Delta extends travel waiver as relief is promised for TSA workers
From WABE Local News: Delta Air Lines passengers traveling through its Atlanta hub will have some additional wiggle room to rebook their flights. The policy expands on an earlier travel waiver and could provide […] #Atlanta #WABE #AtlantaNews #theATLBot
With their candidates losing in metro Atlanta, Georgia GOP seeks to remove party labels
From WABE Local News: With Democrats steadily wiping out Republicans electorally in the core Atlanta counties of swing-state Georgia, Republicans have a new idea: Make most local candidates run for office without party labels. […] #Atlanta #WABE #AtlantaNews #theATLBot
How Long of a Wait at Security? For Many Passengers, It Was Anyone’s Guess.
From the New York Times: As T.S.A. staff shortages continued on Friday, some airports saw interminably long wait times, while others barely had a wait at all, adding to travelers’ confusion. Paywalled Content #Atlanta #AtlantaNews #NYTimes #theATLBot
Atlanta leaders: Social capital is key to improving economic mobility
From the Saporta Report: [https://i0.wp.com/saportareport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_5130-scaled.jpeg?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1]It’s been two years since Atlanta was reminded of its economic mobility challenges. That’s when new data showed Charlotte improved its ranking among U.S. cities, moving from No. 50 to No. 38, with greater opportunities for its residents to move up the economic ladder. Atlanta, meanwhile, remained at the bottom of the rankings from 2014 […]The post Atlanta leaders: Social capital is key to improving economic mobility [https://saportareport.com/atlanta-leaders-social-capital-is-key-to-improving-economic-mobility/columnists/adrianne-murchison/] appeared first on SaportaReport [https://saportareport.com/]. #Atlanta #AtlantaJournalConstitution #AJC #AtlantaPolitics #theATLBot
Week In Review: Georgia senators call to abandon ICE facility plans and the state could eliminate daylight saving time
From WABE Politics News: Also in this episode… –Emily Wu Pearson has more on Georgia’s U.S. Senators calling on new Department of Homeland Security leadership to abandon its plans to open an immigration detention […] #Atlanta #WABE #AtlantaPolitics #AtlantaNews #theATLBot
Changes in store for high-profile West Paces Ferry Road corner
Changes in store for high-profile West Paces Ferry Road cornerJosh GreenFri, 03/27/2026 - 15:11Big plans are cooking for a little century-old building with a storied restaurant past in the heart of one of Atlanta’s most upscale districts. Buckhead’s SPI-9 Development Review Committee is scheduled to review a new restaurant concept and building expansion at 111 W. Paces Ferry Road during its Wednesday meeting, according to an agenda. Situated at the northeast corner of West Paces Ferry Road and East Andrews Drive, the property is across the street from the Atlanta History Center complex, about two blocks from Buckhead Village. Site plans filed by Buckhead Life Restaurant Group refer to the concept as “Panos’ Restaurant.” The Johnson Studio [https://johnsonstudio.com/] at Cooper Carry, an Atlanta-based firm specializing in restaurant design, is working on the project. alt [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/950w/public/2026-03/full%20facades%20111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant.png?itok=-kyEKAYH]https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2026-03/full%20facades%20111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant.png?itok=d_Y1Rhm1Plans for the expanded West Paces Ferry Road restaurant facade. The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carryalt [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/950w/public/2026-03/111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant%202.png?itok=Uyk0Yz0j]https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2026-03/111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant%202.png?itok=qzTTtCaSThe 111 W. Paces Ferry Road site in relation to Atlanta History Center and other landmarks. Google MapsSite plans call for adding a 2,722-square-foot expansion to the existing two-story structure, which totals 5,650 square feet today, along West Paces Ferry Road. A total of 40 parking spaces, including three ADA spaces, are shown in current designs. According to LoopNet [https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/111-Paces-Ferry-Rd-Atlanta-GA/21142365/], the current building dates to 1921 and was transformed by The Johnson Studio into legendary Seeger’s restaurant in the 1990s. That fine-dining establishment helped [https://www.atlantamagazine.com/dining-news/chef-gunter-seeger-returns-to-atlanta-from-new-york-with-a-plan-for-a-new-style-of-restaurant/] put Atlanta on the gourmet radar globally during its decade-long run. alt [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/950w/public/2026-03/elevations%20111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant.png?itok=bMD9SFY4]https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2026-03/elevations%20111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant.png?itok=itcjUp7tThe Johnson Studio at Cooper Carryalt [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/950w/public/2026-03/March%202025%20111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant%203.png?itok=iozYF3wu]https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2026-03/March%202025%20111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant%203.png?itok=CHvhmGMmThe vacant corner building in question, at left, in March 2025. Google MapsMore recently, the building has been home to Coast Seafood and Raw Bar, Yebo Beach Haus, and European restaurant concept Dorian Gray, which shuttered two years ago. It’s also served as a seasonal spot for Christmas tree sales in recent years. No timeline for the most recent planned conversion is specified in filings. Find more context and images in the gallery above. **…**Follow us on social media:Twitter [https://twitter.com/UrbanizeATL] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/UrbanizeATL]/and now: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/urbanizeatlanta_/] • Buckhead news, discussion [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/neighborhood/buckhead] (Urbanize Atlanta)Tags111 W Paces Ferry Road [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/111-w-paces-ferry-road]Johnson Studio [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/johnson-studio-0]Gunter Seeger [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/gunter-seeger]Panos Restaurant Group [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/panos-restaurant-group]C2Expiditing [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/c2expiditing]Caren Ann Nunnally [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/caren-ann-nunnally]Bowman [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/bowman]Buckhead