James Smith
Coverage of James Smith in the Nexus archive.
- Heavy rain cause flooding in Madison, trap people inside restaurant and cause a sinkhole
Heavy rain caused flooding in Madison, trapping people inside El Cubilete Spanish Restaurant on Gallatin Pike and creating a sinkhole on Pierce Road that trapped a vehicle. NDOT closed parts of Pierce Road for repairs, with residents describing this as the worst flooding they have seen.
- Georgia’s gas tax suspension lifts, raising prices by 33 cents per gallon
Georgia’s gas tax suspension, which caused a 33-cent-per-gallon price increase, will expire after being suspended for two-and-a-half months. Governor Brian Kemp initially paused the tax in March and extended it in May, but it is now ending as oil prices remain stable. Critics, including former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and resident James Smith, argue the move fails to address rising costs, while Republican candidate Rick Jackson supports extending the suspension.