The following Op-Ed was written by Lt. Governor Casey Cagle to coincide with Patriot Day and the 15th anniversary of 9/11. It has been difficult over the past few weeks to turn on the television without seeing the fallout from a particular NFL Star’s refusal to stand during our National Anthem. While I understand this
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and most likely, the U.S. Capitol, were it not for the bravery of those on Flight 93 in Pennsylvania. The day is now marked as Patriot Day, a day of service and remembrance for the almost 3,000 people who gave
For those horse race aficionados, the FiveThirtyEight state by state analysis of the presidential race has offered minute-by-minute updates on the presidential race in Georgia. Now comes the Upshot from the New York Times, offering its take on both the presidential and senate races in the Peach State. 60 days out from Election Day, the
Michael McNeely, GAGOP 1st Vice-Chair, has announced via Facebook his intention to run for GAGOP Chairman in 2017: “I have been asked several times this week whether I intend to run for Chairman of the Georgia GOP. I’m not one to be coy about something that important, so I wanted to put the question to
Today, the Georgia Department of Environmental Protection declared level 1 drought conditions in 53 north Georgia counties. During a level 1 drought, water utilities must begin public education campaigns about the importance of conservation of water, however there are no additional water use restrictions in effect beyond the normal requirement that prohibits most outdoor watering
North Carolina voters are looking to choose between two men for governor: reelecting their Republican Governor Pat McCrory or electing Democrat Attorney General Roy Cooper. Generally, incumbents have an easier time with being reelected. Unfortunately for Governor McCrory, his reelection bid is a bit murky largely due to HB 2 (also known as “The Bathroom
There are signs of bipartisanship in Clayton County as some Democrats are supporting Republican Gov. Nathan Deal’s education reform plan heading into the November election. After the Clayton County school board unanimously approved a symbolic resolution disavowing the Opportunity School District constitutional amendment (which will be on the ballot in November), Democratic State Rep. Valencia
The Lady Chablis passed away yesterday. Tech’s getting another dorm! Eeeeew. Six Flags is getting another vomit-inducing ride! Goats for hire. Really. Russians behaving badly. But who’s got the toilet paper? Name-calling isn’t presidential. Too big to fail. But giving bucks to Clinton is ok. Point. Counterpoint. Not The Onion.
Governor Nathan Deal provided some hints as to what might drive his final years in office in a 45 minute address to school board members and school superintendents at today’s Georgia Education Leadership Institute. According to Ty Tagami of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the governor plans to focus on education policy to finish off his term.
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich will hold a town hall at Kennesaw State University on behalf of the Trump-Pence campaign on Monday, September 12. Gingrich has a long history with KSU, including teaching history there at various intervals since 1993. The Trump campaign’s press release is below:
