(The Center Square) — The Atlanta City Council voted to allocate $30 million in uncommitted funds for the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, which has sparked violent protests.
The council also authorized using up to $1 million in public safety impact fees to fund a gymnasium facility on the site.
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