SAPORTA REPORT | When Mayor Andre Dickens delivered his fifth State of the City address recently, he spoke to an audience that extends far beyond Atlanta’s borders. That audience, our state legislature, holds the key to Georgia’s next decade of growth — a key that can only be turned through stronger, more formal city-state collaboration.
AJC | The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who marched with King and passed away Feb. 17, was the ultimate bridge between that era of street-level protest and the world of business and finance. In fact, Jackson was, in many respects, the most effective activist investor this country has ever produced. His genius was in recognizing that capitalism itself could be a tool for civil rights.
THE WELL NEWS | In the past year, navigating the second Trump administration has proved a tall order for government officials across the country. Yet nowhere has that divide been felt greater than in medium- to large-sized cities, often led by Democrats, and located in red states.
“The last 30 days have shown us that you don’t have to be on Capitol Hill to feel the impact of Washington.” That’s exactly why Ohio River South has expanded its presence in Washington, DC – to ensure that businesses, policymakers, and stakeholders in the South don’t just adapt to federal decisions but help drive them.