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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
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Clayton County, 5 cities awarded $200,000 for housing market analysis by Atlanta Regional Commission
The Atlanta Regional Commission is giving Clayton County and the cities of Forest Park, Jonesboro, Lake City, Lovejoy and Riverdale $200,000 for a new analysis of the area's housing market. According to the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, the funding will allow the county to perform a technical, data-driven analysis of the current housing market in a bid to identify areas where improvements could make housing more affordable and accessible. Officials said it would also help cities hopefully find ways to best plan for growth, provide accessible senior housing and establish an appropriate combination of housing options. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Marietta hotel fined women hundreds for smoking, but they say other activities tripped sensors If you're picking up someone at the airport, the cell lot will now have a new name 'Life doesn't feel real:' Family mourns GA 9-year-old found shot in car 'Housing is central to the county's Economic Development efforts,' Clayton County Director of Community Development Patrick Ejike said in a statement. 'The Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) grant award enhances the county's approved and adopted 2039 Comprehensive Plan and the way forward Zoning Ordinance Rewrite project.' By doing so, Ejike said the county was is taking intentional and strategic steps to prepare what they'll need to have their economic development agenda and Moving Clayton Forward initiative progress. Officials said Clayton County was one of seven recipients for funding in the metro Atlanta area to get a grant from ARC's Community Development Assistance Program. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Yahoo
Clayton Co. Jail experiences complete power outage after severe storms
The Clayton County Jail is experiencing a complete power outage after severe storms swept across North Georgia. Though the jail is equipped with emergency power generators, Sheriff Levon Allen said it was unclear what systems, if any, are operating. The outage began at approximately 4 a.m. Allen said the only light available inside the jail are the illuminated exit signs. Kitchen operations are down, preventing meal preparation. The coolers and refrigerators are off, which is concerning to jail staff regarding how long food can be preserved. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The infirmary is without power, which affects inmates who require breathing machines and other critical medical equipment. All computers, phone lines, and internet service is down, limiting communication inside and outside the jail. Officers and medical staff are on high alert. Staff are arranging for alternative meal plans and medical accommodations. Allen said the jail building is the responsibility of the owners, the Clayton County Board of Commissioners. TRENDING STORIES: Traffic stalled in South Fulton after motorcyclist killed in crash Sheriff says there are 'some peculiarities' in case of missing teacher on Lake Oconee Fulton County Schools employees on leave as 'redirection' of funds investigated [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
