Only a week after Morris Brown College announced the firing of President Kevin E. James, the school backtracked, declaring Tuesday that he would be returning to his post because his termination did not “adhere to established governance standards.” The Atlanta HBCU’s board never gave an official reason for James’ firing in the first place, but said that bringing him back “does not resolve broader concerns that have been raised regarding workplace culture, trust, and the experience of employees.” To make matters worse, the awkward situation comes just days before the school comes up for its reaccreditation review. The messy situation has Morris Brown 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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