Brian Donegan is a Facebook friend of mine. I know him to be active in the community and in politics, and I’ve seen him more than a few times at events. Until recently I didn’t realize that he’s never seen me. Brian is visually impaired. We traded some messages after last week’s column about Lewis
When does the debate on abortion begin? Probably not with tax bills. Certainly not with tax bills if you are NARAL, which took issue over Karen Handel’s “pushing” the new GOP tax bill*. In other words: NARAL views Handel’s seat as vulnerable and on that we agree. In a statement released ahead of Thursday’s vote
On Monday, Governor Nathan Deal announced the suspension of the Sheriff in Worth County after months of controversy and now, the people await the appointment of an interim Sheriff by the Chief Superior Court Judge. Deal said Hobby remaining on the job would compromise the integrity of law enforcement in the community. The southwest Georgia
Who else is waiting for Aug. 11 of next year? (That’s when my girl Tay-Tay plays at Mercedes-Benz Stadium). Buzz Brockaway to those living close to MARTA: Buzz off! Almost assuredly Republicans will abandon their local-control-is-best ethos over ATL’s decision. Suburbians don’t like Trump–will Georgia Democrats capitalize? The NYTimes offers another perspective on the same theme.
As a veteran himself, 9th District Congressman Doug Collins sends this video message to veterans across the district, the state and around the world. In 2002, Congressman Collins joined the United States Air Force Reserve as a chaplain. He ministered to service members both at home and at Balad Air Force Base in Iraq, completing
Georgia Senator Johnny Isakson, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following video statement honoring Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2017. The Senator had this reminder for all Americans: …we should never take for granted the sacrifice that many Americans have given so that you and I can be free to talk,
The fourth annual State of the State poll from Georgia College’s Department of Government and Sociology was released yesterday afternoon. In the spring, 500 Georgians aged 18 and older took part in a survey with questions on a wide range of issues, including medical marijuana, casinos, Obamacare, same-sex marriage, and campus carry. A strong plurality
On this date in 1886, John B. Gordon was sworn in as Governor of Georgia. Having served in the Civil War, Gordon was rumored to be a member of the KKK and was the First Commander of the United Confederate Veterans, but that didn’t stop him from ascending to the role of U.S. Senator. Peachers
The race for Mayor of Hiawassee was hotly contested with charges of tax increases and counter charges of franchise fees playing a major role in the race. In the end former Mayor Pro-tem Liz Ordailes prevailed over Barry Dearing with 70% of the vote. Nancy Noblet won Hiawassee Council Post 5 In Blairsville, the Mayor
Two years ago, Cumming’s mayor and four of its five city councilmen were first elected in the 1960s and 1970s. They were the old guard that protected Cumming from invading city slickers and out-of-state riffraff. Their job: ensure Cumming rejected Atlanta’s ever-expanding influence that threatened their pure, pastoral way of life. That all started unraveling
