The Georgia House and Senate have both approved House Bill 369, which would get rid of party affiliation for local races in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties. Democrats have slammed the measure, calling it discriminatory and unconstitutional, and pledging to file lawsuits if Gov. Brian Kemp signs it. Republicans say it’s a way to get politics out of the courtroom. But then why limit it to Atlanta’s five core (left-leaning) counties and not apply it statewide? Dems are petitioning Kemp to veto the bill, until he makes his final decision the law 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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