On this date in 1897, the man who served as the advisor to six presidents was born in Winder, GA. Richard B. Russell, a UGA grad and former Governor of the Peach State, was first elected to the legislature at age 23. He later became a U.S. Senator and championed the school lunch program. His
Happy Halloween! If you live in metro Atlanta, remember that Halloween gridlock starts early. Your pumpkin pie is a lie built by the “secret pumpkin cabal.” Speaking of fruit – Roy Moore’s law school prof nicknamed him “Fruit Salad.” There’s never been a better time for women candidates. Wales faces the octopus land invasion with
That’s a mighty fine umbrella you got there. Shame if anything happened to it. Why don’t any of the mayors-in-waiting think this is important? “The Collective.” Really GT? Is that the best you could do? Does everyone get their own Borg alcove, too? There’s this football game this Saturday… Unbiased, my hind-parts. Best body armor
On this date in 1984, “Baby Fae” was given the heart of baboon after being born with a severe heart defect. She lived for 21 days with the animal heart. Peaches Roswell Mayoral candidate disqualified from race Georgia Court of Appeals rules against immigrant college students The top two causes of fatal traffic accidents in Georgia
Good morning, and happy International Pasta Day! I’m going to celebrate today with this charred lemon pappardelle and shrimp recipe. Not your thing? These are also awesome: Cajun Chicken Pasta Pasta and Meatballs Caprese Mac & Cheese Enjoy! Now for the real reason you’re here: Pat Conroy A quick, political history of Kennesaw State that
Good morning! Election Day is in two weeks. It’s an oral history of David S. Pumpkins. Any questions? The latest on what might happen to your 401(k) plan. Marilyn Robinson continues to be an American treasure. Here’s her essay, “Fear.” Local journalism is important. The Press Democrat is a good way to learn what the
The deal Atlanta Housing Authority forgot about. Oops. Zell retires from public life. I know firsthand how hard this is. Make your Halloween plans now! Watch this to the end. Heroes in California (language alert). What will we learn on October 26? Nothing to see here, move along. As I tell my kids, find out
On this date in 1989, the US Senate rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that barred the desecration of the American flag. Peaches Latest arrests show Rachel’s Law is still irrelevant More reviews of the Kennesaw State National Anthem debacle Premature births on the rise in Georgia 9 billionaires on Georgia’s Forbes 400 List for 2017
Trying out a new MRs format. Feedback is welcomed and I will weed out opinions I dislike. The News in Numbers 1,000,000 – The amount of money Donald Trump’s campaigned paid in legal fees. When we include legal fees paid by the RNC, that number tops $2.4 million. 1960 – The year Harper Lee’s “To
Another Friday the 13th! Clarkston, GA, the most ethnically diverse spot in America. Afraid. Oh, you will be. So very sadz. This isn’t good. You served my father in the Clone Wars. Behold our betters. Yes, it is a hostile environment. Not your father’s bank fraud. What happens when you eat like The Rock. Disappointing.
