It should come as a surprise to approximately no one that I oppose HB 481, widely known as the “heartbeat bill.” There are myriad reasons why I believe it is a terrible piece of legislation, but I have also been active on the internet long enough to know that even the feistiest, most data-driven blog
Well. Hello there! There are nearly 700,000 veterans in Georgia. Here is how many of them are applying their military experience to their businesses. Governor Kemp signed the newest version of the Shore Protection Act. (YMMV.) Carolyn Meadows, the new NRA president and a Cobb County resident, had to (bless her heart) walk back her
Pay attention. Not all study committees are created equal. The House Rural Development Council is more equal than others. The House Rural Development Council was established two years ago with the open ended mission to address the concerns of rural Georgia through policy and legislation. Some of the results included several bills on rural broadband,
Black people live in Hoschton. Who knew? Perhaps mayor Theresa Kenerly should have considered that possibility when she whispered to city council people that Hoschton wasn’t ready for a black city manager, according to documents obtained by the Atlanta Journal Constitution. The revelation, along with comments from Councilman Jim Cleveland — apparently unbidden — attacking
From Navy.Mil (H/T former Rep Joe Wilkinson) WASHINGTON (NNS) — Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer named a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, DDG 133, in honor of U.S. Senator Sam Nunn, who represented Georgia from 1972 to 1997. “Senator Nunn’s impact on the Navy and Marine Corps team cannot be overstated,” Spencer said.
This week’s Courier Herald column: It is graduation season again. That means it’s time for my annual column for graduates, and for those of us a bit older who are preparing the next generation to assume new roles and responsibilities as adults. It’s not always a smooth transition of power, but most of the time
Good Morning from West Georgia and one sleep-deprived mama. Here’s hoping your coffee is as strong as mine this morning. It’s NOT funny…Cut.It.Out. It’s National Nurses Week! Here’s a list of freebies and discounts. Thanks for all you do. This year’s Kentucky Derby was one for the books. Watch the craziness here. NASA’s biennial asteroid impact
Now that the fun ride of the legislative session is over, Governor Brian Kemp can focus on continuing to assemble his executive branch team through appointments. Governor Kemp appointed Lynne Riley to become Georgia’s first female treasurer. Riley previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives before being appointed by former Governor Nathan Deal to
It was announced on April 1 by the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) that they will be implementing a new system called Georgia Driver Record and Integrated Vehicle Enterprise System (DRIVES). Their hope is “to upgrade and modernize the vehicle registration and titling system” and to “enable more self-service options, improve customer service, and enhance
And September 7th will be a fine day to be in Athens, indeed. Who really expects Congress to do anything? Which hat should I wear? Make it stop. “It’s a beautiful thing, the destruction of words.” Warrentless searches increase. More than a smidge. Not just pretty, shiny things in the sky. Who doesn’t hate going
