Congressmen Tom Graves (R-GA-14) and Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN-03) and Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Bob Corker (R-TN) had asked the Navy to christen a ship the USS Chattanooga in memory of the servicemen who died in the attacks last July. The Navy has decided to name the new DDG-120 destroyer after former Senator Carl Levin. In
Rep. Allen Peake (R, District 141) issued a statement explaining why he, a Republican office holder on a Republican ballot this year (unopposed), is voting in the Democratic primary on May 24 in the Macon-Bibb elections. It is apparent in his statement that he feels like this choice is the only one that would provide him
On Tuesday, a bi-partisan group of Senators and Congressmen introduced a bill to help solve long-cold cases of civil rights abuses. Known as the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act, the bill updates legislation that was passed in 2008. John Lewis was the primary sponsor of the bill. He was joined by Rep. Jim
Governor Nathan Deal signed SB 367 into law yesterday during a signing ceremony at the Capitol. It is the fifth such law the Governor has championed, noting that the Criminal Justice Reform process isn’t a “one and done” law but an ongoing process. The Governor said he didn’t expect this to be his last one,
The House Judiciary Committee marked up and unanimously passed HR 2137 the Federal Law Enforcement Self Defense and Protection Act. The bill’s author Georgia 9th District Congressman Doug Collins said, “During the lapse in funding in 2013, about 1800 federal officers were forced to hand over their government issued firearms in a seemingly arbitrary decision.
On this date in 1967, Muhammad Ali refused induction into the US Army and was stripped of boxing title. He cited religious grounds for his refusal. Peaches Our state killed another person last night. The shortfalls of the criminal justice system in Georgia Noncitizens suing for driver’s licenses. Former State Senator named Chancellor at school in North
From a press release: ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Today Secretary of State Brian Kemp issued his final decision in candidate challenges for five contests on the upcoming May 24 General Primary and Nonpartisan Election ballot. To initiate a candidate challenge, an elector residing within a district must submit a complaint to the Secretary of State’s office
It’s early, but Ted Cruz apparently needs a game changer. (Youbetcha!). So he’s going to name Carly Fiorina as his running mate at 4PM today if the twittersphere is correct. So…there’s that. A friend of mine posted the question on Facebook yesterday of “Who should Trump’s nominee be? (Real or Fictional)” I like the question.
This morning, Georgia Senators Johnny Isakson and David Perdue, along with Representatives Sanford Bishop and Austin Scott, met with roughly 50 leaders from the Air Force and middle Georgia to discuss and emphasize the importance of Robins Air Force base both in the nation’s defense role, as well as an economic catalyst to middle Georgia.
According to a recent press release from 9th District Congressman Doug Collin’s office, there is continual pressure on Windstream to follow through on federally funded upgrades to their internet service in Northeast Georgia. Today, Congressman Doug Collins sent a letter to Windstream CEO Tony Thomas to follow up on previous concerns and emphasize the growing
