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…
Federal Reserve report raises questions for rural banking
One of the Federal Reserve’s goals is to promote the stability of the country’s financial system, a part of that goal is to monitor and research the country’s thousands of banks, from the J.P. Morgans down to the Hooterville Bank and Trust. A recent report...Watch 2019’s final Georgia Gang!
On the Dec. 29th broadcast the Georgia Gang analyzes some of the top political stories of the year and decade. (A hint: The inauguration of Gov. Brian Kemp is especially discussed.) A special segment is also devoted to the retirement of veteran panelist Alexis Scott,...Smoking age set for hike later this year
The recently passed budget bill for next year contained a number of items, many of which passed with a minimal amount of debate or publicity before making it into the final version. One of those items that snuck in was an increase from 18-21 for the age of the...Debunking Ag Myths pt. 3: How Safe is Dairy Milk?
Georgia’s dairy industry is comprised of more than 120 farms and 72,000 dairy cows, contributing more than $800 million to the state’s economy each year. It is also one of the state’s fastest growing industries, having increased milk...Watch The Georgia Gang on YouTube!
Former Atlanta City Councilwoman Cathy Woolard subs for Tharon Johnson for the Dec. 22 broadcast, which opens with the presidential impeachment vote & its impact on Georgia– especially if U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., will be hurt by her impeachment...
