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Featured Trash and recycling pickup in Atlanta: schedule, holidays, bulk Atlanta collects trash, recycling and yard trimmings weekly on one day. Carts out by 7 a.m.; book bulk pickup through ATL311 or call 404-546-0311. · 6 min read

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Atlanta Atlanta, Fulton County and the neighbors: who governs what How Atlanta fits into Fulton County and Georgia: the city, the county, Atlanta City School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what. 2 min read Property taxes Fulton County property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal Fulton County taxes on 2026 Atlanta bills are due Oct. 15; the city's share was due Sept. 30. Bills are temporary this year. Questions: 404-613-6100. · 6 min read Permits Building permits and zoning in Atlanta Atlanta permits are filed online in Accela and reviewed by the Office of Buildings, 404-330-6150. Rezonings go to your NPU, then the Zoning Review Board. · 5 min read Roads Road construction and closures in Atlanta GDOT is rebuilding the I-285/I-20 West interchange on Atlanta's west side. Live traffic and closures: dial 511. City streets and potholes: ATL311. · 4 min read Home prices Atlanta home prices and housing market The typical Atlanta home was worth $381,948 in August 2026, down 2.0% in a year, Zillow says. FHFA shows metro prices up 1.04% in a year. · 5 min read Schools Atlanta schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings Atlanta Public Schools runs the city's public schools. Fall break is Oct. 14-16; Thanksgiving break Nov. 23-27. Find your zone school and enroll online. · 5 min read Things to do Things to do in Atlanta this month: October 2026 October in Atlanta: Scarecrows in the Garden, Oakland's Halloween tours, the L5P parade Oct. 18, Boo at the Zoo, Chomp & Stomp Nov. 7 and Garden Lights. · 6 min read Elections Voting in Fulton County: registration, polling places, early voting Early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs Oct. 13-30 at 10 Atlanta sites, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. Fulton County elections: 404-612-7020. · 5 min read Farmers markets Atlanta farmers markets Atlanta farmers markets by day: East Atlanta Village Thursdays, Freedom, Peachtree Road and Piedmont Park on Saturdays, Grant Park on Sundays. Several double SNAP. · 4 min read Parks Parks and trails in Atlanta Atlanta parks guide: Piedmont Park hours (6 a.m. to 11 p.m.), splash pads, eight off-leash dog parks, the BeltLine and the park rules. Parks: 311. · 4 min read Restaurant inspections Restaurant inspection scores in Fulton County Of 770 Atlanta food businesses inspected Sept. 8 to Oct. 6, 712 hold an A, 53 a B and 5 a C. How scores work and where to look them up: 770-520-7500. · 6 min read Business New businesses in Atlanta New food businesses in Atlanta, from county health permit records: Loop, Four Oh Four Burgers, Khao Centennial Yards and more, August to October 2026. · 5 min read Public notices Public notices in Atlanta and Fulton County An index of Atlanta and Fulton County public notices: the county's last millage hearing Oct. 7, the legal organs and where official notices are published. · 4 min read City Hall Who to call at Atlanta City Hall Atlanta's mayor and every City Council member with phones, plus ATL311 (404-546-0311) and police non-emergency (404-658-6666). · 4 min read Power outages Power outages in Atlanta: who to call and outage maps Atlanta power out? Report it to Georgia Power 24/7 at 888-891-0938, text OUT to 42797, or check the outage map. Downed line: call 911. · 3 min read Population Atlanta population 2026: growth, age, income and housing Atlanta had 529,110 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 6.1% since the 2020 census and 26% since 2010. Age, income and housing. · 4 min read History Atlanta history and landmarks Atlanta began in 1837 at the end of the Western & Atlantic railroad and was incorporated in 1847. Its 226 National Register listings and where to visit. · 15 min read Moving Moving to Atlanta: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes New to Atlanta? Water is the city's, power is Georgia Power, gas is a marketer you pick, trash is billed on your tax bill. License and tag within 30 days. · 4 min read MARTA Getting around Atlanta: roads, transit, airport, parking Getting around Atlanta: MARTA rail to the airport on the Red and Gold lines, the new Rapid A-Line, the interstates, 511 traffic and park-and-ride. · 4 min read Neighborhoods Atlanta neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like 11 Atlanta neighborhoods from Buckhead Village to Cascade Heights: ZIP codes, zoned high schools and August 2026 Zillow home values, with a map. · 6 min read Neighborhoods Buckhead Village, Atlanta: homes, schools, parks and commute Buckhead Village is in ZIP 30305 and zoned for North Atlanta High. Zillow's typical home value in 30305 was $703,042 in August 2026, up 3.47%. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Cascade Heights, Atlanta: homes, schools, parks and commute Cascade Heights in southwest Atlanta is in ZIP 30311, split between two high school zones. Zillow's typical value in 30311 was $230,014 in August 2026. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Downtown Atlanta: homes, schools, parks and commute Downtown Atlanta has six MARTA rail stations inside its boundary and three main ZIP codes. Zillow's typical value in 30303 was $200,404 in August 2026. · 6 min read Neighborhoods East Atlanta: homes, schools, parks and commute East Atlanta, home of East Atlanta Village, is in ZIP 30316 and DeKalb County. Zillow's typical value in 30316 was $397,330 in August 2026. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Grant Park, Atlanta: homes, schools, parks and commute Grant Park is zoned for Parkside Elementary, King Middle and Maynard Jackson High. Zillow's typical value in ZIP 30312 was $445,097 in August 2026. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Inman Park, Atlanta: homes, schools, parks and commute Inman Park is in ZIP 30307 and zoned for Springdale Park Elementary and Midtown High. Zillow's typical value in 30307 was $730,526 in August 2026. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Kirkwood, Atlanta: homes, schools, parks and commute Kirkwood is in the DeKalb County part of Atlanta and zoned for Toomer Elementary. Zillow's typical value in ZIP 30317 was $570,358 in August 2026. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Midtown, Atlanta: homes, schools, parks and commute Midtown Atlanta is zoned for Midtown High and has three MARTA rail stations. Zillow's typical value in ZIP 30309 was $384,386 in August 2026. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta: homes, schools, parks and commute Old Fourth Ward is zoned for Hope-Hill Elementary, Howard Middle and Midtown High. Zillow's typical value in ZIP 30312 was $445,097 in August 2026. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Virginia Highland, Atlanta: homes, schools, parks and commute Virginia Highland is in ZIP 30306 and zoned for Midtown High. Zillow's typical home value in 30306 was $954,793 in August 2026, up 6.3% on the year. · 5 min read Neighborhoods West End, Atlanta: homes, schools, parks and commute West End has its own MARTA rail station and is zoned for Booker T. Washington High. Zillow's typical value in ZIP 30310 was $267,305 in August 2026. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Atlanta vs East Point vs Hapeville vs Decatur: taxes and schools Atlanta, East Point, Hapeville and Decatur side by side: 2025 millage rates, school scores, August 2026 home values, Census income and commute times. · 6 min read Schools Atlanta public schools: every school, zone and report card All 83 Atlanta Public Schools schools: addresses, grades, 2025 enrollment and CCRPI scores, zone maps, plus private schools in the city. · 16 min read