The press release below was issued by Josh McKoon, Chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, in response to Rep. Mesha Mainor’s decision to switch from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. Mainor was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2020 and currently represents House District 56. UNEDITED PRESS RELEASE Georgia Republican Party
Courier Herald column for week of June 18th This story got my attention, as many news stories shared via social media are designed to do. The headline was intriguing. Some would call it click-bait, but if it works, it works. “Police say a man and his friends ran up a $100 tab, but he left
Courier Herald column for week of June 11th Last month officials announced federal approval for Georgia’s third “inland port” in Gainesville. It is a major train to truck intermodal station designed to get containerized freight quickly and directly to and from the Port of Savannah utilizing an express rail network. In addition to making it
Courier Herald column for the week of June 4th May was yet another good month for Georgia’s Economic Development team, especially those focused on solidifying Georgia as the capital of the battery belt. Georgia’s leadership position in the electric vehicle supply chain was enhanced by Anovion Technologies locating in Bainbridge. They plan to create 400
Courier Herald column for week of May 28th What are you going to be when you grow up? That’s the question the high school class of 2023 has been asked since their youngest days. Toddlers seem much more confident in their answers of fireman, astronaut, or ballerina than those in high school. That’s quite understandable,
Note: this is a guest op-ed contributed by Eliot Wang, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta. The most recent transit of Taiwan’s President Tsai took place on March 30, 2023. United States Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy visited Taiwan on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. President Tsai has every right
This week’s Courier Herald column: As someone whose annual calendar is heavily anchored in the activities of the Georgia General Assembly, the annual declaration of Sine Die for adjournment is a bit of relief. In fact, it’s quite freeing. It’s time to consider what is next. The immediate focus for the capitol and capital community
Last week’s Courier Herald column: The Georgia General Assembly is in its final official hours for 2023, with legislators prepared to gavel out “Sine Die” on March 29th. While this will end their 40 official business days in Atlanta for the year, it’s important to understand the real schedule of the legislature. State Senators and
This week’s Courier Herald column Senator Jon Ossoff made news a few weeks ago, backing federal efforts via the Land and Water Conservation Fund to protect two sections of forest land in Northwest Georgia. As reported by Dave Williams of the Capitol Beat News Service, Senator Ossoff’s letter to the Forest Service noted the land’s
Parents aren't calling for book bans, and school boards aren't banning books. People who think that's what's happening don't understand the history and purpose of public schools.
