ATL Crossroads

Atlanta Press Club hosts Georgia General Assembly press discussion

admin — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 09:35:20 +0000

By Michael Mumper hursday night the Atlanta Press Club hosted “Georgia’s General Assembly Unplugged: Behind the Headlines with the State Capitol Press” , at the Commerce Club. Some 80-90 folks attended, by my count. The moderator was Jeanne Bonner …

The Yin and Yang of Obama’s “victory”

admin — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 07:24:15 +0000

By Michael Mumper hile I voted for President Obama in yesterday’s election, I’m in no mood to gloat. National debt is too high, and the weight of corporate and governmental interests overwhelm the voice of the individual. While the Affordable …

Official Recap of the GeorgiaForward 2012 Forum

admin — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:18:47 +0000

New World, New Georgia: Re-visioning Statewide Prosperity September 12-13 at the Classic Center in Athens, Georgia Click here to be taken to the GeorgiaForward website and to see a copy of the final 2012 Forum Report! Georgia resides in the …

2012 GeorgiaForward Forum drives key themes in moving Georgia….Forward!

admin — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 03:22:24 +0000

By Michael Mumper ast month I joined some 225 government, academic, civic and education leaders convening in Athens, Georgia, as part of GeorgiaForward’s third annual conference. The goals of the forum were formidable. As Maria Saporta captured in her recap …

Charlie Harper: I’m right, and you’re evil

admin — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 02:43:01 +0000

By Charlie Harper Published: August 24, 2012 by ledger-enquirer.com, at http://bit.ly/NqLI8S. was a little bored, and I decided to weigh in on a Georgia legislator’s Facebook page regarding traffic congestion in suburban Atlanta. I should know better, but I also know …

Why ATL Crossroads is voting “yes” for Atlanta and Georgia’s TSPLOST

admin — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:41:15 +0000

By Michael Mumper he Atlanta Journal Constitution did a wonderful job of compiling “for” and “against” educated opinions on the TSPLOST, and even went so bold as to organizationally endorse the TSPLOST. Read their arguments, and others, here. Here’s ATL …

Common Cause Keeps Up the Cause – and Pressure – on Ethics Reform in Georgia

admin — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:23:11 +0000

By Matt McWilliams or as much controversy as it stirs up, the Tea Party does make a good point: Money may have too much influence over politics in Georgia. It is one of the reasons that gave rise to the …

Three Questions on the Transportation Investment Act

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 04:05:43 +0000

The following post was written by Brett Bittner, executive director of the Libertarian Party of Georgia, and vice president of the Cobb Taxpayers Association. It has already been published by both the Civic League for Regional Atlanta and Peach Pundit. Nevertheless, …

Is STEM a panacea for education?

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:07:41 +0000

By Aundrea Bailey he term “STEM” seems to be coming up in every conversation about education. You may already know what STEM stands for: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. But as far as how and whether to firmly apply STEM …

Livable Communities Coalition kicks off Fast Track Forward campaign for July 31 TIA vote

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:06:06 +0000

In addition to the recap below, you can also see our Audio Slideshows – featuring Doug Hooker and Jim Stokes – and Photo Gallery, by clicking here. By Matt McWilliams he number is 20,000. That’s the number the Livable Communities …