Atlanta panel backs donating retired city computers for digital-skills program

Atlanta’s Finance/Executive Committee unanimously recommended an amended ordinance Sept. 30 to donate used surplus city computers to Inspiredu, Inc. for distribution to underserved residents and development of digital skills.

The supporting ordinance describes a program using retired city laptops and tailored training in underserved neighborhoods. Inspiredu would refurbish the computers, remove city data and distribute them to residents.

Ordinance 26-O-1540 received a committee recommendation, not a completed transfer. Its supporting text requires legal review, execution, attestation and delivery before any necessary agreement becomes binding. The minutes list Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. as the next checkpoint.