The DeKalb County Zoning Board of Appeals denied the requests of two county commissioners and homeowners to rescind a permit for a subdivision on Wednesday.
Opponents say the developers' plans to cut down 89 trees and clear land would permanently alter the Druid Hills Historic District. The subdivision is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Druid Hills Civic Association President Bruce MacGregor claims the county violated its own laws when it issued Robert Buckler a land disturbance permit to cut down and build a seven-lot subdivision called Clifton Ridge.
"The code says before you do anything that has a material change in appearance you have to have approval from the Historic Preservation Commission. That was not done," said MacGregor.
Members of the Druid Hills Civic Association say there have already been seven lawsuits on the proposed subdivision, but they're raising money for a legal fund and plan to take their case back to court.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:56:30 GMT
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:55:59 GMT
A local woman says she's trying to rebuild her life after storms hit this past weekend and destroyed her home.
A local woman says she's trying to rebuild her life after storms hit this past weekend and destroyed her home. Just one day later, some of her family members were in Oklahoma near where the tornado hit.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:50:14 GMT
FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground.
FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground. Both victims are 6-year-old boys who are in kindergarten at Rocky Plains Elementary School, where the attack happened.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:42:27 GMT
What do major hotel chains, the IRS, and the business partner of a top rapper have in common? Court records show the National Conference of Black Mayors owes all of them money. Big money.
What do major hotel chains, the IRS, and the business partner of a top rapper have in common? Court records show the National Conference of Black Mayors owes all of them money. Big money.
