Hurricane Michael moved through southwest Georgia on October 10th and 11th in 2018, causing more than $2.5 billion in losses to the state’s agriculture industry. The state government passed disaster relief initiatives during a special legislative session in November but are still waiting on the federal government to send additional aid. On Friday, Governor Brian
This week’s Courier Herald column: A new era has begun in Atlanta for all of Georgia. Monday officially brought us a new Governor, Brian Kemp. The Georgia General Assembly also has many fresh faces as the legislature begins their annual meeting. Chief among them is the new Lieutenant Governor, Geoff Duncan, who will guide the
This week’s Courier Herald column: With Georgia poised to swear in a new Governor for the new year, expect to see a flourish of tributes to our current Governor, Nathan Deal. There is a long list of accomplishments that can be noted during his eight-year tenure as Georgia’s head of state. He’s the Governor that
In a press release this morning, Governor-elect Brian Kemp announced his floor leaders in the Georgia General Assembly. In the State House: Rep. Jodi Lott (R-Evans) Rep. Terry Rogers (R-Clarksville) Rep. Bert Reeves (R-Marietta) Rep. Dominic LaRicca (R-Douglas) In the State Senate: Sen. Blake Tillery (R-Vidalia) Sen. Brian Strickland (R-McDonough) Governor-elect Kemp also announced that
This morning, Governor-elect Brian Kemp announced his transition team. There are a few names of note including former HHS Secretary Tom Price, former Congressman Bob Barr, former GAGOP Chairman Alec Poitevint, and current PSC Commissioner Tricia Pridemore. Also, Virginia Galloway from the Faith and Freedom Coalition is on the policy committee…which may be a signal
Today legislators return to the Gold Dome to make decisions in a rare special legislative session. I have reason to be concerned that the pre-announced special session was a strategic Republican back up plan in case Stacey Abrams won the election last Tuesday. Here is why… In 2016, North Carolina Republicans used the same strategy after
Stacey Abrams’ campaign has not conceded. Kemp’s camp says it’s over. Cody Hall from Brian Kemp’s campaign said, “Kemp’s margin is so large that the number of provisional ballots and overseas ballots will not change his Election Day victory.” He goes on to say, “it is mathematically impossible for Stacey Abrams to win or force
Do you know what Spelman College, Tennessee State University, and Florida A & M have in common? Each school is award winning. Each school has graduated an esteemed cadre of graduates. Each of these schools are a Historically Black College and University (HBCU)[i] whose alumni are pictured in this photo. Stacey Abrams a Spelman graduate,
Queen Oprah appeared in Georgia this week to knock doors on behalf of Stacey Abrams. News that Oprah might be coming to your door likely increased voter interest tenfold. If you know Oprah you can’t help but to imagine her on a stage with her larger than life personality proclaiming, “You get a vote, and
It feels like 2012 in Georgia! #YesWeCan! There is #hope and #change in the atmosphere. The excitement and energy surrounding the possible historic election of Stacey Abrams is electric. In 2012, new voters were energized, turn out among existing voters increased, and everyone did a little more to secure the President’s win. Stacey Abrams is leading
