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ATLANTA — The McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority (MILRA) board has approved a land sale of 330-acres at the former Fort McPherson in southwest Atlanta to media mogul Tyler Perry. MILRA is a civilian authority board tasked with overseeing the redevelopment of the former army post. As part of the agreement, MILRA will purchase the 488-acre former army base for $26 million and subsequently sell 330 acres to Tyler Perry for $30 million for a movie/TV studio. MILRA plans to add a mixed-use development, anchored by the new studio. MILRA is collaborating with the state and city governments, as well as Urban Land Institute (ULI) to determine market needs going forward.