Rumors continue to swirl around Atlanta potentially getting a new professional hockey team in the near future, but the cities newest franchise plays on the hardwood in Gwinnett County. The Atlanta Vibe are one of seven teams in the inaugural season of the Pro Volleyball Federation, which includes teams from Columbus, Ohio, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Omaha, Orlando, San Diego and Las Vegas. The team will play in Gas South Arena in Duluth, hoping to capitalize on the sport’s popularity across the Atlanta metro. For volleyball fans the new team has interest RISING…
Redistricting special session likely to boost Democrats
Georgia Democrats scored minimal gains in the General Assembly in last year’s elections – and even lost one congressional seat – despite population growth during the last decade among Blacks, who tend to vote for Democrats. But Democratic prospects likely will...Jones goes after Raffensperger in potential preview of 2026 governor’s race
In the category of election campaigns starting earlier and earlier, Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones launched an attack ad Monday against GOP Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. In the ad, Jones slams Raffensperger for being a no-show on the job and missing...State tax credit review panel focuses on housing
Georgia low-income housing and historic rehabilitation tax credits are critical for the financial and social wellbeing of residents across the state, a series of witnesses testified at a legislative hearing Wednesday in Columbus. Builders, financial experts,...Primary, secondary ticket sellers at odds over state legislation
A four-hour Georgia House committee hearing Monday pitted primary sellers of tickets to concerts and sporting events against secondary sellers. Legislation introduced in the House this year would remove restrictions in current state law that prohibit ticket purchasers...
