Category: Morning Reads

Morning Reads for Friday, April 14, 2017

The latest poll about that thing we’re sick of hearing about. What a beauty. Pass the popcorn. Where’s my suitcase? You know that old Mae West joke… Crybabies afraid of chicken. Now we won’t have to watch movies to see the glory of THE Control Room. Faster, please. $55 chocolate Easter Egg. Not scared of

Morning Reads – Thursday, April 13, 2017

On this day in 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the Jefferson Memorial. Long live the irony. Peaches Not bad, GA-6. Not bad at all. Georgia hospital safety grades Georgia counties where teachers earn the least Educators defend AP classes for high schoolers Georgia legislators are the Oprahs of tax breaks “Kansas elections a “wake up call”

Morning Reads for Tuesday, April 11

Good morning! Start your day with this story from Australia, and marvel that it didn’t happen in Florida. Here are the 2017 Pulitzer Prize winners. Congratulations to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution! The AJC staff was recognized as a finalist in the National Reporting category. More than 21,000 people have already voted in the April 18 special election.

Morning Reads For Wednesday, April 5th

Apologies for today’s delay.  As with official GeorgiaPol editorial policy, we regret the error and blame others.  For your continued patience, here’s a picture that symbolizes Wednesday. PSA: Be careful out there.  Today is going to be a wild weather day.  Be prepared, know where to shelter for safety, and make a plan for communicating

Morning Reads for Tuesday, April 4

Good morning! Are you ready to transition from college basketball to major league baseball and golf? Five Georgia companies want a piece of Trump’s wall. Here’s an overview of the massive tax breaks given to Georgia companies, often by unelected boards. This week, Atlanta is home to an impressionist battle royale. The ED of the

Morning Reads for Friday, March 31, 2017

SINE DIE +1. Now go home and listen to the people who sent you to Atlanta. RIP Don Carter. The damage from this fire will hamper ATL traffic for the foreseeable future. Sonny one step closer… Always fighting about somethin’… Mama says, “Stupid is as stupid does.” Cheating crime labs are not just on teevee.

Morning Reads for Friday, March 24, 2017

Please continue to remember Jon in your prayers. June Bug Mania. Is this fair? Is BRAC back? This Arkansas law sounds like it was written in Georgia. Guns? Cool. Diaper bag for the little Razorback. Big no-no. The new normal. It’s ok to hate. The war that never really ended. Priorities. Schumer being Schumer. Is

Morning Reads – Thursday, March 23, 2017

On this date in 1880, John Stevens patented the grain crushing mill. The mill increased flour production by 70 percent. Peaches Media questions Senator Isakson’s absence from surgery Domestic terrorism bill slashed in committee  “A silent, almost secret truce is broken in State Capitol“ Part of GA GOP court battle to head to court Dead Burqua

Morning Reads for Tuesday, March 21

Good morning! It’s election day in many parts of Georgia, including Cobb County, where voters will determine if there will be another E-SPLOST. (Fun fact! It’s not pronounced “SPLOSH!” Know it, live it, stitch it on a pillow. Please!) Savannah and Atlanta are among Southern Living’s best cities in the South (Number 1? Charleston.) Columbus resident