After gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson finished second to Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the May 19th GOP primary. losing by 5.8 percent, Jones challenged him to an Atlanta Press Club-hosted June 1st debate. Jackson said no. Knowing early voting runs from June 6th through June 12th, Jackson instead wanted a June 14th debate— after early voting and two days before the June 16th runoff. An objective observer would have to conclude that the billionaire healthcare CEO is worried about a televised contrast with the younger and far-better debater Jones. (Remember that Jackson stumbled during the previous debate when admitting he “didn’t know” about hiring illegal aliens at his mansion.) Not debating to better inform voters before early voting has Jackson 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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