The House of Representatives last night passed H.R. 469, the Sunshine for Regulations and Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2017, which 9th District Congressman Doug Collins introduced to stop federal agencies from establishing regulations through litigation as a means of circumventing the legislative process. The Congressman also managed the rule on H.R. 469 and issued

On this date in 1984, “Baby Fae” was given the heart of baboon after being born with a severe heart defect. She lived for 21 days with the animal heart. Peaches Roswell Mayoral candidate disqualified from race Georgia Court of Appeals rules against immigrant college students The top two causes of fatal traffic accidents in Georgia

Sen. Michael Williams, Republican candidate for Georgia Governor: “The DeKalb County Commission is openly seeking to defy state law regarding Georgia’s Confederate monuments. In last night’s Commission meeting, it was decided to seek a way around the spirit of the law to remove a Confederate monument in the City of Decatur. While they may attempt

So many questions about Michael Sterling’s decision to get out the race.  He announced on Tuesday he was suspending his campaign and endorsing Caesar Mitchell.  Video of announcement. Sterling was once the protégé of current Mayor Kasim Reed.  Reed endorsed his ace, Councilwoman Keisha Lance Bottoms.  It is well known that City Council President Caesar Mitchell

Good morning, and happy International Pasta Day! I’m going to celebrate today with this charred lemon pappardelle and shrimp recipe. Not your thing? These are also awesome: Cajun Chicken Pasta Pasta and Meatballs Caprese Mac & Cheese Enjoy! Now for the real reason you’re here: Pat Conroy A quick, political history of Kennesaw State that

Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp released a list of grassroots leaders in all 159 counties for his campaign to become the next Governor of Georgia. Kemp had previously announced endorsements from former Congressman Bob Barr, GA Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens, Barbara Dooley, and county leaders, local elected officials, and grassroots conservatives. Ryan Mahoney, Communications Director for Kemp

Just in time for Halloween and the return of The Walking Dead, Rep. Buzz Brockway has released a humorous campaign ad focused upon his pledge to protect the integrity of elections. Brockway, who was elected to the Georgia House in 2010, is currently running for Secretary of State as a Republican. Brockway: “As Secretary of

Former State Representative Geoff Duncan (R, District 26) has released a campaign ad entitled “Go Hard.” Duncan resigned his seat effective September 18 to focus on his Lt. Gov. campaign. Duncan took a swing at Sen. David Shafer in a statement released after submitting his resignation to Gov. Nathan Deal: “Moving forward, I will expose

Good morning! Election Day is in two weeks. It’s an oral history of David S. Pumpkins. Any questions? The latest on what might happen to your 401(k) plan. Marilyn Robinson continues to be an American treasure. Here’s her essay, “Fear.” Local journalism is important. The Press Democrat is a good way to learn what the

This week’s Courier Herald column: Eight years ago the state of Georgia was reeling from a total collapse in the US housing and financial markets. Banks were failing here at the highest rate in the nation. Even the soundest real estate transactions were viewed as speculative investments. Our unemployment rate soared well above the national