This week’s Courier Herald column: About a month ago I noticed an article being shared by quite a few of my social media contacts. It was published by Popular Mechanics, and was titled “This $1 billion Solar Plant Is An Obsolete, Expensive Flop.” The Crescent Dunes plant on 1,500 acres near Las Vegas was approved
Today is the LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE for the May Primary. So, go register. It is Day 17 of the Georgia General Assembly. You can find a live stream and committee schedule for the Senate here and you can find the 1st readers, 2nd readers, etc here. You can find the live stream
When we think of the greatest POTUS from Georgia we probably picture more of a Principal Chalmers-esque character than a Gene Simmons-esque one. However, as you’ll see in this exclusive preview of “Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President”, the man’s got rhythm in his heart. The “rockumentary” will kickoff the Tribeca Film Festival on April
Attorney General Chris Carr praised an 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruling in favor of the City of Pensacola. At question was a World War II monument in the shape of a cross in a Pensacola park. The ruling will help similar monuments including one in Fort Oglethorpe along the trail in the Chickamauga
Over-achievers, we are. Savannah State has a problem. Clemson buys out Wisconsin contract to play Georgia in 2021 opener. Seen any Tiny Doors lately? Faster, please. Pass the popcorn. Everyone is sick of this rain. At least we don’t have ice volcanoes. Is it possible for both of them to lose? Don’t use your phone
President Trump is making some news this evening. President Trump tells White House travel pool on Air Force One he is considering Rep Doug Collins for Director of National Intelligence.— Steve Holland (@steveholland1) February 21, 2020 The President has made earlier remarks that indicated he would like to avoid a November showdown between Congressman Collins
The following is a guest Op-Ed by Representative John Carson of Cobb County: Changing the Culture of Distracted Driving Through House Bill 113 Due to the alarming increase of smartphone use and traffic fatalities, the Georgia General Assembly passed the Hands-Free Georgia Act in 2018, which was signed into law later that year by former
Former state senator and U.S. Attorney Ed Tarver is running for Senate. We wrote that he was prepping his bid against Kelly Loeffler even as Democratic kingmakers were clearing the deck for Raphael Warnock. Tarver said he in Georgia Senate Race Boogaloo Seat 1: “to restore decency to Washington, bring real leadership, and fight for
A good Thursday morning to you fine folks. Peaches Ga Senator upset that Kemp made her file an Open Records Request for information on executive Senator Mullis steps in it again. Instead of decriminalizing marijuana, lawmakers want to criminalize hemp. Southeast Georgia city is growing with the first black mayor. Vaping tax not off the
From a press release: Atlanta, GA – Today the Board of Public Safety voted unanimously to approve former Tift County Sheriff Gary Vowell to serve as the interim commissioner of the Department of Public Safety. Governor Kemp applauded the board’s decision, citing Vowell’s lifelong career in law enforcement and dedication to integrity and public service. Vowell
