Of the three routes under consideration to link Atlanta to Charlotte, only one should be considered. That’s Greenfield route. It would cost between $6 billion and $8 billion, have by far the shortest time between termini and also serve the highest number of passengers. Is there really reason to spend double that amount for a

Suffering only a “minor pelvic fracture” after falling at his home in Plains, Former President Jimmy Carter is reportedly in good spirits. Carter, at 95, is substantially tougher than I am and has now been hospitalized three times this year. I bet he’s at work tomorrow because let’s be honest: he may or may not

Attorney General Chris Carr filed a complaint against Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) yesterday, alleging that the Newton County medical sterilization company “failed to recognize or disclose the duration and extent of the release,” referring to a September leak of 54.5 pounds of ethylene oxide, a carcinogenic gas that has also been the bane of

Good morning! I’m re-posting this excellent story on why the Port of Savannah matters to Chicago that Ellyn posted in the comments on yesterday’s Morning Reads. If you live or work in metro Atlanta, plan to work from home on November 8, because Trump is heading to town. The St. Simons estuary is “holding steady”

This week’s Courier Herald column: Interstate 285 turned fifty years old this month.  The then two-lane highway opened in October 1969 allowing travelers to completely bypass Atlanta.  Georgia hasn’t built many freeways since I-285, favoring instead to constantly add lanes to those we already have.  I-16 connected Macon to Savannah in 1978.  Other spur highways

Our hearts and prayers are with the families of the three American heroes who were killed during a tragic training accident yesterday morning at Fort Stewart. Medical marijuana isn’t happening in Georgia as soon as some thought it might. You might see former Governor Deal in your college classroom soon. What would YOU do if

APS Super speaks out, finally. UGA in hot water over slave graves. Beloved Dolly. Oh happy day! Something fun to build!  Caption contest on what the many parts would be called. Rick Perry to resign cabinet post. Play away, nerds! Dollars before decency. Whatever washes up. RIP Rep. Elijah Cummings.

Did you know that on this date in 1978, President Carter signed a bill that restored full U.S. citizenship rights to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Peaches GA Department of Revenue official being sued by Chrisleys.  Death threats led to change of heart on transgender bathroom decision. AMS President pushes for legalized gambling in Georgia. The

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced today that the Ball Corporation will construct a new aluminum cups manufacturing plant in Rome, Georgia adjacent to its existing aluminum beverage can manufacturing plant. The company expects to create over 180 new jobs and make an investment of more than $200 million into the project. Governor Kemp: “As the

Georgia Casino and horse gambling didn’t become legal in Georgia today, but it did buy a few of our lovely readers a lake house The before and after mugshot photos of this convicted child molester in Rome contain a story that has not yet been reported How a South Carolina federal facility on our border