Life Restaurant Group [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/buckhead-life-restaurant-group]Bowman Consulting [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/bowman-consulting]Atlanta Restaurants [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/atlanta-restaurants]Buckhead News [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/buckhead-news]Buckhead Restaurants [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/buckhead-restaurants]Buckhead Development [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/buckhead-development]West Paces Ferry Road [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/west-paces-ferry-road]East Andrews Drive [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/east-andrews-drive]The Johnson Studio [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/johnson-studio]Cooper Carry [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/cooper-carry]Cooper Carry(16664) [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/cooper-carry16664]Atlanta History [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/atlanta-history]Atlanta History Center [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/atlanta-history-center]Buckhead DRC [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/buckhead-drc]Seeger’s [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/tags/seegers]Imagesalt [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/950w/public/2026-03/111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant%202.png?itok=Uyk0Yz0j]https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2026-03/111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant%202.png?itok=qzTTtCaSThe 111 W. Paces Ferry Road site in relation to Atlanta History Center and other landmarks. Google Mapsalt [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/950w/public/2026-03/111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant%20expansion.png?itok=VhDJK_XO]https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2026-03/111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant%20expansion.png?itok=4VnRGhWzExisting building and expansion plans at the West Paces Ferry Road corner. Bowman Consulting; via SPI-9 Development Review Committeealt [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/950w/public/2026-03/111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant%20map%201.png?itok=q0HWDpwR]https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2026-03/111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant%20map%201.png?itok=8aTmLY8yOverview of the corner site where West Paces Ferry Road meets East Andrews Drive. Google Mapsalt [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/950w/public/2026-03/elevations%20111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant.png?itok=bMD9SFY4]https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2026-03/elevations%20111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant.png?itok=itcjUp7tThe Johnson Studio at Cooper Carryalt [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/950w/public/2026-03/full%20facades%20111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant.png?itok=-kyEKAYH]https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2026-03/full%20facades%20111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant.png?itok=d_Y1Rhm1Plans for the expanded West Paces Ferry Road restaurant facade. The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carryalt [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/950w/public/2026-03/March%202025%20111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant%203.png?itok=iozYF3wu]https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2026-03/March%202025%20111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant%203.png?itok=CHvhmGMmThe vacant corner building in question, at left, in March 2025. Google Mapsalt [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/950w/public/2026-03/north%2C%20east%20elevations%20111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant.png?itok=0F5n4BzH]https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/2026-03/north%2C%20east%20elevations%20111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant.png?itok=nAraaBZnPlans for the north (top) and east elevations. The Johnson Studio at Cooper CarrySubtitleExpansion planned for Buckhead Life Restaurant Group concept near Atlanta History Center, per filingsNeighborhoodBuckhead [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/neighborhood/buckhead]Background ImageImageAn image for a planned restaurant expansion in Buckhead Atlanta on a busy corner under many trees, with two wide streets on either side. [https://atlanta.urbanize.city/sites/default/files/styles/480x270/public/background/2026-03/lead%20111%20W%20Paces%20Ferry%20Road%20restaurant.png?itok=Rn5nGBDS]Before/After ImagesSponsored PostOff #Atlanta #UrbanizeAtlanta #theATLBot
Lawmakers may restrict access to police video and mugshots in Georgia
From WABE Politics News: A bill making its way through the Georgia Legislature in the final days of the session aims to protect the innocent and victims of tragedies, but free speech advocates say […] #Atlanta #WABE #AtlantaPolitics #AtlantaNews #theATLBot
404 Day in Atlanta: Events, Parades, Parties, and Panels
From Atlanta Capital B News A general view of the Atlanta 404 Day Scholarship Benefit at The Gathering Spot on April 4, 2022, in Atlanta [https://i0.wp.com/atlanta.capitalbnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/GettyImages-1389578840-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1]Atlanta will be more than a vibe on April 4, as day parties, parades, and concerts kick off in the city to celebrate 404 Day. Since 2020, Official 404 Day, with Atlanta Influences Everything and Butter.ATL, has been producing the hottest programming around the holiday that salutes Black Atlanta’s global influence. “Globally, Atlanta culture is […]The post 404 Day in Atlanta: Events, Parades, Parties, and Panels [https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/atlanta-404-day-events/] appeared first on Capital B News - Atlanta [https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/]. #Atlanta #CapitalBNews
Georgia Senate votes for rapid move to hand-marked paper ballots before elections this fall
From WABE Politics News: A proposal for a quick switch to hand-marked paper ballots cleared the Georgia Senate on Friday, an idea that election officials say would disrupt this year’s elections. The Senate’s 32-21 […] #Atlanta #WABE #AtlantaPolitics #AtlantaNews #theATLBot
Self proclaimed Georgia ‘terrorist’ sentenced to prison for VA threats
From WABE Local News: A Hinesville resident who allegedly threatened to kill Georgia Veterans Affairs employees has been sentenced to 70 months in prison, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia […] #Atlanta #WABE #AtlantaNews #theATLBot
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