This week, I am going to be writing at length about social problems in Atlanta. About how homelessness works, about how social services work — or don’t work — to solve problems, and about what you can do to help. Let’s start with something simple today. A very young couple from Denver found a job
An internal poll for Stacey Abrams has the Democratic challenger leading Brian Kemp 48%-42% of likely voters. The poll was conducted by Garin-Hart-Yang Research Group who found in May that Abrams was beating Kemp 49%-40%. I’m not smart enough to comment on the validity of the poll or the firm’s methods. However, GHY compares its results
Today, Geoff Duncan, Republican candidate for Lt. Governor of Georgia, released his rural health care plan. Duncan’s plan rejects Medicaid expansion as a “political solution that promises free health care in exchange for votes.” Duncan states that “we have to get away from judging success by the size of the federal program. We should judge
Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) shared some remarks today at Georgia Southern University on Rural Development in Georgia, including a call for an extension of the House Rural Development Council. The following is a press release, followed by additional coverage from Charlie Harper via Twitter. “Today, at the House Rural Development Council meeting, Speaker David
Alternative Title: Election’HD28 II: Electric Boogaloo Yesterday evening, Senior Judge David Sweat found there was enough evidence to warrant a new election for House District 28 based on voting irregularities in last May’s primary election in Habersham County. In the primary, incumbent Representative Dan Gasaway was defeated by Chris Erwin by a total of 67
GSU and Tech get $2.5 million to start Atlanta Global Studies Center Journalist Jonathan Alter discusses turning points in Jimmy’s presidency. Sonny presses ahead with unpopular move to relocate USDA offices. Gov. Deal declares September as Balloon Month. Science: Ronald Acuna is really good. GSU releases 2018-19 basketball schedule
The Gulch will remain a gulch. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said earlier today she has “no intention of asking the authors of [Gulch redevelopment] proposals” to vote on said package. She also seemed to take a shot at the City Council members who torpedoed her $1.75-billion redevelopment plan, saying “we have negotiated an unprecedented deal
Listening to WABE this morning they mentioned three Presidents and a Vice President have all weighed in on the 2018 gubernatorial election in Georgia. (Donald Trump and Mike Pence for Brian Kemp and Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama for Stacey Abrams who also was endorsed by Hillary Clinton). Which got me to thinking: has there
The following is a guest post from Georgia Rep. Buzz Brockway (R, District 102), who was also a former candidate for Secretary of State: New Attack Ads Make Abrams and Democrats Look Desperate With less than two months until Georgians pick their next governor, radical Democrat Stacey Abrams and the Democratic Party are getting desperate.
In a press release, former Senator Max Cleland backed Stacey Abrams saying: Stacey Abrams’ entire career in public service has been dedicated to improving the lives of all Georgians. That’s why we can trust her as our next governor. With comprehensive plans on veterans’ health and employment, public education, and job creation, Stacey will shepherd
