Charlie Harper has a large sphere of influence in Georgia politics. When he speaks, people tend to listen. I believe he understands his influence but still takes time to guide people who are just starting out. I remember when he first chatted with me when I was a college kid. The first time I  met

According to an article in the Ledger-Enquirer earlier today, one of Columbus’ two city-wide Council members is looking at a run for Mayor. Skip Henderson, a 20- year veteran on the Columbus City Council, won reelection last year with 59% against a local attorney. “If we decide to do this, we have to jump in pretty

The latest Trump administration policy reversal is on North Korea, specifically having direct bi-lateral negotiations with the country. Sam Nunn might be the reason for that. WABE’s Dennis O’Hayer alluded to that this morning. While he wasn’t so bold to directly claim as much, I will. In a March interview with WABE, Nunn said the

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is endorsing Kay Kirkpatrick in the May 16 runoff for State Senate District 32. Senior Vice President David Raynor gave Kirkpatrick his full support, saying, “With big challenges facing our state, it is vital we have members in the Georgia General Assembly who understand the need for state policies that

It was one of the most contentious pieces of legislation of the 2017 session but it is a piece of legislation no more. Governor Deal has signed into law the bill which revokes state funding for colleges and universities that provide safe havens for illegal immigrants. The bill came on the heels of publicity regarding

You didn’t read an old headline.  Today is 2017, and our economy has mostly recovered from the Great Recession, but faulty information in budgeting at the DoI has forced the Department to implement layoffs and furloughs for its workforce according to the AJC. The Department of Insurance was trying to offer higher, more competitive wages

Today is National Superhero Day. Be sure to hug your resident Batman. How many candidates does the GOP really need for governor? Do they need therapy? Or a referee? More fighting about the plans for converting The (former) Ted. Emory missteps into what can only be a metaphor. Berkeley throw-back. What do you get for

In a vote of 60-38, Alexander Acosta was confirmed today as the Secretary of the United States Department of Labor. The following information is provided from a press release from Sen. Isakson’s office. Sen. Isakson: “American businesses and job creators are ready to grow. After years of a heavy-handed federal regulatory regime, America needs the new

Gov. Deal signed House Bill 338 that “provides a method for identifying low-performing schools and establishes a multiyear, multifaceted turnaround plan to assist them.” The bill was sponsored by Rep. Kevin Tanner (R, District 9 – Dawsonville). “Georgia remains committed to improving our state’s education system by increasing student access to high-performing schools and learning

On this date in 1861, President Lincoln issued an order to General Winfield Scott that authorized him to suspend the writ of habeas corpus between Philadelphia and Washington at or near any military line. Tyrant. Peaches First execution of 2017 scheduled Rottweiler saves woman from burning home Fired Gwinnett officers are formally charged in videoed assault Trump