Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Canceled MARTA bus route causes stir in Atlanta

Atlanta residents are voicing their concerns as the recent cancellation of MARTA’s Bus Route 183 on Niskey Lake Road and County Line Road significantly impacts those relying on public transportation. In response, Council member Marci Collier Overstreet is urging MARTA officials to address the situation promptly. “This canceled bus route will have a significant impact […]

Posted inYour Government

Georgia’s rural airports will get $3.4 million in federal funding

The Gist: Georgia Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff have secured $3.4 million in federal funding for Georgia’s rural airports, highlighting their commitment to the state’s aviation economy. What Happened?: The Federal Aviation Administration granted $3.4 million to 13 rural airports in Georgia, following last month’s announcement of a $1.5 million federal grant. This funding […]

Posted inBusiness

34 quirky tax facts for Tax Day

Ever since taxes were first levied against citizens, they’ve been controversial among citizens. In some cases, they’re praised for contributing to society. Taxes, after all, are how people pay for many of the public services they benefit from every day, including firefighters, public schools, federal employees, libraries, and public television. Taxes have also been so reviled as to start […]

Posted inThe Public Record

Kemp slams Trump’s fixation on 2020 Election and urges Republicans to move on

The Gist: Georgia Governor Brian Kemp urged Republican leaders to move on from former President Donald Trump’s fixation on the 2020 election and focus on issues that can win over swing voters at the Republican National Committee meeting in Nashville. What Happened?: Kemp emphasized that discussing the 2020 election being stolen will not win over […]

Posted inEducation

River Eves Elementary principal resigns suddenly

River Eves Elementary School Principal Matt Donahoe has resigned from his position, effective immediately, according to a statement released by Fulton County Schools spokesperson Anne Boatwright on April 13. The announcement comes with only six weeks remaining in the school year, and the district has not provided any additional information regarding the sudden departure. In […]