Atlanta City Councilwoman Joyce Sheperd, Police Chief George Turner to discuss vacant property registry

Atlanta City Councilwoman Joyce M. Sheperd plans to join Police Chief George Turner to discuss Atlanta's new vacant property registry at a kick-off event on Monday, Feb. 13. The event is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at 2482 Perkerson Road, S.W. Owners of vacant properties are now required to register with the city in what Sheperd's office described as an effort to improve enforcement of the city's housing code and crack down on structures that are vacant and unsafe. Residents can call her office at (404) 330-6053 for more information.