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Controversy erupts over appointment of new Fulton County Election chair
Atlanta political stalwart Cathy Woolard Wednesday was tapped to lead the troubled elections operations of the state’s largest county, despite vigorous opposition. Woolard was appointed chair of Fulton […]
November will be first big test for Georgia’s new election reform law
Georgia’s six-month-old election reform law will see its first major test in the coming weeks as voters across the state head to the polls for municipal elections. Many […]
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Landlords, tenants lament roadblocks in DeKalb’s rental assistance program
During a virtual town hall meeting hosted by County Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson, this landlord and others, as well as tenants struggling to pay rent due to the pandemic, complained of burdensome red tape and complex lessor-lessee friction that are separating people in need from crucial government funding.
Could Congress help Georgia, metro Atlanta disburse rental assistance cash faster?
Congresswoman Cori Bush introduced legislation earlier this week that seeks to expand access to federal emergency rental assistance (ERA) money, a proposal that could ramp up the distribution of critical funding at a time when many states — including Georgia — are lagging.
Mythbusting Atlanta’s zoning reform efforts with planning czar Tim Keane
The City of Atlanta’s ongoing zoning code overhaul could impact how the city grows for decades to come, so it comes as no surprise that planning officials’ efforts have drawn both the praise and ire of residents across town.
Across from Atlanta City Hall, new affordable housing units could ascend
The City of Atlanta’s economic development agency is on the hunt for developers interested in building affordable housing across the street from City Hall.
