Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms surprised a lot of supporters and opponents by deciding not to run for re-election. But should it really be surprising? Bottoms is harshly criticized bycitizens angry over a shocking rise in murders and shootings, she has a police force that feels handcuffed by her, and a majority of City Council are at odds with her. Normally an incumbent mayor would be safe (one hasn’t lost since 1973). Bottoms is different. With her indifference to a variety of city problems, her political boat has SUNK.
Georgia lawmakers back the Braves
As the Atlanta Braves continue their playoff battle with the LA Dodgers, a group of Georgia lawmakers are backing them in a battle of their own. U.S. Reps. Brian Jack and Lucy McBath, along with U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, have introduced legislation to extend a provision in the 2021 American Rescue Plan that would allow publicly traded organizations – like the Braves – to treat some of their high-salaried players like executives as a normal business would. This savvy tax move would save the team more than $20 million next season, money which now can be reinvested in the squad, which has the Braves and their fans RISING…
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