The widening of the FBI probe into the Fulton County Board of Election’s management of the 2020 presidential election reflects President Donald Trump’s desire to get solid proof that the balloting was, in his words, “rigged.” The assigning of approximately 260 agents and election analysts was discovered by The New York Times based on a leaked personnel memo authorizing overtime for the additional staff. Dozens of agents are often assigned to priority cases, but this large number is rare. The Atlanta newspaper frets about Trump “conspiracy theories” and “baseless claims” (even though all Fulton Superior Court judges recused themselves from ever hearing the Trump election case and seeing any evidence). Rather than shrill editorializing in “straight news stories,” why won’t the paper resume probing what happened during that 2020 election– especially since prosecutions may be looming for lawbreakers. Interest in the FBI probe is 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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