One of the items that the Georgia General Assembly will deliberate upon is how Georgia voters will cast their ballots in 2020. At this point, there will be some sort of paper trail. The question is, will the voter use a pen or a machine to mark their ballot? I’ve had the privilege to serve
The United States Senate did not proceed today with the consideration of the “End The Shutdown And Secure The Border Act.” The legislation sought to fully reopen the government while also funding $5.7 billion for the wall and additional security measures at the border. The Senate also did not advance a counter proposal by Democrats
“Furloughed and broke,” Mark Howell said to friends on his birthday a couple of weeks ago. He’s smiling in his pictures, but he’s plainly pissed off and I can’t blame him. Mark is the Transportation Safety Administration spokesperson for Hartsfield-Jackson airport and the rest of the southeastern United States. He spent the day with his
Rejoice fellow degenerates of #GAPol! In anticipation of Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. winning his sixth Super Bowl ring, the City of Atlanta has extended drinking hole hours. Per The AJC: The city will extend alcohol sale hours for all bars throughout the city from the standard 2:30 a.m. last call to 4 a.m. for the
Earlier this morning, former Congressman Jack Brinkley (D-Columbus) died at St. Francis Hospital of natural causes, according to the Ledger-Enquirer. Congressman Brinkley was born in Faceville, Georgia in Decatur County on December 22, 1930. He received his undergraduate degree from Young Harris College and served as a pilot in the United States Air Force. He
Georgia House Majority Whip Trey Kelley has announced the team of folks that will count (and sometimes secure) votes for Republicans in the House over the next two years. Kelley said in a press release, “Our Whip team consists of military veterans, practicing physicians, and small business owners. Having the ability to draw from such
Add sexual orientation, gender identity, and age to list list of protected classes. That’s the initiative of one Georgia lawmaker who has filed legislation to make it so. State Representative Sandra Scott, a Democrat from Rex, Georgia who has worked as an educator, filed House Bill 19 to expand the state civil rights law protecting
Good morning! New Orleanians are ALL IN. Highlights from yesterday’s MLK service at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Stacey Abrams began her “Thank You” tour of Georgia yesterday. In Brunswick, for whom the bridge has a toll. Incorporation for Skidaway Island is back on the agenda. Take note, suburban Republicans: three GOP state reps from suburban districts
Marqus Cole has announced he is running for the GA-7 congressional seat as a Democrat in 2020. The seat, currently held by Rep. Rob Woodall (R), has been categorized as a toss-up race by Larry Sabato. A press release from the campaign states about Cole: “Marqus Cole is a local attorney, former prosecutor, graduate of
