Clairmont Heights Civic Association

Clifton Corridor Transit Project Approved for Vote

Metro Atlanta's political leaders convened in October to finalize a list of proposed transit projects that are intended to improve traffic congestion and connectivity throughout 10 counties.

Among the list of projects that will go before voters in a special referendum next year is the $700 million transit line, the Clifton Corridor Transit Initiative, connecting the Lindbergh MARTA station to Emory University and the Clifton Corridor.

Create a new holiday tradition with all that Christmas at Callanwolde has to offer. Holiday magic begins a spectacular 14-day Atlanta tradition from Dec. 5 – 18.

The 27,000 square-foot Gothic-Tudor mansion on Briarcliff Road is transformed by Atlanta’s top interior and floral designers and captures the spirit and charm of the holiday season. Period furniture, designer treasures, fine art and breathtaking Christmas trees reflect a glorious era when the Candler family lived in the mansion from the 1920s to the 1950s. Visitors young and old will enjoy touring the magnificent mansion as well as the conservatory, home of “Charming ARTifacts” where Callanwolde instructors and students showcase and sell their works of fine art and crafts throughout the event.

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Unlike any other typical hotel located in a metropolitan city, Emory Conference Center Hotel (ECCH) distinguishes itself from other local hotels by its eco-friendly business operations and by being situated on 26 acres of verdant landscape.

ECCH was recently recognized by Air Tran’s Go Magazine for its eco-friendly meeting space and its program to recycle partially used soap and shampoo. 

Construction on the Emory Village roundabout has ended and improvements to the streetscape are almost complete. Existing sidewalks have been enhanced and new sidewalks installed throughout the Village; benches and street lamps add to the ambiance of the historic district. In the coming months, new trees will take root.     

Look back on some vintage pictures of Emory Village from the 1940s and 50s to get a sense of how the intersection has taken shape over the years.