DorMiya Vance

1 week ago | wabe.org | DorMiya Vance

Residents of a condemned apartment complex in College Park will be forced to leave by the end of the day on Saturday, May 31. Just off Godby Road, the city’s Chelsea Gardens apartment complex was condemned over a month ago. City officials said issues like code complaints and violence were among the reasons they went through with a condemnation despite tenants still living there. One resident, Carolyn Huitt, is still grappling with finding another place to go. “It’s upsetting, and I have a family.

2 weeks ago | wabe.org | DorMiya Vance

Councilmembers in College Park voted to fire and immediately replace the city manager during a city council meeting earlier this week. The city fired Dr. Emmanuel Adediran on Monday. He served as interim city manager before being permanently hired last fall. The council voted 3 to 2, approving Adediran’s termination. The motion to fire him was made by Councilman Roderick Gay. From the dais, Gay listed several alleged reasons for Adediran’s on-the-spot removal.

2 weeks ago | wabe.org | DorMiya Vance

Tenants of a College Park apartment complex are facing forced removal following the property’s condemnation. Chelsea Gardens is an apartment complex just off Godby Road in College Park. Tenants said the neighborhood has endured several shootings and other crime-related events. “Basically, we got notice that we had to leave or … be evicted,” said Deanna Dawson, a resident of Chelsea Gardens for nearly three years. “It’s really hard right now.

3 weeks ago | wabe.org | DorMiya Vance

Commissioners in Coweta County have voted to pause data center-related development for nearly six months. The move is meant to give the commission time to sort out zoning ordinances for the warehouse-esque facilities.  However, in April, the board approved a conditional land rezoning for an eight-building data center campus known as Project Peach. The massive development will span over two million square feet in an unincorporated part of Coweta.

3 weeks ago | wabe.org | DorMiya Vance

Officials with Clayton County say the region is “open for business” as they seek to redevelop land for economic growth. The county recently hosted a brokers’ reception to showcase development opportunities for businesses potentially looking to set up shop in the area. Officials with Clayton’s Board of Commissioners are looking to revitalize spaces in cities like Jonesboro, Lovejoy and Morrow.