Georgia’s week in politics: An idea for commuter rail returns

(CASEY SYKES / CASEY.SYKES@AJC.COM)

By From staff reports

Nov 24, 2017

Here's a look at some of the political and government stories that The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's staff broke online during the past week. To see more of them, go to http://www.myajc.com/georgia-politics/.

The rebirth of an idea for commuter rail.

Arthur Blank: NFL players’ anthem protests are not a sign of disrespect.

Proposal seeks more money for cops in Cobb County.

A chat with Andrew Young, on the state of the Atlanta mayor’s race.

Keisha Lance Bottoms, Stacey Evans form alliance.

Cathy Woolard plans event to decide who to back in Atlanta mayoral runoff.

Keisha Lance Bottoms, Mary Norwood make high-profile appearances at same firm.

Top Democrats get behind Keisha Lance Bottoms in Atlanta mayoral race.

John Lewis throws support behind Alex Wan for Atlanta City Council president.

C.T. Martin backs Alex Wan in runoff for Atlanta City Council president.

Republican Michael Williams, a candidate for governor, raises objections with pay raises for Legislature.

Progressive groups back Stacey Abrams’ bid for governor.

Stacey Abrams questions use of tax incentives to land industries.

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