On this date in 1970, the Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire on students during an anti-Vietnam war protest at Kent State University. Four students were killed and nine others were wounded. Peaches Will “newcomers” dye the suburbs blue? National coverage on why Georgia enacted the “Narcotic Treatment Program Enforcement Act” during the 2017 session “Ossoff
Good morning! Governor Deal signed a budget yesterday that includes raises for teachers, but apparently not all teachers will the promised 2% increase. The City of Savannah plans to implement a $0.25 fee for all purchases of more than $10 in its downtown and historic areas, with much of the funds raised to increase public safety in those
Today is National Superhero Day. Be sure to hug your resident Batman. How many candidates does the GOP really need for governor? Do they need therapy? Or a referee? More fighting about the plans for converting The (former) Ted. Emory missteps into what can only be a metaphor. Berkeley throw-back. What do you get for
On this date in 1861, President Lincoln issued an order to General Winfield Scott that authorized him to suspend the writ of habeas corpus between Philadelphia and Washington at or near any military line. Tyrant. Peaches First execution of 2017 scheduled Rottweiler saves woman from burning home Fired Gwinnett officers are formally charged in videoed assault Trump
Good morning! Columbus-based Synovus will net $75 million from their role in the Cabela’s-Bass Pro Shops merger. That’s a lot of fish. Georgia State and the neighborhood surrounding Turner Field agree on how to best move forward with GSU’s redevelopment plans. CSX has a new CEO, and he’s got big plans (and a need for speed).
Will is not available this morning and I’m the best replacement he could find. So here are your news links from here, there, and everywhere for Monday morning: What Sonny as Ag Secretary could mean for Georgia Media continues to hone in on 6th District & GA voting laws The Fake War on Fake News
PSA: It appears this announcement needs to be made from time to time. The Friday Morning Reads are more free-spirited than other weekday offerings. Less political, weirdly entertaining, and definitely more geeky. Your mileage may vary. Speaking of entertaining. Tastes like shame. Sign me up! “Dodgy.” Just love that word. Oops. I’ll get you, my
On this date in 1972, the manned lunar module from Apollo 16 landed on the moon. Peaches Chickens in Georgia are safe again Kirby Smart instates new media policy Speaker Paul Ryan will campaign in the 6th What Montana is doing thanks to Georgia’s special election Georgia’s unemployment rate for March inches down again Jimmy Carter
Today is Tax Day, and it’s also Election Day for CD6. Yesterday, a stretch of I-20 just east of Atlanta buckled, and I-85 isn’t set to reopen until June 15. They say things come in threes, is what I’m getting at. The Trump budget may not be kind to the future of Atlanta transit. It
Happy Monday, everyone! I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend. State Innovation doesn’t end behind bars. Tomorrow is Election Day. Duel enrollment classes are quite the controversy these days. 400+ animals were rescued from north Georgia. Fun fact: I joined my high school’s robotics club. They asked me to leave, too. National Let me
