ON THE AGENDA

Meetings

The Atlanta City Council meets Jan. 3 and Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. at City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave. For agendas and more information, visit citycouncil.atlantaga.gov.

The Atlanta Board of Education meets Jan. 9 at 2:30 p.m. with a community meeting at 6 p.m. 130 Trinity Ave. For more information, visit atlanta.k12.ga.us.

Midtown Neighbor’s Association Annual Meeting and Dinner will be Jan. 26, 5:30 p.m. at Park Tavern. For more information, visit midtownatlanta.org.

News

Turner Field residents and Georgia State University students are threatening to block redevelopment of The Ted site with non-violent tactics if a binding community benefits agreement is not negotiated

The Atlanta Streetcar has a new smartphone app that allows passengers to purchase, use and store tickets as well as track real-time arrivals. For more information, visit theatlantastreetcar.com.

A Change.org petition has been started asking the state to require the preservation of historic buildings at Pullman Yard in Kirkwood now that the site is up for sale.

Atlanta’s Commissioner of Public Works Richard Mendoza has accepted a position with the City of Austin, Texas as Director of Public Works. Mendoza will leave his role on Jan. 11 after six years. Deputy Chief Operating Officer William Johnson will serve as Mendoza’s permanent replacement.

Georgia’s Own Credit Union has been announced as the first presenting sponsor for Relay, the city’s bike share program.