News RoundUp

The city is mourning the death of MARTA CEO and general manager Jeffrey Parker, 56, who committed suicide on Jan. 14 by stepping in front of an oncoming train at the East Lake station. Collie Greenwood was named interim general manager by the transit agency board.

The Atlanta Police Department opened a new precinct at One Buckhead Plaza in January with 24 officers on duty. The precinct will focus on trafficrelated calls, helping to free up other officers for high priority calls and investigations.

Gov. Brian Kemp wants to use a record state budget surplus to cut taxes. The Republican governor proposed $1.6 billion in tax refunds worth $250 for state income tax single filers and $500 for joint filers.

A committee is exploring the possibility of creating The City of DeKalb in the southern part of the county.