MARTA expansion: Yes, No, Maybe?

MARTA is planning for an expansion of its rail service, depending on whether it can raise more revenue through a new sales tax referendum. Of the three extensions proposed, the one running north along Georgia 400 has prompted the most debate. Most recently, the Johns Creek City Council came out against an expansion of rail service. Today, the city’s mayor writes about why they did. In our second column, a homebuilder writes about MARTA rail being a boost for business.

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As a UGA scientist, I know NIH and NSF cuts will threaten valuable research

'Big Beautiful Bill' proposes cuts for National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation, threatening valuable scientific research in Georgia and nationwide.

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`Big, beautiful bill’ will harm Georgia’s most vulnerable residents

Disabled people, older Americans and children in Georgia would be disproportionally hurt by the "big, beautiful bill" being considered for passage in Congress.

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As a UGA scientist, I know NIH and NSF cuts will threaten valuable research

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`Big, beautiful bill’ will harm Georgia’s most vulnerable residents

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Corporate pullback from LGBTQ groups leaves Atlanta organizations in the lurch

Some Atlanta LGBTQ groups are reevaluating their programming and staffing in light of the reduced support.

Atlanta mayor: Property tax hike needed to keep up with population growth

Andre Dickens said a property tax hike is almost unavoidable, as Atlanta’s leaders work to keep up with population growth that brings increased demand for city services.

GDOT’s roadside helpers return to 24/7 service

The highway helpers who patrol metro Atlanta’s interstates will return to 24/7 service on Tuesday, just in time for the busy holiday weekend.