Chris Carr’s campaign for re-election as Attorney General of Georgia released its first campaign ad for the upcoming November 6 election. The ad, entitled “Public Service,” highlights “Carr’s work as Georgia’s Attorney General since November 2016” and “his longtime service to Georgia under U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson and Governor Nathan Deal.” The transcript of the
From a press release: Today, businessman and Republican nominee for governor, Brian Kemp, called for Democrat Lt. Governor nominee, Sarah Riggs Amico, to withdraw from the race after a shocking lawsuit that highlights the culture of racism, discrimination, and sexual harassment fostered under her leadership at Jack Cooper – a specialty transportation and logistics company.
Geoff Duncan, Republican candidate for Lt. Gov. of Georgia, has released a new TV ad entitled “Full Speed.” The ad focuses on keeping Georgia at protecting our quality of life by working on: Better Schools (Safe, Yet Challenging) Affordable Health Care Pro-Growth Policies for Georgia’s Economy An AJC poll released yesterday shows Duncan ahead of
From a prepared statement provided by Rep. Karen Handel’s (R, GA-6) campaign: “Lucy McBath has twice stated publicly that her husband is a permanent resident of Tennessee, but he has claimed a homestead exemption in Cobb County since 2002 and is registered to vote in Tennessee. Ms. McBath has also stated publicly that she moved
Does anyone still doubt November’s election will be a nailbiter? If so the latest AJC/WSB poll should put that to bed. From the AJC writeup: The poll showed Kemp ahead of Abrams 47.7 percent to 46.3 percent, a statistically insignificant difference within the poll’s 2.8 percentage point margin of error. Libertarian Ted Metz had 2.3 percent
GSU professor earns Guggenheim Fellowship. GA’s motor-voter drive boosts eligible balloters who lean Democratic At 80, fmr. Sen. Sam Nunn continues to meet in the middle. Cong. Bishop: Moving agricultural programs would not benefit SW GA. Sonny: Farmer aid could be less than first estimated. Fmr. Sec. of State Condoleezza Rice will give Tech’s fall
Based on the latest forecast for Hurricane Michael and acting on a recommendation from Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) officials, Gov. Nathan Deal today issued an emergency declaration for 92 Georgia counties. The emergency declaration is effective for seven days and makes all state resources available to local governments and entities within
Ah, the Gulch. Caverns of parking lots and wasted land between CNN center and Five Points. Former home of the AJC, before they abandoned downtown Atlanta, physically and metaphysically, for the suburban joys of Dunwoody. I’m one of the few people around here who spends any real time in the Gulch, trying to make sure
Here are some topics for y’all to discuss while the rest of us watch the Georgia game this evening. Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed by the US Senate this afternoon with a vote of 50-48. The Atlanta Braves will try to make gains on the LA Dodgers tomorrow at SunTrust Park. Consider this a weekend OPEN
An announcement made today by Gov. Nathan Deal stated that Georgia’s net tax collections for September, 2018 totaled approximately $2.23 billion, an increase of about $153.1 million (7.4%) from September, 2017. Net tax revenues for the fiscal year have totaled $5.81 billion, an increase of $329.9 million (6%) from this point last year. The following is
