Author: Jessica Szilagyi

Morning Reads – Thursday, May 19, 2016

On this date, in non-political history, the NFL adopted an annual college draft to begin in 1936. While we were sleeping… Peaches When did Governor Deal become a liberal? Sanders can beat Trump in Georgia, too? Georgia’s unemployment – it ain’t changin‘ COMING SOON: Federal oversight of Georgia’s mental health system Richard Woods isn’t’ sure what

Morning Reads – Thursday, May 12, 2016

On this date in 1926, the airship Norge became the first vessel to fly over the North Pole. Also on this date,in 2003, fifty-nine Democratic lawmakers in Texas went into hiding over a dispute with Republican’s over a congressional redistricting plan. Politicking is hard, apparently. Peaches Because testing students over and over again will help. Tyler

Morning Reads – Thursday, April 28, 2016

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

Morning Reads – Thursday, April 7, 2016

On this date in 1969, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously struck down laws prohibiting private possession of obscene material. Peaches First Georgia City to allow employees to carry at work in official capacity  Trump supporters “brace for trickery“ New Republic: White Republicans are derailing an African American Candidate Georgia Grown program is a booming success AG

AG slaps Valdosta hospital authority with fine for violating open government laws

The Office of Attorney General Sam Olens has cited the Hospital Authority of Valdosta and Lowndes County -which is in charge of South Georgia Medical Center – with a fine and training requirements following the authority’s failure to comply with open government laws. The punishment follows an investigation stemming from a February meeting where the

Morning Reads – Thursday, March 31, 2016

On this date in 1906, the Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States was founded to set rules in amateur sports. The organization became the National Collegiate Athletic Association in 1910. Peaches Valdosta hospital slapped with open records fine. Columbus State losing financing was a federal crime? Georgia State professor whines about campus carry prospect. Palmetto