ATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council on Saturday approved the budget for Fiscal Year 2021, which begins July 1 (Legislative Reference No. 20-O-1260).

Additionally, the Council approved legislation to create a Public Safety and Community Support Restricted Fund and authorize the chief operating officer to produce a report of recommendations to enhance the City’s approach to public safety (Legislative Reference No. 20-R-4068).

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The Atlanta City Council is the chief policy-making body for the City of Atlanta.

The Atlanta City Council reviews and has final say on many land-use and zoning matters.

The Atlanta City Council is comprised of 12 districts and three at-large posts.