This week’s Courier Herald column: Georgia’s legislature will reconvene Monday to finish the 40-day session that was abruptly suspended March 13th – officially the 29th legislative day – as the state began to shut down for the Covid-19 pandemic. With 11 business days remaining, legislators must pass a budget prior to the July 1st beginning
Yes, the headline is written for the people that never click the links. For the past few days as early voting hit its crescendo, social media has filled with people apoplectic that the race to fill the unexpired term of Senator Johnny Isakson was left off their ballot. You’re not being cheated, so calm down.
The politics surrounding the current events including #BLM and the ongoing protest is national as much as it is personal. Below is a blog post that touched me as it describes the writers first adult experience with race as an undergraduate. What it explores is the importance of self reflection and your personal experiences with
I am honored to be a part of this small team of GeorgiaPol contributors. I also accept it as a privilege to have a platform for my thoughts and musings on politics. Whether people agree or disagree, I hoped to bring another point of view for readers of GeorgiaPol to consider. These days however, I
Douglas County Commissioner unable to follow simple instructions. Hide the silverware. The Legislature reconvenes next Monday. Governor Kemp says budget cuts may not be as drastic as first expected. Advice for college freshmen. Some good news – the market is rising. The honourable thing to do. SMOD. Ironical. When will the car shows crank up?
11th Circuit Vacates District Court Ruling, Says Georgia Must Revisit Third Parties’ Exclusion From Elections The Libertarian Party of Georgia has made a substantial gain in a matter against the Georgia Secretary of State. While the case was filed by the LPG, the potential for improved access will impact all third party candidates in Georgia.
Born down in a dead man’s town, the first kick he took was when he hit the ground…on this date in 1984, Bruce Springsteen released his “Born in the U.S.A.” album. Peaches Libertarian Party of Georgia wins major ballot access initiative. Kemp to scale back budget cuts. Commissioner Butler is still asking lawmakers to spare
The House and Senate have agreed to return to finish the 2020 session on June 15th. Legislators have 11 business days remaining in the session, and a budget must be passed before the end of the fiscal year which is June 30th. An adjournment resolution spelling out specific session days following the 15th remains a
Good morning-ish! I’ve gotten to the point where all of my days are running together, and even notices in my calendar can’t save me. On the up side, it’s Global Running Day, which is a grand excuse to get outside. In the news: Pat Conroy While we know 1,000 Georgians who live in senior care
Good morning. Here’s a song. Are playdates safe? The state issued guidance – not guidelines – for schools as they prepare their plans to reopen this fall. Many health experts maintain that racism is as valid a health concern as COVID-19. The DOL requested an exemption from state budget cuts. Most of the protestors arrested
