Workforce development leaders from the office of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens are making final preparations to open the first city-run Department of Labor and Employment Services in July. Last week, Odie Donald II, Mayor Andre Dickens’ chief of staff, laid out plans for the new department during its inaugural City Council budget briefing. Donald has […]
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Atlanta Just Passed Its Largest Budget Ever
Top of the morning! 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: It’s official y’all: The largest budget in Atlanta’s history has passed. On Tuesday, the $754 million budget, which sees pay increases […]
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Want a Say in How Atlanta Spends Its Money? City Council Wants to Hear From You.
Top of the morning! The three-day weekend is here. 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 to know for today: The proposed Atlanta city budget will determine where your tax dollars go. Have questions or concerns? […]
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‘Your Chance to Be Heard’: What You Need to Know About Atlanta’s Budget
It’s that time of year again! One of the most critical endeavors local government leaders engage in — finalizing the annual city budget — is about to begin. If you live inside the perimeter, it’s a process that can have a major impact on your quality of life. Atlanta’s fiscal year 2023 city budget is […]