On this date, in non-political history, the NFL adopted an annual college draft to begin in 1936. While we were sleeping… Peaches When did Governor Deal become a liberal? Sanders can beat Trump in Georgia, too? Georgia’s unemployment – it ain’t changin‘ COMING SOON: Federal oversight of Georgia’s mental health system Richard Woods isn’t’ sure what
This evening the National Federation of Independent Businesses and Columbus’ WRBL have teamed up to bring an issues focused debate among candidates competing for the GOP nomination for Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District. We’re attempting to embed the livestream from WRBL below, or you can watch the debate by following this link. The debate will begin
Leaders of Georgia faith-based organizations, including the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, the Concerned Women of America, and the Faith & Freedom Coalition of Georgia responded to statements made yesterday by Governor Nathan Deal and Attorney General Sam Olens regarding the federal Department of Education’s guidance on bathroom use by transgender students. The response, while supportive
On Monday, Bill Kristol announced The Renegade Party as an alternative for those on the #NeverTrump / #NeverHillary bandwagon who want to find an alternative candidate for president. (Perhaps Kristol got the name for his new project from this). As with virtually everything these days, there’s a matching Twitter account, which boasts over 3,000 followers
Today the Fulton County Commission will vote on the recommendation from the Library Board of Trustees to vacate the Main Library (the one in Downtown Atlanta) and replace it with a huge building and a parking deck someplace else. Let’s set aside the fact that the library building they want to abandon is by a
On Sapelo Island, descendants of slaves will soon learn if their lawsuit alleging they are effectively being forced to leave their longtime home will be able to move forward. From the Athens Banner Herald: Residents and landowners from the tiny Hogg Hummock community on remote Sapelo Island filed a suit against the state and McIntosh
In an egregious display of ignorance, some elected officials are attacking vulnerable children for political gain. These always outraged leaders are fighting the Obama Administration’s directive to allow transgender students access to restroom facilities in public schools consistent with their gender identity. Their resistance to civil rights is contrary to constitutional values and is morally
Here’s the Morning Reads for today. “She Loves to Ride Horses” by Guy Clark (RIP). Geek creates visually interactive way to explore the 640-page Atlanta budget. MARTA chairman to Cherokee County: Y’all are paranoid. Chill. Deal says Obama bathroom directive is “overreach”. Jimmy Carter bestows honorary degree to Gregg Allman. Wait, did I read that right?
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate voted 68 -29 to provide $1.1 billion in emergency funding to prepare for a potential outbreak of the Zika virus in the United States. The Georgia delegation split with Senator Johnny Isakson voting yea and Senator David Perdue voting nay. Both senators sent out press releases to address the issue.
Rob Oldham checking in. Right now, they call me intern. Really though, I’m just your average white upper middle class suburbanite. I always pick a 45-minute car ride over MARTA, my mom did my laundry throughout college, and I vote a straight Republican ticket except when I’m feeling guilty. Born on the mean streets of
