We’re so close to Friday, but not there yet, so for today…here are your reads: Peaches Over 1,000 Arrests Nationwide After Authorities Test Backlogged Rape Kits Thanks to State Rep. Scott Holcomb for his role in working down this problem Georgia cost-cutting panel to pay staffer six-figure salary Buttons with profanity at Georgia Capitol spark lawsuit “Black
Today is Crossover Day in the Georgia legislature. Political shenanigans, sausage-making, and other cliches will all be happening in abundance under the Gold Dome. But in other news… Peaches “Georgia Is One Vote Away From Stealing Elections for the Next 20 Years” UNG making strides with first-generation college students Police chief fired shortly after councilman
People who commit crimes against certain classes of people would be subject to harsher punishments under a new hate crime bill that passed out of the Judiciary Non-civil committee in the Georgia House this week. House Bill 426 is sponsored by State Representative Chuck Efstration and has the bipartisan support of Republicans Deborah Silcox and
Farewell February. You’ve been good to us, but hopefully March will bring some sunshine and warmer weather. Did you know that today is the 26th anniversary of Waco? Peaches FreedomWorks and the National Election Defense Coalition blast SOS and HB 316 Usurping local control in the name of economic development Teacher raise trimmed a little
It’s time. The time has come to eliminate private prisons in Georgia and it could be a real thing if the measure dropped by Rep. Scott Holcomb moves through the Georgia House. Private corporations would not be able to operate correctional facilities in Georgia under HB 403. The language of the bill does not cancel
Amid the allegations that he abused his legislative leave, continued cases for years for dangerous criminals, and has reportedly benefited greatly financially, I hold an opinion of David Ralston that I didn’t think I would. I believe he is the right man to be Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. David Ralston is a
Happy Thursday! Today is day 63 of Winter and we only have 27 more days until Spring! With that said…some news: Peaches Congressman John Lewis to present award at Academy Awards Medical College of Georgia proposes program to bring more doctors to rural areas Stacey Abrams: Voter suppression in Georgia is ‘nearly seamless’ Meanwhile, in
Happy Valentine’s Day! Peaches Alleged victims say Speaker Ralston repeatedly delays cases Fight over Cheez-Its leads to Georgia house arson: report Kemp unveils plan seeking health care waivers Georgia congressman scolded for Confederate book displayed in office Holcomb proposes storing rape kits for at least 50 years 7 Georgia hospitals make America Best list Jimmy
A bill filed in the Georgia legislature seeks to prohibit discrimination of public school students and teachers on the basis of religious viewpoints or expression. House Bill 53 filed by State Representative Casey Karpenter, a Dalton Republican, would impose restrictions on local school systems in terms of how students are treated when expression religious viewpoints
A bill filed in the Georgia House of Representatives this week would remove protections for Confederate monuments on public property in the state of Georgia. The bill is co-sponsored by fellow Democrat state representatives Mary Margaret Oliver, Shelly Hutcheson, Teri Anulewicz, Sandra Scott, and Derrick Jackson. House Bill 175, which has not yet been assigned
