Cobb County Democrat Jaha Howard won the special election runoff Tuesday in Georgia Senate District 35, which covers portions of Cobb and Fulton counties. His win was a stinging rebuke for the Democratic establishment, which had lined up behind longtime state Rep. Roger Bruce, who received endorsements from former Gov. Roy Barnes, former state Sen. Jason Esteves (who resigned from the seat to focus on his gubernatorial run) and a handful of other current senators. Howard’s victory on the eve of the 2026 legislative session has his boat 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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