In a recent government meeting, officials discussed a revised detailed plan for the redevelopment of 750 Franklin Gateway, which includes rebuilding building number 7 and adding efficiency units in the basements of two other buildings. The proposed rent for the efficiency apartments is set between $900 and $999 per month, while two-bedroom units will range from $1,400 to $1,900.

Concerns were raised regarding the prolonged state of a burned-out building on the property, which had remained in disrepair for over a decade. Officials noted that the property had changed hands during that time, and the new owners are now looking to optimize the development.

The redevelopment aims to restore the original density approved in 1995, with the addition of 20 single-bedroom units increasing the overall density to 13.43. The new building will include office space, while an existing residential office is expected to be converted into a clubhouse.

Additionally, the meeting addressed the upcoming public hearings to revise the Marietta Charter in accordance with House Bill 456, which mandates a minimum two-year term for municipal court judges and clarifies the process for their removal. The first of these hearings is scheduled for this Wednesday.

In other news, two police officers were recognized for their commendable actions at a recent public safety auction. Officer Yvette Collazo was acknowledged for her outreach efforts within the Hispanic community, while Officer Thompson Moore received an award for his life-saving response to a serious accident on the highway, where he applied tourniquets to a victim, enabling her to make a full recovery.