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Gwinnett Board of Commission gives thumbs down to Heritage Golf Course rezoning
The Gwinnett Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Sept. 24 to deny a zoning change and 10 variances that would pave the way for a subdivision containing 229 for-sale homes on a Tucker-area tract of land that currently serves as a nine-hole golf course. The zoning change had previously been passed by the Gwinnett County Planning […] The post Gwinnett Board of Commission gives thumbs down to Heritage Golf Course rezoning appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta moving all patients to new hospital on Sunday
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is closing the doors of the Egleston Hospital Emergency Department at 7a.m. on Sunday while simultaneously opening the doors of the brand new Arthur M. Blank Hospital. All patients from Egleston Hospital will be moved to the Arthur M. Blank Hospital in one day, a logistical feat that Children’s has been preparing for for nearly eight years. 56 ambulances from community groups as well as Children’s ground and air transport will move 340 patients to the new hospital. Throughout the day, law enforcement will accompany each patient, ensuring safe travel during the move. “What’s the best possible outcome for our patients? Some of them are very sick and we want to make sure that based on acuity, based on diagnosis, they’re all getting the best possible treatment plan, not just when they leave Egleston, but on the way to Arthur M. Blank,” said Olivia Whitlock, Development Officer at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
City of Atlanta holds 1st ‘Resource Fair for Returning Citizens’ for those with criminal backgrounds
Saturday morning, the City of Atlanta held its first Resource Fair for Returning Citizens, an event intended to help those with criminal backgrounds find work and fully reenter society.
Brookhaven roads closed due to floods, sinkholes from Hurricane Helene
Overnight rain from Hurricane Helene has caused sinkholes and flooding, resulting in the closure of some stretches of Buford Highway and nearby roads in Brookhaven. It is estimated the city got 10-11 inches of rainfall. No injuries have been reported. “The city’s emergency operation center has been activated since Thursday and is currently responding to […] The post Brookhaven roads closed due to floods, sinkholes from Hurricane Helene appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Floodwaters slowly recede after Sandy Springs issued evacuation warning
As the skies change to partly cloudy with sunshine peeking through Sandy Springs has one bright spot as its Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival will go on almost as scheduled, with a one-hour delay today, starting at 5 p.m. The festival in and around City Springs will end the day at 10 p.m. and […] The post Floodwaters slowly recede after Sandy Springs issued evacuation warning appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Dunwoody reports water main break, road closures
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, several areas of Dunwoody are reporting interruptions in utility services and at least one water main break. According to city officials, as of 11:40 a.m., there is a water main break at 5175 Vernon Ridge Drive, and trees on utility wires at the following locations: In most cases, the […] The post Dunwoody reports water main break, road closures appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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