The Georgia Supreme Court is slated to hear oral arguments on “certificate of need” laws that have long been considered by many to be “anti-competition.” The case stems from an October 2014 attempt by two OB/GYN doctors, who own an outpatient surgery center in Bartow County, to expand their center. Initially, the doctors wanted to
On this date in 1964, the U.S. Supreme Court voted that Henry Miller’s book, “Tropic of Cancer”, could not be banned. Peaches The death penalty will be sought for the 2 prisoners who killed 2 correctional officers Commissioner to be reprimanded over John Lewis “racist pig” comment At least we’re one of the best for
Rural Southeast Georgia received a grand blessing Monday. Just days before it was set to be closed for good, Optim Medical Center-Jenkins has been sold. The purchase by GA Medical Holdings, Corp. means operations at the Jenkins County hospital in Millen will go on without interruption, an answered prayer for both the staff and members of the
Wednesday was a pretty terrible day in the news (and across the country). Here’s to hoping Thursday is better. On this date in 1992, it was ruled by the U.S. Supreme Court that the government could kidnap criminal suspects from foreign countries for prosecution. Peaches Politico is concerned that GA-6 will be hacked. Health factors improving
It’s that time a year again – legislative scorecards and awards are being dispersed from various organizations around the state based on legislation from the 2017 session. The most recent accolades announced are from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber announced Wednesday via press release that State Senator Brandon Beach and State Representative Christian
On this date in 1967, Israeli airplanes attacked the USS Liberty in the Mediterranean during the 6-Day War between Israel and its Arab neighbors. 34 U.S. Navy crewmen were killed. Israel later called the incident a tragic mistake due to the mis-identification of the ship. The U.S. has never publicly investigated the incident. Peaches New Chairman
Happy June! On this date in 1869, Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric voting machine. Also on this date in 1938, baseball helmets were worn for the first time. Peaches Jason Carter and 2018 Georgia is transaction alley Can Atlanta save rural Georgia? Georgia charter schools and low performance Georgia Supreme Court sides with
When considering the number of residents in jail per 100,000 people in a state, New Mexico and Georgia are at the top of the list. The Prison Policy Initiative, a Massachusetts-based justice reform group, released its most recent study on Wednesday and the results were quite compelling for the Peach State. Whiel New Mexico had
The body slammer wins Montana. Peaches When you put yourself in timeout… More than half of food stamp recipients in 21 Georgia counties have been dropped Another Georgia HOA embarrassing us on the national stage Georgia campus carry and tailgating Protesters push back on ICE detention centers in Ga Georgia’s nuclear mess Jimmy Carter Students
On this date in 1787, the Constitutional convention opened in Philadelphia with George Washington presiding. Also on this date, in 1935, Babe Ruth hit his final home run, his 714th, and set a record that would stand for 39 years. Peaches “A portentous election in the Peach State“ Georgia named top filming location IN THE WORLD
