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Atlanta plans systemwide evaluation; boil-water advisory updated
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is set to arrive in Atlanta on Tuesday to assist with the ongoing water crisis, Mayor Andre Dickens told the City Council at a Monday meeting.<\p> Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management plans to conduct a “comprehensive” evaluation of the city’s water infrastructure, Commissioner Al Wiggins Jr. said. The push for an assessment comes after the rupture of major water mains in recent days.<\p>
Houston-based CRE firm expands to Atlanta
A commercial real estate firm based in Houston has officially put down roots in Atlanta.<\p> Partners Real Estate opened its Atlanta office on June 1. It's the first of many expansions that the company has planned for Southeast in the next few years.<\p>
Q&A with Atlanta's retiring cultural affairs director
When Camille Russell Love retires from the City of Atlanta later this year, she will have served under five mayors, leading the office that is responsible for everything from grant funding to enhancing ties with international arts groups to organizing annual cultural events. <\p> The self-described workaholic says after 25 years she is not tired, but rather "refreshed" by the work. Love, a North Carolina native, moved to Atlanta 50 years ago, accepting a job here after deciding not to attend Duke University School of Law, where she had been accepted. At 74, Love says it is time to step aside from a job that has brought her "an immense sense of satisfaction," but before she does, she will help the city transition to a new leader. <\p>
Midtown water repairs continue without end in sight
The city is still repairing a ruptured water main at 11th and West Peachtree streets.<\p> Midtown residents and businesses are temporarily without water, as crews excavate the site to perform what is expected to be a "routine repair," said Atlanta Department of Watershed Management Commissioner Al Wiggins Jr. at a Monday press conference. He did not provide an estimated timeframe for completing the work and restoring service to customers.<\p>
Atlanta's watershed commissioner is a month into the job
Atlanta's new watershed commissioner faces a significant challenge roughly one month into the job. <\p> Atlanta Watershed Management Commissioner Al Wiggins Jr. was appointed by Mayor Andre Dickens on May 2.<\p>
Atlanta United fires head coach; no timetable to fill role
Atlanta United fired head coach Gonzalo Pineda on Monday.<\p> The firing came less than 24 hours after United fell, 3-2, to Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It was the team's fifth consecutive home loss. United previously had not lost more than four home games in a season.<\p>
How a popular restaurant is dealing with the water crisis
Armando Celentano and his staff were getting ready for a busy Friday night when the water pressure dropped.<\p> Celentano owns Argosy, a popular restaurant in East Atlanta Village. On weekend evenings when the weather is nice, patrons will fill the expansive dining room and spill out onto the patio to eat burgers, meatloaf, wings and wood-fired pizzas. The lengthy craft beer menu keeps folks around long after their plates have been cleared. <\p>
Atlanta luxury homes still appeal to out-of-state buyers
Atlanta’s luxury housing market saw growth early this year after a comparably static 2023.<\p> Keeping with pandemic-era trends, Atlanta’s luxury real estate market continues to attract interested buyers from outside the state, including those from other parts of the world.<\p>
City declares state of emergency amid water line breaks
The city of Atlanta declared a state of emergency amid the ongoing water shortage, Mayor Andre Dickens said late Saturday.<\p> Dickens announced the state of emergency within the past hour. The move helps with the quick procurement of equipment and other resources to deal with the crisis, the city said. <\p>
E-commerce platform for metals lands new CEO, $30M
An Atlanta-based online marketplace for industrial metals has selected a new chief executive as it eyes more growth.<\p> Reibus International Inc. hired Jared Rowe as CEO and chairman of the board, the company said May 31. <\p>
Creature Comforts CEO steps down; new leader named
A new leader is on tap for Georgia’s largest independent craft brewery.<\p> Chris Herron is stepping down as CEO of Athens-based Creature Comforts Brewing Co., a role he’s held since the brand launched a decade ago.<\p>
Local hospital upgraded to Level 1 trauma center
Metro Atlanta has a new Level 1 trauma center.<\p> Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center in Marietta received Level 1 verification from the American College of Surgeons and designation from the Georgia Department of Public Health State Office of EMS and Trauma. <\p>
MARTA clears key hurdle in 64-acre station makeover
Local officials have given the green light for MARTA's mixed-use transformation of its easternmost rail station.<\p> The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners recently agreed to rezone a swath of land surrounding the Indian Creek station, the final stop on the Blue Line located off Durham Road and adjacent to Interstate 285. The approval would allow the transit agency to realize its vision for a dense makeover of the 64-acre site.<\p>
More workers are staying with their current employer in 2024
Most U.S. employees are now choosing to stay with their jobs instead of looking for new ones, a sharp turnaround from the job reshuffling that was common during the Covid-19 pandemic. <\p> A new survey by global advisory firm WTW found 72% of employees are choosing to stay with their employer — up substantially from the 53% who said the same thing in 2022. Back then, about 25% of workers were open to job offers, compared to just 11% now.<\p>
A rising cost for companies and employees takes hold as summer arrives
Editor's Note: Welcome to The Playbook Edition, a look at stories, trends and changes that could affect your business and career. Want more stories like this in your inbox? Sign up for The Playbook newsletter. <\p> In the coming weeks, schools around the nation will be out, and many employees will find themselves scrambling for child care options.<\p>
Kemp calls for more nuclear power
For years, Southern Co.'s expansion of Plant Vogtle has been criticized for cost overruns and delays. <\p> Now that the nuclear plant's two new units are online, the utility is promoting its work and state officials are touting economic benefits.<\p>
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