When lawmakers left the Georgia Capitol this week after the special session, they did so knowing they could be headed back for a third time in November. That would likely be the case if Keisha Lance Bottoms wins the governor’s race, leading Republicans to hurriedly redraw maps and make other moves before losing control of the state’s highest office. Said Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, “They say we might be back in November, so this might not be goodbye. But if we come back to redraw lines in November, it ain’t the Democrats that need to be worried.” The possibility has lawmakers 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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