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City of Atlanta, nonprofit organization making progress clearing encampments under bridges, providing housing
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Back in February, Partners for HOME, which works with the city of Atlanta, started targeting encampments underneath bridges, hoping to place those people into proper housing. “Progress is being made. It is a lot of work,” said Cathryn Vassell, CEO for Partners for HOME....
‘We had to get out’: Couple says moving price doubled when movers arrived
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Tennessee couple who moved to Georgia said their moving bill doubled when the time actually arrived for the big move, but, like many customers in their situation, they didn’t have much of a choice. “Our house was sold,” James McMillian said. “Our...
DeKalb County needs billions to repair water system
DeKalb County announced last week that it will cost $4.4 billion to replace 3,000 miles of water pipes by 2050. County officials also estimated that by 2030, nearly 300 miles of pipeline will be added due to residential and commercial growth. DeKalb is well-known for water issues, including frequent water main breaks. Cities like […] The post DeKalb County needs billions to repair water system appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Here is the 2024-25 calendar for DeKalb County Schools
School calendars are crucial for parents who need to know when holidays and other events are scheduled. Here, we’ve included a copy of the 2024-2025 DeKalb County Schools calendar so that you can plan for the upcoming year. DeKalb County Schools includes schools in Brookhaven, Chamblee, Doraville, Dunwoody, Tucker, and other cities, but it does […] The post Here is the 2024-25 calendar for DeKalb County Schools appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Residents complain of 'slum' like conditions at Atlanta apartment complex, city schedules civil violation hearing
ATLANTA — “It’s like a slum. We call ‘em slumlords” - This is what one resident told 11Alive regarding her frustration with the living conditions at the Woodland Heights apartment complex on Center Street NW. She’s lived here for more than a decade and believes...
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