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Georgia Senate Republicans prioritize public safety in legislative session

January 26, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Georgia’s Senate Republicans on Thursday identified public safety and potential tax cuts among their top priorities for the 2023 session.

Georgia House elects Burns as speaker

January 9, 2023 The Center Square

The Georgia House kicked off business on Monday by electing state Rep. Jon Burns, R-Newington, as its new speaker.

Mass transit could be expanding in Georgia, but critics say costs aren’t justified

January 9, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta once had a robust transportation network, with streetcars rumbling along the city’s streets and interurban lines connecting suburbs like Marietta and Stone Mountain.

Despite legal battle, $5B Rivian electric vehicle plant still in progress for Georgia

October 31, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Work on electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive’s $5 billion plant will progress as planned despite an ongoing legal fight, officials confirmed to The Center Square.

Georgia lawmakers could consider increasing state’s tax incentives for music production

October 11, 2022 Todd DeFeo

State lawmakers could soon consider increasing the state’s tax incentives for music or creating a state-run music office to help performers, managers, songwriters and producers.

Georgia study indicates $103M in improvements needed for state’s air cargo system

October 7, 2022 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia study identified more than $103 million in air cargo investments at Georgia airports to keep up with growing demands, and state taxpayers may fund at least some of the projects.

Atlanta’s airport to receive $18.4M federal grant to reconstruct aging taxiways

September 23, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a more than $18.4 million grant to reconstruct taxiways at the world’s busiest airport.

Potential railroad strike shows fragility of nation’s supply chain

September 15, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The nation’s supply chain was stressed after two years of a pandemic, but the threat of a new rail strike laid bare the fragility of the supply chain.

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.