The most interesting thing to happen to Georgia during Hurricane Irma. Peaches Former First Lady Betty Vandiver has passed away. Congressman John Lewis to be honored in Mississippi. NWGA community wants state to forgive debt on property. For the people who drive I-16 and wonder why all the trees have been leveled… Associated Press gets
Good morning! It’s cold. In 1946, a teenaged Martin Luther King, Jr., wrote what is thought to be his only letter to the editors of the Atlanta Constitution. At yesterday’s MLK Day service, Ebenezer Baptist Church’s Senior Pastor Rev. Raphael Warnock called on the president to “repent” his “volcanic eruption of hate speech spewing out
Today marks the 83rd anniversary of Amelia Earhart Putnam becoming the first woman to fly solo from Hawaii to California. Peaches 6 ways to make college more affordable in Georgia Carter wants a meeting about proposed offshore drilling in Georgia Deal may call special session for Amazon freebies The viral post that closed a Georgia Starbucks
Oh. Well, then. Meanwhile, it’s Special Election Day! Georgians living in SD 17 and HD 111 vote today to determine who they’ll send to the General Assembly to fill the seats vacated by former Senator Rick Jeffares and former Representative Brian Strickland; Strickland is one of the candidates for SD 17. For your consideration: The
Happy Monday, everyone! Happy session! If you’re unwell (like I am) and are going to session, hit me up. News by the Numbers 40 Days – Will the upcoming legislative session be dominated with election year antics? Speaker Ralston doesn’t seem pleased with that idea. The senate, though, will be a circus. 1/10th of ice
1917 – the second burning of Atlanta. We all have family stories like this. New start-ups in Atlanta. Preacher sues to preach. 2018 is off to a smashing start. Wt…? The lights are (not) on, but nobody’s home because they are all at the nuke testing pit. Not only is Alexa listening to you, she’s
On this date in 1974, President Nixon refused to hand over tape recordings and documents subpoenaed by the Senate Watergate Committee. Peaches We’re barely surviving down here in South Georgia. President Trump to exacerbate traffic for National Championship game. By the looks of things, this may not be a positive move. Georgia to close 17-year investigation
Good morning! Apparently, it’s Tuesday – but there’s really just one story to discuss today. The political repercussions of the Georgia/Alabama game. It’s also kind of a big day for Atlanta’s new mayor. I’m certain today will be productive for most Georgians, so get back to it – and feel free to discuss the game in
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,
Those of us at GeorgiaPol wish some of our readers a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season. Others, not so much. Yea, verily, the carcass** is now complete. This Roswell salon is the last stop for perfectly styled Santas. Yellow River Game Ranch closes. Auntie Em! Auntie Em! There WAS a tornado in Wednesday’s storms!
