From a press release: U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., reiterated his concerns today as the president issued a proclamation imposing new tariffs on aluminum and steel imports. The proclamation signed today imposes a 25 percent tariff on steel imports and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum imports, with temporary exemptions for imports from Canada and
The fourth day of qualifying has drawn to a close. Rep. Rob Woodall still has not qualified for re-election in GA-7, but it is my understanding that his responsibilities in the House Committee on Rules has prevented him from qualifying so far, but that he will be qualifying. In other Congressional races, Reps. Tom Graves
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan will be issuing remarks on tax reform from the headquarters of Home Depot in Atlanta at 2:45 p.m. You can watch live below. Update: Rep. Karen Handel (R, GA-6) to join Speaker Ryan. This afternoon, U.S. Representative Karen Handel and Speaker Paul Ryan, along with other members of Georgia’s Congressional
On this date in 1894, a dog license law was enacted in the state of New York. It was the first animal control law in the US. Peaches Students barred from graduating in 1969 finally get diplomas More on the Macon to Atlanta trucks-only highway Bar codes stir anxiety as Georgia eyes new voting sytem Congressman
The third day of qualifying has come and gone. Rep. Rob Woodall (R, GA-7) still has not qualified re-election. Sec. of State Brian Kemp and Clay Tippins qualified today, bringing the count up to six (4 Rs, 2 Ds) for the gubernatorial race. We are guaranteed November contests for all statewide races, except for the
The Republican Governors Association (RGA) has gone on the offensive against both Democratic gubernatorial candidates Stacey Abrams and Stacey Evans. They have launched a radio ad and a digital campaign highlighting the two Stacey’s support for tax hikes and big government programs. The RGA has a website set up at www.StaceyWhoever.com that will be a
Governor Nathan Deal announced today that Facebook will be building a 1 million square foot data center in Newton County. The $750 million investment will net at least 100 new jobs over the next five years according to a press release issued by the Georgia Department of Economic Development. There is much buzz about Atlanta
According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, 9th District Congressman Doug Collins has notified House leadership of his intention to run for Chair of the powerful House Judiciary Committee next year. The position will open with the pending retirement of Virginia Congressman Bob Goodlatte. While not in line from a seniority standpoint, the number of recent
Former State Representative Amy Carter is on the move. After leaving the legislature to join the Technical College System of Georgia, her availability combined with her background and talent got some additional notice. As such, she’s going to be taking on a higher profile role as the point person within Georgia’s Economic Development agency to
Is getting in a legal fight with an adult film actress a life highlight or lowlight? I’m semi split. “I Want to be Alone (Dialogue)” by Jackson C. Frank I mean, technically there’s 11 Georgia billionaires but alas, I may have said too much. The national Democratic primary in Georgia rolls on. ATL to ATL in
