Georgia Senate Race Revives North Atlanta’s Ticket-Splitting Question
In 2022, North Atlanta voters showed clear ticket-splitting, favoring Brian Kemp in the governor's race over Herschel Walker in the Senate contest. This pattern…
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Before Jon Ossoff Became a National Democratic Star, North Atlanta Voters Told Him No
Jon Ossoff’s first major political campaign was in North Atlanta’s 6th Congressional District in 2017, where he lost narrowly. That race revealed growing competitiveness…
Is Socialism Coming to North Atlanta? The Answer Is More Complicated
Socialist ideas are gaining traction nationally but will shape North Atlanta mostly through public housing, transit, and corporate regulation rather than full government ownership.…
North Fulton Voters Will Decide the Future of $300 Million in Transportation Projects
North Fulton voters will decide whether to renew a sales tax supporting $300 million in transportation projects for roads, bridges, sidewalks, and trails in…
Your Mailing Address May Not Be Your City
Many North Atlanta residents have mailing addresses that do not reflect their actual city of residence, which can impact local governance, service provision, and…
Georgia Built a Gate Around Online Porn. VPNs Found a Side Door
Georgia’s law requires visitors to adult websites to prove they are 18 or older, but VPNs allow some users to bypass restrictions. Pornhub blocked…
Apalachee High School Shooter Sentenced to Life Without Parole
Colt Gray received a life sentence without parole for the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting that resulted in four deaths and multiple injuries. The…
Why Alpharetta Is Offering Police Officers Bonuses of Up to $20,000
Alpharetta is providing up to $20,000 in hiring bonuses to experienced, certified police officers to address staffing shortages. Nearby cities offer bonuses and competitive…
The New Georgia Laws North Atlanta Residents Will Actually Notice
New Georgia laws will bring changes for North Atlanta residents in schools, building permits, homeowner notices, business protections, and restaurant menus. These adjustments will…
In Georgia’s GOP Runoffs, Trump and Kemp Pick Their Sides
Georgia’s Republican runoffs reveal a split between Trump and Kemp, who both back Burt Jones for governor but choose different Senate candidates. Their endorsements…
What Suburban Budgets Reveal About North Atlanta’s Next Phase of Growth
North Atlanta suburbs are managing growth by investing in public safety, infrastructure, and parks while keeping tax rates stable. Careful budgeting and reserves are…
Georgia’s $110 Million Governor Primary Moves Into Overtime
Key Republican primaries in Georgia for governor and U.S. Senate ended without clear winners, leading to runoffs on June 16. Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms…
