Atlanta, GA
President Joe Biden in Atlanta for Rosalynn Carter’s service will impact traffic | What to know
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff are scheduled to attend memorial services for former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Tuesday.
The services will be held at Glenn Memorial Church at Emory University; Carter’s body will leave the Carter Center where she is currently lying in repose around 11:30 a.m., with the service to follow.
As with past visits, it is expected that President Biden will arrive at Dobbins Air Force Base Tuesday morning. There are several potential routes President Biden could take to the service.
Option #1: Biden heads to the departure ceremony at the Carter Center
Almost every route President Biden’s motorcade can take will see him drove south on I-75. If he heads to the departure ceremony at the Carter Center first, that would see him have perhaps the biggest impact on Atlanta traffic.
The motorcade would head south on I-75 (or Route 41 before getting on I-75) to the connector before getting onto John Lewis Freedom Parkway until it reaches the Carter Center.
After the departure ceremony, it would then head north on John Lewis Freedom Parkway before turning right on Ponce de Leon Avenue NE and driving to the intersection of Ponce de Leon Avenue NE and Lullwater Road NE. It would then north on Lullwater Road NE and North Decatur Road before reaching the church.
Option #2: I-75 to I-85, I-85 to Monroe Drive NE, Monroe Drive NE to Piedmont Circle NE, Piedmont Circle NE to Piedmont Avenue NE, Piedmont Avenue NE to Rock Springs Road NE, Rock Springs Road NE to N Decatur Road
This option would skip most of the connector, instead winding its way through north Atlanta neighborhoods after taking I-75 and I-85.
Option #3: I-75 to I-85, I-85 to Druid Hills Road NE, Druid Hills Road NE to Briarcliff Road NE, Briarcliff Road NE to N Decatur Road
Very much the same route as option two, but exits I-85 much further north before snaking south through the Druid Hills neighborhood.
Give me the short version!
Avoid I-75 between Marietta and the connector and I-85 between the connector and Druid Hills Road NE. Avoid Northside Drive between Dobbins and West Paces Ferry Road and around Collier Hills.
Try to avoid Rock Springs Road NE and N Decatur Road as well. If you have business at Emory between Eagle Way and N Decatur Road, good luck and prepare to take a detour. Especially if you have classes. This is not a good reason to skip.
How to watch the memorial services for Rosalynn Carter
Atlanta News First will be covering the services live on television and on our ANF+ livestreams, which you can watch on our website, on Youtube or on Roku and Fire TV. We will also report on the events online.
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Atlanta, GA
Woman hospitalized after being shot in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A woman was hospitalized after being shot in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, according to Atlanta police.
According to police, officers responded to 398 Parkway Drive NE and found a woman with “apparent gunshot wounds.”
The woman was taken to the hospital for treatment. Police said one person has been detained in connection with the shooting.
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Believe it or not, malls continue to be the epicenter of Atlanta shopping
It might seem counterintuitive given pandemic and postpandemic shopping habits, but malls are thriving. According to a recent study by Coresight Research, a retail research and advisory firm, top-tier enclosed malls are flourishing, outperforming in occupancy, revenue, and foot traffic. A stroll around Lenox Square or Phipps Plaza validates the data: “Coming Soon” signs dot both. There’s a tenant waiting list at these shopping centers as stores, particularly luxury ones, clamor to establish a foothold in Atlanta.
That’s not surprising to Su Longman, a longtime mall patron. The CEO and owner of Pallet Central Enterprises, she has shopped around the world and is proud to say that Atlanta’s offerings rival, if not beat, that of some major fashion cities. “I can find things to my eclectic taste much easier here in Atlanta, which might be contradictory to what non-Atlantans might believe,” she says.
Longman, who has frequented Atlanta malls for 20 years, also loves how the carefully selected stores have changed the demographics of the shoppers, with more variety in the clientele and brands, perhaps driven by the influence of the entertainment industry and the diversity of people moving here. “Atlanta is truly becoming the Beverly Hills of the South, and the designer shops coming in definitely attest to that,” she says.
Brands have felt the pull of the malls, too, with several opting back in to the shopping centers as home bases. Brunello Cucinelli, Akris, Christian Louboutin, Etro, Jimmy Choo, and Hermès have all returned to Phipps. Alo Yoga has already moved to Lenox Square, and Moncler will complete its migration there by the end of 2024. Here, a selection of stores to keep an eye on.
Balmain
The second half of 2023 saw the arrival of Parisian fashion house Balmain at Phipps Plaza, only the eighth flagship store in the country for the brand, joining others in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. Men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, handbags, and popular sneakers designed under the tutelage of creative director Olivier Rousteing are on display in the store’s minimalist interior.
Fendi
Several retailers, such as Tory Burch and Tiffany, already have a presence at both malls, doubling down on exposure and catering to their popularity. Fendi joins this elite list, complementing its Lenox outpost with a store in the former Tavern at Phipps space. Over 3,500 square feet showcase the brand’s signature men’s and women’s ready-to-wear collections, accessories, shoes, and leather goods. A private client showroom and exotic leather goods section are decked out in Pakistan green onyx marble floors, adding to the sumptuousness of the store.
The Webster
Atlantans have missed Jeffrey at the malls, but that hole might be filled in late 2024 when The Webster comes to Lenox Square, the 10th location for the fashion powerhouse. The boutique, founded in Miami in 2009, is known for its more experimental brands, such as Alexandre Vauthier, Marine Serre, Paco Rabanne, Rhude, and The Attico. The Webster’s color- and print-heavy private-label brand, LHD, designed by CEO and founder Laure Hériard Dubreuil, is exclusive to its boutiques. In addition to clothing, shoppers can expect expertly sourced fine jewelry, plus home and beauty products.
Zegna
Perhaps one of the most striking spaces is Zegna’s new location on the ground floor of One Phipps Plaza, the LEED-certified office building adjacent to the mall. Facing the reimagined green space across from Citizens Market, the store reflects the brand’s sophisticated look with a modern twist. Fans will also be able to partake in its bespoke experience, with a master tailor on-site to hand-construct anything from suits to leather goods.
This article appears in our May 2024 issue.
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Man caught on camera stealing laptops from Atlanta charter school, police say
ATLANTA – Atlanta police are hoping someone can help identify a man caught on camera stealing multiple laptops from a local charter school.
Officials say the theft happened on May 19 around 6 p.m. at Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School on Essie Avenue.
According to investigators, security footage showed the unidentified man walking inside the school after it had closed.
The school reported that the man took four laptops, an iPad and an Apple Pencil.
Police described the alleged burglar as a Black man with shoulder-length dreadlocks. He was seen wearing a dark shirt, camouflage shorts, black slides, a gold chain, and a white smartwatch.
If you have any information that could help with the burglary investigation, call the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at (404) 577-8477.
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