Updated at 2:25 PM on 1/26/16: From GPB, Rep. Jason Spencer has released a statement: Updated at 11:55 AM on 1/26/16: Maureen Downey reports that Jeremy Spencer is no longer employed by the DOE. From Superintendent Woods’ statement: “These posts in no way reflect my opinions, or those of the Department of Education.” There are
Good morning, and happy Australia Day! Self-taught artist Thornton Dial died yesterday. Why voters are so anxious this election. Brookhaven’s city manager is stepping down, collecting $225,000 in severance pay. Savannah’s public safety employees are waiting for their pay increases. The Effingham Parkway is getting $44 million from the state. UGA professors don’t like their
To run for a seat in the Georgia legislature, you need to meet a few qualifications: You must be a resident in your district for at least one year prior to qualifying, you need to be either 25 (for the Senate) or 21 (for the House) years old, and you need to have been Georgia
Good morning! Georgians are back at work, back at school, and back at the Capitol. Weird, awful things are happening to cows in Braselton. (Like, exceptionally awful; don’t read while you’re eating.) I’ve come to the conclusion that the parents who bought Heely shoes for their kids several years back are probably the same ones
“Medium beige head atop hazy copper body.” That’s how a reviewer on RateBeer.com described the Five Seasons Westside’s Hunter Hill IPA, which boasts a respectable 3.5 out of 5.0 rating. Senator Hunter Hill (R-Smyrna) is a friend to Georgia’s beer industry, and represents Senate District 6. SD-6 spans the top end of I-285, and includes
Good morning! I hope your eggs were properly cooked, and your issues were equally to your liking. TransCanada is suing the United States about the rejection of the Keystone XL Pipeline, and the Wall Street Journal wants TransCanada’s attorneys to be sure to point out that despite the political consternation at home, the Obama Administration
On WABE this morning, host Denis O’Hayer shared a conversation he had with House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams (D-Atlanta) on the eve of session, noting that the House democrats hold just enough seats in the House to block a Constitutional amendment. Their conversation centered on: Governor Deal’s proposals for education reform – “Money following the
