Goodman v. City of Atlanta

Nichols, Justice.

The City of Atlanta by ordinance changed the name of Forrest Avenue and Forrest Road to Ralph McGill Boulevard. Goodman, et al., owners of businesses fronting this city thoroughfare, sought an order enjoining the city from changing street signs, from changing city records, and from notifying the postal service of the name change pending resolution of the issue of whether the name change was lawful. They appeal the denial of their motion for interlocutory injunction.

1. The business owners contend that the city charter contains no provisions authorizing the naming and renaming…