Emory newspaper backs plans that would expand MARTA
The editorial board at The Emory Wheel, the student newspaper at Emory University, this week endorsed two proposals moving through the General Assembly dealing with mass transit — House Bill 930 and Senate Bill 386. The board wrote that these two proposals "constitute an important step in creating a strong public transportation system with benefits both to Emory and the greater Atlanta area. … Both Emory administration and community members should work to support their passage." Central to both bills by state Sen. Brandon Beach, R-Alpharetta, and state Rep. Kevin Tanner, R-Dawsonville, is a process for expanding and financing MARTA beyond its current three counties.
Brooklet legislator draws opponent in GOP primary
Four-term state Rep. Jan Tankersley, R-Brooklet, will have primary opposition, The Statesboro Herald is reporting. Tankersley announced last week her bid for a fifth two-year term representing House District 160, and almost immediately she drew opposition. Robert Busbee, a Statesboro attorney, announced this week that he'll be running as a Republican for the same House seat.
Coastal residents plan trip to Capitol
Lawmakers could get an earful about the environment March 1. The nonprofit One Hundred Miles, which works to preserve Georgia’s coast, is offering coastal residents a trip to the state Capitol and a chance to talk with legislators about environmental issues affecting the coast. Last year, about 200 went on the trip, which is offered to coastal residents at no charge.
Deal draws fire on coastal drilling
The Savannah Morning News says "shame on" Gov. Nathan Deal for his refusal to come out strong against President Donald Trump's offshore drilling plan. In an editorial, the paper says Deal's counterparts, including the governors of North Carolina and South Carolina, have made clear their opposition to exploration and drilling. But, the paper says, "Deal said nothing beyond voicing his doubts about Georgia's coastline being a profitable offshore drilling locale. The newspaper said: "That's skillful politicking, but poor leadership."
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