On this date in 1880, John Stevens patented the grain crushing mill. The mill increased flour production by 70 percent. Peaches Media questions Senator Isakson’s absence from surgery Domestic terrorism bill slashed in committee “A silent, almost secret truce is broken in State Capitol“ Part of GA GOP court battle to head to court Dead Burqua
On this date in 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson submitted a $1 billion war on poverty program to Congress. Peaches Governor Deal doesn’t want to be punished District 6 is a drill. Repeat: Only a drill. The Industry that might as well be the Teacher’s Pet is celebrated Anti-terrorism bill targets protesters, some say Is our
In 2015, I said I would never forgive the Georgia legislature for putting forth a bill that place me in a position to defend strippers, but the government overreach and unnecessary taxation was just too much to keep quiet. It was a trying time and even still, if you google my name, you’ll be blessed
On this date in 1859 the National Association of Baseball Players adopted the rule that limited the size of bats to no more than 2-1/2 inches in diameter. It is this regulatory model that the Georgia legislature used over the next few decades to help morph it into the body it is today. Peaches A water wars
My day job today brought me to an issue in the far reaching corners of northwest Georgia. In my search, I was directed to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit webpage, but in order to access any information, I had to travel back in time to the 1980s – and for a brief moment, the 1960s.
The Georgia Southern Shooting Sports Education Center was a much anticipated draw for the community by way of a collaborative effort of state and local agencies with the help of private donors, but after seventeen months in operation, the facility does not have much to show for the effort. And neither do the taxpayers. Based
A familiar story: On this date in 1877, Rutherford B. Hayes was declared the winner of the 1876 presidential election by Congress. Samuel J. Tilden, however, had won the popular vote on November 7, 1876. Peaches House cannabis bill passes House, supporters hopeful it trumps Watson’s. Georgia is No. 2 in producing professional athletes Still no
Valdosta State University is currently competing for the prize for one of the most expensive open records requests in regional history, stipulating that the university needs a full team of administrative assistants, records custodians, and legal affairs representatives to fill a simple request about a university employee. The university, which is part of the University
On this date in 1874 Walter Winfield patented a game called “sphairistike.” More widely known as lawn tennis. Peaches Attack rooster wins in court Some are naive enough to believe the USG should handle marijuana growth The “truth in fees” proposal is back A public list of illegal immigrants coming soon to Georgia? And the Georgia
We need to talk. It’s time to wake up. You need to get out there on the field and look alive. You’ve been struggling for some time. The tables starting turning in favor of Republicans back in 2002 and they now have a choke hold on the state house, the state senate, and the Governor’s
