Emory’s annexation into Atlanta put on hold
Emory University's move into the city of Atlanta is being delayed.
A vote on Emory's annexation had been planned for Tuesday, but it's now postponed while a panel of arbitrators considers objections raised by DeKalb County.
County commissioners say Atlanta’s zoning laws are more lax than DeKalb’s, which could lead to more development, density and traffic. But city officials say their rules are similar to the county’s.
The arbitration panel faces an Oct. 17 deadline to reach a decision. The Atlanta City Council could vote on the annexation once the arbitration process is finished.
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