The Atlanta Police Department files a high number of worker’s compensation claims, a city audit shows. Credit: David Pendered
Atlanta taxpayers have paid more than $44 million over a 45-month period for a worker’s compensation program that is significantly more generous than other state and local governments, according to a city audit.
The cost per worker is 58 percent higher than the national average. The number of claims filed by city employees also exceeds the national average for local governments – ...more
Click on the graphic to see a larger version of the scope of victory within an electorate of 249,711 registered voters in Fulton County. Credit: David Pendered
Former Mayor Andrew Young said with apparent pride at Monday’s inauguration ceremony that Mayor Kasim Reed was “overwhelmingly reelected” to his second term of office.
While the scope of Reed’s victory is accurate – Reed won 84 percent of the votes – the turnout was the lowest it’s been since at least 2001. Fewer ...more
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed takes the oath of office from Robert Benham, the first African American justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. Credit: Donita Pendered
Atlanta will continue to serve humanity as a “city on a hill,” one that nurtures prosperity as it cares for the humble.
This is the aspiration for the coming four years as proclaimed by Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and council President Ceasar Mitchell in their separate inaugural addresses Monday.
Reed vowed specific programs regarding public education and ...more
Controvery surrounded the inauguration of Bill de Blasio as New York City's mayor, pictured here as former President Bill Clinton administered the oath of office while the de Blasio family watched. Credit: nydailynews.com
Unlike New York City’s mayoral inauguration last week, little controversy is expected to surround Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed as he takes the oath of office Monday.
Atlanta has a history of low-key mayoral inaugurations. It’s just not the Atlanta way for politicians to swing for the fences at ...more
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed
The stars may be aligning for a vote in Atlanta in 2014 to raise money from taxpayers to hasten repairs of the city’s broken sidewalks, streets, bridges and other public infrastructure.
The bond referendum to which Mayor Kasim Reed recommitted himself Friday could be called in a year large numbers likely will turn out to vote for a U.S. senator and state governor. The timing has pros and cons.
In addition, calling the referendum in 2014 would capitalize ...more
The Atlanta Police Department files a high number of worker’s compensation claims, a city audit shows. Credit: David Pendered
Atlanta taxpayers have paid more than $44 million over a 45-month period for a worker’s compensation program that is significantly more generous than other state and local governments, according to a city audit.
The cost per worker is 58 percent higher than the national average. The number of claims filed by city employees also exceeds the national average for local governments – ...more
Construction of the Southwest Trail could begin next summer, now that the Atlanta City Council has authorized the mayor to accept $18 million in federal funding. Credit: Atlanta BeltLine Inc. via clatl.com
The Atlanta City Council has authorized Mayor Kasim Reed to take the steps necessary to accept $18 million in federal funding for the Atlanta BeltLine’s Southwest Trail.
This TIGER V grant to the BeltLine was announced Sept. 9. The city council’s action is a mere formality, but one that’s ...more
The English Avenue area is one of three neigbborhoods slated for improvements related to the future Falcons stadium. Credit: Kristian Weatherspoon via marketplace.org
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed prevailed Monday when the Atlanta City Council approved a community benefits deal that will release $200 million in city funds for the future Falcons stadium.
Reed wanted a deal done by year’s end, and the council approved the deal unanimously. But the issue may not be over: Some civic leaders threaten to file a ...more
Atlanta City Council President Ceasar Mitchell hopes a task force can promote development near Turner Field. Credit: atlantaemergingmarkets.com
Never let it be said that the Atlanta City Council doesn’t have a sense of hope and humor.
The council will ask the Atlanta Braves to serve on a task force to recommend ways to spiff up the Turner Field area. The Braves intend to leave the Ted for Cobb County starting with the 2017 season.
In addition, the council expects to adopt Monday ...more
The Atlanta City Council is slated to vote Dec. 2 on the community benefits deal that must be approved before the city can provide $200 million in construction funding for the future Falcons stadium.
The Community Benefits Plan Committee approved the deal Monday night, setting the stage for the vote Tuesday in the Atlanta City Council’s Community Development Committee. Credit: David Pendered
The council’s Community Development Committee approved an amended deal at 7:20 p.m., almost four hours after residents of stadium ...more
