From a press release: ATLANTA – U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and David Perdue, R-Ga., wrote to Senate appropriators this week requesting disaster assistance for Georgia’s agriculture industry as a result of Hurricane Michael. “Hurricane Michael caused extensive damage to Georgia and across the Southeast,” wrote the senators. “Georgia’s agricultural industry alone suffered more than
Georgia’s 9th District Congressman Doug Collins was selected yesterday evening as the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee replacing Rep. Jerry Nader (D-NY) who takes over the Chair of the committee. As reported by The Hill: Despite having strong competition, Collins — who has developed a strong working relationship the president and top administration
Remember the cyber attack on City of Atlanta? It was the Iranians. Save the Big House. Only in Atlanta. This is unacceptable. Hockey pucks for the win. Quitting Twitter. This makes sense, that is, if you have a lick of sense. Pro-lights?
Governor Deal has a few more ribbons to cut before he leaves the big house on West Paces Ferry Road. Today, the Governor announced Wayfair, the online home goods retailer, will build out a major distribution facility in Savannah, creating 1,000 jobs. Yesterday, the announcement was that Korean manufacturer SK Innovation will locate a battery
Y’all. We are so close. 5 more sleeps until this election season is over. But for now – morning reads: Peaches We have these in Statesboro and they are nothing short of a nightmare The role of an interpreter in the ballot box 2 former Georgia hospital CEOs fighting kickback claims Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wrong about spending
I’m an Augustan by birth, and no matter where in the state, country, or world I may live, Augusta politics has always held a special place in my heart. That’s saying something, because at times, Augusta politicians can be horribly frustrating and demoralizing. We’re responsible for both Linda Schrenko and Charles Walker, for example. We’ll
On Saturdays, I cheer for four teams: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Georgia Southern Eagles, Oklahoma State Cowboys, and whoever is playing Georgia. For 15 of the last 21 years, Coach Paul Johnson has been the Head Coach of either the Eagles or the Jackets, with the other six years at the U.S. Naval Academy. I
Yesterday, the Atlanta Press Club and Georgia Public Broadcasting hosted a debate between the candidates in the runoff for Secretary of State. Only John Barrow, the Democrat in the race, participated. Barrow wasted no time to take advantage of his opponent’s absence. “The last time we had this debate I think I beat my opponent up
Early voting has started. Make sure your vote counts… and if you aren’t happy with how it turns out… sue. UGA vs Kennesaw State University in basketball… The other Georgia is still having their runoff and their vote is today, and they are looking for tourists. SK Innovations bringing 2,000 jobs to GA making batteries
Good morning! The holidays are here – and so is early voting. 2,200 troops with the Georgia National Guard are heading to Afghanistan. While many people prefer fake trees (and also daily vacuuming, apparently) I am an unrepentant fake tree person. Whether fake or real trees are better for the environment, however, is up for
