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Atlanta’s Transformative Opportunity

Atlanta’s Transformative Opportunity The upcoming transportation referendum vote is a major inflection point for metro Atlanta businesses and residents. If passed, the projects the referendum would authorize promise to help transform Atlanta’s economy, creating jobs in the short-run and expanding …

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Atlanta has a long history of “crazy” ideas

Throughout our history as a city, metro Atlanta has often found itself in the spotlight for its lofty plans and big ideas. Some of our most famous leaders have faced controversy, and even open ridicule, for trying to take our …

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Corporate support mounts for TSPLOST

On July 31, Metro Atlanta citizens have a chance to vote on a transportation funding referendum that will help this region fix our big traffic mess. It’s simple. Our competitive edge as a city and metro region depends upon our …

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DeKalb Chamber Stands Behind Transportation Referendum

As we move toward the July 31 vote for the region’s landmark transportation referendum, the DeKalb Chamber remains fully in support of this progressive plan to tackle metro Atlanta’s traffic woes and transportation needs. In spending approximately $8 billion for …

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MAVEN

Metro Atlanta suffers from traffic congestion. Metro Atlanta Chamber’s goal is to educate the public about a referendum in July where metro Atlanta residents will decide whether they want more options to reduce traffic, create more jobs and improve our …

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How Critical is Success at the Ballot Box in July 2012 to Metro Atlanta?

Quality of Life:  Metro Atlanta’s quality of life is greatly impacted by our severe traffic congestion.  Consider these facts: The average metro Atlantan spends 43 hours a year stuck in traffic.  Atlanta ranks worst in the nation for Daily Peak …

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