Georgia Archives - Page 52 of 162

Georgia’s MARTA plans to extend Atlanta streetcar line eastward

September 14, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority plans to spend $176 to 215 million to extend Atlanta’s streetcar line eastward.

Amtrak ridership in Georgia rebounding in 2022 after four-year drop

September 13, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak ridership in Georgia declined between 2017 and 2021, but a Center Square analysis shows ridership is rebounding slightly in 2022.

Municipalities in ‘business-friendly’ Georgia burden home-based businesses with more regulations

September 9, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia touts its business-friendly climate, but some home-based businesses face another layer of bureaucracy: local government licensing requirements, a Center Square analysis found.

Smyrna prioritizes non-residents over residents for table sales to birthday concert

September 2, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Train and Toad the Wet Sprocket will be performing in downtown Smyrna on Oct. 8.

Kemp signs another gas tax holiday extension that expires on Oct. 12

September 1, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has again extended the suspension of state taxes on motor and locomotive fuel.

Georgia cities awash in federal funds for road upgrades, bike lanes and transit projects

August 29, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The federal government continues to dole out money for Georgia transportation projects, whether it’s $25 million for road upgrades and bike lanes in Athens or $25 million to upgrade the Five Points transit station in Atlanta.

Georgia officials awarded more than $150M in transportation projects in July

August 29, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Department of Transportation awarded more than $150.6 million to 22 projects statewide in July, the first month of the state’s 2023 fiscal year.

Georgia city finally destroys Aunt Fanny’s Cabin

August 29, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

The move came after months of discussion about what to do with the “historic” cabin located in the heart of the city.

Policy group says inflation is harming Georgia’s Hispanic community

August 26, 2022 Todd DeFeo

A pro-economic freedom group targeting the Hispanic community is sounding the alarm on the harm of inflation.

Feds pay millions to subsidize air service to Georgia airport

August 26, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The federal government pays millions of dollars annually to subsidize commercial air service at the Macon, Georgia, airport.