Council member De Amos secures LCI grant for Ashby transit area study

The Atlanta City Council held its regular session on July 7, 2025, focusing on various resolutions and ordinances aimed at community development and support. The meeting commenced with procedural updates and a review of agenda items.

One significant resolution discussed was ID 38318, introduced by Council Member Byron De Amos. This resolution authorizes the mayor or his designee to accept a grant from the Atlanta Region Commission (ARC) for a Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) study in the Ashby and Morris Station transit area. The council agreed to refer this item to the Community Development and Human Services (CVHS) committee for further consideration.

Additionally, Council Member Michael Julian Bond presented ordinance ID 38366, which proposes a donation of up to $1,000 from the post 1 at-large carry forward account to support the athletic program at Clark Atlanta University. This item was referred to the Finance Executive Committee (FEC) for review.

As the meeting progressed, Council President reminded members about the upcoming deadline for campaign disclosures, emphasizing the importance of compliance.

The session concluded with no further items raised for discussion, marking a productive meeting focused on enhancing community resources and ensuring accountability among council members. The next steps will involve committee reviews of the referred items, with further updates expected in future sessions.