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Vision emerges for Alpharetta mall redo, NHL stadium complex

20,000-seat National Hockey League arena would anchor North Point Mall redevelopment, per project leaders

March 17, 2026 by Josh Green

Under-construction Medley district bags Trader Joe’s, more

Regional favorite Northern China Eatery also among new roster signings in Johns Creek

February 17, 2026 by Josh Green

A decade later, Halcyon developer reflects on creating 'complete community'

135-acre Forsyth County village counts hundreds of homes, popular trail, millions of annual visitors

January 26, 2026 by Josh Green

Could reborn shopping center in northern 'burbs be intown template?

Five-year redevelopment process concludes with retail parcel sale at Roswell’s East Village

January 12, 2026 by Josh Green

Downtown Alpharetta property sells quickly, sets Georgia price record

Mixed-use Broad Street building took just 22 days to offload, per sellers

January 8, 2026 by Josh Green

Best of Atlanta 2025

(Sub)urban Smackdown 2025 tournament: Round 2 voting begins now!

Let this ITP vs. OTP bracket of 64 decide who’s best—once and for all

December 17, 2025 by Josh Green

Suburban Smackdown

All hail Alpharetta, your 2023 Best OTP Downtown tourney champion!

After three weeks and thousands of votes, burgeoning Fulton County city captures Suburban Smackdown glory

March 31, 2023 by Josh Green

Suburban Smackdown

Best OTP Downtown 2023, Championship: Alpharetta vs. Duluth

Who takes the crown for metro Atlanta's greatest city center? Vote now!

March 29, 2023 by Josh Green

Suburban Smackdown

Best OTP Downtown 2023, FINAL FOUR: (1) Alpharetta vs. (12) Newnan

Who should advance to the Suburban Smackdown Finals? Cast your vote now!

March 27, 2023 by Josh Green

Suburban Smackdown

Meet the Best OTP Downtown 2023 tourney Final Four!

After thousands of votes (and no shortage of drama), these four city centers are still vying for Suburban Smackdown glory

March 24, 2023 by Josh Green

Suburban Smackdown

Best OTP Downtown 2023, Elite Eight: (1) Alpharetta vs. (9) Tucker

Who should advance to the Suburban Smackdown Final Four? Cast your vote now!

March 23, 2023 by Josh Green

Suburban Smackdown

Hey Atlanta, meet the Best OTP Downtown tourney Elite Eight!

After nearly 5,000 votes, these eight suburban city centers are still vying for everlasting prestige

March 22, 2023 by Josh Green

Suburban Smackdown

Best OTP Downtown 2023, 1st round: (1) Alpharetta vs. (16) Trilith

Who should advance to the Suburban Smackdown Elite Eight? Cast your vote now!

March 21, 2023 by Josh Green

‘Timeless’ new buildings barrel ahead in downtown Alpharetta

Pair of mixed-use structures will continue northward growth near Alpharetta City Center

March 14, 2023 by Josh Green

Suburban Smackdown

Bracket set to officially decide Best OTP Downtown of 2023

Ladies and gentlemen of metro Atlanta, meet your 16 tournament contestants, as decided by the people

March 14, 2023 by Josh Green

26 renderings: MARTA's vision for rapid bus service on Ga. 400

An exclusive first look at BRT functionality, connectivity at proposed Roswell station

March 7, 2023 by Josh Green

Bus rapid transit line to Roswell, Alpharetta takes another step forward

North Fulton CID forms partnership with MARTA in hopes of creating Ga. Highway 400 bus service in dedicated lanes

March 1, 2023 by Josh Green

Johns Creek’s vision for massive, park-laden Town Center advances

192-acre OTP city hub aims to weave together parks, housing, trails, a water feature, and buzzy mixed-use destination

January 19, 2023 by Josh Green