This week’s Courier Herald column. You can read the other columns in this series by following this link. For the past weeks, this column has taken a look at the five political and economic regions that form the governing coalitions of Georgia politics. This was an attempt to help readers to understand how current
We told you he had deep pockets. Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle, the presumptive front runner in the 2018 Republican gubernatorial primary, has raised $2.7 million since he began his campaign in late April. That is more than rivals Secretary of State Brian Kemp ($1.7 million) and State Senator Hunter Hill (over $1 million). The other
Happy Monday, everyone! Here is a plug for Yonah Mountain Vineyard. My time there was spectacular. Their Genesis 8 is my favorite. State Shia LaBeouf was arrested in Savannah. He is in town filming a movie. Georgia’s public health chief was tapped to head up the CDC. The best chocolate chip cookie in Georgia. Starbucks expansion
Georgia chicken taking over America! City of Atlanta employees get a raise. Potholes were unavailable for comment. Dozens of flavors to choose from. The Declaration of Independence continues to terrify… Unexpected outcomes. After CNN sucks all the air of the week, not just the room, they get journalistic advice from Vox? Plus, South Park. Move
On this date in 1983, the US Supreme Court ruled that retirement plans could not pay women smaller monthly payments solely because of their gender. 1983…. Peaches Lawsuit re: overturning GA-6 election results garnering more headlines GA-based FBI pick to be vetted by Senate next week Fire at a private school in Georgia is suspicious The
In an article first posted on All On Georgia-Muscogee County, Richard Hyatt reports that State Senator Josh Mckoon (R-Columbus) will file his intent to run for Secretary of State tomorrow. McKoon has served in the State Senate since 2010 representing parts of Muscogee (Columbus) and Troup, and all of Harris and Meriwether counties. A graduate
Ed is off finding after-Independence Day sales on fireworks, so I’m filling in with your morning reads for this Wednesday. Here: Speaking of fireworks, the tax on fireworks has added more than $1 million to the state’s coffers. A sheriff’s officer was stabbed this past Monday in Walker County. Thankfully, he is on the mend
In an announcement on LinkedIn, Joe Hunt announced his intent to run in the Republican primary against Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA-10). Mr. Hunt, whose LinkedIn profile lists that he is the Vice President of Franchise Relations at Zaxby’s Franchising, Inc., intends to run as more of a centrist and on a “shoe-string budget”. I get
It’s Independence Day. Most folks spend the weekend enjoying fireworks, maybe a few cold adult beverages, and barbecue. A lot of that barbecue was enjoyed by various Republican GOP events around the state…and no GOP barbecue is complete without a straw poll! Two county GOPs held events during the Independence holiday along with straw polls
In honor of Independence Day, and because I’m writing these on July 3, let’s take a deep dive into Georgia music history with Kelly Hogan and The Jody Grind (yes, that’s Mike Mills on mandolin): What, y’all thought I’d give you a crying eagle? Are your pets terrified of fireworks? David Tennant to the rescue!
