President Barack Obama announced this week his intent to appoint MARTA CEO Keith Parker to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, a thirty person group which advises the Secretary of Homeland Security on the security and information systems of ‘critical infrastructure sectors’. Quite an honor for Parker, who has seen his profile rise alongside the transit system he heads up. As the debate on expanding MARTA rages on under the Gold Dome, Parker’s ship is RISING…
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Georgia’s first female Senate Whip
As Democrats and Republicans swore in their leadership for the 2025-26 Biennium, one state senator made history. State Sen. Kim Jackson, D-Stone Mountain, was sworn in as the Senate Democratic Caucus Whip, making her the first female Whip in the history of the Georgia Senate. “This milestone is a testament to our progress as a legislative body, paving the way for many more women to step into leadership positions within the Senate,” said Jackson. RISING…
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