Byron Amos

Nov 16, 2024 | nlc.org | Byron Amos

Washington, DC – The National League of Cities (NLC) has elected Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome of Baton Rouge, Louisiana as the new president of NLC. Weston Broome stepped into her new role at NLC’s 2024 City Summit held this week in Tampa, Florida.

Jul 5, 2024 | whatnowatlanta.com | Libby Allnatt |Byron Amos

A project that aims to upgrade the infrastructure of Atlanta’s Westside has received a big boost in funding. The Upper Westside Community Improvement District, in collaboration with the City of Atlanta and U.S. Sens. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff and Congresswoman Nikema Williams, have received funding for Westside Thrive.

Jun 5, 2024 | atlantaciviccircle.org | Byron Amos |Sean Keenan

Legislation stuck in City Hall limbo aims to prevent property owners who’re housing code scofflaws from securing municipal subsidies — and could even claw them back retroactively. If adopted, the measure could preclude problematic landlords from taking advantage of city benefits, including tax breaks from Invest Atlanta and rent voucher contracts from Atlanta Housing.

Mar 29, 2024 | citycouncil.atlantaga.gov | Byron Amos

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECouncil CommunicationsAtlanta City Hall55 Trinity Ave. SW Atlanta, GA 30303March 29, 2024Atlanta City Council Statement on the Passing of Oscar-Winning Actor Louis Gossett Jr.ATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council issued the following statement after the passing of beloved Academy Award-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr."We are sad to learn about the passing of legendary actor Louis Gossett Jr and join the country in remembering his impact on television and film.

Nov 15, 2023 | citycouncil.atlantaga.gov | Byron Amos

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECouncil CommunicationsAtlanta City Hall55 Trinity Ave. SW Atlanta, GA 30303November 15, 2023Atlanta City Council Statement on the Passing of Radcliffe BaileyATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council issued the following statement on the passing of artist Radcliffe Bailey. "It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Radcliffe Bailey. He was a visionary in the arts industry and leaves behind a legacy that has profoundly enriched our city’s creative landscape.