From Allen Peake’s Twitter feed, we learned that Sen. Johnny Isakson says marijuana “ought to be rescheduled.” ‘Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) – Marijuana Ought to Be Rescheduled (FULL)’ on #SoundCloud #np https://t.co/nIH9W4P9fR #gapol #medicalmarijuana — Allen Peake (@AllenPeake) March 11, 2017 Currently, marijuana is a Schedule 1 drug, meaning the DEA believes pot is more dangerous

This week’s Courier Herald column: There was a time in recent Georgia history when it was impolite to talk about the concept of “Two Georgias”. There was the thriving and growing Atlanta – the economic engine of the state. Then, there was everything else. The “Other Georgia”. The people that could see the writing on

Happy Monday, everyone! St. Patrick’s Day is this Friday, so let’s keep the drinking to a minimum as we prepare for the festivities. Also…please watch the video. State Mike doesn’t want you to be fooled. People who break laws are suddenly worried about the laws they’re breaking. Patriots SkyScreamer is a thing. Dahlonega, the KKK, and

What do you get the birthday boy who already has a multi-million dollar grossing biopic to his name and had one of Atlanta’s leading laureates pen a song for this very day? You get him this post, of course! Happy 35th birthday to Mike Hassinger!

As most folks know, the GAGOP convention cycle is here.  Counties with over 80,000 in population have already held their precinct mass meetings, and the bulk of counties will hold their conventions next weekend.  However, a change in the call allows for counties to change the date and time of their convention within a certain

Mary Norwood, attempting another try to becoming Atlanta Mayor after falling just short 8 years ago, leads a crowded field according to a WSB TV poll by Landmark Communications/Rosetta Stone. (i.e, Mark Rountree & John Garst) Norwood leads the field of 8 with 28.6 percent, just edging out “undecided” at 28%.  No other named candidate

The line between what’s artistic and what’s prurient has always been a bit fuzzy, though not hard to find. As Justice Potter Stewart pointed out, one may not not be able to define obscene material, but can still “…know it when [he sees] it.”  And former State Representative Jill Chambers is adamant that her efforts on

Give to a worthy cause! Oh, what fun! Football coach indicted. WWII gun turret appears on the beach…. Less likelihood they’d be pummeled with vegetables, I suppose. “Fundamentally transformed, you betcha.” Ace does have a point. Interesting take on actually listening, instead of projecting. Can’t wait to see results from this! No word if Dan

I was raised in the part of Massachusetts that Georgians don’t know exists. There’s a reddish-blue center to the state, in Worcester County, that better resembles Lawrenceville than Lindbergh Station. It’s the Massachusetts of Dennis Leary and Howie Carr, of gloriously obnoxious Patriots fans, and four wheelers at the kegger in the woods, and bitching

Two of GeorgiaPol’s friends will be shaving their heads Saturday afternoon to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to help fight childhood cancer. Can you join in their efforts by donating to the cause? John Vestal Donation Link and event details Rich Sullivan Donation Link and event details Rich: “I’m shaving my head to raise money