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Associated Press
22-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
CP Group Announces Nearly 25,000 SF of New Leasing Activity at One and Two Ravinia in Atlanta, Ga.
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2025-- CP Group, a vertically-integrated commercial real estate owner-operator and developer across the Sunbelt, today announced that it has executed nearly 25,000 square feet of leasing agreements at One and Two Ravinia – two 17-story office towers totaling 800,000 square feet in the Dunwoody neighborhood of Atlanta. Situated in one of metro Atlanta's most prestigious, well-known suburban office parks, One and Two Ravinia offers a prime Central Perimeter address directly adjacent to the Perimeter Mall and steps from a wide variety of dining and retail establishments. CP Group's investment in the buildings, including the redevelopment of its on-site amenity offerings and common areas, as well as the addition of flexible, move-in-ready spec suites, has led to a wave of leasing activity, bringing five new tenants to the property. Glenn Kolker, Preston Menning, and Lauren Slappey of Stream Realty represent the landlord as the exclusive leasing agents for the buildings. 'Today's business leaders are seeking a workplace experience that prioritizes both convenience and modern amenities — and Ravinia delivers on both,' said Scott Barr, Senior Vice President at CP Group. 'In an office market where flight-to-quality continues to drive leasing decisions, the newly built spec suites, sweeping views, and seamless accessibility have positioned Ravinia as a standout choice for companies looking to elevate their workplace experience and attract top talent.' CP Group recently completed a multi-million-dollar capital improvements program across One and Two Ravinia. Enhancements spanning the two towers include lobby upgrades, renovation and expansion of the café and coffee bar, complete with outside seating, and the addition of a modern tenant lounge also with outdoor seating to provide comfortable spaces for employees to meet, host, and collaborate. CP Group also upgraded the onsite multi-room conference facility that seats up to 150 and introduced 85,000-square-feet of premium spec suites, ranging from 2,000 to 10,000 square feet, as part of its 'worCPlaces' flexible workspace offering. This program is designed to offer customized, move-in-ready suites that meet the needs of companies seeking adaptable yet scalable office environments for evolving teams. CP Group built seven spec suites on the 16 th and 17 th floors at the end of 2024, five of which have already been leased – with the remaining two currently in negotiations – all within just six months of delivery. In addition to these new renovations and upgrades, One and Two Ravinia also offer a 500-room Crowne Plaza Hotel, shuttle service to Perimeter Mall and MARTA station, a state-of-the-art fitness center, private electric vehicle charging stations, multiple outdoor workspaces, a putting green, and more. Tenants of One and Two Ravinia have consistently praised the prime location as one of the property's most compelling features, particularly the immediate highway access it affords to I-285; seamless connectivity to Ga. 400, I-75, and I-85; and proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. To learn more about the office buildings, visit: About CP Group Founded in 1986, CP Group is a vertically integrated commercial real estate firm and value-add investor with deep market knowledge across the Sunbelt. The firm has acquired, repositioned, and operated over 170 office and mixed-use properties, totaling more than 64 million square feet and valued at over $8 billion. The firm applies its market expertise and integrated operations to deliver experience-driven environments that support tenant retention and maximize asset value. CP Group maintains offices in Atlanta, Boca Raton, Dallas, Denver, Jacksonville, Miami, and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit View source version on CONTACT: Media Contact: Jordan Rankin, Antenna Group 646.887.2699 [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA GEORGIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMMERCIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY SOURCE: CP Group Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 07/22/2025 02:28 PM/DISC: 07/22/2025 02:28 PM
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Summer parade descended into horror after Georgia couple towing float made idiotic decision
A patriotic summer parade in a Georgia suburb took a terrifying turn when the driver of a float attempted to switch seats mid-motion, causing the vehicle to crash into the crowd and injure eight people - including children. Thousands flocked to Dunwoody's streets on the morning of July 4 for the state's largest annual Independence Day parade, where festive floats, marching bands, vintage cars, clowns and animals wound their way through the neighborhood. But just as the parade was winding down, a pickup truck towing a decorated trailer suddenly lost control when the driver attempted to switch seats with the passenger while the parade was still moving, according to a news release from the Dunwoody Police Department. Four adults and four children were injured in total, including one child who suffered a broken orbital socket and another who required more than a dozen stitches on their forehead from the impact, as reported by Atlanta News First. The drivers - Ruby Liversidge, 22, and Finn Drummond, 23 - later turned themselves in and were arrested, each facing charges of reckless driving. 