South River Forest Advocates Celebrate Victory as City Pauses Training Center Construction
By Local News Reporter | Published 2026-02-08T15:40:29.560Z
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Opponents of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, also known as "Cop City," are celebrating a significant, albeit temporary, victory as construction has been paused due to permitting issues....
Opponents of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, also known as "Cop City," are celebrating a significant, albeit temporary, victory as construction has been paused due to permitting issues. The controversial project, slated for an 85-acre plot within the South River Forest, has faced fierce opposition from environmental activists and community members since its inception.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers suspended the project's permit, citing the need for further review of the project's i
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