Once among the most influential voter outreach groups in the nation, the New Georgia Project is closing its doors for good. Founded by Stacey Abrams in 2013, the organization sprang into action, registering tens of thousands of left-leaning voters and turning Georgia into a battleground state that eventually elected two Democratic U.S. Senators. But the group has struggled in recent years, particularly in Abrams’ absence, laying off employees and becoming the subject of campaign finance investigations, and now is shuttering for good. SINKING…
Atlanta Beltline light rail back on the menu?
Many Atlantans were dismayed when Mayor Andre Dickens seemingly tabled the idea of light rail along the Atlanta Beltline, the city’s wildly popular and successful pedestrian path. After all, light rail was a core part of the loop’s original vision, meant to connect the city all around its (eventual) 22-mile loop. But now the Atlanta City Council is pushing back, with 11 councilmembers, led by Atlanta City Councilwoman Kelsea Bond signing onto a resolution signaling support for the idea. Expect fierce resistance and debate, but the push has pro-transit advocates RISING…
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