The Metro South CID board met October 14 for its bimonthly meeting to discuss district plans, news and updates. Candidates for the open board position had the opportunity to present their resumes for consideration. The new board member will be announced following the Caucus of Electors.
The meeting included presentations from Kimley-Horn about the overlay district and recommended updates, as well as a discussion about the Shadowbox Studios desire to build a data center on the film studios’ property that will have minimal impact on the neighboring residential area. Following the presentations, the board voted to endorse the Shadowbox “Data Center” project contingent upon Shadowbox securing the services of a consultant to perform an independent review of the facility that will address environmental, power consumption and various other matters that have been brought to the studios’ attention.
The CID board was happy to welcome DeKalb County Solicitor General Donna Coleman-Stribling and her team, community prosecutor Keith Collins, prosecutor Cindy Hale, Chief Investigator Jorge Valdez and head of tech division Brandon Murray, to discuss the magistrate court process. She discussed the cases handled by her court and the new software her office is implementing. She emphasized that their goal is to pursue justice and not only convictions. She recommended the CID to provide information on the violations the organization is pursuing, for example regarding trash, illegal dumping, illegal land disturbance and other development code violations, and inform her office when CID members plan to attend court.
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The next Metro South CID board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, at 10:15 a.m. at All South Warehouse.
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Located at 1056 Moreland Industrial Boulevard, McKenney’s is the leading mechanical service provider for commercial buildings including HVAC, process piping, plumbing, building automation, service and maintenance and more. From aviation, education, government and healthcare to hospitality, entertainment, commercial, retail and more, McKenney’s work can be experienced and seen throughout Metro Atlanta’s skyline.
With clients like Piedmont Healthcare, the Georgia Aquarium, Highwoods Properties, the Georgia World Congress Center and more, McKenney’s is a trusted supplier of experienced contractors installing and maintaining highly efficient mechanical systems.
Visit the McKenney’s website to view the company’s full range of engineering, fabrication and installation services.
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Who would have thought that entertainment in Metro South CID would include sumo wrestling?
Sumo & Sushi by SR Productions held their Atlanta premier event at Shadowbox Studios October 9-11. The audience was delighted by professional sumo wrestlers while dining on bento boxes filled with delicious sushi and other Japanese delights. Legendary sumo wrestler Konishiki hosted the event and treated fans to cultural storytelling and an unforgettable evening of sports and entertainment.
We love seeing events like this in our district and look forward to more opportunities to welcome bold and unique entertainment.
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The CID has hired off-duty DeKalb County officers to enforce illegal tractor-trailer parking along Continental Way, due to insufficient parking options at the nearby PILOT Travel Center.
These added patrols have resulted in ticketed vehicles and impounded tractor-trailers. See the year-to-date results of this significant CID investment.
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- Beautification and Maintenance
Yellowstone Landscape continues its dedication and hard work on maintaining and elevating the appearance of the district. Through ongoing landscaping and maintenance efforts, key corridors and public areas remain clean, attractive and welcoming for businesses, employees and visitors.
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- Old McDonough / Thurman / Cedar Grove Roads GDOT Funding
In the Spring 2026, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) approved $400,000 in funding for design services at Old McDonough, Thurman and Cedar Grove Roads roundabout. DeKalb County will have to supply more SPLOST funding for the remaining cost of engineering, which will be eligible for construction once the design has been completed. This funding is directly attributable to the CID receiving an ARC Transportation Planning Grant in 2022 to assess various transportation improvement options at this location – with the preferred option being a truck roundabout.
- Constitution Grade Separation Project
The Constitution Grade Separation Project Management Plan (PMP) was officially submitted on October 6. DeKalb County agreed to fund 100% of the local match with SPLOST II funding in the amount of $115,115.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) signed documents to move forward with the project, contributing $460,000 in federal grant funding. DeKalb County will utilize an on-call transportation consultant to propose the scope of work.
- Constitution Road Roundabout Construction
The deadline to draw down on the CID $500,000 grant from the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) for the Constitution Road roundabout expired at the end of October. While DeKalb County has begun the acquisition process, three parcels are in condemnation.
The CID has asked SRTA for a 2-year extension of grant funds, and the County intends to place an ad to bid for construction this year, with opening bids beginning in early 2027.
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Thomasville Cemetery Cleanup
Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry continues to pursue the DeKalb County Sanitation Department to finalize a contract to clean and maintain the Thomasville Cemetery. Commissioner Terry and MSCID executive director Larry Kaiser plan to meet on site with county staff to ensure appropriate clearing occurs with respect to maintenance of the current headstones and yucca plants, which were used to indicate the location of individuals who could not afford a headstone as their final resting place marker.
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Metro South CID congratulates Commissioner Michelle Long Spears on her re-election in District 2, Keyanna Jones Moore as the new District 3 Commissioner, Dr. LaDena Bolton on her re-election in District 7 and the new State Senator for District 10 Larry Johnson. We would like to highlight DeKalb County interim director of transportation Patrece Keeter, who recently retired. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
Finally, we also wish our members a happy Thanksgiving and an upcoming holiday season.
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