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Georgia transportation officials awarded $137M in projects in February

April 11, 2024 The Center Square

The Georgia Department of Transportation said it awarded 10 projects in February, down from the 14 projects the agency awarded in January.

Should Georgia jurisdictions fund and operate museums?

April 8, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Many local jurisdictions operate museums, pulling money from various sources of public funds to operate them, which raises the question of whether it is a core function of local governments.

Could Georgia’s proposed foreign ownership land ban pass judicial review?

April 4, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia lawmakers have passed legislation that ostensibly bans “foreign adversaries” from owning agricultural land or property near a military base or airport, but one expert said it’s not clear the measure can stand up to judicial scrutiny.

Atlanta, MARTA planning additional stations, cost unclear

March 26, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta and Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority officials appear poised for one of the largest additions to the city’s rail transit system in decades.

South Carolina allocates federal money for USS Yorktown cleanup

March 20, 2024 Todd DeFeo

South Carolina officials have completed the first phase of a multimillion-dollar environmental remediation project at the historic USS Yorktown at Patriots Point in Charleston Harbor and are planning to spend millions more on the second phase.

Feds announce $200M for Georgia projects

March 14, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The federal government is sending more than $210 million for projects across the state, from building a park over downtown Atlanta’s Connector to removing a flyover ramp in Savannah.

Murphy chides New York’s MTA over $15 congestion toll

March 5, 2024 The Center Square

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is doubling down on criticism of the New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s plans to charge a $15 congestion pricing toll to enter Manhattan, arguing that the process of approving the new charges violates state laws.