Atlanta looks at layoffs, cuts to new city budget as it faces $20 million deficit

Atlanta looks at layoffs, cuts to new city budget as it faces $20 million deficit

Atlanta's finances are $20 million in the red, and city officials say layoffs and tough cuts may be on the way.

Atlanta City Council's recess is over. Now it must tackle its $20M budget deficit

Howard Shook, chair of the Atlanta City Council’s Finance and Executive Committee, said city officials will be facing what he called a “no budget” ins

Atlanta City Council approves over 1,000 apartments at Amsterdam Walk

Up to 1,100 apartments — some of which will be designated as affordable — will be built in close proximity to the Beltline.

Atlanta City Council votes in favor of Amsterdam Walk redevelopment

Amsterdam Walk rendering courtesy Portman Holdings.After two years of community engagement and advocacy, the Atlanta City Council voted Monday in favor of the proposed redevelopment of Amsterdam Walk with an ordinance regarding the zoning of the site.Following nearly two hours of public comment – much of which concerned the proposed redevelopment of Amsterdam Walk – the city council voted April 21 in favor of rezoning 501 Amsterdam Avenue from s…