Last week the U.S. Court of Appeals granted the state of Alabama’s request to dismiss its lawsuit against Georgia over water management within the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin. It’s the first time since 1989 that there hasn’t been an active or pending water lawsuit between Georgia and Alabama. This marks the end of the water wars between the states (at least for now), and we can get back to more important rivalries between the states – like football. 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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