A front page story in today’s New York Times dives into the difficulties Republicans are facing following Donald Trump’s declaration that “the shackles have been taken off me,” and his willingness to go against the Republican Party. The story lists lists states and GOP candidates who are at risk of losing, but it also includes
Television ads are running throughout Georgia trying to scare voters into voting against the proposed Opportunity School District (“OSD”) Constitutional Amendment, an education reform proposal desperately needed in our state. These scare tactics by advocates of the status quo failed before in 2012 when Georgians overwhelmingly supported the State Charter School Amendment, and we need
It’s Wednesday, reading this is the highlight of your week, blah blah blah. “I’ve Had A Little Talk” by Horace Silver. GSU signs multi-year deal with Under Armour. GSU planning to study ebola, zika etc on campus. Board of Regents to vote today on GSU purchase of Turner Field, Sam Olens. Does Morehouse’s president need
I honestly don’t know what I am supposed to feel right now after going through Hurricane Matthew. I just feel pretty numb. I haven’t felt this way since my dad passed away 2.5 years ago. I didn’t lose anybody during the hurricane, but something much bigger than myself happened and I had no way to
As southeast Georgia residents battened down the proverbial hatches and prepared to evacuate in preparation for Hurricane Matthew, there was one group of coastal residents that required more than the usual advance planning before they could leave. That would be the patients at local hospitals that needed special care as they were transported elsewhere, and
Hurricane Matthew took its toll on South Georgia. While, thankfully, most lives were spared and property damage wasn’t nearly as bad as it could have been, thousands of South Georgians are sitting without electricity and running water. From Swainsboro to the coast, power lines continue to dangle from broken poles toppled by downed trees. While
As reported by Greg Bluestein, Georgia GOP Attorney and National Republican Committeeman Randy Evans seems to sense something beyond November 8. At an Atlanta Press Club panel, Evans said: “Hillary will do for gender relations what Obama did for race relations,” to “audible gasps” in the room. Evans elaborated: “She will galvanize or divide us
The title says its all—today is the last day to register as a voter in the 2016 presidential election. It’s also the last day to update any voter information. Despite an unpredictable, unprecedented season of presidential campaigns , we can all agree that the ability to be heard by the leaders of our nation is
Good morning! Today is the last day for Georgians to register to vote in the general election. I assume that if you are reading this site, your registration is up to date – but as Facebook and Twitter and even Instacart are reminding us to register (I am registered, Instacart!), so shall it be. About Bill
It appear Representative Holmes has an armadillo problem. We’re unsure if she has pet armadillos that are loose or if she is catching them for other purposes such as armadillo racing. Regardless, Representative Holmes is a fantastic representative who, along with her husband, gives everything for Georgia, so let’s help her. If you can trap
