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Eminent Domain Lawsuits Could Be Dropped Against Peoplestown
Two Atlanta city councilors are asking the city's law department to drop eminent domain lawsuits against longtime Peoplestown residents.

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Two Atlanta city councilors are asking the city's law department to drop eminent domain lawsuits against longtime Peoplestown residents.

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