Fulton County To Hold Several Municipal Elections

Three issues before voters of East Atlanta Patch

State Sen: Moment Of Intown Leverage Means Opportunity For MARTA

East Atlanta Village other intown neighborhoods hold the power in a tax proposal that could raise $7 billion for metro Atlanta transportation projects

DeKalb County Commissioners Vote Against Smoking-In-Bars-Ban

Commissioners vote 4-2 against

UPDATED: Atlanta City Council Approves Sunday Alcohol Question On November Ballot

East Atlanta's Natalyn Archibong votes against it

What Is Transit, Anyway?

And why should I care?

Sen. Carter: Republicans Misrepresent Voting Acts Act

Proposed redistricting map is racial retrogression in voting

Complaints About Missed Garbage Pick-Ups Pile Up

City officials say problems are being addressed

Hearing For Proposed QuikTrip Site In Ormewood Park Rescheduled

New date tentatively set for Nov. 3

Atlantans Could Vote On Sunday Alcohol Sales Ban

City Council studying measure

DeKalb County Commissioners: Why Doesn’t The Safety Of Bar & Nightclub Employees Count?

Smoking ban in public places and spaces won't be economic deterrent

East Atlanta Animal Lovers Urge DeKalb To Lower 60 Percent Kill Rate

Task force seeks alternatives killing thousands of healthy animals each year in DeKalb County

Final Draft List of Transportation Projects Released

Southeast Atlanta's Wish List Is On The Thin Side

DeKalb Schools Choose Superintendent Finalist

Dr. Cheryl L.H. Atkinson will join the district in two weeks. She currently serves a district outside of Cleveland, Ohio

Key East Atlanta Dem Drawn Into New District

Under a draft map, House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams (D-Kirkwood) would have to run in a new district.

Report: DeKalb Could Withhold Support For Sales Tax Funding Plan For Regional Transit

Officials will oppose 1-cent sales tax if it excludes rail service in South DeKalb

Georgia’s Latino Community Should Be Respected And Protected In The Redistricting Process

The Voting Rights Act is a great tool to ensure that happens

Five Things Happening This Week

Events and happenings of note in East Atlanta Patch

Federal Judge Rules In Favor Of City In East Atlanta Cell Tower Dispute

Judge find city's Office of Planning was correct in denying Metropolitan Place cell tower application

Changes To Garbage Pickup Schedule In East Atlanta Patch

Department of Public Works makes changes To improve efficiency

Atlanta BeltLine Announces Finalists For Artists' Showcase

Visual and performance artists to show work along BeltLine in September

East Atlantans donate to Mayor Kasim Reed’s 2013 fund

Atlanta's mayor has raised $640,000 from donors across the country this year.

City Has Home Energy Efficiency Contest

Winner will receive $10,000 in energy improvements

Summer Safety Checklist

Georgians need to prepare for warm-weather emergencies

Old Fourth Ward's City Hall East Slated For $180 Million Facelift

City-owned building was once a Sears distribution center

Inman Park Developer Snagged With $1,000 Penalty

Ten-year battle with homeowners off DeKalb Avenue lands in court

DeKalb Board of Education To Discuss Controversial Cell Tower Plan At Meadowview Elementary

Board members also slated to discuss fate of Peachtree Hope Charter School

Five Things Happening This Week

Events of note this week in East Atlanta Patch

Several East Atlanta Patch Area Transportation Project Proposals Survive Round Of Cuts

Final list of recommendations due Oct. 15

Land Use Committee Says 'No' To QT Appeal

Landowner appealed city's denial that would have allowed gas station in Ormewood Park

State Investigation Shows 44 Public Schools In Atlanta Cheated On CRCT

APS Chair Brenda Muhammad calls findings "devastating"

Tired Of Tire Dumping?

Councilwoman Natalyn Archibong wants community input about problem areas

City Wants To Know About Properties Not Being Kept Up

Owners are required to maintain their properties

Farmers' Market Legislation Fails To Accomplish Purported Goals

Intent of the legislation pending before Atlanta City Council is not backed up by its requirements

Ready For Summer Disasters?

Summer's official start is Tuesday: That means it's time to prep for natural disasters and other emergencies

City Opens Cooling Stations For Seniors

Atlanta officials to make fans available to elderly, too.

UPDATED: With Schools Out, City Hopes Parks Plan Will Keep Kids Out Of Trouble

Grant Park, Bessie Branham Park And Thomasville Park all part of planned activities to keep youth occupied

The Case For Jury Duty

Be a part of the system and make a difference

Fulton Commission Chairman Vows Action on Incorrect Tax Notices

Promises to meet with chief appraiser, board of assessors

Mayor: East Atlanta Transit Projects Require Tax

Better link to downtown, other projects at issue

Planned MARTA Transportation Project For I-20 East-West Corridor Likely Won't Include Station In East Atlanta Village

Under one of three plans, station could be built at Glenwood Park and Atlanta BeltLine or less likely location in East Atlanta Village.