Some (very) early polling of the Georgia U.S. Senate and gubernatorial races show strong numbers for Democrats, as well as an interesting trend to keep an eye on. The Fox News poll shows Jon Ossoff leading Mike Collins by 13 points, while Keisha Lance Bottoms leads Rick Jackson by five points. Those margins will obviously shrink significantly, but the poll shows significant ticket splitting, with 11% of Ossoff voters crossing party lines to support Jackson for governor. Those numbers will be interesting to keep an eye on as we move closer to November. 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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