Atlanta Holds Final Redistricting Public Hearing

The Atlanta City Council held its on Thursday night at City Hall.

Cities, counties and states are required by law to redraw and adjust their electorial boundaries when a new Census is completed, to reflect new population numbers and demographics.

The Atlanta City Council Committee of the Whole will begin debating three proposed, redrawn maps on Monday, 21, at 11 am in committee room at City Hall. The council itself will formally choose a final map on Monday, Dec. 5.

The final map will then go to Mayor Kasim Reed for approval, and then onto the U.S. Department of Justice.