The decision to change the rules about how NFL players should conduct themselves during the National Anthem occurred at a meeting in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. Miles away from the shiny, new, convertible topped Mercedes Benz stadium, a decision was made that not only affects football but affects the core of American culture. Football
On this date in 1965, in the U.S. the Gemini 4 mission was completed. The mission featured the first spacewalk by an American. Peaches Kemp moves to review voting machines Georgia making national headlines for a good reason… …and of course for the bad reasons Georgia Tourism announces “100 Places Locals Love” List Thanks, lawmakers, for attacking
A handful of Democratic candidates who lost primaries a couple of weeks ago are not handling defeat with stately reserve. If it were one or two, I’d dismiss it. But there’s a trend. Though the ballots have been counted, some Black women not named Stacey Abrams aren’t quite done campaigning. Black women are the key
Sen. Michael Williams has made an endorsement in the upcoming runoff. It just happens to be David Shafer in the Lt. Governor’s race. From an email from the Williams’ campaign: “In our campaign for Governor, we raised important issues, spoke to them fearlessly and shaped the race. I may not have won enough votes to
In a since-deleted tweet, Congressman Ferguson’s social media team screwed up royally. (And likely lost at least one team member). Those are Nazi soldiers in Congressman @RepDrewFerguson's #DDay tweet. #GA03 https://t.co/fr8aU5M0OL pic.twitter.com/0ocnn97j66 — Shripal Shah (@shripal734) June 6, 2018 What’s also an indictment on the good congressman’s office is that in five-and-a-half hours since the
Yesterday was my sister’s birthday so happy late birthday to her! “Less and Less” by Roger Miller A reminder: Lake Lanier and other waterways may be unsafe for weeks to come thanks to the rain. Was Jimmy Carter the Most Underrated President in History? John Lewis addresses the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award ceremony.
Apparently, Felix Ungar and Oscar Madison have reappeared in Washington in the form of Georgia’s 9th District Congressman Doug Collins and New York’s 8th District Congressman Hakeem Jefferies. At least according to a recent Politico article by Heather Caygle and some successful pieces of legislation co-sponsored by the unlikeliest of partners. Congressman Collins reflected on
Attorney General Chris Carr sent out the following email Q&A on Open Records law and procedures this morning. We’re sharing here for your information. ATLANTA, GA – The Georgia constitution states that public officials are “servants of the people,” and the Office of the Attorney General has a long and proud tradition of encouraging openness
Gooooooood Morning! Teri is out of the office this Tuesday so today’s Morning Reads are brought to you from West Central Georgia. Today in Georgia History, Augusta came into possession of the Patriots. Happy American Birthday, Augusta. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the baker in the same-sex court case. Guatamala is dealing with
This week’s Courier Herald column: Some of you are graduating High School. Some are graduating college. It’s a time of year when people will congratulate you on your hard earned successes. You’ll sit through speeches filled with altruistic visions of how you’re going to make the world a better place. You’ll be told how you
