Good morning! Yesterday was a big day in Georgia, but I remain positive that, with the power of the First Amendment at our backs, we are all remain free to worship how – and who – we choose. Reads: Columbus State University and the National Infantry Museum lost funding in the most recent state budget,
Congressman John Lewis heaped tremendous praise on Gov. Nathan Deal for announcing a veto of the controversial RFRA legislation. In fact, Lewis, a lieutenant for Martin Luther King Jr during the Civil Rights Era, said Gov. Deal and other political heavyweights who banded together against HB 757 are following in King’s footsteps. In a statement released
Atlanta Congressman John Lewis, who over the weekend tweeted his opposition to House Bill 757 issued a statement today regarding Governor Deal’s promised veto, saying he was glad to see state of Georgia was too busy to hate: I am very glad to hear that Governor Nathan Deal decided to veto HB 757, Georgia’s Free
The leaders of the Georgia General Assembly have weighed in in Governor Deal’s promise to veto House Bill 757, the Free Exercise Protection Act. Speaker of the House David Ralston said that in his opinion, the measure passed the non-discrimination test that he was looking for: I respect Governor Deal and the thoughtful consideration he
State Senator Mike Crane, a Republican from Newnan who is also running to fill the soon-to-be-empty seat of Congressman Lynn Westmoreland, has called for a special session to override the religious freedom bill veto by Governor Nathan Deal. Deal announced Monday that he plans to veto the bill, citing the First Amendment and Georgia’s willingness
In a ten minute press conference, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal announced that he will veto House Bill 757, the Free Exercise Protection Act. “I do not think that we have to discriminate against anyone to protect the faith based community in Georgia of which I and my family have been a part of for all
This week’s Courier Herald column: The Georgia General Assembly has gaveled out sine die and members have returned home from Atlanta. The Easter holiday will likely be the only down time for many as May 24th primaries for legislative and congressional offices are less than two months away. Many of those who have chosen to
“What must be done eventually must be done immediately” – Jeremy Foley The Governor has called a press conference for 10am this morning. While no reason has been given, the expectation is that guidance will be given on RFRA, and possibly the announcement of a veto could be forthcoming. A livestream can be viewed here.
Happy Monday, everyone! My Easter was eventful: a nail punctured my tire and I spilled chocolate sauce on the Easter bunny. Here’s to hoping you’re in a chocolate coma of sorts this morning! Jawja How did a Little Five Points get weird? The history of Gwinnett transit. It’s long and it’s painful. It appears Georgia has already
The Georgia General Assembly wrapped up the 2016 session this past Thursday. Charlie Harper, Jon Richards, and Stefan Turkheimer took to the airwaves of WGST during The Sully Show to discuss the end of the session for this week’s edition of GeorgiaPol Radio. Here’s this week’s summary: Segment 1: Charlie, Jon, and Stefan talk about
