Nickel is a crucial component for electric vehicle batteries, so it made sense when manufacturer Westwin Elements announced it planned to open a nickel refining factory in Bryan County, already home to several EV plants. But when county officials dug into the company and its use of nickel carbonyl, an extremely toxic chemical, major opposition broke out. Now the Bryan County Commission says it will offer zero tax incentives or development bond issuances. The factory could still technically move forward without them, but with fierce opposition from the public and no tax credits, the project 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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