groundbreaking NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54. Warner reportedly drowned while on a family vacation in Costa Rica, according to a family source cited by People magazine. His death was confirmed on Sunday, … Continued

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Fred Hammond, the unmistakable voice of contemporary gospel, received the honorary membership of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. on the final night of the 2025 International Conclave in Tampa. The ceremony paid tribute to Hammond’s forty years as singer, songwriter, pastor, and pillar of cultural life; his melodies have quieted pain, rallied joy, and defined … Continued

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Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman says the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) needs to prioritize customer service. He says people depend on MARTA to get around town— and […]

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Miya Bailey was in a celebratory mood Wednesday evening after receiving word from an Atlanta official he declined to name that his beloved tattoo studio and art gallery, City of Ink, is “no longer in violation” of city zoning laws. “I really appreciate everybody who had a hand in helping out in this situation,” Bailey, […]

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Photo: Southern University Human Jukebox Band Southern University has expelled the Beta Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity from campus following an investigation into the alleged hazing death of 20-year-old student Caleb Wilson, per WFAA. Wilson, a member of the Southern University Human Jukebox band, died on February 26 after participating in an Omega … Continued

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Policing, vehicle accidents and employment issues cost the most in settlement payouts for FY24 and FY25.

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Photo: Getty Images North America President Donald Trump appears to be envisioning jail time for Barack Obama, sharing an AI-generated video of the Democrat being arrested by the FBI, per Time. On Sunday (July 20), Trump took to his Truth Social platform to post an AI video depicting FBI officers handcuffing Obama in the Oval … Continued

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July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to honor the resilience of communities of color while continuing the urgent work of dismantling the systemic barriers that stand in the way of equitable mental health care. The Loveland Foundation stands at the forefront of this effort, prioritizing healing for Black women and girls … Continued

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  By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent A Trump-appointed federal judge has blocked a key rule that would have removed medical debt from the credit reports of roughly 15 million Americans, dealing a harsh blow to struggling families already burdened by the high cost of health care, particularly Black Americans who … Continued

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By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent William Lacy Clay Sr., a civil rights leader, legislative powerhouse, and one of the 13 founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus, has died. He was 94. “The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) extends heartfelt condolences to the family of Congressman William Clay Sr.,” NNPA … Continued

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Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams is warning companies about the cost of eliminating their DEI policies amid pressure from the Trump administration. Abrams, a voting rights advocate known for her bids for Georgia governor in the 2018 and 2022 elections, appeared on a panel last week at New York University, where she addressed the […]

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