From a press release: Today, businessman and Republican nominee for governor, Brian Kemp, called for Democrat Lt. Governor nominee, Sarah Riggs Amico, to withdraw from the race after a shocking lawsuit that highlights the culture of racism, discrimination, and sexual harassment fostered under her leadership at Jack Cooper – a specialty transportation and logistics company.
Geoff Duncan, Republican candidate for Lt. Gov. of Georgia, has released a new TV ad entitled “Full Speed.” The ad focuses on keeping Georgia at protecting our quality of life by working on: Better Schools (Safe, Yet Challenging) Affordable Health Care Pro-Growth Policies for Georgia’s Economy An AJC poll released yesterday shows Duncan ahead of
From a prepared statement provided by Rep. Karen Handel’s (R, GA-6) campaign: “Lucy McBath has twice stated publicly that her husband is a permanent resident of Tennessee, but he has claimed a homestead exemption in Cobb County since 2002 and is registered to vote in Tennessee. Ms. McBath has also stated publicly that she moved
It was a good run. Crop losses from Hurricane Michael are going to be very high. Well, look who rolled in at #5. Now that’s an obituary. 80 percent. Making more pilots. Sticks and stones. How many times will the roles be reversed? Not The Onion. I’ll take one. The one I have is full.
Does anyone still doubt November’s election will be a nailbiter? If so the latest AJC/WSB poll should put that to bed. From the AJC writeup: The poll showed Kemp ahead of Abrams 47.7 percent to 46.3 percent, a statistically insignificant difference within the poll’s 2.8 percentage point margin of error. Libertarian Ted Metz had 2.3 percent
I’ve been covered up today so forgive the brevity of the post. There’s little “news” content here, but more of a placeholder that action is required. Georgia got hit by a Category 3 hurricane yesterday. I don’t think that’s happened in the last century. The Georgia coast had three very strong storms in the 1890’s
If you’re reading these, my bubble in southeast Georgia still has power. But let’s keep the panhandle and SWGA Georgia in our prayers as they’re in for some rough days ahead. Peaches Georgia shatters voter registration record…. …but one report says people are still being blocked… Georgia is one of the most stressed states in
Secretary of State Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that Georgia has shattered the all-time voter registration record with over 6,915,000 active and inactive voters on the rolls. Kemp expects the total number to break 7,000,000 voters at any moment as counties continue to process forms received by yesterday’s deadline. The voter registration deadline was October 9,
GSU professor earns Guggenheim Fellowship. GA’s motor-voter drive boosts eligible balloters who lean Democratic At 80, fmr. Sen. Sam Nunn continues to meet in the middle. Cong. Bishop: Moving agricultural programs would not benefit SW GA. Sonny: Farmer aid could be less than first estimated. Fmr. Sec. of State Condoleezza Rice will give Tech’s fall
Today in Atlanta, Democratic Candidate for Lt. Governor Sarah Riggs Amico can be found campaigning with New York Democratic Senator Kristen Gillibrand on an Anti-ICE platform. Meanwhile, Republican Candidate for Lt. Governor, Geoff Duncan announced the endorsement of 29 Georgia Sheriffs from across the state. From a press release via the Duncan campaign: “We need
