One thing for sure, Sally Quillian Yates sure knows how to make an exit. With only a few days remaining as a career prosecutor at the Justice Department, she chose to go out with a bang. By tradition, the Deputy Attorney General from an outgoing Administration – in this case Ms. Yates — becomes Acting
A Palmetto man, last seen in downtown Atlanta near the State Capitol, has apparently gone missing. Walter Jones of the Newnan Times-Herald has the details. “Rep. David Stover has missed the first four votes in the House of Representatives this legislative session, plus the formal swearing-in ceremony on the session’s first day, leading to some
On this date in 1962, the 8th and 9th planets aligned for the first time in 400 years. Peaches Another ruling for third party presidential candidates in Georgia Delta has it so hard with all their billions in profit A change in state pipeline rules coming down the pipeline? Fatigued on the medical cannabis issue?
Mary-Pat Hector has been drawing attention as an activist for about a decade. She has commendations from Congress for her work in urban anti-violence initiatives, a community service award from President Barack Obama and a position with the National Action Network as its national youth director. She’s also one of the key local organizers of
Alternate headline: “Sticks Seeking Pudding.” The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus sent out a notification of their press conference that will happen today, and included the following: “…We will not allow xenophobia, racism and bigotry to permeate our political processes, not now, not ever. The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus stands with every protester and every advocate
Almost exactly 365 days after we lost Mott the Hoople’s drummer, we lost Mott the Hoople’s bassist Pete Overend Watts. “All the Way from Memphis” by Mott the Hoople. Fort would make Atlanta a Sanctuary City. Coca-Cola CEO doesn’t like Trump’s Executive Order. On Clarkston, GA–the United States’ most diverse square mile. John Lewis’s Record
The Democratic members of the Senate Finance Committee have decided to refuse to appear at meetings in order to slow down the nominations of Congressman Tom Price for HHS and Steven Mnuchin for Treasury. Senate rules require one member of the minority party to be present in order to have a quorum. Senator Johnny Isakson
In an email sent out about an hour ago, current GA-12 District Chairman Mike Welsh announced his entrance into the race for GAGOP Chairman. He specifically lists out four goals that he plans to bring about by a business based outside approach: Communicating a vision to unite the Party Developing a digital infrastructure that launches the
When Sally Yates was selected by President Obama for her position in the Department of Justice she required Senate confirmation. She was questioned by Senator Jeff Sessions. In it she is asked, and encouraged, if she will stand up to the White House when they propose to do something unlawful. Senator David Perdue implored her
Good morning! Don’t wait for it – RISE UP! During the month of February, CobbLINC transit riders can purchase the new silver Breeze card for only $1.00. Is the Georgia PTA “imploding?” HB 123, which would require anyone who wants a tattoo to receive written notice that their tattoo could potentially disqualify them from military
