There have been several news stories recently about a lawsuit filed against the city of Doraville. Unfortunately I cannot comment on the pending litigation, but I can point you to this statement that the city has released:
Stepping Down as a Nextdoor Lead
About 5 years ago, I heard about a new “private social network” called “Nextdoor.” It seemed to solve a lot of the problems that I had seen with neighborhood email lists: Each “Nextdoor Neighborhood” was only open to people who lived within the boundaries of a physical neighborhood. Members had to use their real names. …
Doraville Budget Season – Initial Presentation
At the June 4th Doraville city council work session, ahead of month-long deliberations on the city’s 2019 operating budget, the city manager gave an overview of where Doraville stands today with its budget and what she and other members of staff recommend we do going forward. You can read the entire presentation here. Some key …
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Conditional Use Permit for St Martin’s Episcopal School (Former Star Towers)
At its May 21st meeting, Doraville’s city council voted in favor of granting a conditional use permit allowing St Martin’s Episcopal School to take three parcels of land along Stewart Road and to use them for athletic fields for their students. These properties currently house several vacant buildings (including “Star Towers”) and have been an eyesore for at least 10 years. I’m excited that we’ll be seeing a transformation of this area into active sports fields and well-maintained green space.
Oakcliff’s Hidden Gem: The Oaks
This is the excerpt for your very first post.