Atlanta Would Take Over Policing, Trash, Permits After Emory Annexation

The city of Atlanta is expected to welcome Emory University, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and nearby properties in unincorporated DeKalb County to the city in January 2018.

Tasnim Shamma / WABE

Atlanta is expected to welcome Emory University and a few nearby properties to the city next year.

If approved through a vote Monday by the Atlanta City Council, 744 acres in unincorporated DeKalb County would be annexed into the city of Atlanta, effective Jan. 1, 2018.

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