It’s the most wonderful time of the year and that means tonight is the Georgia Food Bank Association’s Annual Wild Hog Dinner (yes, we know it was originally hosted by lobbyists). The dinner is co-hosted by Agricultural Commissioner Gary Black and benefits the GFBA’s Farm to Food Bank Program. Family-friendly and a “dry” event, you’ll
In a tied vote Monday evening, broken by Mayor Max Bacon, Smyrna became the first city in Georgia to institute a hands-free ordinance for drivers. According to the Cobb County Courier, Councilor Derek Norton sponsored and lobbied for the measure. Voting “yes” with Councilor Norton were Corky Welch and Doug Stoner, while Susan Wilson, Andrea
We’re moving a little slow in Cataula this day after Christmas. I’m pretty sure my dishwasher hasn’t stopped running since Friday night, my floors have seen better (cleaner) days, and last night’s fire pit is still smoldering. Basically, a successful Christmas. Here’s hoping yours was as well! In keeping with the feel good train,
Two months after a judge set a $750,000 bond for Atlanta attorney and former member of the Georgia Board of Elections, Tex Mclver, the AJC is reporting that the accused raised the 10% needed to walk free until his trial. Mclver is accused of murdering his wife, Dianne, in September of 2016. Mclver maintains it
Ed is off wandering the world, laptop-less. Again. So, you got me. We’re going to go with a hodge-podge format this morning. Welcome to Wednesday. Not local to us, but this is pretty big news this morning for Tampa. North Korea is a pretty active subject this morning. Columbus hospital names new CEO. Gov. Deal
In a press release received this morning, The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) announced their newly selected their new leadership which included Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. Team Georgia just keeps on winning. ”I am honored to be elected by my colleagues to lead RAGA during such a consequential cycle in which we have 30
Two nights ago, on the floor of the Senate, Senator David Perdue, gave a thirteen minute speech on the upcoming vote on the Tax Reform Bill. In his calm, logical way, he laid out a clear argument against the media and opposing party and the misinformation that is consistently spread by both. Sen. Perdue addressed
Whether you won or lost last night, coffee is probably in order this morning. Election News Atlanta will choose the next Madam Mayor on December 5th BOE results for the Metro area. Middle Georgia election results. South Georgia election results. Tybee Island results. Georgia election results from Fox 5 and the AJC. Results from the Blue
It’s that time of year again where rumors are flying and you take them all with a grain of salt until formal announcements are made. On Saturday afternoon around 3pm, Michele Smith, wife of former House Representative and D.O.T. Commissioner Vance Smith, posted this to her Facebook page: “An announcement from my husband Vance C.
In a release sent earlier today, Georgia’s Third District Congressman, Drew Ferguson (R), praised the Department of Veterans Affairs for their plans to build a new clinic in Pike County, Georgia. According to the release, Ferguson voted for the Congressional authorization of the VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017 which included the new
