Melanoma cancer treatment that results in Salsa dancing.

inside and out, and the overall feel of the building is far more naturalistic than the dark, low-ceilings of the previous World of Reptiles. Impressive, too, are the massive waterfalls and large glass windows into the underwater worlds of the exhibits. “I’m a water guy,” King said about his favorite feature of the new facility. “I really love water features.”

The Scaly Slimy Spectacular is open during normal Zoo hours To learn more about the facility and for ticket prices visit, zooatlanta.org.

Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. Northside Hospital Cancer Institute’s physicians are leaders in melanoma diagnoses and treatment, which is why people from across Georgia trust Northside with their melanoma care. In fact, Northside has one of the fastest growing melanoma programs in the state—helping more and more people get past their cancer and onto the dance floor. For help finding a cancer specialist, call 404-531-4444.

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For the convenience of our patients, we have a new office location at Northside Hospital Campus. Appointments being accepted now! Call to schedule for either office today: 404-352-2850

Meetings

Atlanta City Council: The Atlanta City Council will meet April 4 and 18, 1 p.m. at City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave. Meeting agendas are available online at citycouncil.atlantaga.gov and if you can’t make it Downtown, watch the meetings live on Channel 26.

Midtown Blueprint 3.0 Open House: The Midtown Alliance seeks the input of residents, businesses and other community stakeholders for new projects in the district. May 6, 8 a.m., at 800 Peachtree St., Suite D. RSVP at MidtownAtl.com.

Community meetings, news & events

Atlanta Bridgescape Design Competition Exhibit & Reception: Get a first look at the designs for enhancements to the 10th Street and Peachtree Street bridges over the Downtown Connector. May 12, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at 800 Peachtree St., Suite D. RSVP via eventbrite.com by searching for BridgeXscape Competition Exhibition.

May With Mary: Atlanta City Councilmember Mary Norwood is hosting a weekend of park tours/meet and greets throughout the month. There will be activities and entertainment for children and refreshments for all. The schedule: Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park (May 9, noon-2p.m.); Brownwood Park (May 9, 4-6 p.m.); Little Nancy Creek Park (May 10, noon-2 p.m.); John Howell Memorial Park (May 10, 3-5 p.m.); DH Stanton Park (May 16, noon2 p.m.); Perkerson Park (May 16, 4-6 p.m.); Tanyard Creek Park (May 17, noon-2 p.m.); Whittier Mills Park (May 17, 3-5 p.m.); Collier Park (May 23, noon-2 p.m.); Adams Park (May 23, 4-6 p.m.); Adair Park #1 (May 24, noon-2 p.m.); and Washington Park (May 24, 4-6 p.m.).

Neighborhood Planning Units: Looking for a complete list of NPUs and meeting dates for your local NPU? Visit atlantaga.gov and click on the Residents tab and scroll to Neighborhoods.

News

The Atlanta Streetcar will remain free to ride through the rest of 215. Mayor Kasim Reed made the announcement during last month’s Central Atlanta Progress annual meeting. A $1 fare was expected to begin in April. The city will take the additional time to review system attributes and determine how the Streetcar’s fare system can best interface with the MARTA Breeze system. The city is looking at smartphone apps that would include tripplanning tools. In the future, riders should expect to access alerts and schedule information, check real-time arrivals and find information about Streetcar-accessible activities and events.

Get ready for some road paving headaches on the Downtown Connector this summer. Although completely resurfaced in 2008, portions of the I-75/85 merge through Downtown are already crumbling due to traffic volume and weather conditions. The Georgia Department of Transportation said it will begin patching deteriorating asphalt this summer.

The Atlanta Department of Public Works has closed part of Mitchell Street in Downtown until August to continue improvements to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge and to accommodate construction of the Falcons stadium. Infrastructure improvements including street widening, installation of sidewalks, curbs and gutters, signal improvements, streetlights and restriping will occur during the closure. The improvements are part of the realignment of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive (east of Northside Drive) to accommodate construction on the new Atlanta stadium. Be sure to follow posted detour signs.

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