On the final day of the legislative session, Conservative groups (and Peach State property owners) celebrated the passage of Senate Bill 33, a last-minute maneuver that managed to lower property taxes. Not so fast, said state Rep. Scott Holcomb, D-Atlanta, who in a letter sent to Gov. Brian Kemp Monday argued that the legislation is unconstitutional because any revenue-raising legislation must originate in the House, not the Senate. Kemp’s office will have to review the legislation, and consider any legal challenges to it, leaving the property tax cuts 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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