City finance staff and independent auditors reported an unmodified ("clean") opinion on Roswells six-month audit covering the transition to a December 31 fiscal year, noting no material weaknesses and one process finding related to year‑end adjustments; council took no vote on the report.

The Public Facilities Authority and City Council approved a $96,285,000 revenue bond to fund a police headquarters and a fire training center, awarding the sale to Truist with a 4.63% interest rate and a negotiated prepayment option.

The DeKalb County Public Works & Infrastructure committee approved a series of contract renewals, purchase ratifications and grant application authorizations, including water- and roadway-related contracts, an emergency pavement-marking purchase order and applications to the Georgia Department of Transportation for two federally funded projects.

Progressive Firefighters of Atlanta and the Atlanta Professional Firefighters union told Council on Oct. 20 they seek dues-deduction recognition and highlighted staffing shortfalls and a member's unpaid out-of-class compensation followed by disciplinary action.

Committee approved a resolution requesting the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department chief adopt a minimum staffing standard of four personnel on engine and ladder companies, after testimony from the fire chief and the union.

Council issued a proclamation declaring October 'Biketober'; Atlanta Department of Transportation officials described partnerships, outreach and expansion of protected lanes and programs supporting biking and safe streets.

The committee approved a series of contract extensions, change orders and procurements covering vehicle rentals, roofing, HVAC, website hosting, voter mail services, case-management software expansion, fuel supply and fire apparatus. Several agenda items were held for a future operations meeting.

City manager and council members reviewed Baker Tilly recommendations and implementation steps for the city's purchasing‑card (p‑card) program; city manager said overall compliance has improved but the mayor's account remains frozen pending council action.

Public commenters raised concerns about Invest Atlanta's proposed tax allocation district (TAD) expansion and a $15 billion reinvestment proposal, saying current TAD practices favor developers and risk displacing low-income residents and failing to preserve deeply affordable housing.

Atlanta Housing told the Community Development and Human Services Committee it has delivered or is developing more than 12,000 affordable units since the start of its strategic plan and raised $65.6 million in non‑HUD funds, but cautioned a federal shutdown and furloughs at HUD are stalling approvals and reimbursements for pending projects.

The Committee on Council approved a substitute ordinance that updates the City of Atlantaprecinct and polling place listings to include changes in Fulton and DeKalb counties for the Nov. 4, 2025 municipal election; the substitute passed 6-0.

County staff told commissioners that final collections and interest have increased SPLOST 1 resources and allowed planned projects — from bridges to sidewalks and parks — to move forward, while SPLOST 2 is funding design for several new fire stations, trails and community centers.

Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Hill Street mixed‑use project, including the design package, master sign plan, land exchange and documents needed to proceed toward financing and construction. City staff said the proposal brings 510 parking spaces, a ground lease, and multiple one‑time and recurring revenue streams tied to a

Consultant Harris Miller, Miller & Hanson presented a noise-and-emissions memo analyzing Sky Harbors Eastside Aviation Development at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK). The committee voted to defer consideration of the development lease award to the Nov. 10 Board of Commissioners meeting after requests for clearer charts, labeled graphs and more time

The Employee Relations & Public Safety Committee reviewed a proposed multi‑year emergency ambulance services contract with American Medical Response (AMR) — a proposal of up to $77,074,607 — and voted to defer action to Nov. 4 to allow additional review of proposals, performance data and questions from commissioners.

After hours of public comment split between neighborhood groups, developers and nonprofits, Atlanta’s Community Development and Human Services Committee voted 4-0 to hold — not advance — an ordinance that would extend sunset dates for several city Tax Allocation Districts (TADs). Supporters said TADs enable investment and affordable housing; some,,

Dozens of speakers urged the Atlanta City Council on Oct. 20 to act on the lease of the Atlanta City Detention Center (ACDC) to Fulton County, citing deaths in custody, overcrowding and unfilled beds at Fulton County Jail. Council members said they want coordinated county-city planning before further action.

The Bulloch County Planning Board denied EcoPlastic America's request for a freestanding sign larger than the 150-square-foot limit in the local zoning code, voting 3-1; the applicant may appeal the decision to the county commissioners after a required advertisement period.

The board recommended approval for a multi-building remodel at 646 Main Street — a proposed roofing-training facility and offices — with conditions to emphasize a Main Street-facing entrance and to preserve the site's silo; the applicant received several exceptions for landscaping and material treatments.

Council authorized an intergovernmental contract and a Building Authority revenue bond financing plan to fund a roughly $8 million downtown fire station renovation; Synovus Bank proposed a 20-year note at 4.18% with no prepayment penalty, and impact fees will repay the debt.

Pruitt Health asked the council to approve a parking-lot expansion and building addition at 3535 Ashton Woods Drive; staff recommended denial of variances and waivers while the applicant said the work completes a previously approved 2018 plan and will resolve stormwater and parking issues; neighbors opposed buffer encroachment citing forest impacts

County commissioners approved a classification change that will shift field animal‑control supervision from Lifeline to the Fulton County Police Department. The meeting included multiple public commenters alleging mishandling of seized animals and calling for investigations and contract changes.

County staff briefed commissioners on the history and successes of prior transportation special local option sales tax (T‑SPLOST) cycles and outlined timelines for engaging cities and preparing a T‑SPLOST 3 referendum for a November 2026 ballot.

Several members of the public urged Fulton County commissioners to press the district attorney and other agencies to pursue charges after the August 2024 killing of Devon Anderson Jr., which speakers said involved off‑duty Atlanta police officer Melvin Potter.

County officials reported a jail population above 3,000 and discussed underuse of a new diversion center, ongoing maintenance backlogs at the Fulton County Jail and a near-complete "blitz" of housing units as officials weigh staffing and budget decisions.