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The Mall West End finally sells for redevelopment
ATLANTA — The Mall West End, an aging retail property long envisioned to become a mixed-use district, has finally traded hands for redevelopment. Atlanta officials announced the acquisition in a Tuesday news release. Atlanta Urban Development Corp. is working with BRP Cos. and The Prusik Group to replace the mall with affordable housing, shops, restaurants and offices.
New Judge In Young Thug RICO Trial Goes Off On Prosecutors, Leaves Courtroom In Frustration
The latest judge overseeing the Young Thug RICO case has already had it with the state prosecutors as the trial is in its 22nd month. Judge Paige Reese Whitaker called out the lead prosecutor for her alleged incompetence thus far. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Whitaker deemed it “poor lawyering” from the state’s team. “I truly am struggling with whether all of this is purposeful or just really poor lawyering on the part of members of the state’s team,” Whitaker said. “Either way, it’s really unfortunate. If it’s something other than poor lawyering, then it is more than unfortunate.” Whitaker proceeded to...
The Battery Atlanta's 2024 Holiday Festivities
The Battery Atlanta will have the following activities to celebrate the holidays. Holiday festivities will kick off at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 30 with the Tree Lighting ceremony, presented by Wellstar, at the Georgia Power Pavilion Stage. The event will include entertainment from The Free. Mark Owens and Atlanta Braves’ mascot BLOOPER will watch the skies to help track Santa as he draws closer to The Battery Atlanta. Following the...
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