Outside the mixed-use development at 880 North Avenue, a “before” photo on an easel showed an abandoned house that had fallen into disrepair. The gray house was missing siding in places, and part of the roof had caved in — a striking contrast to the modern multi-story building that sprang up to take its place. […]
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Autonomous cars are rolling through Atlanta, but are they ready for our streets?
Waymo has arrived in Atlanta. What is the experience like for riders and who is left out of consideration when autonomous vehicles are in the mix?
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‘Best Practices’ send NPU system on the road to badly needed reform
Badly needed reform of Atlanta’s Neighborhood Planning Unit system is finally on the way.
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Atlanta City Council member proposes ‘Tenant’s Bill of Rights’
A “Tenant’s Bill of Rights” is proposed by District 3 Atlanta City Councilmember Byron Amos in a resolution that floats such ideas as rent control and courts providing attorneys in eviction proceedings.
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Atlanta City Council may request ‘best practices’ reforms for NPU system
The Atlanta City Council is considering a call to establish “best practices” for the Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU) system’s input and transparency in the latest reform rumblings.
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Antonio Brown claims seat in Atlanta City Council special election
With 53 percent of the vote in a special election, Antonio Brown is set to join Atlanta City Council taking his first job in politics, representing part of the Westside.
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Judge: Westside Atlanta Council runoff to continue between Amos and Brown
A Tuesday runoff election for Atlanta City Council is set to continue, after a judge OK’d Fulton’s election administration and the candidacy of Antonio Brown.
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Second round of voting starts for Westside city council seat; candidates meet in forum
Atlanta’s going to get a freshman city council member from the Westside’s district 3, in a special election runoff. Some of the votes will depend on what people think of candidates who have — and who haven’t — been in office.
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Runoff candidate Q and A: Atlanta Board of Education District 2
Atlanta Board of Education member Byron Amos nearly won re-election this month without a runoff. But he and challenger Keisha Carey will meet again at the ballot box in a race to represent the folks who live around Washington, Douglass, and KIPP Atlanta Collegiate.
