Roll Call is reporting that Arizona Senator Jeff Flake (R) is holding up 11th Circuit Court nominee Britt Grant of Georgia. Why? He’s not saying publicly, but it sounds like it has nothing to do with Grant herself. It’s no secret that Senator Flake never boarded the Trump Train, so his resistance to anything or
Those of you who listen to WSB in Atlanta may remember newscasts with Washington updates from Jamie Dupree. Jamie lost his voice in the spring of 2016 due to a medical condition called “Tongue Protrusion Dystonia”. The condition leaves, as he explains in this blog entry from last December, him with a strained, strangled voice.
Seven candidates have gathered in Braselton to convince Republicans on why they should be Georgia’s next governor at a debate hosted by the 9th District Republican Party of Georgia. Greg Bluestein of the AJC is our moderator for this evening. You can watch at home online if you aren’t watching in person.
Seven candidates have gathered in Braselton to convince Republicans on why they should be Georgia’s next governor at a debate hosted by the 9th District Republican Party of Georgia. Greg Bluestein of the AJC is our moderator for this evening. You can watch at home online if you aren’t watching in person.
Below is a joint press release covering the accomplishments of the Georgia General Assembly this year after adjourning Sine Die as well as the made through Governor Nathan Deal’s leadership. Atlanta, GA – Today, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) led the General Assembly to adjourn Sine Die for the 154th legislative session. This
I am a product of the University System of Georgia. I was also a HOPE Scholar. The HOPE Scholarship was a major factor in being able to graduate with a Bachelor’s in Management Information Systems from Dalton State College in May 2009. I never had the opportunity to meet Governor Zell Miller, but his leadership
Former GeorgiaPol contributor and nationally-known bigwig Jason Pye has penned an op-ed in support of HB 118, a piece of legislation sponsored by Representative Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown) to responsibly preserve online fantasy sports games in Georgia that is currently held up by the Senate in the waning days of the legislative session. Jason’s op-ed follows.
The ability to drink your mimosas before noon has come one step closer today. The Georgia State House gave final approval to SB 17 which would, through local referendum, allow local governments to change the time that restaurants could serve alcohol on Sundays to before noon. The measure passed 97-64 and now awaits Governor Nathan
Governor Nathan Deal tweeted out a press release announcing a partnership with Waymo to test self-driving trucks in Atlanta. We’re excited to partner with @Waymo in testing self-driving trucks in Atlanta. As we look to the future of innovation, self-driving technology is at the forefront of enhancing roadway safety and making the transportation of American
Governor Nathan Deal announced today that Facebook will be building a 1 million square foot data center in Newton County. The $750 million investment will net at least 100 new jobs over the next five years according to a press release issued by the Georgia Department of Economic Development. There is much buzz about Atlanta
