Author: Teri

Morning Reads for Tuesday, July 17

доброе утро! When it comes to Trump’s incomprehensible deference to Putin, even the Washington Times is like, “Strange things are afoot at the Circle K!“ Here’s what Georgians including Senator Johnny Isakson, Representative Karen Handel, and Newt Gingrich have to say about yesterday’s performance. The Georgia Association of Club Executives (not like this club) is optimistic

Morning Reads for Tuesday, July 10

Good morning! Leadership turmoil in the NAACP branch in Columbus, GA. Insurance premiums will increase in Georgia, but not as much as last year. Feeding your baby formula is NOT bad. However, this U.S. stance on the U.N.’s breast feeding resolution is outrageous. IHOB was all a joke, and I feel like I just woke

Morning Reads for Tuesday, July 3

Good morning! It’s the third of July. Celebrate with one of Cabbagetown’s greatest bands: Several state legislatures could – for the first time – be majority women. Deer baiting is statewide now, thanks to a DNR ruling. Savannah’s Starland Village is moving forward. There’s a new planet out there! The Thai soccer team is safe!

Morning Reads for Tuesday, June 19

Good morning! Here’s how the Georgia’s three gubernatorial candidates feel about the continuing immigration (and humanitarian) crisis within our borders. Trump is steadfast with his immigration message – but even the Mooch is like, “Bro, chill!” Bless their hearts. Georgia is losing the battle against invasive plants – and it’s way beyond just kudzu. Pro tip: if

Morning Reads for Tuesday, June 12

Good morning! I’m back. It’s primary day in several states. Here’s how Maine’s ranked choice voting works. A new book, written by a Georgian, makes the case that Jimmy Carter is our nation’s most underrated one-term President. A decision regarding the decades-long GA-FL-AL water wars might come this summer. What could it mean for Georgia’s

Cobb’s Blue Tide is Rising

Following the 2016 elections, I found cold comfort in the knowledge that at least Trump lost Cobb County. I wrote at the time: TL;DR: Clinton won Cobb, it’s a big deal, the Cobb County Republican Party is remiss if they don’t have a serious come-to-Jesus conversation when the national celebrations subside, and the Cobb Democrats are remiss if they

Morning Reads for Primary Day, Tuesday, May 22

Good morning! Y’all are in luck, because I have special double-secret probation access to a preview of the likely GOP runoff. Did you vote? Here are down-ballot races to watch, as well as how several top-ticket candidates are making their final pitches to voters. Here’s a look at what’s likely to influence voter this go-round.

Morning Reads for Tuesday, May 15

Good morning! If today’s Morning Reads seem a little heavy on the NYT, that’s because, well, they are. The Grey Lady recently covered everything from how Georgia State is an engine for upward economic mobility for minority students, to SCTV, goths at Disney, and since the Tuesday Reads are a reflection of what interests me,

Morning Reads for Tuesday, May 8

Good morning! If you only click on one of these links, click on this New Yorker piece about Officer Patrick Skinner, a Savannah native who joined the Savannah Police Department following a career with the CIA. Meanwhile… It’s veto day in Georgia! When we hear about Apalachicola’s oysters, it’s typically either on menu, of in