Millions in federal aid funds issued by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) have been awarded to two DeKalb County transportation projects The news comes approximately a week after DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson enacted an executive order to put a stop to some government spending due to lingering uncertainties about federal funds According to a press release by county officials approximately $4 million will be used to advance intersection improvement projects at North Druid Hills Road and Lavista Road as well as North Druid Hills Road and Clairmont Road These projects were previously identified in the North Druid Hills Road Corridor Study funded jointly by DeKalb County and ARC ARC conducted a solicitation for proposals for the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP),” the release states “Federal funding from the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) was slated to be awarded to projects that would further ARC’s regional goal of strategic investments and addressing transportation needs in the region.” The two projects in DeKalb County were selected out of a pool of more than 100 applicants Both projects include upgrades “aimed at reducing congestion and queuing; reducing the frequency and severity of crashes; and improving operations,” said officials Data from a DeKalb County transportation plan states that North Druid Hills Road carries an estimated 29,000 to 39,000 cars per weekday A timeline for the projects has not yet been released and website in this browser for the next time I comment The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will close the existing Executive Park Drive entrance along North Druid Hills Road and relocate it to better align with Emory and the new Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta North Druid Hills campus The new Executive Park Drive is scheduled to open on Saturday overnight closures will be in place starting Thursday Drivers are encouraged to reduce their speed while traveling through work zones and expect delays Read more details about the project.  This map from the Georgia Department of Transportation shows the work area By exercising the Licensed Rights (defined below) You accept and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International Public License ("Public License") To the extent this Public License may be interpreted as a contract You are granted the Licensed Rights in consideration of Your acceptance of these terms and conditions and the Licensor grants You such rights in consideration of benefits the Licensor receives from making the Licensed Material available under these terms and conditions Your exercise of the Licensed Rights is expressly made subject to the following conditions Where the Licensed Rights include Sui Generis Database Rights that apply to Your use of the Licensed Material: Section 5 – Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability Where Your right to use the Licensed Material has terminated under Section 6(a) Creative Commons does not authorize the use of the trademark “Creative Commons” or any other trademark or logo of Creative Commons without its prior written consent including in connection with any unauthorized modifications to any of its public licenses or any other arrangements or agreements concerning use of licensed material this paragraph does not form part of the public licenses  Set in Atlanta's "City Forest in the Trees," new destination features an outdoor oasis with beach club and pool twelve racquet courts and exquisite indoor wellness spaces  The new location marks the eighth Life Time location in Atlanta and the first in DeKalb County Life Time has completely transformed the former Athletic Club Northeast space into Atlanta's most exclusive athletic country and racquet club catering to high consumer desire for premier health wellness and social experiences for singles "We've seen tremendous growth in the demand for our Life Time offerings throughout the country including this exciting opening in Atlanta," said Parham Javaheri President of Club Operations and Chief of Property Development "We continue to expand through strategic acquisitions such as our new North Druid Hills location and soon-to-come Perimeter club along with our recently renovated Peachtree Corners tennis and pickleball destination All of these allow for more racquet sports in addition to the elevated social play and relaxation experiences that we're known for." Set on eight acres amidst a canopy of trees that reflects Atlanta's "city in the forest" nickname the North Druid Hills location is a stunning complemented by outdoor spaces designed for relaxation and racquet sports The resort-style outdoor area features a beach club and pool deck Members can also enjoy 12 outdoor racquet sport courts for both pickleball and tennis along with courtside lounge and bar for viewing and post-match socials nearly 150 classes led by Atlanta's top performers will be offered each week.  opening its first athletic country club in Alpharetta which both also feature Life Time Work spaces for members desiring a premium coworking experience The Company recently completed a substantial renovation at Life Time Peachtree Corners which now features 31 pickleball and 18 tennis courts in addition to other premium amenities The highly awaited debut of Life Time Perimeter Life Time North Druid Hills is conveniently located at 1515 Sheridan Rd The athletic country club welcomes members Monday through Friday About Life TimeLife Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy happy lives through its portfolio of more than 175 athletic country clubs across the United States and Canada The health and wellness pioneer also delivers a range of healthy way of life programs and information and the best curated products and LTH nutritional supplements via its complimentary Life Time Digital app healthy entertainment communities and ecosystem serve people 90 days to 90+ years old and is supported by a team of more than 41,000 dedicated professionals In addition to delivering the best programs and experiences through its clubs Life Time owns and produces nearly 30 of the most iconic athletic events in the country the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand is launching a new series of On-demand classes.. 