Today is a monumental day. On this date in 1866, the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed by Congress. It was ratified on July 9, 1868. The amendment was designed to grant citizenship to and protect the civil liberties of recently freed slaves. It did this by prohibiting states from denying or abridging
If this doesn’t make your day, nothing will: 97-year-old WWII veteran parachutes over Normandy. And this plane flew on D-Day. Now it’s back in the air. Peaches Could Georgia Consider Work Requirements For Medicaid? Pretending you need an emotional support dog is selfish and irresponsible. Whistleblower who leaked video of student’s injury settles lawsuit with Muscogee County
Let’s get right into it… That was quick, Boyd drops out of the race for GA-7. Valdosta gets a new fire chief. Deloitte will handle the healthcare waiver process for GA. You’ve got a Netflix subscription, might as well get a Mercedes-Benz subscription while your are at it. They’ve updated their line-up. Thinking about selling/buying
It’s Thursday! It’s also the anniversary of the very first automobile accident in the country, which happened on this date in 1896 in New York City. Peaches First things first: Bigfoot Sightings in NE Georgia. Sec. Perdue: University of Georgia USMCA study “all wrong” Georgia unveils plan for internet service in rural areas We’re 34th
Yeah, so… it’s hot outside. Here are some rules for using Facebook while you should be working, followed by morning reads: If you find a meme funny, and 15 of your friends have posted it, share it. Don’t rewrite the meme as your status. That’s basically fraud, and internet jail will be rough for some
Peaches Pressure grows to force out Hoschton officials. Grand jury proceedings of county clerk delayed. West Hollywood council bans travel to Georgia over heartbeat bill. Judge: Medical College of Georgia whistleblower’s lawsuit can continue. Alpharetta may join the anti-scooter initiative. UGA economists: Trade agreement would hurt rural Georgia counties. Study: Medicaid Expansion Can Save Lives
Today is 31st anniversary of both the Surgeon General ruling nicotine is addictive much like cocaine and heroin and the Supreme Court ruling that police do not have to have a search warrant to search discarded garbage. Peaches Another GA city contemplates making mayoral position full time. “Journalists must hold government accountable.” Small town in
I’m filling in for your Wednesday reads, so you’re in for a double dose this week. Obviously, the biggest story in the last 24 hours is the indictment of Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck. Here’s the full press conference. Other news, however, includes: Boycotts Work. An Abortion Rights Boycott in Georgia Probably Wouldn’t. PEOPLE Magazine picked
Filling in for Ginny today who has earned a day off. A few items for your reading pleasure: An Ethics complaint has been filed against Clark County Schools Superintendent Demond Means alleging improper gifts and plagiarism. Savannah plans to borrow $45 Million to complete financing of new civic center. Gold Star family won’t have to
Peaches Georgia barely meets national average for outbreak preparedness. Disgraced councilman considering stepping down. Former State Rep. Discusses Life On Georgia’s Gnat Line In New Book. ‘Avengers: Endgame’ gives this Georgia-made craft beer its own superhero moments. Trump official open to increased funding for Georgia Medicaid waiver. Ocasio-Cortez labels new Georgia abortion law as a
