The Georgia Department of Public Health is reporting the state’s death toll from COVID-19 has climbed to 668 with 17,432 confirmed cases.
The Municipal Court of Atlanta is continuing to operate consistent with public safety measures and local public health advisories, which means court operations remain substantially abbreviated. In an effort to limit unnecessary risk of exposure, the court deployed processes to allow the public to resolve cases electronically by expanding the list of online payable violations and allowing FTA (Failure to Appear) penalties to be payable online as a temporary emergency protocol. Constitutionally required hearings, such as first appearance will continue as required, but in limited capacity. Persons wishing to contest their case before a judge will be reset by notice along with regularly scheduled, non-critical court appearances, if not previously paid and closed online. The Court maintains functions to process license issues electronically, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Driver Services. “The Court is making every effort to balance the public’s safety, health and welfare while addressing the need to maintain the most necessary judicial functions,” said Chief Judge Christopher T. Portis. Defendants may also be able to handle citations through the Office of the City Solicitor PreTrial Diversion (PTIT). To learn more about PTIT, visit atlantaga.gov/PTIT. For information on court changes or online payments, visit court.atlantaga.gov. This information is being updated regularly and in real time.
The Atlanta City Council will meet virtually on Monday, April 20, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be streamed live on the Atlanta City Council’s website, as well as the Council’s Facebook and Twitter pages at @atlcouncil. The public can tune into the remote meeting by dialing (877) 579-6743 and entering the conference ID number 8315991256. Residents can participate in the public comment portion of the meeting by calling (404) 330-6001 and leaving a voicemail, including their name and contact information. Public comment will close one hour prior to the start of the meeting. The council will consider legislation to transfer $7 million from the uncommitted fund balance to assist those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, among other items.
The Municipal Court of Atlanta is continuing to operate consistent with public safety measures and local public health advisories, which means court operations remain substantially abbreviated. In an effort to limit unnecessary risk of exposure, the court deployed processes to allow the public to resolve cases electronically by expanding the list of online payable violations and allowing FTA (Failure to Appear) penalties to be payable online as a temporary emergency protocol. Constitutionally required hearings, such as first appearance will continue as required, but in limited capacity. Persons wishing to contest their case before a judge will be reset by notice along with regularly scheduled, non-critical court appearances, if not previously paid and closed online. The Court maintains functions to process license issues electronically, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Driver Services. “The Court is making every effort to balance the public’s safety, health and welfare while addressing the need to maintain the most necessary judicial functions,” said Chief Judge Christopher T. Portis. Defendants may also be able to handle citations through the Office of the City Solicitor PreTrial Diversion (PTIT). To learn more about PTIT, visit atlantaga.gov/PTIT. For information on court changes or online payments, visit court.atlantaga.gov. This information is being updated regularly and in real time.
The Atlanta City Council will meet virtually on Monday, April 20, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be streamed live on the Atlanta City Council’s website, as well as the Council’s Facebook and Twitter pages at @atlcouncil. The public can tune into the remote meeting by dialing (877) 579-6743 and entering the conference ID number 8315991256. Residents can participate in the public comment portion of the meeting by calling (404) 330-6001 and leaving a voicemail, including their name and contact information. Public comment will close one hour prior to the start of the meeting. The council will consider legislation to transfer $7 million from the uncommitted fund balance to assist those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, among other items.
