Atlanta Council Approves Tax-District Reinvestment Framework
The Atlanta City Council approved a plan covering six tax allocation districts, but school and county approvals are still required before long-term borrowing can begin.
Atlanta City Council
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Atlanta City Council returns Monday with roads, water and heat measures; July actions remain in play
Atlanta City Council meets Monday, Aug. 3, on unpaved roads, water infrastructure, heat safety, schools and Center Hill, while July requests on More MARTA and healthcare funding await follow-up.
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Kemp signs Georgia nonpartisan-election law as Atlanta weighs proposed $3B budget
A Georgia law signed May 12 requires nonpartisan elections for most local officials in five populous metro Atlanta counties beginning in 2028, while Atlanta’s proposed FY2026 budget totals $3 billion.
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Atlanta zoning cases advance toward August committee review and September council action
Atlanta applications submitted during the June 3-July 7 zoning cycle are scheduled for hearings in August, followed by Zoning Committee review on Aug. 24 and City Council consideration on Sept. 8.
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Atlanta pauses new self-storage permit applications before July 6 council step
Atlanta is temporarily freezing new self-storage applications while city leaders weigh longer-term rules for the use. The pause does not apply to existing facilities.
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Atlanta budget and property tax hearings are set for May 13 and 20
Atlanta residents can weigh in May 13 and May 20 on the proposed city budget and property tax/millage decisions before any final vote.
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Adair Park data center fight returns as Atlanta neighborhood votes against transit-adjacent exception
Atlanta GA – NPU-V voted against a revived zoning exception for a proposed Adair Park-area data center, sending a key test of Atlanta’s 2024 land-use policy onward.
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Adair Park’s vote against a proposed data center sets up Atlanta’s next land-use fight near West End MARTA
Atlanta GA – NPU-V voted against a proposed Adair Park data center near West End MARTA, but the zoning case is still moving through Atlanta review.
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After the 404 Day shooting, Atlanta is weighing tougher festival rules at Piedmont Park before Dogwood weekend
Atlanta GA – Atlanta is reviewing park-event security after the April 4 Piedmont Park shooting, with Dogwood weekend ahead and council action expected after April 20.
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Atlanta may study private airport screening after TSA shutdown delays at Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta GA – A City Council proposal would study whether Hartsfield-Jackson should pursue TSA’s private-screening program after March checkpoint delays.
