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.

The board approved a resolution and funding allocation to study the feasibility of a DeKalb community land trust to preserve long-term affordable homeownership, after proponents explained CLT governance and resale-restriction mechanics.

The board approved a resolution and funding allocation to study the feasibility of a DeKalb community land trust to preserve long-term affordable homeownership, after proponents explained CLT governance and resale-restriction mechanics.

Columbus city council voted to extend the city's contract with its destination marketing organization for five years. Visit Columbus CEO Ashley (last name) told council the organization will invest in data tools, expanded sales and marketing staff and closer partnerships to grow visitor spending and hotel tax revenue.

Consultants from Malden & Jenkins told Columbus city council an initial enterprise risk assessment identified 631 specific risks and 92 auditable entities, urging the citys internal audit function to shift from investigations toward a risk-based approach and annual plan; council members asked for more transparency, dashboards and staff alignment.

The Board declared October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month in DeKalb County; the Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence recounted almost 40 years of services and reported the county had the highest number of domestic-violence fatalities statewide in the most recent year.

The Board declared October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month in DeKalb County; the Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence recounted almost 40 years of services and reported the county had the highest number of domestic-violence fatalities statewide in the most recent year.

The mayor’s commission on reentry reported results from a sequential intercept mapping workshop identifying housing, data sharing, crisis response and workforce as top priorities; commission members and agency leads described short-term actions and subcommittees to pursue system coordination.

The board recorded a mix of approvals, deferrals and routine consent items at its Oct. 14 meeting. Major items included extension of the data-center moratorium, approval of a community land-trust feasibility study, transfer of 26 parcels to the land bank, approval of an East Side aviation RFP award to Sky Harbor on the procurement record, and a set

The board recorded a mix of approvals, deferrals and routine consent items at its Oct. 14 meeting. Major items included extension of the data-center moratorium, approval of a community land-trust feasibility study, transfer of 26 parcels to the land bank, approval of an East Side aviation RFP award to Sky Harbor on the procurement record, and a set

DeKalb County proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Officials and the Women's Resource Center highlighted statewide and local statistics and upcoming memorial events while urging continued collaboration among justice system partners and community service providers.

DeKalb County proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Officials and the Women's Resource Center highlighted statewide and local statistics and upcoming memorial events while urging continued collaboration among justice system partners and community service providers.

Planning staff recommended and the board voted to extend a moratorium on permitting new or expanded data centers in unincorporated DeKalb County through Dec. 16 to allow time for regulatory changes and public engagement, including a town hall and planning commission review.

Planning staff recommended and the board voted to extend a moratorium on permitting new or expanded data centers in unincorporated DeKalb County through Dec. 16 to allow time for regulatory changes and public engagement, including a town hall and planning commission review.

At its Oct. 14 business meeting, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners extended a temporary moratorium on new data centers, approved a rezoning for a Glenwood Road housing project, authorized transfer of 26 county parcels to the DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority, and heard administration presentations on LSBE certification and business‑licence

Speakers urged commissioners to delay contracts supporting Sky Harbor until a promised PDK air/noise environmental study is completed; the board also approved an RFP award recommendation for East Side aviation development to Sky Harbor with long-term revenue estimates included in staff materials.

Speakers urged commissioners to delay contracts supporting Sky Harbor until a promised PDK air/noise environmental study is completed; the board also approved an RFP award recommendation for East Side aviation development to Sky Harbor with long-term revenue estimates included in staff materials.

Public commenters told commissioners to delay approval of a Sky Harbor hangar/aviation campus until completion of an environmental noise and air-quality study at DeKalb Peachtree (PDK) Airport; aviation advocates described training and career pathways emerging from a proposed airport development.

Public commenters told commissioners to delay approval of a Sky Harbor hangar/aviation campus until completion of an environmental noise and air-quality study at DeKalb Peachtree (PDK) Airport; aviation advocates described training and career pathways emerging from a proposed airport development.