An Atlanta City Council member seeking feedback from the community about the future of Greenbriar Mall says the mall means so much to her, her family and residents who live and shop in the district that she represents.
“Greenbriar Mall is a staple, in the fact that our whole being was surrounded around that mall for so long,” said Councilwoman Marci Collier Overstreet, who represents District 11. “It’s the first Chick-fil-A in that space, in that kind of space, ever. It was the place we all went to for school shoes. We would meet up when we were high school students in southwest Atlanta; we would meet up every single weekend.”
Lawmakers discuss the future of Greenbriar Mall
By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
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Tuesday, Councilwoman Marci Collier Overstreet held a virtual meeting to get community feedback.
The private property is in southwest Atlanta but Councilwoman Overstreet said the owner is open to suggestions.
She also said Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts is also dedicated to the project.
Officials said only 10 percent of the people in the area used the mall but with changes and upgrades, they hope to reach the other 90 percent.
Atlanta city leaders seek input from community regarding security camera placement
Atlanta has approved new security cameras to be put in high-crime places.
ATLANTA - Atlanta City Councilwoman Marci Collier Overstreet hosted a meeting to seek input from community members and Atlanta Police about the installation of new security cameras.
City Council approved the use of $175,000 to purchase security cameras. The money was pooled from districts 1, 4, 12, and 11, which is Overstreet s district. Sometimes, when someone knows they re being watched, it s a good reason to not commit the wrong act there, Overstreet said.
According to APD, it has access to 12,000 cameras across the City. Not all of them are city-owned, but officers are able to use the footage if needed.
City councilwoman: Don t give money to the so-called water boys
Atlanta city council member calls for boycott of the so-called water boys on street corners.
ATLANTA - It s never a good idea to flash cash in public.
An Atlanta councilwoman added that is a terrible idea if the holder of that cash is 11 or 12 years old.
Marci Collier Overstreet said that activity puts these boys in danger. The older kids will come up and take their money, said Overstreet. We have to ask the public, again, not to buy.
Even when motorists choose not to buy a bottle, some of them will give anyway, and often it is more than one dollar.