DeKalb’s new District Attorney Sherry Boston isn’t going to prosecute former CEO Burrell Ellis for a third time, and this is a good thing. Mark Niesse has a pretty good summary in the AJC: “A jury had found Ellis guilty in July 2015 of trying to shake down a contractor for campaign contributions, but the state’s highest
Good morning. We’ve had a day to process Sunday’s loss – what Kubler-Ross stage have you reached? SB 118 would raise the age cap for autism coverage in Georgia from 6 to age 21. Japan legalized casinos; the Japanese aren’t crazy about casinos. Dougherty County’s coroner confirms five deaths in January’s storms, and dispels rumors. Savannah’s “zoning
From Representative Buddy Carter, via press release: WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter’s (GA-01) legislation today to expand and protect Fort Frederica National Monument located on St. Simons Island, Ga. “Fort Frederica is a historic treasure and my legislation passed in the House today is
Look Charlie’s being the better man today. Put it in perspective, regroup, and move on. I get that, and appreciate his maturity. He’s right, and I’m all for moving on -but we need a minute to grieve. Here’s your opportunity. They might have given up 33 points in the last quarter, (HOW DOES A TEAM DO
This week’s Courier Herald column: When a loss comes suddenly, especially after a long series of victories, the blow can seem overwhelming. Cruel. Even Permanent. Many an Atlantan can understand that feeling this week. We’re used to our sports teams becoming good when we didn’t necessarily expect it. Remaining good enough to change our expectations.
Today brings back so many great memories from 5 decades of Atlanta Falcons football. I was lucky as a kid having a grandfather who gave me most of his Club Level season tickets every year to attend games at AFC Stadium with my dad and his customers/friends. We tailgated, froze our asses off a few
U.S. Senator David Perdue issued a statement today in support of the nomination of Besty DeVos for Secretary of Education. It would be an understatement to say that DeVos has one of the most difficult paths to securing a position in President Trump’s administration. Sen. Perdue: “Both of my parents were school teachers and education
Today is FALCONS FRIDAY! All that smack talk from Patriots fans. And it’s all wrong. A little background on everyone’s favorite rookie. Sadness. Like many others sick of the insanity, Iowahawk is leaving social media. Facebook, RIP. If you can. Nerd stuff. Fireman and Boston Marathon survivor he saved to tie the knot. And from
Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Rules, announced the selection of Georgia’s 9th District Congressman Doug Collins as Chair of the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House. In announcing the appointment Chairman Sessions said: I am proud to have such a hard-working member of our team and have no doubt
Rep. Jody Hice (R, GA-10) sent out a press release today stating that he and Rep. Steve Scalise (R, LA-01) have introduced the Free Speech Fairness Act (H.R. 781). The bill seeks to amend the United States tax code to “restore free speech for 501(c)(3) organizations including churches, nonprofits, and educational institutions, so long as