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General Sports Fitness/Wellness Corporate Expansion New Products & Services Do not sell or share my personal information: DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management emergency crews will require a lane closure on North Druid Hills Road between Spring Creek Road and Willivee Drive to repair a leaking water main.  Residents and businesses may experience water service interruption for several hours while the line is being repaired overnight between 10:00 p.m  Engineers and construction crews will work diligently to minimize the length of impact to residents and business owners Lane closure and detour signs have been placed in the area to advise motorists of construction work in the area and of local traffic restrictions For more information, contact the DWM Project Information Line at 1-800-986-1108 or email projectinfo@dekalbcountyga.gov with questions.  from 12 pm – 1:30 pm Audit Oversight Committee MeetingLocation - Virtual Zoom Meeting © 2019 DeKalb County. All Rights Reserved | Disclaimer | Privacy Statement ATLANTA - Tin Roof Cantina, a neighborhood staple in North Druid Hills for nearly two decades, has announced that its time at its current location is coming to an end. After five years of uncertainty, the property has been sold to a developer, according to a post on its Facebook page While an exact closing date has not yet been determined the bar's owners say the end is "imminent." Tin Roof Cantina expressed gratitude for the support and memories created over the years "It is YOU who created the magic within the walls of this building," the statement read and friends who have become part of the Tin Roof family has been a fixture in the community for 18 years As the Cantina begins to wind down its operations Tin Roof Cantina will shift to new winter hours The bar will continue to host popular events Patrons are encouraged to follow the Cantina on Facebook and Instagram for updates on events and special plans to bring back familiar faces as the bar approaches its final days Tin Roof Cantina’s team hopes the community will take this opportunity to celebrate and reminisce "We would really love to see all of you over these next few months to celebrate and say goodbye to the neighborhood bar that has been a staple for nearly 20 years." For updates and event schedules, check the Tin Roof Cantina website and social media. Information for the above story came from a post on Tin Roof Cantina's Facebook page and previous FOX 5 Atlanta reporeting.  By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service The former Doubletree Atlanta North Druid Hills has officially rebranded as The Brookhaven Atlanta Hotel ushering in a new era for the well-established property in one of Atlanta's most vibrant neighborhoods This rebranding represents a fresh identity and a continued commitment to delivering exceptional accommodations in one of Atlanta’s most desirable neighborhoods Life Time has expanded its national footprint With a portfolio of over 175 athletic country clubs across the U.S The new location marks the eighth in Atlanta and the first in DeKalb County for Life Time Life Time reported in a media release that it completely renovated a former Athletic Club Northeast space to house the North Druid Hills Club “We’ve seen tremendous growth in the demand for our Life Time offerings throughout the country including this exciting opening in Atlanta,” said Parham Javaheri president of Club Operations and chief of Property Development “We continue to expand through strategic acquisitions such as our new North Druid Hills location and soon-to-come Perimeter club along with our recently renovated Peachtree Corners tennis and pickleball destination and relaxation experiences that we’re known for.” The club sits on eight acres within a canopy of trees reflecting Atlanta’s “City in the Forest” nickname The one-level 65,000 square-foot indoor club includes outdoor spaces designed for relaxation and racquet sports The resort-style outdoor area features a beach club with a pool deck The club also has 12 outdoor racquet sport courts for pickleball and tennis with a courtside lounge and bar for viewing and post-match socials Life Time North Druid Hills offers five studios for barre The club also provides dedicated spaces for its Group Training programs it has expanded to include the metro areas of Sugarloaf the latter two feature Life Time Workspaces for members looking for a co-working experience The company recently completed a renovation at Life Time Peachtree Corners which now has 31 pickleball and 18 tennis courts in addition to other premium amenities Life Time owns and produces nearly 30 iconic U.S.-based athletic events Read More SGB Update Stories ©2025 SGB Media. 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