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The Georgia Department of Transportation said it will relocate pedestrian signals that are inches from a resident's window and the facade of a historic building.

Why it matters: The signals, which were installed last year outside the Swift & Co. Lofts building on Peters Street in Castleberry Hill, drew swift backlash from residents and historic preservation advocates.

The latest: Georgia DOT spokesperson Natalie Dale told Axios the agency in August began reviewing potential changes to the project to address community concerns.

• GDOT will move the two pedestrian poles farther from the building and install granite curbing at two intersections in Castleberry Hill.
• Dale said the work is expected to be done by the end of the year.

Catch up quick: The signals were installed as part of improvements GDOT made in the area and sit up against the residential building. One of the signals was installed with its front facing toward Peters Street.

• The other is perpendicular to the ground-floor window of a residence, with the face of the signal pointed toward Peters' intersection with Fair Street.
• In other words, when the light is active, the white walk signal or the orange countdown and the accompanying hand could shine brightly into a person's living space.

What they're saying: Rebecca Bily, chair of the transportation and code enforcement committee of the Castleberry Hill Neighborhood Association, told Axios that GDOT's decision to move the signals is "a big win for us."

• She said plans also call for painting the signals' mast arms black, which would align with standards and regulations outlined in the National Register of Historic Places.
• The Castleberry Hill neighborhood has been listed on the register since 1985.

The bottom line: David Mitchell, executive director of the Atlanta Preservation Center, told Axios that GDOT's decision to move the signals is "affirmation that what we do is important."

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7,000

Approximate number of Fulton County voters whose residency status is being challenged prior to the Nov. 3 election, according to Fox 5.

Why it matters: Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections officials are encouraging affected voters to check their registration status and contact the department (preferably before Nov. 3 though it's not required).

• Voters will also be able to resolve the issue at their polling precinct on Election Day.

"If the issue cannot be resolved onsite, a provisional ballot will be offered in accordance with applicable procedures," officials said on the board's website.

Driving the news: Two people told the outlet they received letters from the Fulton County elections officials informing them of the challenges and a scheduled hearing on Election Day to resolve any issues.

How it works: Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's office submits the voters' names to local election officials, Fulton officials told the outlet.

• County officials are notifying voters by mail and raising awareness online.
• Voters whose My Voter Page⁠ lists their registration status as "challenged" can contact Fulton County to resolve the issue

"This status indicates that Fulton County needs to confirm your residential address to ensure you receive the correct precinct ballot, with the correct candidates representing that residential area," according to a statement on the department's website.

What they're saying: "Your right to vote matters, and we are here to assist you," the statement said.

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The Atlanta Beltline is making strides (haha, get it?) in building out portions of its Northwest Trail in Buckhead.

The latest: The city on Oct. 22 broke ground on Segment 2A of the trail, which will run .3 miles from the southeast corner of Bobby Jones Golf Course and east along Colonial Hills Circle NW.

• Portion 2B will be .3 miles and Segment C will be .1 miles.

What they're saying: Beltline President and CEO Clyde Higgs said the Northwest Trail will connect people to jobs, stores, Piedmont Hospital and medical offices like the Shepherd Center.

• "We're investing in infrastructure that improves quality of life, expands economic opportunity and strengthens neighborhoods," he said.

State of play: The groundbreaking comes more than a month after the Beltline began work on the new 1-mile path connecting Loring Heights, Brookwood and Ardmore to part of the trail network that runs through Tanyard Creek Park.

What's next: Section 2A will wrap up in early 2028. Section B, which will cross over Peachtree Road, will require a bridge and coordination with GDOT.

• Segment C will run from Peachtree Road to Peachtree Park Apartments and construction on that part will begin early next year.

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Georgia Democrats are preparing for the possibility that Republican lawmakers could redraw political maps and limit the incoming governor's powers after the November election. (AJC)

A coalition of tenant advocacy organizations is calling for a statewide eviction moratorium and stronger tenant protections to address metro Atlanta's high eviction rates. (Capital B)

🏠 Westside Future Fund received $1 million to support housing initiatives and financial education programs in Atlanta. (WSB)

🗳️ The Department of Justice plans to send election monitors to six counties in Georgia. (WABE)

👻 Thomas wants to hear what readers think are the spookiest places in metro Atlanta.

💨 Kristal needs y'all to slow down on those e-bikes, especially when you're on the Beltline.

This newsletter was edited by Crystal Hill.