Atlanta is taking steps to protect its shrinking tree canopy, Atlanta Technical College is launching a major campus renovation, and Georgians may have a chance to see dozens of meteors streak across the night sky.
Atlanta, often known as a “city in a forest,” is facing concerns about the loss of trees as development continues across the city. Residents spoke to Atlanta City Council about the issue, citing concerns about land being cleared for new homes and other projects.
A Georgia Tech study identified development and clear-cutting as major factors contributing to the shrinking tree canopy. Atlanta City Council is now working on possible zoning changes aimed at strengthening protections for trees as the city continues to grow.
Meanwhile, Atlanta Technical College is making a major investment in the future of its students.
The college has launched a $30 million renovation of the Hank Aaron Academic Complex, the largest state-funded project in the school’s history. The updated facility is expected to create additional training opportunities in industries that continue to evolve, including artificial intelligence, film and media production.
The project could provide students with new resources and skills as they prepare for careers in some of Georgia’s fastest-changing fields.
Georgia residents may also want to look to the sky overnight as the Perseid meteor shower puts on its annual display.
Viewers could see between 50 and 100 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. The best viewing is expected between midnight and dawn, when the constellation Perseus is high in the northern sky.
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