The pride of Smyrna’s City Council since 2007, a fierce Scottie, and a sustaining member of the Junior League of Atlanta, our contributor Teri Anulewicz is still able to find time to memorize and quote the lyrics to Hamilton, argue with the New York Times and iron her childrens’ shoelaces. Most of you think I
Pat Malone, a/k/a, “IrishPat” is having a birthday today. I’m not going to ask his age, but he’s around for some mature guidance to the rest of us ruffians around here. He’s one of our newer contributors but has already made his mark with us, and gives us a bit of additional coverage of what’s
It’s that time again. Today is Will Kremer’s birthday. Will became our second intern over at the old place just under two years ago, after I introduced him to Charlie one day when we had lunch at Ann’s Snack Bar. Will couldn’t finish his ghettoburger, but Charlie brought him aboard anyway. After we started GeorgiaPol,
Today is the 70th wedding anniversary of Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter. Seventy Years. I put Mrs. Carter first in that opening sentence because President Carter is usually the first in the headlines and to speak. For 70 years she’s been dutifully by his side. She’s been a full partner during that time, with each dividing
The blogger formerly known as Three Jack has been invited to join the gang at Georgia Pol. Howdy, my name is Bart Brannon and I am very appreciative to Charlie for this opportunity to join a great group. First let me explain the moniker Three Jack which I have used for many years now. It
In a recent study conducted by WalletHub, all fifty states were ranked ordered by how patriotic each state is based upon two main categories: Military Engagement and Civic Engagement. With a score of 69.17, Virginia was ranked number 1 as the most patriotic state in the Union. While New Jersey, with a score of 19.47,
It’s that time of year again. Time to wish a happy birthday to our publisher, Charlie Harper, sometimes known as Icarus Pundit. Over the last year, Charlie started this blog, and got our contributors moved from the old place to here. He finds things that should be posted here, and gently nudges us to get
There was open grousing when Walter Jones announced that he would be leaving his post with Morris News Service’s slot in the Georgia Capitol news bureau. The numbers and talent of those who cover the capitol full time are dwindling, and the career ladders of full time journalists are becoming scarce. Alas, Walter has landed
By now the magnitude of the tragedy that is the aftermath of an overnight terrorist attack in Orlando is becoming clear. The facts, such as they are being reported, indicate that 50 of our neighbors lost their lives overnight with another 50 wounded. On this Sunday, we begin by offering prayers. There is also a
