It may surprise you to learn that Georgia has one of the worst nursing shortages in the U.S., but a pair of new schools is looking to reverse that trend. Mercer University is opening a new nursing school on its Macon campus (in addition to its existing one in Atlanta) and UGA is opening one at its new medical college in Athens. Addressing the nursing shortage has been a key priority for the General Assembly, Department of Education and University System of Georgia, so the new schools will have the state’s nursing workforce 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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