Republican Steven McNeel won the special election runoff Tuesday to fill the seat of former state Sen. John F. Kennedy, who resigned to focus on his run for lt. governor. He defeated Democrat LeMario Brown by nearly 20 points, keeping the Middle Georgia seat under GOP control. Democrats poured money and effort into an attempt to flip the seat, but were only able to improve their performance by about five percent over the last time the district was contested in 2022. McNeel will head up to the State Capitol immediately to be sworn in, giving Republicans a 32-23 majority in the Senate, which has their grasp over the upper chamber 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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