Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is continuing in his philanthropic endeavors, donating $17 million to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. The popular museum, located in Downtown Atlanta near Centennial Olympic Park, is lucky to have a benefactor like Blank – his ship continues to RISE…
Atlanta’s changing demographics, politics
Changing demographics in Atlanta are not a surprise to anyone following the situation over the past several years. The city has seen overall explosive growth over the past decade, recently topping 500,000 residents for the first time in the city’s history. With all...Senate committee passes “Saves Girls’ Sports Act”
Earlier this year, State Representative Phillip Singleton (R-Sharpsburg) introduced a bill that he said was designed to protect girls sports. That bill (HB 276) has gained no traction and seems to be held up in the House education committee. Wednesday, the Senate...Legislature leaning status quo on tax credits
It’s not often that Georgia’s two main think tanks for state politics, the Georgia Public Policy Foundation (GPPF) and the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI), agree on an issue. But when it comes to tax credits, the two ideological opponents find...Legislation Moving That You May Have Missed
Improving the educational experience for Georgia’s high school students is an issue in every General Assembly. In the past few years, the needs of home schooled students and parents have also been added to the agenda. One example this year is Senate passage...Bill would ensure taxpayers don’t pay salary of suspended officials
Since mid-May 2019, Georgia taxpayers have been footing the bill for two salaries for the same position. Sen. Larry Walker (R-Perry) wants to make sure that doesn’t happen again. His colleagues agree. And now two pieces of legislation that address this issue...
