With the popularity of short term property rentals through companies such as Airbnb, the East Point City Council is hosting a town hall meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, in the City Annex Auditorium, 3121 Norman Berry Drive.

The discussion will center around what residents want in terms of short term rental guideslines.

Cities across the country are enacting ordinances because the practice has risen so quickly, many find there is no local laws to address complaints of noise, parking and litter.

In some cities, ordinances require hosts to get a permit and submit a guest accommodation plan that includes the number of beds, a floor plan, and plans for parking and trash.

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Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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