This week’s Courier Herald column: Somewhat quietly but very methodically, the issue of mental health and how it is treated in Georgia has become a policy focus for the Georgia legislature.  The topic has long been a bit of a sore spot among the other policy laurels the state has achieved, as well as the

Happy Birthday to Dolly, Queen of the World. (Her birthday message from last year still rings true today.) You keep using that word. It doesn’t mean what you think it means. JP makes a move. Love him or hate him, he continues to influence. VDH speaks. Most people listen. Who to trust? More and more

Peaches  They settled on a Georgia island while enslaved. Now they fight rising seas, land loss to preserve culture. ‘Backroom deals’ reshape Democratic races in Georgia More money for courts in hopes of clearing backlog Security for the Arbery trial cost taxpayers $1.08 million How a powerful company persuaded Georgia to let it bury toxic

Good afternoon, and happy Good Memory Day! This day is about remembering good moments in our past and making new memories in the future. Lovely, right? Hopefully this gets you thinking about something good that’s happened to you! I’m running very late, and I’m on a mock interview panel in a bit, so I’m going

Last week’s Courier Herald column: If you look around at any business, you’ll likely notice they’re short staffed.  Georgia’s unemployment rate is at an all-time low, and help wanted signs are everywhere.  Wages for entry level jobs are going up.  While the official “minimum wage” hasn’t changed in over a decade, market forces remain at

Governor Brian Kemp will deliver his State of the State Address this morning at 11:00am. You can view the speech on the GA House website by clicking on this link.

Peaches Kemp’s new regents picks could boost Perdue’s bid to lead Georgia system 5 years and $75 million: a Hall County story  Too late to change the maps for the upcoming election, lawyers say. Some lawyers anyway.  But for real, just send the meteor. Speaking of meteors, this might be one for Spaceport Camden. Feds

Good morning! I’m assuming that some of y’all made a resolution to be healthier this year. National Take the Stairs Day is here to help! It’s also, for the record, National Stick to Your Resolution Day, just in case you’re wavering in your resolve. Finally, it’s Hot Tea Day, and I’m currently drinking some because

Last week’s Courier Herald column: As the calendar turns to the second week of January, Georgia’s eyes begin to look to Atlanta.  Some are looking for leadership in problem solving, some are looking for campaign fodder, and some are emulating NASCAR fans just hoping for a big crash.  The annual meeting of the Georgia General

Well done, good and faithful servant. RIP Johnny Isakson. What comes first? The movie or the music? Oh, good grief. We’ve come to this. Yes, Facebook is evil. You can order those dreadful, frightening children’s books for your kiddos right here. Big Brother in your new car. As if the roads weren’t dangerous enough… Y2K22.