Atlanta City Council committee approves nearly $22,000 for auto accidents, other claims

The public safety and legal administration committee of Atlanta's City Council voted Tuesday to approve nearly $22,000 in claims against the city for automobile accidents and injuries from a recessed manhole cover and an uncovered water meter cover. Eight of the 11 settlements involved automobile accidents. The payouts will have to be approved by the full City Council in order to become final.

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