Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, starting August 1st, will start spending a whopping $87 million on television and digital ads. Voters will see the digital ads on their screen statewide, but not every Georgia television will see the broadcast spots. Coupling this commitment with his pledge to Georgians to match the $1k per child contribution to the Trump investment savings accounts (which he will personally fund with or without the Legislature), he’s aiming to reach far beyond the GOP base to secure more votes. RISING… Meanwhile, his Democrat challenger Keisha Lance Bottons is struggling to raise donations and 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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