The Atlanta City Council on Monday gave the green light to the restoration and redevelopment of one of the oldest school buildings in Atlanta, despite concerns about the plan from a partner on the project as well as some nearby residents.
Author: J.D. Capelouto
Here’s how Atlanta plans to spend $170M in American Rescue Plan funds
With Atlanta set to receive $170 million in federal coronavirus relief funds, the City Council is set to vote Monday afternoon on how it will spend that money.
Atlanta almost withheld $73M in police funding last year. What’s changed since then?
The discussions at City Hall over this year’s budget, which followed a citywide rise in violent crime, highlight how the discourse over policing has shifted in the last year, among elected officials and some members of the public.
Retired Army officer Mike Russell enters Atlanta council president race
A small business owner and former Army officer is joining the open race for Atlanta City Council president.
From Big Apple to Buckhead: Fundraiser grows war chest for cityhood push
The Buckhead City Committee now reports it has over $550,000 in the bank and in pledged donations, and is planning a feasibility study on the creation of “Buckhead City.” A major force spearheading the effort is a politically connected fundraising whiz with a colorful political and business history who has personally known former President Donald Trump for 30 years.
What’s the biggest issue facing Atlanta right now? City Council candidates weigh in
During a forum Tuesday, each Atlanta City Council candidate was asked what they thought was the primary issue facing their part of town. Here are all of the candidates’ responses, broken down by Council district:
Following weekend violence, Atlanta police chief announces department restructuring
Atlanta’s police chief announced Monday he is “immediately restructuring” his department, days after a brash shooting spree left residents on edge and a man injured.
Part of popular Edgewood Ave. will be closed to cars every weekend this summer
A popular block of Atlanta’s Edgewood Avenue, which is lined with restaurants, bars and clubs, will be closed to car traffic every weekend this summer.
How much access to parks do Atlantans have? City’s ranking drops in new study
More than 70% of Atlanta residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park, according to a new study. But the amount of park space a person has access to differs based on the income and racial makeup of their neighborhood.
180 new affordable apartments for seniors coming to SW Atlanta
The four-story development, located in the Sylvan Hills neighborhood, will have 183 units priced affordably for seniors, according to The Benoit Group, which is partnering with the nonprofit Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership on the project.