The shocking news that U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene will resign from her seat in January sent shockwaves through Georgia politics – but there’s not much time to soak in the news. While the ruby red seat will have a regular primary in May, it’s likely that it will also have a special election around March to fill the seat for 2026 – something Republicans need with their razor-thin majority in the House. Possible candidates could include state Sen. Colton Moore, a conservative firebrand who’s clashed with establishment leaders, Dr. John Cowan, who ran against MTG in 2020, or District Attorney Clayton Fuller. An immediate scramble for a seat seen as a non-contest just days ago leaves potential candidates DRIFTING…
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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