On this date in 1967, Muhammad Ali refused induction into the US Army and was stripped of boxing title. He cited religious grounds for his refusal. Peaches Our state killed another person last night. The shortfalls of the criminal justice system in Georgia Noncitizens suing for driver’s licenses. Former State Senator named Chancellor at school in North
From a press release: ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Today Secretary of State Brian Kemp issued his final decision in candidate challenges for five contests on the upcoming May 24 General Primary and Nonpartisan Election ballot. To initiate a candidate challenge, an elector residing within a district must submit a complaint to the Secretary of State’s office
It’s early, but Ted Cruz apparently needs a game changer. (Youbetcha!). So he’s going to name Carly Fiorina as his running mate at 4PM today if the twittersphere is correct. So…there’s that. A friend of mine posted the question on Facebook yesterday of “Who should Trump’s nominee be? (Real or Fictional)” I like the question.
This morning, Georgia Senators Johnny Isakson and David Perdue, along with Representatives Sanford Bishop and Austin Scott, met with roughly 50 leaders from the Air Force and middle Georgia to discuss and emphasize the importance of Robins Air Force base both in the nation’s defense role, as well as an economic catalyst to middle Georgia.
According to a recent press release from 9th District Congressman Doug Collin’s office, there is continual pressure on Windstream to follow through on federally funded upgrades to their internet service in Northeast Georgia. Today, Congressman Doug Collins sent a letter to Windstream CEO Tony Thomas to follow up on previous concerns and emphasize the growing
Who missed me? No one? Oh. “Raising the Skate” by Speedy Ortiz. So uh… it is now past time to start saying “presumptive nominee Trump.” lol? One feels disappointed that Atlanta rapper Li’l Yachty’s endorsement was not enough for Sanders to win. Gov. Deal says OK to $2.5 billion MARTA expansion. How Georgia State’s retention
Today was a significant bill signing day for Governor Deal. In addition to measures requiring the testing of rape kits, providing funding for nonprofit organizations offering pregnancy counseling, regulating the use of fireworks, and more, the governor signed Senate Bill 369, the session’s measure dealing with transit. The measure allows the city of Atlanta to
Peter Aman, the former COO for the City of Atlanta, said he is running for mayor. In a statement posted on his website, Aman said: “We need to continue the progress we have made to build an Atlanta that is and will remain an incredible place to live and work for generations to come. We
An apparent inspiring contributor to The Onion has flummoxed administrators in the Gwinnett County School System by self-identifying as a penguin. “I identify as a penguin, and this is me as a penguin,” he argued. “This isn’t a hood, this is my penguin head. You can’t tell me not to be a penguin.” “I feel
The title says its all—today is the last day to register as a voter in the 2016 presidential election. Despite differences in opinions, we can all agree that the ability to be heard by the leaders of our nation is indeed a great one. Every American citizen has the opportunity and the right to have
