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Rough Draft
roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/09/2026 > bond-introduces-beltline-rail-resolution

Beltline rail discussion returns after Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduces resolution

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (525+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Beltline rail advocates are celebrating a small victory after Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduced a resolution in support of light rail transit along the 22-mile corridor. Matthew Rao, Beltline Rail Now co-chair, said…...

FOX 5 Atlanta
fox5atlanta.com > news > atlanta-tackles-e-bikes-beltline-rail-parking-rules

Atlanta tackles e-bikes, BeltLine rail and parking rules

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (321+ words) ATLANTA - From getting around on two wheels to potentially riding the rails — and knowing exactly what you'll pay to park — several transportation changes are underway or under consideration in Atlanta. Here's a look at three developments that could affect how…...

CBS News
cbsnews.com > atlanta > video > fulton-county-to-buy-atlanta-city-detention-center-for-68-million

Fulton County to buy Atlanta City Detention Center for $68 million

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (23+ words) cbsnews.com Fulton County to buy Atlanta City Detention Center for $68 million...

ajc
ajc.com > news > 2026 > 09 > atlanta-mayor-dickens-agrees-to-sell-city-detention-center-to-fulton-county

Atlanta Mayor Dickens agrees to sell city detention center to Fulton County

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (649+ words) After a back-and-forth letter writing campaign that spanned several weeks, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has agreed to sell the Atlanta City Detention Center to Fulton County for $68 million. On Tuesday, Dickens accepted the commission’s latest offer, even though it doesn’t…...

WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
wsbtv.com > news > local > atlanta > atlanta-mayor-agrees-sell-city-jail-fulton-county > 5LQLF373QVHEHJNEOBZ3UPC75E

Atlanta mayor agrees to sell city jail

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (110+ words) ATLANTA — Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has agreed to sell the Atlanta City Detention Center to Fulton County. In a letter to Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts and other board members, the mayor accepted the county’s offer to purchase the jail…...

CBS News
cbsnews.com > atlanta > news > atlanta-accepts-fulton-countys-68-million-offer-to-buy-the-downtown-jail-dickens-says

Atlanta accepts Fulton County's $68 million offer to buy the downtown jail, Dickens says

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (285+ words) September 8, 2026 / 4:33 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says the city has agreed to sell the Atlanta City Detention Center to Fulton County for $68 million. Negotiations between the two governments over the downtown jail have been going on for months,…...

Yahoo News
yahoo.com > news > politics > articles > atlanta-mayor-agrees-sell-city-201011816.html

Atlanta mayor agrees to sell city jail to Fulton County

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (109+ words) Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has agreed to sell the Atlanta City Detention Center to Fulton County. In a letter to Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts and other board members, the mayor accepted the county's offer to purchase the jail for…...

CBS News
cbsnews.com > atlanta > news > atlanta-councilmember-pushes-for-plan-to-build-22-mile-beltline-light-rail-loop

Atlanta councilmember pushes for plan to build 22-mile Beltline light rail loop

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (385+ words) September 8, 2026 / 11:49 AM EDT / CBS Atlanta A new Atlanta City Council proposal is trying to put the Beltline rail back on track by asking city leaders for a clear plan and timeline to build it. Councilmember Kelsea Bond plans to introduce…...

Rough Draft
roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/02/2026 > sandy-springs-lake-forrest-sidewalk

Sandy Springs sidewalk extension approved, council working to connect to Chastain Park

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (563+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta The Sandy Springs City Council approved a $1.5 million construction contract for about 3,000 feet of sidewalk along the west side of Lake Forrest Drive, coming close to connecting Mount Paran Road to Chastain Park. Wesley Waters,…...

ajc
ajc.com > opinion > 2026 > 08 > opinion-atlanta-schools-should-follow-fulton-countys-lead-on-tad-accountability

APS should remember the bargain it made on Atlanta’s TADs

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (822+ words) Mayor Andre Dickens’ criticism of Fulton County commissioners for refusing to participate in his proposed extension of Atlanta’s tax allocation districts should concern members of the Atlanta Board of Education. Fulton commissioners have an obligation to decide what is in…...