The state of Georgia showed off its athletic chops over the weekend during the Major League Baseball draft, where five Peach State natives were drafted in the first round. Georgia Tech and Collins Hill product Vahn Lackey was the highest, drafted third by the Minnesota Twins. Another strong showing by Georgia athletes has our baseball chops 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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