She may only be 14 years old, but Fairburn’s Melanie Doggett is already one of the most electric young athletes in the U.S., with a billboard in Times Square and world records in nearly every age group she’s raced in. The Landmark Christian sprinter broke the 200-meter U-14 girls world record at the GHSA state championships last month and already has an NIL deal with Nike, despite being too young to even be allowed to speak with college coaches. So remember the name – you may just be hearing a lot more of it in two years at the 2028 LA Summer Olympics. 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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