Forge Atlanta Mixed-Use District Construction to Begin in 2026, DeKalb County Extends Data Center Pause

Construction for Forge Atlanta, a mixed-use district near the Garnett MARTA Station, is set to commence in 2026. Phase I will feature a hotel, luxury condos, retail, and entertainment spaces. DeKalb County has voted to extend its moratorium on new data centers until June 2026 and has ended its COVID-era state of emergency, requiring employees to return to the office.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis defended her office's decision to pursue a criminal case against President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, a GoFundMe has been launched for Jacob Spears, an 18-year-old injured in a shooting at Brown University.

The Sandy Springs City Council approved a drive-through bank at an Aldi plaza, and the Atlanta Beltline Art initiated calls for participation for its 2026 exhibition. Other developments include the opening of the Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families at Alliance Theatre and a new real estate platform called Hive, co-founded by Riverwood International Charter School senior Ari Milrud.