The Doraville City Council held a first reading of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017 budget during the meeting Monday. The city’s overall budget of $14,803,430 was approved in June. If passed, the city’s amended budget will be $15,535,416, an increase of $731,986. The council will have a second reading during the city council meeting Oct. 17.

The also commended two members of the city’s staff.

Doraville Mayor Donna Pittman presented Anisa Palmer with a proclamation in recognition of her service to breast cancer awareness and education. Doraville Summer Camp Director Kim Peddrew also received a proclamation for her work with the city’s youngest citizens.

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Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias, at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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