The Atlanta City Council will meet on Monday, Nov. 5 to consider the approval of the use of eminent domain to obtain fee simple title to several vacant parcels of land for the development of a park, according to a press release.

The land is on Elm Street and the city is looking to creat a new park called the Rodney Cook Sr. Park in Historic

Vine City.

The meeting is set for 6:15 p.m. at the Atlanta City Hall Complex, 55 Trinity Avenue, Atlanta in the City Council Chambers located on the second floor. All concerned citizens and each person with a legal claim in the properties are invited to attend.

A copy of the proposed legislation is on file in the Office of the Municipal Clerk, City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue,

Atlanta for public inspection.

Information: atlantaga.gov

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