Atlanta City Council approves nearly $21,000 in payments for claims against city

Atlanta's City Council voted Monday, May 7 to approve $20,700 in claims against the city for automobile accidents, falling debris and metal plates on roads. The nine claims with favorable recommendations ranged from $684 from property damages alleged to have been sustained from a metal plate in January to $8,500 for a vehicular accident in September 2010 on Moreland Avenue. Nearly 40 other claims were given "unfavorable" recommendations by city officials, who recommended that the city not pay for alleged damages.

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