Georgia 9th District Congressman Doug Collins issued the following statement today on Windstream filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. “For years, Windstream has taken advantage of customers and taxpayers by promising speeds they know they can’t meet and failing to provide consistent broadband service while collecting taxpayer dollars and receiving substantial federal tax breaks. Despite

It is amazing, that even as adults we continue to learn.  Last week, two Cobb County parents, Diane and Peter Richey made a great choice.  When the Richey’s Clarksdale Elementary School second grader received her black history project, they used their adult brains to yield before they did something that may have been disrespectful. The

Today’s Morning Reads are brought to you by Oban 18. Good luck. RIP Mickey Channel: Speaker David Ralston issued the following statement on the passing of former State Representative Mickey Channell: “Mickey Channell was the kind of man you felt lucky to know. Whether serving on the board of commissioners or the board of education

From a press release: Today, the Georgia Senate addressed Georgia’s health care crisis with comprehensive reforms aimed at reducing costs, increasing access, and enhancing quality care. The Senate passed multiple pieces of health care legislation, including: SB 18 (Direct Primary Care Act), HB 62 (Margie’s Law), SB 115 and SB 118 (Telemedicine reform), and SB

It’s time. The time has come to eliminate private prisons in Georgia and it could be a real thing if the measure dropped by Rep. Scott Holcomb moves through the Georgia House. Private corporations would not be able to operate correctional facilities in Georgia under HB 403. The language of the bill does not cancel

Amid the allegations that he abused his legislative leave, continued cases for years for dangerous criminals, and has reportedly benefited greatly financially, I hold an opinion of David Ralston that I didn’t think I would. I believe he is the right man to be Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. David Ralston is a

Senator David Perdue and Republican members of the Georgia congressional delegation are sounding the alarm about the federal debt, despite a muted response at present from most in Washington. The University of Georgia, Selig Center for Economic Growth lists large federal deficits as a leading threat to Georgia’s economy. Only a rare few are talking

A press release and memo released by the Georgia Secretary of State’s office today states than an internal analysis reveals that a hand-marked ballot system could cost between $207-$224 million over the next ten years. Most of the printing costs, shown as approximately $164 million in the memo, would fall to the counties to pay.

Good morning! Onward and upward, am I right? I can gladly go on with my life never having to again hear about world leaders stroking each other. UGA is selling the school’s Costa Rica campus. Go Jackets! Sting ‘em! In the Merc! No need to wait for if you missed it the last go-round: Hamilton

This week’s Courier Herald column: Several years ago, I had the opportunity to tag along on a trip with a handful of Georgia legislators, education officials, and Governor Deal.  We visited New Orleans, and talked to a variety of educators and community leaders who were all stakeholders in re-creating the local school system in the