(APN) ATLANTA — At the Full Council Meeting of the City Council of Atlanta, on Monday, April 20, 2015, the fast-tracking of 13 million dollars for Tyler Perry’s real estate transaction deal with the City of Atlanta for a new film studio at Fort McPherson was approved by all except Councilwoman Felicia Moore (District 9). The vote was 11 […]
Read more(APN) ATLANTA — The owners of businesses in unincorporated Doraville, the area that lies the northwest of I-85 and north of I-285 just received word from the City of Doraville that as of December 31, 2014, they would be enjoying the benefits of incorporation. Unfortunately, most, if not all, business owners of the impacted area say they had no notice, […]
Read more(APN) ATLANTA — The Special Election for the seat of former DeKalb County Commissioner Elaine Boyer (District 1)–who resigned amidst a scandal involving her funneling public funds to her personal checking account–has five candidates. District 1 includes Republican-leaning areas such as parts of Brookhaven, Dunwoody, and Doraville. Atlanta Progressive News spoke with three out of the five candidates, including Larry Danese; […]
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