Author: Jessica Szilagyi

Morning Reads – Thursday, October 31, 2019

Happy Halloween! — Some 51% of Americans want offensive costumes to be punished. — And Georgia’s First Lady wants you to avoid this costume. Peaches Judge halts Georgia Sheriff’s sign placement on sex offender property. And, of course, a little national coverage on the purging of voter rolls.  New life for the rural transit bill? Water

Morning Reads – Thursday, October 17, 2019

Did you know that on this date in 1978, President Carter signed a bill that restored full U.S. citizenship rights to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Peaches GA Department of Revenue official being sued by Chrisleys.  Death threats led to change of heart on transgender bathroom decision. AMS President pushes for legalized gambling in Georgia. The

Morning Reads – Thursday, October 3, 2019

On this date in 1922, Rebecca L. Felton became the first female to hold office of U.S. Senator. She was appointed by Governor Thomas W. Hardwick of Georgia to fill a vacancy. Timely…isn’t it? Peaches Deputy sues over lacking transgender insurance coverage. Georgia’s Dignity Act takes effect. Gay student support group met with opposition. Atlanta’s

Morning Reads – Thursday, September 19, 2019

Peaches What is the deal with clerks? #AnotherOneBitesTheDust But also the judge and the Dragon Con guy…. School district maneuvers workaround on school prayer. More leeway for nurse practitioners is a talking point once again. Some Georgia hospitals subject to new regulations despite incomplete regulations. Officials disciplined at Georgia VA facility with all the negative

Morning Reads – Thursday, August 29, 2019

On this date in 1957, Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina set a filibuster record in the U.S. when he spoke for 24 hours and 18 minutes.  Peaches Seriously Jon Ossoff. Ga Republicans mad at Democrat over comment. The fight for educational inclusion in Georgia. Will the bees please stand and be counted? Advocacy group speaks out about vaping

Morning Reads – August 22, 2019

If you’ve ever been south of Macon, you needn’t an article to confirm. It seems the Ga Ethics Commission wants Oxendine’s case to be the longest running in history. Stranger Things @ the grocery store. The state isn’t doing what it said it would do about mental health. Ga Supreme Court considers data breach damages