Veteran Georgia Capitol reporter Tom Crawford has died. It was only six weeks ago that we learned he had cancer and was entering hospice care. Six weeks is merely a blip to those focused on the minute-by-minute news cycle during a political runoff. It can seem like an eternity in hospice world. Probably because at
We all know and love tolerate Charlie, heretofore “Icarus” for a thousand reasons including: His cuddly personality His delicate way with words His contagious effervescence His unceasing fidelity to all things Yellow Jackets/Gators He signs our fat checks (although for ~11 years mine have been in the mail….damn you, USPS!) But most of all…. TODAY
Here’s some good news I missed yesterday: I am thrilled to announce that I finished my last radiation session on Friday and happily rang the bell to signify the end of my treatments. Thank you all for your prayers, support and good wishes during my cancer journey. pic.twitter.com/gXkLvT6e2f — Sandra Deal (@GAFirstLady) May 30, 2018
In addition to being Memorial Day, it’s also the birthday of one of our contributors, LaDawn Blackett Jones. She’s a former State Representative, and is known to like to stir the pot “a bit”. We like that, and so do our readers that understand what we’re about (hint, it’s not affirming everything you believe and
It’s Nathan Smith’s birthday today. He’s among the first folks I met as “Icarus”, back when he was still mostly a kid attending Dalton State college. Instead of getting him off my lawn, I’ve been able to watch him morph over a decade into a District GOP Chairman, husband, and father. He’s always been mature
It’s Theresa Robertson’s birthday today. Not to be confused with the celebration of Brian Robinson’s birthday, even though they’re on the same day and both are alums of former Congressman Lynn Westmoreland. Theresa holds down our Columbus bureau when she’s not trying to get her husband, Randy Robertson (R-all around great guy) elected to the
Republican Secretary of State hopeful, and erstwhile GAPol/Peach Pundit contributor, Buzz Brockway wants to remind you that he’s a nerd. (That’s like needing a reminder that water is wet). Oh and he’s qualified to be Secretary of State. Brockway released his “Buzz Does” campaign video on Monday, which you can see below. In a statement,
Zell Miller’s journey home is complete. The 86 year journey began in the North Georgia mountain town of Young Harris. It was initially fostered by a single mother, Birdie. She was tough – had to be – and raised a son that inherited stubborn tenacity and dogged determination. These personal habits were “refined” by the
Lawton was kind enough to post an earlier reminder of this great cause and the great people supporting it. Today, at The Harp Irish Pub in Roswell, Buzzfan (a/k/a John Vestal) will have his head shaved for the 11th time in order to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation – an organization dedicated to
Former State Representative Amy Carter is on the move. After leaving the legislature to join the Technical College System of Georgia, her availability combined with her background and talent got some additional notice. As such, she’s going to be taking on a higher profile role as the point person within Georgia’s Economic Development agency to
