If you’ve ever asked yourself why so many people in Clayton County are living in motels, why politicians say they want to add more “market-rate” housing, why we’ve had so […]
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Bagley-Evans, Forest Park councilwoman, dead at 58
Sandra J. Bagley-Evans, 58, who served as city councilwoman for Forest Park’s Ward 3 from 2016 to 2020, died in her sleep at home early Tuesday. According to her husband, […]
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Proposed development raises hopes, questions
Immediately following Friday’s announcement of a proposed $800 million mixed-use highrise development and amphitheater in Lake City, questions about the project began lighting up social media and The Clayton Crescent’s […]
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LIVE: GA State Elections Board meeting
The State Elections Board has voted to accept three consolidated cases involving elections irregularities in Forest Park. The City Council had voted at its August 1 meeting “to authorize the […]
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Who gave candidates money? Whom did candidates pay?
Want to know who’s making it rain for Clayton County politicos? Here’s what we found.
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Nearby gunfire, distant landlords
County property tax records show Maple Lake is a $5.9-million complex owned by Lotus Lake Group, LLC, of San Diego, CA. The company was incorporated in Georgia in 2015 by Jing-Yu Lai and the registered agent is H. Joseph Beasley of Riverdale.
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Forest Park retreats to Stone Mountain
The City of Forest Park’s three development boards and the City Council will be in Stone Mountain this weekend for an economic development retreat. The board members are scheduled to […]
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Forest Park council to consider 10% ethics penalty
Employee hiring, nepotism, outside employment rules also on agenda by Robin Kemp The Forest Park City Council is considering whether to fine councilmembers who violate the city’s Ethics Ordinance. The […]
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Your Monday Roundup for March 21, 2022
by Robin Kemp MONDAY, 3/21 6 pm: Forest Park City Council work session (agenda packet) Watch the livestream on YouTube and Facebook Live. 7 pm: Forest Park City Council Regular […]
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Forest Park DDA, URA meet Feb. 23
by Robin Kemp The City of Forest Park’s Downtown Development Authority and Urban Redevelopment Authority will meet at 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., respectively, at City Hall Council Chambers, 745 […]
