Charlie announced the GeorgiaPol.com Sine Die Road Show last Friday, but given the chaos (and I really do mean chaos) of the last few days, a reminder is warranted. Where: Hudson’s Grille Midtown, 942 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta GA 30309 When: TONIGHT, 7PM to 10PM Details: We’re providing the room & the company. You buy your
Speaker Ralston said in an interview with WABE the House will not make any changes to the “Campus Carry” bill passed out of the General Assembly on March 11th. Governor Deal issued a statement soon after the bill’s passage signaling he wants lawmakers to exempt on-campus child care centers and to address his concerns about high
Happy Monday, everyone! It’s the final week of session, so buckle up and prepare to side eye everyone with a pulse. Jawja The Jawja General Assembly has major bills left You can still register for the Peachtree Road Race ICYMI: Kevin Spacey is perfect Oh, and the NFL is mad Jawja’s healthiest counties. Bet they don’t
Today in the House, several members went to the well speaking against an op-ed written by Georgia Baptist Convention lobbyist Mike Griffin. In the op-ed, Griffin compared the House and Speaker Ralston’s inaction on Religious Liberty bills to Hitler’s policy towards the separation of church and state. Jon wrote about the Representatives speaking against Griffin
Welcome to Part 3 of the Ehrhart/Peterson feud (you can read Part 1 and Part 2). It seems this saga has come to an end. The AJC reported Chairman Earl Ehrhart and Georgia Tech President Bud Peterson mended fences. State Rep. Earl Ehrhart said he and Tech president Bud Peterson had a very “cordial and productive”
Qualifying is underway for elections up and down the ballot. First time candidates are defining themselves for the voters with a common theme: Outsider. While “The Outsider” is not new to politics, reading it invokes memories of Senator David Perdue’s 2014 primary election. Senator Perdue beat a crowded field of current and former elected officials (and
It seems Chairman Earl Ehrhart’s feud with Georgia Tech over due process has escalated rather quickly. Georgia Pol covered the issue earlier, but here’s a quick recap: Last week, Representative Earl Ehrhart, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee On Higher Education, had much to say about due process in collegiate judicial proceedings involving students, or lack thereof.
Happy Monday, everyone! I spilt an entire glass of chocolate milk on myself at Waffle House yesterday, because adulting. Music I listened to the most last weekend: Bonnie Tyler – Total Eclipse of the Heart, Coldplay – Hymn For The Weekend, and M.I.A. – Bring The Noize. Jawja Democrats are lining up to challenge Senator Isakson. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Happy Monday, everyone! Happy Leap Day, everyone! I’ve almost finished Scandal. Any Netflix recommendations? I already have Newsroom on the list of potential new shows. Music I listened to the most last weekend: ayokay – Kings of Summer, Alan Walker – Faded, AURORA – Conqueror By the way, Charlie will be on MSNBC at 10am
You might be asking yourself, “why is Will writing the Morning Reads on a Friday??” It’s because I’m a good person and don’t you forget it. My regular format will return on Monday. You’re getting end-of-the-week Will. We’ll see how this turns out. Half of gay and bisexual black men will be diagnosed with HIV.