'This incident is very unfortunate,' Sergeant Michael Cheek told the outlet. 'I wish it didn't happen. I hate it, I wish it never occurred.' On the morning of Independence Day, around 10am, the long-anticipated parade was drawing to a close as it approached the intersection of Mount Vernon Road and Dunwoody Village Parkway. Among the festive vehicles was a white Ford F-150 Lightning, driven by Drummond with Liversidge in the passenger seat, Fox 5 Atlanta News reported. Just as the parade was winding down, a pickup truck towing a decorated trailer lost control when the driver attempted to switch seats with the passenger while in motion - leaving eight people injured in total (pictured) - including four children The pair's vehicle was towing a bright orange trailer carrying several passengers - all affiliated with My Little Gym of Dunwoody - which the group was representing during the celebrations. In a matter of moments, however, the Ford truck suddenly lost control near the crowd - striking a 22-year-old woman in its path. 'It was a little chaotic first which is to be expected, because initially, I was told some got hit by a truck, which actually was true,' Cheek told Atlanta News First. 'So tending to the girl - it's just a lot of chaos.' The mishap was triggered when 23-year-old Drummond attempted to switch seats with Liversidge, exiting the moving vehicle while it was still running so they could trade places mid-parade. But when she climbed into the driver's seat, she accidentally hit the accelerator - lunging the pickup truck forward into the crowd, according to the police department. Just as quickly, she slammed on the brakes, causing the unsecured trailer - lacking safety chains and a proper hitch pin - to detach and jolt violently, sending its passengers crashing into the side railings before falling off, Fox 5 Atlanta reported. 'We're not real sure how it became disconnected,' Cheek said, according to the outlet. 'I know we never found the hitch pin that we looked for.' Intense body cam footage captured the turbulent aftermath, showing officers sprinting between victims as others rushed to carry injured children off the road to safety. Liversidge then slammed on the brakes, causing the unsecured trailer - lacking safety chains and a proper hitch pin - to detach and jolt violently, sending its passengers crashing into the side railings before falling off According to police, the community played a vital role as hundreds of stunned spectators sprang into action, assisting them in tending to the injured and restoring order. 'All of those girls around me helping that young lady - I found out later they were either nurses or physician assistants,' Cheek told WSB-TV News. 'I hate that this occurred,' he added. 'But I'm grateful the community rallied around us to help.' All those injured were transported to nearby hospitals, and as of this week, none remain in critical condition, as reported by Fox 5. Both Liversidge and Drummond cooperated at the scene and were initially released as authorities launched a full investigation into potential charges. After interviewing those involved, including witnesses, the Dunwoody Police Department found sufficient probable cause to charge both drivers. 'We actually had to go find some them,' Cheek, referring to the victims, told Atlanta News First. 'So it took many hours to get ahold of all these witnesses and victims and really to piece together what happened before we decided to make this decision to charge them,' he added. Four adults and four children were injured in total, including one child who suffered a broken orbital socket and another who required more than a dozen stitches on their forehead from the impact Authorities issued arrest warrants, and the drivers were notified on July 7. The pair turned themselves in to Dekalb County Jail that same morning, police said. Drummond now faces a reckless driving charge, while Liversidge is charged with serious injury by vehicle in addition to reckless driving. 'This is just poor decision making and negligence on their part is what those traffic charges carry,' Cheek said, according to Fox 5.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
‘Extreme weather' damages Dunwoody home, causes power outages
A fast-moving, quick storm rolled through a Dunwoody neighborhood in DeKalb County Saturday night. Power was knocked out and trees toppled over near Glenbonnie Drive and Peeler Road. One of the homes damaged belonged to a family whose neighbors say just moved in days ago. Jennifer Rao saw the destruction and said, 'you can see the insulation, you can see inside of their house, it's scary.' Georgia Power reported around 9 p.m. that close to 400 customers were without power in the area. The utility company said, 'Extreme weather caused widespread outages.' 'It was blowing really hard,' said Quinton Alberto. 'The trees in the back were swaying back and forth for a minute.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Zachary Suhanek to Channel 2's Cory James, the storm was short and 'a lot of rain just hit [him] immediately.' Georgia Power did not have an estimate of the number of crews that were out working or when power would be restored. However, the company encourages customers to sign up for text alerts so that they can get updates immediately. DeKalb County Fire said no one was injured in the home that was damaged by the toppled tree. TRENDING STORIES: 2 arrested after chase that started in Villa Rica, involved 2 collisions, police say 8-year-old shot in South Fulton Body of missing 17-year-old boater found in Allatoona Lake [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Memorial Day fire leaves 27 homeless, Red Cross stresses need for help
