The Atlanta City Council this week submitted a request to the state legislature asking them to repeal the state’s prohibition on rent controls. Citing rising housing costs, the Atlanta officials hope that allowing for rent control might lead to more affordable housing within city limits. However, 81% of economists agree that rent control is a bad policy, one that decreases stock of rental units, driving the average price up not down, and actually further fuels gentrification rather than limiting it. With a legislature that figures to be very reluctant to institute such a policy, the bid for rent control in Atlanta is SINKING…
Georgia rolls out human trafficking awareness training
Georgia is adding another tool in the fight against human trafficking. This week, as part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp stood with the Georgians for Refuge, Action, Compassion, and Education (GRACE)...Lt. Gov. lists priorities – gambling a question mark
Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and some members of the Senate Majority Caucus kicked off the 2020 Georgia General Assembly on Monday by outlining priorities for the session. Duncan met with media in his office Monday and announced plans to focus on three main issues –...Lt. Gov. lists priorities – gambling a question mark
Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and some members of the Senate Majority Caucus kicked off the 2020 Georgia General Assembly on Monday by outlining priorities for the session. Duncan met with media in his office Monday and announced plans to focus on three main issues –...Is dual enrollment too popular in Georgia?
Dual enrollment may be one of the most popular educational opportunities for students in Georgia. In fact, it’s been so successful over the past few years that some state leaders are wondering if the program is growing too quickly to be sustainable. “It’s a...
