Local Government News
Atlanta City Government Proposes Historic $2.75 Billion Budget
Atlanta City Government Proposes Historic $2.75 Billion BudgetATLANTA—The City of Atlanta is proud to announce its proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025, set at a remarkable $2.75 billion. The budget allocates $853.8 million for the General Fund, $1.5 billion for Enterprise Funds, and $352.5 million for Other Funds, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to fiscal planning. This budget reflects a strategic approach to financial management, aimed at addressing the evolving economic landscape while prioritizing critical investments for the city's growth and development....
Mayor Dickens Appoints Pierce Hand Seitz to City of Atlanta Municipal Court
Mayor Andre Dickens announced the appointment of Pierce Hand Seitz to the City of Atlanta Municipal Court. Mr. Seitz joins the Municipal Court after most recently serving as the Co-Director, Safe & Stable Homes Project for the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation. “Pierce Hand Seitz is a respected attorney with a track record of safeguarding fundamental dignities such as tenants' rights and access to quality housing,” said Mayor Dickens. “As a former APS educator and resident of Peoplestown who is fluent in Spanish, he brings a nuanced understanding of the significance of...