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Atlanta May Buy Former CNN Center for $200M

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Happy Wednesday, Atlanta! The biggest story this week is the city's potential $200 million purchase of the former CNN Center — a move that could completely transform downtown. Meanwhile, Johns Creek finally has the downtown it's been waiting for since 2006, complete with a nearly mile-long boardwalk.

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WEEKLY BRIEF

Happy Wednesday, Atlanta! The biggest story this week is the city's potential $200 million purchase of the former CNN Center — a move that could completely transform downtown. Meanwhile, Johns Creek finally has the downtown it's been waiting for since 2006, complete with a nearly mile-long boardwalk.

Atlanta May Buy Former CNN Center for $200 Million

Atlanta May Buy Former CNN Center for $200 Million

The Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority is in talks to purchase The Center for $200M. Total redevelopment could hit $500 million.

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THIS WEEK IN ATLANTA


Affordable Townhomes Near Westside Park Starting at $250K

14 permanently affordable townhomes are coming to Grove Park this summer.

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Johns Creek Finally Has a Downtown and It Has a Boardwalk

Johns Creek opened a nearly mile-long elevated boardwalk at Town Center.

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Fannie Mae Forecloses on Atlanta's Peach Building

Fannie Mae seized the iconic Peach Building at 1655 Peachtree Street for $24.6M after allegations of falsified lease documents unraveled the deal.

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QUICK HITS


• Atlanta Botanical Garden officially broke ground on its $160M expansion that will add a direct Beltline entrance by late 2028. →

• Bell Collier Village is back and pre-leasing after rebuilding from the 2024 fire on Howell Mill Road. →

• Ponce City Market is redesigning its rooftop mini golf course with legendary Atlanta architect Bobby Cupp this spring. →


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That's it for this week.

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— ATL Vibes & Views