Worker rescued after incident at Midtown construction site
Posted on July 3, 2008
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A man who was working in a trench at the Ivy Hall construction site (on Piedmont between Ponce and North Avenue) was rescued earlier today after a section of pipe fell on him. The AJC reports that the man is in stable condition.
Image courtesy of Capt. Stephen P. Hill/Atlanta Fire-Rescue (via AJC.com)
Weekend street closings in Midtown
Posted on July 2, 2008
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Yes, it is that time of the year again—time for the festivities of Pride and the Peachtree Road Race! But along with the fun come street closings. Here’s the rundown from the Midtown Neighbors’ Association. Read more
A new phase for 12th and Midtown
Posted on June 29, 2008
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About three weeks ago, the service station on Peachtree between 12th and 13th abruptly closed and the lot was fenced off. I know this block is going to be the site for Phase 3 of the 12th and Midtown development, but I didn’t think they would be starting on it anytime soon since Phases 1 and 2 haven’t been completed yet. I noticed earlier this week that delivery trucks were offloading the boxes and pallets above, so for now it appears that the site is just being used as storage space – possibly for the build-out of the first two phases? I expect that a lot of people will be disappointed because the car wash that used to operate from the service station (reputedly the best in the area) is gone, as well as the D & B’s Taste of Chicago trailer.
Our view of ViewPoint
Posted on June 29, 2008
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ViewPoint has certainly become a focal point in the view of the city from our balcony. While 1010 Midtown may be more interesting architecturally in certain ways, I love the reflective qualities of ViewPoint’s façade. Just before a storm, when a gray blanket of clouds is covering the sky, the glass of ViewPoint has a blinding white shimmer (which doesn’t completely translate in the photo above). The building is just as beautiful right after a storm, as you can see from the photo on the next page. Read more
Eccentric Soul release party in Va-Hi
Posted on June 26, 2008
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Sometimes I feel compelled to post about events outside of the Midtown bubble, and tonight just happens to be one of those nights. The Numero Group record label recently teamed up with local record collector Brian Poust to put together a compilation of long lost soul singles from Atlanta called Eccentric Soul: The Tragar and Note Labels. This Friday there will be a release party for the album at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge in Virginia Highland. There’s no cover, and a fellow Atlanta blogger will be DJing some of what you’ll hear on the compilation.
Apartment fire closes Piedmont Avenue
Posted on June 18, 2008
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Apartment fire on Piedmont Avenue near Tenth Street on Wednesday night. Luckily, the fire station is around the corner on the same block.
New restaurant opening on West Peachtree
Posted on June 10, 2008
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The Steamhouse Lounge, a dive seafood restaurant that used to be located in Buckhead, will reopen in the former Element location (1051 West Peachtree St.) in Midtown on June 24th. The restaurant is part of the same group that owns local favorites like Fontaine’s, Vickery’s, Highland Tap and The Depot. The Steamhouse Lounge will be open daily from 11 a.m. - 2:30 a.m. and Sundays until 12 a.m.
Flicks on Fifth begins next week in Midtown
Posted on June 5, 2008
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Though Screen on the Green has moved downtown, you can still catch a movie al fresco in Midtown this summer. Flicks on Fifth, which is produced by the Georgia Tech Student Center, kicks off next Wednesday in Technology Square (5th Street, between Spring and Williams). The series is free and open to everyone, and unlike Screen on the Green, the movies are fairly new releases and free popcorn will be served. Here’s the line-up:
June 11 - I Am Legend
June 18 - Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!
June 25 - The Bourne Ultimatum
July 9 – Hairspray
July 16 – Superbad
July 23 – 21
Dancing in the streets in Midtown
Posted on May 30, 2008
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Yesterday around lunch time one of our readers spotted these dancers performing at the intersection of Peachtree and 14th Street. Apparently they were working all of the corners of the intersections, as well as the crosswalks. Pretty awesome. Does anyone know anything about these dancers? Click on the link for more pictures. Read more
Losing sleep over the 14th Street bridge
Posted on May 27, 2008
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The 14th Street Bridge is finally closed for improvements and will remain that way until summer 2010, so let the complaining begin. Demolition of the bridge started late last night, but if you live in Midtown, you didn’t need me to tell you that. Every time I started to nod off to sleep, the demolition team would detonate another round of explosives charges. Instead of feeling well rested from the long weekend, I feel like a zombie. Strangely enough, I can handle the sirens of the Night Train (from Fire Station 15 on 10th Street) and honking taxi cabs, but apparently I can’t handle explosions. I guess we all have our limits.
On a related note, several people I’ve spoken with are concerned about the lack of bike lanes in the plans for the bridge improvements. I think it’s a valid criticism; as for me, I’ve seen too many cyclists’ broken collar bones (and one is enough) and had too many close calls while just walking on sidewalks to dare cycling inside the city, even in the relative safety of a bike lane.
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