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Council approves legislation calling for More MARTA audit

The Atlanta City Council on Monday approved an immediate consideration item requesting that MARTA submits to a complete financial audit of the More MARTA program to be paid for and administered by the City’s Department of Finance. The audit’s scope will include all revenues and expenditures associated with More MARTA…

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Council approves legislation calling for More MARTA audit
Council approves legislation calling for More MARTA audit

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Mar 17

Council to consider changes to inspector general’s office

Legislation will be considered Monday to amend the City’s Charter and Code of Ordinances to change the Office of the Inspector General by removing the ethics officer and Ethics Division in order to reestablish a separate Ethics Office (22-O-1823). This item will be on the Committee on Council’s agenda ahead…

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Council to consider changes to inspector general’s office
Council to consider changes to inspector general’s office

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Mar 7

Atlanta City Council authorizes donations to Park Pride

The Atlanta City Council approved legislation Monday authorizing a $2.8 million donation to Park Pride to support district-specific greenspace improvements and park upgrades in communities across Atlanta (23-O-1074). In 2021, the Council approved legislation calling for a referendum to consider three ballot questions to provide $750 million toward transportation, recreation…

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Atlanta City Council authorizes donations to Park Pride
Atlanta City Council authorizes donations to Park Pride

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Mar 3

Council to consider legislation authorizing donations to Park Pride

The Atlanta City Council will consider legislation during Monday’s meeting to authorize a $2.8 million donation to Park Pride to support district-specific greenspace improvements and park upgrades in communities across Atlanta (23-O-1074). In 2021, the Council approved legislation calling for a referendum to consider three ballot questions to provide $750…

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Council to consider legislation authorizing donations to Park Pride
Council to consider legislation authorizing donations to Park Pride

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Mar 1

Celebrating the contributions of notable women in history

As part of Women’s History Month, this series will celebrate and recognize some of the great achievements of women throughout our history.

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Celebrating the contributions of notable women in history
Celebrating the contributions of notable women in history

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Feb 20

Council approves housing subsidy for public safety personnel

The Atlanta City Council approved legislation Monday to authorize the City of Atlanta to donate $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Atlanta Police Foundation to support the Community Safety Housing program for police, fire, and corrections personnel (23-R-3098). The police foundation is a nonprofit that seeks…

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Council approves housing subsidy for public safety personnel
Council approves housing subsidy for public safety personnel

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Feb 17

Council to consider housing subsidy for public safety personnel

The Atlanta City Council will consider legislation during Monday’s meeting to authorize the City of Atlanta to donate $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Atlanta Police Foundation to support the Community Safety Housing program for police, fire, and corrections personnel (23-R-3098). The police foundation is a…

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Council to consider housing subsidy for public safety personnel
Council to consider housing subsidy for public safety personnel

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Feb 6

Council approves legislation to create labor department

The Atlanta City Council approved legislation Monday to amend the City’s Code of Ordinances to establish the Department of Labor and Employment Services (23-O-1056). The department’s creation seeks to expand resources for employment, customize training opportunities, and promote fair labor practices within Atlanta’s workforce. Other items approved during the meeting…

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Council approves legislation to create labor department
Council approves legislation to create labor department

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Feb 3

Council to consider new labor and employment department

The Atlanta City Council will consider legislation during Monday’s meeting to amend the City’s Code of Ordinances to establish the Department of Labor and Employment Services (23-O-1056). The department’s creation aims to expand resources for employment, customize training opportunities, and promote fair labor practices within Atlanta’s workforce. Other items on…

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Council to consider new labor and employment department
Council to consider new labor and employment department

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Jan 17

Council approves legislation authorizing agreement for fire equipment

The Atlanta City Council approved legislation Tuesday to authorize the execution of a master lease agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank for the acquisition of three pumpers and three ladder trucks on behalf of Atlanta Fire Rescue in an amount not to exceed approximately $4.7 million (23-O-1010). …

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Council approves legislation authorizing agreement for fire equipment
Council approves legislation authorizing agreement for fire equipment

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