Following complaints from business owners on Cascade Road of economic disruption caused by an ongoing road closure and construction, the Atlanta City Council has approved an ordinance directing Invest Atlanta to use funds remaining in the Atlanta Recovery Fund to support businesses along the corridor.

During the Sept. 2 meeting, the council unanimously approved an ordinance redirecting funds initially allocated to support the small businesses impacted by the water main breaks in spring 2024. Last month, entrepreneurs on Cascade Road spoke to the council about the economic disruption caused to their businesses by the ongoing construction for the Cascade Road Complete Street project, urging the council to provide an updated timeline to the construction and provide financial support.

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