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Georgia DOT awards contract for Georgia 400 widening project

The Georgia Department of Transportation awarded a $47.5 million contract Friday for the widening of Georgia 400 in Atlanta’s far northern suburbs. The contract went to the team of Marietta, Ga.-based C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. Inc. and Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering PLLC of North Charleston, S.C. The design-build project will add one lane in each direction to Georgia 400 from McFarland Parkway north at least as far as Bald Ridge Marina and possibly up to the intersection of 400 and…

Quick Bites: Victory Sandwich Bar, Brigantine Beer Parlor open and more

At long last, Victory Sandwich Bar has soft-opened in Inman Park — this time at 913 Bernina Ave. The popular bar and restaurant shuttered in summer 2013 due to development of 360 Elizabeth St., soon to become known as Inman Quarter. Owner Ian Jones had to jump through about a year's worth of permitting hoops with the city to get his drinking establishment, perhaps best known for its cheap sandwiches and bourbon-and-Coke slushies, back in the neighborhood.…

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16 Mother’s Day Dining Options

Here’s the lowdown on some of the brunch specials going on for Mother’s Day. Make your reservations quickly. 1. The Bishop http://www.thebishopae.com/ Avondale Estates’ neighborhood gathering place will host delightful brunch catered to the mom in mind. Head to The Bishop between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for dishes including chicken & waffle sliders with […]

Huddle House names executive chef

Huddle House Inc. has named Jenn Townsend executive chef and director of menu development. Townsend has spent two decades developing new menu items for global franchise chains. Townsend, a native of Atlanta, said she is excited about the opportunity to lead the menu strategy for the Atlanta-based company. “Being from Georgia, I have a sweet spot for Southern comfort food,” Townsend said in a prepared statement. “This is a tremendous opportunity. Huddle House is going in the right direction.…

Chastain Park’s Best Kept Secret

Just four houses away from Atlanta’s venerated Chastain Park, the property at 80 Lake Forrest Lane NE in the Chastain Park area of Atlanta may be one of the most incredible renovation opportunities to arrive in this area in years. Located on an “in demand” street just off the park, this home is sited on a large deep lot.
The home at 80 Lake Forrest Lane, notable for its proximity to the park, is located on a quiet side street lined with new construction as well as timeless ranch-style architecture that continues to be renovated over time to fit the lifestyles of today’s buyer.
In demand not only for proximity to the park but also the large lots; this home is a [...]

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Will a reptile win Georgia the $500M Volvo plant?

It is widely thought that Georgia and South Carolina are the two finalists for Volvo Car's first American assembly plant. Could a reptile give Georgia an edge in winning the $500 million development expected to bring up to 4,000 jobs? Gov. Nathan Deal said this week Georgia has a lot going for it, including environmental stewardship, reports Morris News Service. Deal was referring to the gopher tortoise habitat on the 1,900-acre Bryan County site Volvo is considering, Morris says. The site is near…

Friday, May 1, 2015