Kyle Wingfield penned an opinion piece Monday (warning: paywall) that pointed to an issue that Republicans don’t want to admit: the 2018 mid-terms will be a tough election. The fact is that Democrats are galvanized by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s stinging loss in 2016. They tried, and failed, to convince constituents of Georgia’s
Good morning! If you’ve missed my Hamilton links, this is the week for you! An Ellijay-based FEMA contractor sent Puerto Ricans food relief boxes of specious nutritional merit. Agnes Scott College President Elizabeth Kiss moderated a discussion with Hillary Clinton last night in Atlanta. Senator Isakson agrees (with decent people) that Roy Moore should step
This week’s Courier Herald column: I miss Lewis Grizzard. He’s been gone from us almost a quarter century now. I think of him often on game days for the University of Georgia. It’s been a bit longer than that since UGA has brought a national championship to Athens. Lewis was a humorist with just enough
Will had a conflict that kept him busy, so I’m filling in for his Morning Reads. School turnaround plan implementation begins Panel recommends pay raise for state lawmakers. Georgia Water Coalition issues report on ag consumption NAFTA and the Peach State Vogtle’s critics get louder and louder The back and forth on the ICE detention
As a veteran himself, 9th District Congressman Doug Collins sends this video message to veterans across the district, the state and around the world. In 2002, Congressman Collins joined the United States Air Force Reserve as a chaplain. He ministered to service members both at home and at Balad Air Force Base in Iraq, completing
Georgia Senator Johnny Isakson, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following video statement honoring Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2017. The Senator had this reminder for all Americans: …we should never take for granted the sacrifice that many Americans have given so that you and I can be free to talk,
Two nights ago, on the floor of the Senate, Senator David Perdue, gave a thirteen minute speech on the upcoming vote on the Tax Reform Bill. In his calm, logical way, he laid out a clear argument against the media and opposing party and the misinformation that is consistently spread by both. Sen. Perdue addressed
The fourth annual State of the State poll from Georgia College’s Department of Government and Sociology was released yesterday afternoon. In the spring, 500 Georgians aged 18 and older took part in a survey with questions on a wide range of issues, including medical marijuana, casinos, Obamacare, same-sex marriage, and campus carry. A strong plurality
Oh, the stupid, it burns. I always knew the Jetsons would really happen. Now all I need is a food replicator and a double-sided light saber. Who cares about celebrity endorsements. Eeeew. Well, would you look at that. Do animals get our corny jokes? Whhaaaat? But, but, but, she made the Kessel Run in 12
Former Paulding County Republican Party Chairman Joseph Gullett has tossed his hat into the ring to challenge incumbent Republican State Representative Paulette Rakestraw Braddock in Georgia House District 19. Joseph has a video announcement of his candidacy: And a full presser: JOSEPH GULLETT ANNOUNCES FOR GEORGIA STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 19 “My obligation to the taxpayers
