On Feb. 9, 2019, a full audience of more than one hundred children, parents, and members of the community were treated to a free performance of the Atlanta Opera’s “The Barber of Seville” at the ARTlanta Stained Gallery at Fort Mac. Just one of the many ways visual and performing arts are being cultivated at and…
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Executive Director Brian Hooker and ARTlanta Gallery CEO Tyree Smith join Real Talk with Rashad Richie on WAOK 1380. Watch the segment and hear their updates on what’s happening at Fort Mac.
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Recently we were delighted to be joined by Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms at the Fort Mac LRA office. It was an honor and a great surprise to have her as our guest during our team’s holiday celebration. We are grateful for her taking the time to come see the exciting things happening here, and to…
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With the support of a $410,000 grant funding from Invest Atlanta, Fort Mac LRA has entered into a public-private partnership with A2D to build an Open Access Fiber-to-the-Premise Network. The all-fiber optic network, called “eCommunity Fort Mac” will enable multiple service providers to deliver enhanced broadband services, at gigabit speeds, to all Fort Mac facilities….
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As redevelopment at Fort Mac continues to build momentum, our local media has begun to take notice. See what publications such as the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Saporta Report, and Home Rule News have had to say over the last few weeks: On Wednesday, master developer partner Macauley Investments filed our Development of Regional Impact (DRI) plans with the Atlanta…
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We are tremendously grateful for the active involvement and overwhelming show of support the community demonstrated at the October Community Engagement Subcommittee (CES) meeting, tour, and vote. We recognize that this support reflects the TRUST that has been placed upon us as the Authority, and we do not take that lightly. We will continue to…
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Ambassador Andrew Young and Laura Turner Sydell visit Fort Mac LRA Chairman Cassius Butts, Executive Director Brian Hooker, Master Developer Stephen Macauley, and their teams, to discuss economic development at Fort Mac.
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The Fort Mac LRA Job and Career Center (JACC) is one step closer to becoming a reality following the October 3 vote by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. The Board approved $1 million in funding as a local match to the proposed $3.5 million grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA). See Item 18-0703 here….
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A special Community Engagement Subcommittee meeting was called on Sept. 12 to share updates on supportive and transitional housing at Fort Mac as a part of the former Army base’s HUD commitment. Councilmember Joyce Sheperd and Fort Mac LRA Executive Director Brian Hooker gave brief updates and introductions to the speakers for the evening, including:…
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