Local News
Council approves $325,000 settlement
By Eric Stirgus
Nov 2, 2009The Atlanta City Council voted Monday to pay a woman $325,000 for injuries sustained that she blamed on the city.
The woman, Margie Walker, said she hurt herself stepping through a broken water meter cover. Walker initially sought more than $1 million from the city, according to council records.
The council also voted to add $29,350 to its Meals on Wheels program.
About the Author
Eric Stirgus joined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2001. He currently writes about higher education and has assisted in the newsroom’s COVID-19 vaccine coverage. Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Eric is active in the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists and the Education Writers Association and enjoys mentoring aspiring journalists.
