Good morning! It’s World Wildlife Day, which celebrates wild plants and animals. The theme this year is “Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet,” calling attention to the fact that forests sustain life for hundreds of millions of people around the world. Here are some suggestions for participating in World Wildlife Day for all levels
Peaches House GOP resumes tax-cut push as Georgia finances rebound Paulding County DA suspended by Georgia governor Counties pushing back on proposed logging bill House approves bill stipulating cities, counties can’t cut police funding Georgia counties seek legal fees for ‘frivolous’ Trump voter-fraud lawsuit Democrats’ biggest gains from 2008-2020 came in these Georgia counties The
“Diane, it’s 11:30 a.m., February 24th. Entering the town of Twin Peaks.” And so it began. I hope you’re starting off this February 24th with a “damn fine cup of coffee,” whether or not you are a Twin Peaks fan. Yes, I do have a Twin Peaks Sheriff Department mug, and today, it’s holding Blackbird’s
Good morning, y’all. I’m in for Ginny today. Pitchers and catchers reported yesterday, so spring is right around the corner. Here Governor Kemp announced four state-ran COVID-19 vaccination sites Gwinnett County Public School administrators are urging school board officials to limit public comment period during meetings Secretary of State and State Election Board send another
Peaches Proposed amendment to Georgia Constitution could hamper Trump investigation Limits On Policing For Profit Circumvented In GA Cities With Outsourced Traffic Citations Georgia Attorney General Indicts Paulding DA GSP Changes their tattoo policy after years of demands but people are still unhappy Predawn hearings shroud Georgia election bills in secrecy The first Georgia hospital
Good morning, and happy Random Acts of Kindness Day! This day was first designated Random Acts of Kindness Day in 2004 by Josh de Jong of New Zealand, but it’s now celebrated around the world. There’s even a website that includes K-12 lesson plans. They have lots of other suggestions, too, for those of us
Peaches Some positive news about do-gooders Sen. Warnock is under investigation. Modernizing Cash Aid for Thousands of Georgia Children in Deep Poverty The Isakson bridge? That time a Facebook post about organ donation worked. Kemp, Ralston make big ta-do about $1,000 for state employees COVID-19 The potential for domestic travel restrictions? And now the shot
Yeah, I went with a week this time, but I’m a librarian – and it’s my birthday – so I get to bend the rules this morning, right? In a normal year, well-known and upcoming folks involved in children’s literature make it a point to celebrate Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week by visiting schools and
On this date in 1789, Electors unanimously chose George Washington to be the first president of the United States. And it’s been down hill ever since. Peaches Poor Lin Wood won’t give himself a break. Hands-free loophole needs a loophole. A proposal for a rape kit registry. And proposed changes to the selection of Georgia
Happy National Signing Day, everyone! I’ll be cheering on all the new Dawgs and Heels, naturally. Which teams are you watching? It’s also National Women Physicians Day, and this year it’s rather more special than normal, as today would be Elizabeth Blackwell’s 200th birthday. National Women Physicians Day is on February 3rd in honor of
