DeKalb Zoning Board rejects police training center permit appeal
DeKalb County Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously rejected an appeal for a permit allowing construction to begin on the new police training center that opponents call “Cop City.”
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DeKalb County Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously rejected an appeal for a permit allowing construction to begin on the new police training center that opponents call “Cop City.”
A judge denied a restraining order against initial construction of the $90 million militarized police training complex.
Critics want to overhaul police methods and believe the so-called 'cop city' project is inconsistent with that goal.
Developers behind a contentious industrial project in Forsyth County say after last week's board meeting Commissioner Laura Semanson approached and threatened the group, telling them "good luck doing business in
The decision serves as a recommendation to the County Commission, which has expressed interest in keeping the density of development in the area low.