Tuesday Conversation: Transportation

With population growth and the coming of the Atlanta Braves, Cobb County is seeking options to relieve traffic congestion in the years ahead. Today, county chairman Tim Lee writes about what’s behind the idea for a Bus Rapid Transit system, and what it would require to build. Opposing him, a resident claims the cost to build and operate BRT is prohibitive and the county would be saddling taxpayers with unending debt. In our third column, Congressman Hank Johnson writes about a bill he’s introducing to ban guns at airports.

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‘Big, beautiful bill’ is not fiscally conservative, hurts small businesses

The Republican Party once fought against high debt and for small businesses and entrepreneurs. The 'big, beautiful bill' shows GOP has turned its back on its previous values.

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Medicaid cuts harm Georgians with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Proposed cuts to Medicaid in the "big, beautiful bill" threaten the independence and proximity to community for intellectually and developmentally disabled Georgians.

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Georgia small businesses need Big Beautiful Bill Act’s permanent deduction

Congress should provide certainty for Main Street by making permanent the 20% small business deduction that is set to expire. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act makes that happen.

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At a store that never closes, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch

At JJ Food Mart on the west side of Atlanta, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch. If you misbehave, Connell Daniels Jr. might put you on Instagram.