Sunday’s Gainesville Times published a lengthy op-ed from 9th District Congressman Doug Collins concerning the current tax reform proposal being debated in the media. Using a number of middle class examples, Representative Collins refutes much of the criticism of the plan and suggests that ideological differences rather than actual substance are the root of most
Imagine picking up the newspaper – or turning on the computer if you are under 60 — and reading about a society that had abandoned the principle of majority rule and instead allowed less than 20% of its adult citizens to pick its political leaders. Where do you think this society would be located? The Middle
Good morning! It’s Election Day. Have you voted? October saw record growth for the Port of Savannah. Should the next mayor of Atlanta be black? (How nice of the author to note that one of the candidates is a member of the Junior League of Atlanta, which is well-known for its advocacy efforts.) Why is
Voters in Walker County, who rejected the regional TSPLOST in 2012, will decide on whether to tack on an additional cent to pay for county transportation projects. The tax is estimated to bring in around $3 million over the next 5 years for Walker County and it’s five cities. The tax is being considered as
Let’s play a fun game of “What If?” I cannot begin to predict who will make it to the run off because the field is so crowded in Atlanta’s Mayoral race. However, I am willing to predict a low voter turnout in this general election due to overwhelming number of candidates in the race. A
This week’s Courier Herald column: Our thoughts and prayers are extended to those affected by the shootings in Las Vegas… Our thoughts and prayers with the victims of the New York City terrorist attack… Our thoughts and prayers are with the congregation of the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Texas and the entire community of
Happy Monday, everyone! Congratulations to GeorgiaPol contributor George Chidi for getting hitched over the weekend. News by the Numbers 26 people – were killed in a mass shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, a small town located 30 miles southeast of San Antonio. The death toll is expected to rise as more
It’s still a mess. Now it’s a mess that a Judge will allow to cash flow. Maggie Lee breaks the news as follows: Yep Fulton County, you are getting property tax bills this year. That's after a judge's ruling just now. Stoey soon #gapol — Maggie Lee (@maggie_a_lee) November 3, 2017 We forgive the typo
Not a good ranking. All of us have aging parents, and this should be a bigger deal. CSI for animal cruelty. Who cares. Just report the facts, Jack. Blimey, it’s gonna get cold across the pond. Next time you know, they’ll all be in Florida. Pass the popcorn. This is not a drill, people. Ann
Depending on what news source you read, you might believe that Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr abruptly quit Secretary of State Brian Kemp’s defense in the lawsuit both the SOS’s office and Kennesaw State University are facing over the security of Georgia’s election systems. In some stories, it sounded quite ominous, like Carr had dumped
