After some lean years, Robins Air Force Base outside Macon is revving its engines once again, announcing a plan to hire more than 600 mechanics and other aviation specialists. That’s good news for one of Middle Georgia’s biggest economic drivers, which employs some 21,500 people (2/3 of those civilians) and generated $4.48 billion for Georgia’s economy last year. RISING…
Norwood endorses Jackson
Atlanta City Councilwoman Mary Norwood has given her endorsement to Republican candidate for governor Rick Jackson, a move that’s not necessarily surprising, but is notable. Norwood lost a runoff for Atlanta mayor to Keisha Lance Bottoms back in 2017 by only 800 votes, showing her popularity in Atlanta, particularly up in Buckhead where there’s a large swathe of GOP and independent voters. Jackson would love to cut into the Atlanta vote, and if Norwood supporters help him do so, his odds of a November win are RISING…
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