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Eight sites are under consideration for the new facility

Family Promise and the Ark will administer the revamped program

Girtz's budget proposal doesn't raise property tax rate — commissioners pass eviction prevention reboot, hold off on Olympic Dr development — Kemp signs insurance exchange into law — Hunter Gault named to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Commissioners are set to vote on a $900K proposal tonight.

The measure would create over 700 bedrooms, but some lawmakers are skeptical — commissioners to vote on Human Relations work plan — state tax refunds are on the way — GA Power says its making progress on beleaguered Plant Vogtle reactors

If approved the development would put up 254 townhomes in a gated community on Olympic Drive, but some commissioners are skeptical.

The half million dollars comes from American Rescue Plan funding, and would go to a half-dozen local groups, including the East Athens Development Corporation, Divas Who Win, and Athens Land Trust.

In brief: ACC Commissioner unanimously pass mall redevelopment — state lawmakers okay more oversight for prosecutors — state could give cash to some pregnant women

District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez is asking ACC commissioners for money to hire a dedicated prosecutor, victim advocate, and investigator for gang crimes.

In brief: State to resume collections of $0.29 tax on gas — ACC Commissioners to hear wish list for new fire station — student housing giant has big financial year — Abrams-backed group to pay $200K in legal fees — celebration set for football champs