President Donald Trump raised eyebrows recently when he announced that he would be willing to move matches scheduled for next year’s FIFA World Cup out of cities he deems unsafe. But Atlanta officials say they don’t feel any concern, and that the city with its history of safely hosting major events will be fine next summer. Mayor Andre Dickens pointed to the city’s sinking crime rate – homicides are down 28% since last year and overall crime is down 7%. Atlanta’s 2026 World Cup hosting duties are RISING…
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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