Two years ago the state legislature set July of 2026 as the deadline to completely get rid of using QR codes to count votes in state elections. Fast forward to this year’s session and… nothing to that end has been done. Multiple elections bills were debated this year, but they all died on Sine Die, so now lawmakers, elections officials and voters themselves are left scratching their heads as campaign season swings into full gear. Could we see a special session? Could the courts decide? Could the state swap to its backup plan of hand-marked paper ballots? However it plays out, Georgians’ faith in our elections systems coming out of the session is SINKING…
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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