Morning Reads – Thursday, December 22, 2016

On this date in 1864, during the American Civil War, Union Gen. William T. Sherman sent a message to President Lincoln from Georgia. The message read, “I beg to present you as a Christmas gift the city of Savannah.”

It’s also National Re-Gifting Day – 3 days ahead of the holiday, which makes no sense. Perhaps it can be added to Ginny’s forthcoming Festivus list.

Peaches

• Something the rural hospital tax credit funds won’t fix
• When the media does its job…
• And the Plant Vogtle saga continues
• Student suing school over alleged First Amendment violations
• Plans for South Georgia elephant sancutary slowed by hurdle

Jimmy Carter

• Here’s another reason for Trump supporters to be outraged
• Maybe just hold off on the repeal of Obamacare taxes, they say
• The irony of 7o people getting sick at a Dept. of Health luncheon
• Mexican ambassador: Hurry and apply for citizenship
• Actually, don’t drain it, just let a little water out

Sweet Tea

• This woman is allergic to wi-fi
• Drug prices and economic stability
• Breathalyzer can detect potential diseases?
• Beiber Nation: Beiber’s been indicted in Argentina