The United States has been shutting down military installations built in the midst of the Cold War, well, since the middle of the Cold War. Seeing that individual representatives would fight hard to keep their districts’ military bases up and running, Congress passed the Defense Base Realignment and Closure Act in 1990. This law established

On this date in 1798, Congress passed the Sedition Act. The act made it a federal crime to write, publish, or utter false or malicious statements about the U.S. government. Peaches Coal ash problem in Jesup leaves citizens with little recourse. Republicans and Democrats are neck and neck in Georgia. Georgia loves killing people and we’ll

In a county where the good old boys have dominated local politics, where public trust mirrors that of the Nation’s trust in the Federal Government, and where plans to develop a commercial passenger service at the county’s airport has divided a people, one man has a message of unity for his politically grief stricken county.

Dublin, Georgia will soon be home to a new VA mental health clinic. Set to be complete by the end of 2017, the structure will be an expansion of the Carl Vinaon VA Medical Center dedicated to mental health and wellness. The new facility was announced this past week by Senator Johnny Isakson and the

In 2005, north Fulton County residents decided they wanted their own government, but without all of the hassle. Thus, the city of Sandy Springs was born, where almost all government services are delivered by private sector companies that submit competitive bids for the opportunity to do so. It sounds like something out a Republican fantasy,

This week, the Congressional Budget Office released its 2016 Long-Term Budget Outlook showing the national debt rising to 141 percent of the U.S.A.’s GDP by the year 2046 as well as Medicare and Social Security facing an increased threat of insolvency. Unsurprisingly, the CBO’s bleak predictions have left many in Congress concerned over the nation’s fiscal

The deadline for third party and independent candidates to submit signatures to the Secretary of State’s office came and went on Tuesday, and at least two candidates were successful. After visiting Atlanta and Athens last month, Green Party candidate Jill Stein will be on the November ballot statewide, according to the Athens Banner Herald. Stein’s

To do that you just need to wait for Wednesday (IE: when I do the MRs). “Game Over” by Antelope John Lewis: Dallas “gave greater need” to pass gun control laws. Georgians’ favorite coach, Steve Spurrier, will have his book published Aug. 30.  2014 and 2015 each set new records for hottest years ever, and

And Newt and Fox News have agreed to “suspend” their contributor agreement, per the twitterverse: "Fox News Channel has mutually agreed to suspend its contributor agreement" with Newt Gingrich "effective immediately." Story TK. — Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) July 12, 2016 STATEMENT: “FOX News Channel has mutually agreed to suspend” relationship with Newt “effective immediately” pic.twitter.com/NNMZlwuuxv

Margaret Kaiser announced she has raised over $150k in her bid to serve as Atlanta’s next mayor. Kaiser, who served in the legislature and is an ITP pizza magnate, said more than 500 people donated to her campaign and she has exactly $108,873.53 on hand. Yesterday, former Atlanta COO Peter Amman said he raised $135,000 more,