North Fork sewer-capacity project’s $17.47 million funding request held
The project near Sidney Marcus Boulevard and Buford Highway includes a 15-million-gallon tank and a 75-million-gallon-per-day pump station to reduce sewer overflows.
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Atlanta panel backs drug-free commercial-zone studies for two southwest areas
Police and planning would prepare crime reports and maps for Campbellton-area corridors and a second area bounded by Bakers Ferry, MLK, Lynhurst, Cascade and Rogers.
Atlanta panel backs shorter, 12-month police image-system extension
The Milner proposal keeps a $345,364.50 ceiling and would leave Atlanta Police as the sole user agency while the city prepares a new solicitation.
Held Atlanta fire-fee plan would set business inspections at $350 or $550 starting July 2027
The twice-amended ordinance also covers fire plan reviews and permits. The public-safety committee held it at the sponsor’s request.
Held Atlanta proposal calls for jail proceeds to support equity center and transitional housing
The resolution would reaffirm support for closing and repurposing the Atlanta City Detention Center; the committee held it for further review.
Atlanta panel backs crime mapping for potential drug-free commercial zones in southwest Atlanta
Police and city planners would prepare reports for Campbellton Road and another area bounded by Bakers Ferry, MLK, Lynhurst, Cascade and Rogers roads.
Ponce de Leon mixed-use plan for 375 homes gets zoning panel backing
The housing impact statement projects 57 affordable homes. The unanimous committee recommendation is not final rezoning approval.
Adair Park data-center proposal would waive transit buffer, cap facilities at 100 megawatts
The held ordinance would limit data-center floor area to 350,000 square feet and require a retail component and closed-loop cooling.
Wesley Drive second-story addition gets staff backing for three-foot setback relief
The addition would generally follow the footprint of a 1969 home that already sits within the required 25-foot half-depth front yard.
Wylie Street guest house gets staff support for larger accessory-floor-area allowance
The request would allow accessory floor area equal to 50.4% of the main structure, rather than 30%. Staff cites the lot’s limited size and width.
Atlanta panel backs zoning for 15 Second Avenue and Fayetteville Road properties
The proposal assigns business zoning to ten sites, single-family zoning to four and office-institutional zoning to one, contingent on annexation.
Ridgedale Road addition gets staff backing for smaller front and side setbacks
The Kirkwood plan seeks a 31-foot-4-inch front setback and six-foot west-side setback. Staff cites limited frontage and existing encroachments.
District 12 trash-bin audit proposed to identify gaps in public coverage
Three Atlanta departments would inventory their bins, document condition and collection frequency, and identify underserved areas.
Atlanta panel backs $214,422 payment for Glenridge/Roswell water-system relocation
Unforeseen infrastructure conflicts required three change orders, including replacement of about 280 feet of 12-inch water main.
Atlanta proposal asks public works to help clean MARTA rail stops and bus shelters
The resolution cites ongoing safety and public-health hazards; the agenda records a request, not an implemented cleaning service.
Atlanta panel backs $506,099 electric-vehicle purchase from Bucher
The amended purchase proposal is part of EcoFleet ATL, which supports electric vehicles and equipment for Public Works and Aviation.
Atlanta panel holds $1.20 million Kenworth electric-fleet purchase proposal
The proposed agreement covers battery-electric vehicles and related equipment; the committee sought more information and further review.
Atlanta panel backs $734,867 electric-vehicle equipment purchase
The proposed Highland Electric Fleets agreement supports EcoFleet ATL; the committee recommended the amended measure by a 5–0 vote.
Held Atlanta plan calls for 10 public meetings on data-center regulation
The proposed task force would also hold two public hearings and issue a final report within 180 days of its first meeting.
Atlanta water-bill proposal would allow credits for documented usage-spike errors
Customers would need evidence of a recording error, including a timely no-leak inspection; credits would be limited to one billing period every 18 months.
Atlanta panel backs $902,042 proposal for two electric utility trucks
The Aviation budget lists two Class 7 walk-in utility trucks; the amended proposal received a 5–0 committee recommendation.
Atlanta data-center task force proposal calls for 10 public meetings and two hearings
The held resolution would require regulatory recommendations, with a final report due within 180 days of the group's first meeting.
Atlanta panel backs Public Works help with litter at MARTA stops
MARTA would remain responsible for its facilities; the proposal seeks supplemental city cleanup help at rail stops and bus shelters.
Angier Avenue rezoning seeks one mixed-use designation for two sites
The 0.64-acre request covers 687 and 707 Angier Avenue NE and would replace conditional mixed-use and light-industrial zoning.
Atlanta panel backs mixed-use zoning for 4.56-acre Glenn Street site
The proposal would replace heavy-industrial zoning at two Glenn Street properties and a Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard property; final approval is not established.
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