Cost of Atlanta’s training center jumps to $109 million

The cost of Atlanta’s training center jumps to $109 million. Today on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s “Politically Georgia,” the cost of Atlanta’s public safety training center has increased by $19 million. 

Plus, the team breaks down highlights from the AJC’s new poll. Among them are Georgians' feelings about the fairness of the state’s elections. 

And, Cobb County Democrat Jerica Richardson has announced she’ll continue to run for the newly redrawn 6th Congressional District seat. It’s a race that pits her against U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath and a reversal on what she told us on a show a few weeks ago. What changed her mind? 

Then, Patricia and Greg are set to head to New Hampshire to cover the first primary election of 2024. It’s a crucial election for Nikki Haley, who hopes to defeat Donald Trump in the Granite State.  

Links to today’s topics: 

Cost of Atlanta’s training center jumps to $109M 

Most voters trust Georgia’s 2024 election will be fair, AJC poll finds 

Georgia 6th: Richardson plans to run against fellow Democrat McBath for Congress 

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