Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott is facing a serious primary challenge next year, and now one of his opponents has unearthed the fact that he hasn’t voted in the past six elections in his home district. That includes 2024, when he neither cast a vote for Kamala Harris nor himself, as well as the recent PSC elections that were a key priority for Dems. “I can not fathom any election official asking his constituents for their votes every two years while not even bothering to go vote himself,” said state Rep. Jasmine Clark, one of Scott’s most prominent primary foes. 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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