Atlanta City Council Blocks State's Controversial Skybridge Over MLK Drive Aimed at Capitol Renovation

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On Wednesday, members of the Atlanta City Council Transportation Committee voted 5-0 to halt state plans for a skybridge over Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, part of a $400 million Capitol Hill renovation. City leaders argued that the proposed bridge would isolate the state Capitol from the surrounding community and detract from downtown revitalization efforts. The Georgia Building Authority expressed disappointment but indicated a willingness to address the city's concerns as they advocate for the project.