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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Members of the conversion crew take a break as the main scoreboard is lowered to the floor to be worked on as the arena gets ready for the next concert at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Atlanta. The crew was working on creating a stage for the Friday, Oct. 3 Maxwell concert. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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