This week’s Courier Herald column: Five years ago, it wasn’t easy to engage folks at Georgia’s Capitol in a serious conversation about transportation. The sting of loss from 2012’s transportation referendums in most regions of the state – especially congested Atlanta – was still relatively fresh. Money in the state budget was still tight. Teachers
It’s Ginny’s birthday. It’s also Obi’s Sister’s birthday. When we changed names from the old site, so did she. She’s still the same person that I once bonded with over a love for southern diners (we miss Carver’s) and occasional political talk. She’s a great wife to a pastor that doesn’t often get to express
Happy Monday, everyone! Today is the 11th legislative session. It’ll be lit. News by the Numbers 16-year-old voting machines – The race to succeed Governor Deal involves taxes, monuments, and now voting machines! According to Cagle, they’re outdated and unsafe. According to Kemp, any opposition to his outdated and unsafe voting machines is a left-wing
In a Lt. Governor’s race that is heavily favored for Sen. David Shafer (R, 48), former Sen. Rick Jeffares has started a “Dirty Jobs” tour to share his ideas on technical education. He also plans to “highlight his plans for a college tuition freeze for incoming freshmen to make planning for a four-year degree easier
TGIF! Filling in for the infamous Ginny Ray. She’ll be back in rotation next week. Which is good, because Charlie may fire me for the lateness of this post. 10 things you *need* to know today: The economy is growing. Nikki Haley is NOT having an affair with the President. The White House was offered
This is a busy time for political nerds. Because the state legislature is in session, we want to know immediately when bills are filed, when language is replaced, and who will be cosponsoring. It’s in our blood. For everyone else, it’s just flu season, unless you’re one of the four people in the state who
Rep. Karen Handel (R, GA-6) issued a letter today to Rep. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary, calling for an investigation into the sexual abuse of United States Olympic gymnasts. Her full letter can be seen HERE. Rep. Handel: “With so many abused young women, it is clear that there existed a
Peaches Georgia lawmakers push for English-only communication Former principal to serve 10 years for stealing $1.2 million. Transit! Transit! Transit! Here’s a list of all the Toys R Us stores in Georgia that are closing due to their $5 billion debt WalletHub says Georgia is one of the ‘worst places’ to live. Sexual assault bill
My plea is earnest, although my solutions are in jest – mostly. I’ve personally picked a candidate for the May 2018 Gubernatorial primary. It was an easy no brainer because unlike most voters, I had an opportunity to work with both women in their official capacity. I get to see how they lead teams, how
Republicans think white suburban women could be the lynchpin of the November gubernatorial election. Some Democrats believe shoring up the black woman base like Doug Jones did in Alabama is the lynchpin. Who is right? BOTH. There is no secret sauce. Winning the votes of people is the key. Getting your base to the polls