Damage assessments and cleanup with start Tuesday morning at a Dunwoody apartment complex. A fire burned down eight units at Parkwood Village Apartments on Winters Chapel Road, according to DeKalb County Fire Rescue Department. The fire started around 1:00 pm on Monday. Neighbors said more families were home than usual because of the Memorial Day holiday. 'It was coming out of the porch, the windows, and then you see the roof caving in a little bit,' Brandon Flores told Channel 2's Courtney Francisco. No one was hurt, but American Red Cross volunteers said most people had seconds to escape. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'That's exactly what happened. They run out with the clothes they have on,' volunteer Bernie Wasserman said. 22 adults and five children lost their homes, according to DeKalb County Fire Rescue. 'Those apartments are not livable. They're destroyed,' said Wasserman. The volunteers gave families gift cards to help with hotels, food, and clothing. They also connected them to long-term recovery resources. 'They basically go into shock when we're talking to them,' said Wasserman. 'You're giving them instructions, but they're looking right through you.' He and Cindy Sedran have a combined 70 years of experience guiding families through it. TRENDING STORIES: Missing pregnant woman found safe after walking away from Atlanta hospital Man accused of gunning down Georgia Tech student in targeted shooting has turned himself in Trooper injured after fleeing driver crashes into his patrol car and runs away However, this job, on Memorial Day, nearly brought them to tears. They said they're in desperate need of volunteers this summer due to the uptick in natural disasters and fires. They said they're proud of what they've been able to accomplish with a small team, but hope they can inspire others to join them this time. 'Especially on Memorial Day when we're out there thanking everybody for saving us, for doing what they did, and giving up their lives for us,' said Sedran. 'This is just what I needed to do, and these people, they're so grateful. They're so humble.' They're also anxious to find out what caused this fire so they can prevent it from happening again. DeKalb County Fire Rescue has not confirmed a cause at this time. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Associated Press
11-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Restaurateur Doubles Revenue Through AI and Digital Strategy, Launches Nonprofit to Empower Minority-Owned Businesses
Patrick transformed a failing restaurant into a thriving catering brand using AI and digital tools—now he's helping other immigrant entrepreneurs do the same. 'Digital Ready gave me the roadmap I didn't know I needed. It changed how I run my business, and now I'm using those lessons to help others do the same.'— Patrick Cheng, Founder of General Tso's and NextGen Impact DUNWOODY, GA, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 / / -- What began as a pandemic-era pivot has transformed into a scalable, system-driven business success. Patrick Cheng, a Chinese-American entrepreneur, has more than doubled the revenue of his Georgia-based restaurant, General Tso's, by integrating digital tools, automation, and AI-powered training into every layer of his operation. Now, he's launching a nonprofit to share that playbook with others. In 2020, Cheng acquired a struggling Chinese restaurant in Dunwoody after the pandemic shuttered his short-term rental business. Leveraging his family's background in food distribution and his own drive for innovation, he rapidly converted the restaurant into a high-volume catering operation. 'We were working harder, not smarter,' Cheng said. 'We lacked systems, structure, and digital presence. Everything changed after I got connected to the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program.' Through the platform's free training courses, Cheng shifted his focus from short-term survival to long-term strategy. He upgraded his point-of-sale system, implemented automated promotions, launched loyalty programs, and used AI to build bilingual SOPs and training manuals. The result: streamlined operations, higher employee retention, and exponential growth. Today, 70% of General Tso's business comes from corporate catering, and Cheng's average daily revenue has more than doubled. But Cheng's ambitions extend far beyond profit. He is now launching NextGen Impact, a nonprofit initiative designed to support minority and immigrant entrepreneurs facing language or cultural barriers. 'Thousands of family-owned restaurants struggle due to outdated systems and limited access to resources,' Cheng said. 'We want to change that—through mentorship, technology, and community.' With a mission to uplift underserved business owners and modernize perceptions of Chinese-American cuisine, Cheng's story stands as a model of resilient, responsible, and digitally empowered entrepreneurship. Patrick Cheng General Tso's +1 646-812-0922 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok X Other Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
