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Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Stacey Abrams says she wants an Earned Income Tax Credit in Georgia. Unveiling her sweeping “Economic Mobility Plan” on Thursday (PDF), Abrams said Georgia’s version would start with a refundable credit at 5% of the federal EITC. Eventually the state EITC would move to a 10% credit. The cost of the Georgia

Republican Paulding County House Member Howard Maxwell will not seek re-election, but will instead retire after three decades of public service, including his eight terms in the Georgia House. While not the kind of Chairman that seeks headlines, Maxwell has a reputation of a steady force under the gold dome. The Dallas based district will

The 2018 legislative session begins on January 8 and one Georgia lawmaker says she’s planning on introducing legislation to expand the definition of hate crimes in Georgia. State Representative Meagan Hanson, a Republican attorney from Brookhaven, announced Wednesday that she will carry a bill to increase punishments for crimes committed against persons in certain classifications.

On this date in 1974,  President Nixon refused to hand over tape recordings and documents subpoenaed by the Senate Watergate Committee. Peaches We’re barely surviving down here in South Georgia. President Trump to exacerbate traffic for National Championship game. By the looks of things, this may not be a positive move. Georgia to close 17-year investigation

In a tied vote Monday evening, broken by Mayor Max Bacon, Smyrna became the first city in Georgia to institute a hands-free ordinance for drivers. According to the Cobb County Courier, Councilor Derek Norton sponsored and lobbied for the measure. Voting “yes” with Councilor Norton were Corky Welch and Doug Stoner, while Susan Wilson, Andrea

I’m here to let you know: I’m back to run the show. “Return of the Mack” by Mark Morrison.  Johns Lewis and Barrow both give shout-outs to the new Milledgeville mayor.  Tom Crawford previews the political year ahead.  Apparently people really want to be mayor of Columbus. The new Westside Park looks like it will be

Keisha Lance Bottoms is now Atlanta’s 60th Mayor. And on day one the Streetcar is shut down due to a water main break. There’s no givebacks on the job even if Mary Norwood really really wants it.

Good morning! Apparently, it’s Tuesday – but there’s really just one story to discuss today. The political repercussions of the Georgia/Alabama game. It’s also kind of a big day for Atlanta’s new mayor. I’m certain today will be productive for most Georgians, so get back to it – and feel free to discuss the game in

This week’s Courier Herald column: The page has turned on the calendar and we have a fresh new year ahead of us. It’s a time of year brimming with optimism – even more so than usual if you’re a UGA fan. If you’re not, there’s still time to make a resolution to fix that. The