Corporations that funded Georgia lawmakers who voted to restrict voting access are under increasing scrutiny that goes beyond national headlines about Coca-Cola Co. and Delta Air Lines reversing their positions in the face of public outrage.
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Georgia companies lead, trail in disclosing political spending: CPA index
Five of Georgia’s S&P 500 companies are among the most transparent in the nation about their political spending. Three companies are in the bottom tier, according to an annual index.
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A look at who’s funding the Atlanta City Council president candidates
As fundraising totals head toward the $750,000 mark in the Atlanta City Council president race, it’s easy to measure by the size of the war chests. But in the nitty-gritty of contributor lists — beyond the usual gaggle of attorneys, developers and airport contractors — there’s a finer-grained picture of the subcultures and niche groups […]
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Mayor took donation from Gulch developer as critics focus on Trump connection
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms accepted a $500 contribution during her run-off campaign last year from an employee of the company that plans to develop the Gulch. This contribution has been overshadowed by other aspects of the campaign to slow the mayor’s push for a Monday vote by the Atlanta City Council.
