Former chairman of the Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament Billy Payne has received no shortage of honors over the years, but this latest recognition from the golfing community must be among the best. Monday evening Payne was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame for his many contributions to the sport, joining Augusta National co-founders Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts. Already a legend in his home state of Georgia, Payne is now receiving well-earned recognition from the global golf community, which has his ship once again RISING…
Questions linger over Atlanta City Hall investigation
An ongoing investigation into former Atlanta Municipal Clerk Foris Webb III is hitting roadblocks, as city employees are delaying or rejecting interviews by the inspector general. Webb received more than $900,000 in consulting fees from the city for his “work” on a referendum meant to block the city’s law enforcement training center, dubbed “Cop City.” That referendum got held up in court, never wound up doing anything, and the center was built, but Webb continued to cash a $35,000 check each month. Another murky situation at Atlanta City Hall has public trust SINKING…
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