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Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed.
Here’s what’s up in Atlanta today:
- An Atlanta City Council member, Liliana Bakhtiari, introduced a resolution that would help people seeking abortions. The resolution would take away funding for investigating reports of abortion. The legislation would also make abortion crimes a low-level priority for police. On June 20, the resolution will be voted on by the City Council.
- No new staff members will be joining DeKalb County schools after the district instituted a hiring freeze in response to a decrease in student enrollment. Staffing is tied to projected student enrollment, and since the pandemic began more than 4,000 students have left the district — a 5% decrease. It is unclear how long the freeze will last.
- Residents at Crescent Place Apartments in Atlanta were told they have 30 days to vacate the property to make way for a new development called Midtown Exchange. The development is a mixed-use project, that will include apartments, an office tower, and a parking deck. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment at Crescent Place is currently $1,200 — much lower than the average for a comparable unit in Midtown.
- So fresh and so green, green! MARTA announced a partnership with the nonprofit Global Growers Network to establish a farm by the Indian Creek rail station. The farm’s produce will be available at MARTA Markets around Atlanta. Another market at Kensington station will open this summer.
ICYMI: It’s Canopy Atlanta’s second birthday, and it’s celebrating at Monday Night Garage on Sunday! Come one, come all to the party in the West End. Tickets available here.
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