Both parties head to the polls for their primaries tomorrow and along with that comes a series of ballot questions. Georgia’s Democrats are blessed to have four questions get to vote on four questions, Republicans only one. The fourth question for Democrats is an undemocratic one: Should Georgia automatically register to vote all legal and permanent
During every election cycle, there seems to be a prediction that Gwinnett County will turn Democratic, or at least a shade of purple. While long viewed as being a Republican stronghold, changes in the county’s diversity, especially with the influx of Hispanic and Asian residents, appears to point the way towards a changing political dynamic.
There are no competitive local races in tomorrow’s Republican primary in Chatham County, so a number of campaigns and their supporters have been encouraging Republicans to ask for a Democratic ballot. It’s an interesting strategy, and it just might work. Chatham County Commissioner Al Scott is running for reelection and is being challenged by sitting
We have two newcomers running for county commissioner in Walker County who are vying for the Republican nomination. One is running against the incumbent and bringing solutions to the table on how to get the county back on a firm financial footing. The other is running against the leaders of the Party whose nomination he
This week’s Courier Herald column: Last week I attended the event to launch the Georgia Consortium of Advanced Technical Training that I previewed in my prior column. The program is a pilot that will allow high school students to participate in a three-year apprenticeship program that will have not only graduating on time with a
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed put out the “help wanted” sign Friday evening, letting two very high profile appointees go. Hartsfield Jackson Airport General Manager Miguel Southwell was dismissed. Per Atlanta’s Fox5 news Mayor Reed released the following statement: “I want to thank Mr. Southwell for his service to the City of Atlanta and the travelers
Happy Monday, everyone! Today’s Morning Reads are on Hawaii time…so they’re late and somewhat wet. Jawja Losing Atlanta’s history, brick by brick. Donald Trump says Newt is on his VEEP shortlist. This is why we chop (up our hopes and dreams) President Carter and Willie Nelson sang together. PLAN, PEOPLE. Murica Obama to sell arms
Dr. Mary Kay Bacallao is one of the two Republican challengers for Johnny Isakson’s Senate seat. You may remember her name. She also ran for State School Superintendent during the 2014 election cycle. Bacallao is running a low-budget campaign, having raised under $10,000 through April 15th. To make up for the lack of funds, she
The Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, otherwise known as the Ethics Commission, has a new member. Governor Deal announced today the appointment of Rick Thompson of Roswell. Thompson is the former executive secretary for the Georgia Ethics Commission. Rick Thompson, Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission Thompson is the founding partner of
The AJC’s Aaron Sheinin, working on his birthday (happy birthday old man), brings us an update in the primary turned potential potential civil suit between Congressman/defendant Barry Loudermilk and challenger/plaintiff Daniel Cowan. Follow this link to the AJC for visual representation of the mailers and responses discussed below. Long and short of this: Team Loudermilk
