The Albany Herald takes a look at a House Race in SW Georgia…and finds an interesting series of events as to how Democrats picked an independent to challenge the Republican with the longest record of service to the House of Representatives. The original Democratic challenger, James “I’m not Griftdrift” Williams, lost a post-qualifying challenge based
A Texas court has granted a temporary injunction in a case brought by a 13-state coalition and two schools districts. At issue is a “Dear Colleague” letter from the Department of Education that purports to require schools to offer restroom facilities consistent with the self-expressed gender of the students, rather than the gender assigned to
Good morning! If you’re looking for a way to support victims of the flooding in Baton Rouge, consider Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge. They have an emergency fund to assist cancer patients who are affected by the flood. Sordid details related to the move to restructure the Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission. The Newton County
Multiple sources are suggesting that Attorney General Sam Olens will be named President of Kennesaw State University. Olens, who previously served as Cobb County Commission Chair, was elected Attorney General in the state-wide 2010 elections. He would replace Dr. Houston Davis, the chief academic officer for the University System of Georgia, who has served as
Despite multiple attempts at drafting, soliciting, cajoling, arm twisting, pleading, and oftentimes begging, conservative media and establishment types repeatedly failed to draft a third party candidate into the presidential race. Right when all seemed lost for any third party movement to get on individual state ballots, raise the money necessary, or hire enough staff, Evan
In this year’s presidential politics, all eyes are on Georgia. This, of course, is because recent polling indicates the Peach State might be ready to elect its first Democrat since Bill Clinton in 1992. For many, the reason appears obvious. Georgia’s growing minority population, which the conventional wisdom states will vote Democratic, is growing, and
This week’s Courier Herald column: In last week’s column I wrote about a new factory coming to north Georgia that will make shoes for Adidas. The facility is unique because it is being billed as a Speedfactory – relying significantly on technology to mass produce products – with many of the employees needing technical skills
Happy Monday, everyone! On a personal note, I discovered it’s possible to burn a microwaveable mac n cheese bowl in less than 30 seconds. The smoke damage is rough. The more you know. Jawja Opinion: Jawja Public Service Commission was right to keep the nuclear door open. The Battle for Jawja: Trump vs Clinton. National
In what is perhaps a sign that the Hillary Clinton campaign could be competitive in Georgia, a Washington Post story highlights her efforts to increase Hispanic voter registration and turnout in the Peach State. At the time of the 2014 elections, 1.8% of registered voters in Georgia were Hispanic, and at the beginning of this
Ginny is out today, so y’all are stuck with me and my picks. It’s Friday, so try to escape the office a little early today if you can. Tell your management that I said it was okay. Today in Georgia history, Ty Cobb gets his 3,000th hit. Here: A handy guide on where to live
