During halftime of the annual UGA/GT football rivalry game Saturday night, another Georgia university took to the airwaves to show how they’re “changing the game.” Augusta University – the state’s flagship medical school and only dental school – aired a humorous, football-themed commercial that featured some of the school’s physicians, students and one of its littlest patients – Coale Peace – who is treated for a condition called osteogenesis imperfecta at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia. Highlighting the many ways that AU is working to help Georgians has the school 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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