The Macon-area state Senate seat vacated by lt. governor candidate John F. Kennedy is headed to a runoff after no candidate managed to win 50%+1 of the vote Tuesday. Democrat LeMario Brown took home the most votes in the right-leaning district, with 37%, while five Republicans split the rest of the vote. Of those candidates Steven McNeel will advance to the runoff, edging just barely ahead of Forsyth Mayor Eric Wilson by less than 1%. Democrats have targeted the seat as an upset possibility, while Republicans will try to rally around McNeel to secure what should be a reliably red district. But with a low-turnout runoff looming, the district’s fate is 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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