Relief fund for businesses affected by Atlanta water main breaks moves forward [Video]

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Atlanta’s water relief fund is making strides.

Invest Atlanta, which is spearheading the $5 million grant program, has finalized details of the plan.

It’s aimed to assist businesses recently devastated by the city’s massive water main breaks.

Luis Guerrero, owner of The Greatest of the Plates on Forsyth Street in downtown, has been able to re-open.

Like many, he said he’s dealing with revenue loss and needed repairs.

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“On a good weekend we’ll make at least $25,000 in sales,” he said. “Our AC system is water-based, coming through the water line. It’s been in and out. That’s a huge inconvenience for customers as well.”

Eloisa Klementich, CEO of Invest Atlanta, presented the plan to city leaders Wednesday.

Klementich says businesses who were within the boil water advisory map are qualified …