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The measure has unanimous committee support and reaches Monday’s consent agenda. Its funding provisions do not spell out a park-by-park spending plan.
In this report: recommended
The proposal covers 0.32 acres and related costs, and would require Atlanta to keep the land as a public park permanently. Council consideration is set for Oct. 19.
In this report: scheduled
The nightly walk is scheduled for Dec. 4–Jan. 4. Entertainment, vendors and portable toilets are planned only for two themed weekends.
In this report: scheduled
The amended proposal replaces a dollar-amount placeholder. The committee recommendation is not final authorization to make the donation.
In this report: recommended
The grant would fund engineering design and environmental studies—not construction. City Council consideration is listed for Oct. 19.
In this report: recommended
The city’s model projects $772,410 in net savings after upgrades and financing. Council’s Oct. 19 discussion will not include an award vote.
In this report: scheduled
A $199,188 design award goes before council Oct. 19 for Northwinds Parkway and the Alpha Loop. The proposed pond conversion chiefly targets maintenance access—not bigger-storm protection.
In this report: scheduled
An agreement returning to Alpharetta council Oct. 19 lets the city build in a sewer easement—but Fulton County keeps access and removal rights.
In this report: scheduled
The proposed District 6 donation would go to Virginia-Highland Security Patrol for a statue in John Howell Park. The agenda notes a sponsor-requested hold.
In this report: deferred
Earlier plans paired Sarah Emerson’s native-wildlife design with a roughly $30,000 cost estimate. The upcoming agenda does not confirm installation status.
In this report: scheduled
The group's charter reserves seats for neighborhoods as well as event producers and requires public input. Three proposed appointments remain held.
In this report: scheduled
A September city summary resolves the conflicting dates. Volunteers of all ages are asked to preregister for the 8:30 a.m.–noon event at Rock Mill Park.
In this report: scheduled
The city says the renovation adds a drainage channel, shade, seating and wash stations. Residents and their dogs are invited to the 2 p.m. ceremony.
In this report: scheduled
The contract supports the Chattahoochee Hills nonprofit’s existing facility and requires a work plan, at least 20 operating hours weekly and monthly reports on attendance and volunteers.
In this report: approved
The plan shows 251 apartments and 24 townhomes. Powder Springs has scheduled public hearings for Oct. 26 and Nov. 2.
In this report: scheduled
Nearly $3 million is assigned to a fiscal 2028 budget allocation; $1.03 million in partner donations depends on winning the state grant.
In this report: approved
Winners will be announced Oct. 17 at 5:30 p.m. during Boo Bash, which recreation staff lists with more than 30 vendors.
In this report: reported
July minutes describe two multi-use fields, a 300-plus-person amphitheater and trails. Commissioners discussed staff and equipment needs before opening the east side.
In this report: proposed
July Parks Commission minutes report no grave-like radar findings in the surveyed strip and plans for orange barrier fencing during construction.
In this report: reported
Fulton’s February agenda sought a fourth amendment to the agreement with Atlanta and the Atlanta–Fulton recreation authority.
In this report: proposed
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