THE STATE OF GEORGIA EXECUTIVE ORDER BY THE GOVERNOR: WHEREAS: On January 2 and 3, 2017, a severe weather system moved in to the State of Georgia producing severe thunderstorms, excessive rainfall and tornadoes resulting in damage in Baker, Calhoun, Mitchell and Dougherty Counties; and WHEREAS: Preliminary assessments from County Emergency Managers in conjunction with
Rep. Buddy Carter (R, GA-1) was appointed yesterday (January 4, 2017), to serve on the Committee on Energy and Commerce in Congress. According to a press release, the Committee is “vested with responsibility for the nation’s telecommunications, consumer protection, food and drug safety, public health research, environmental quality, energy policy, and interstate and foreign commerce.”
A Senate study committee chaired by Senator Steve Gooch (R-Dahlonega) recommended last week that the General Assembly consider “a path forward” towards a transit governance bill, perhaps as early as the 2018 session. From the Atlanta Business Chronicle: The committee’s report recommends the legislature set aside funding this winter the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) would use
And this one is bringing friends. Jonathan Ossoff announced his candidacy for the 6th Congressional district race that will occur once Tom Price’s nomination is confirmed for HHS Secretary. Not only does Ossoff claim 250k in initial commitments, he has the backing of Representatives Hank Johnson and John Lewis. He’s a former Johnson staffer who
The Georgia General Assembly will convene this upcoming Monday, January 9. While the budget is of utmost concern, many expect debate on issues such as religious liberty, expansion of cannabis oil for medical usage, education reform/oversight, and of course, how to handle in-state tuition for students that fall under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
On this date Ford Motor Company announced that there would be a new daily minimum wage of $5 and an eight-hour workday. Peaches An anti-Catholic law? State audit may bring changes to the Georgia lottery The Zell Miller Institute aims to increase relevancy Jimmy Carter North Carolina Gov plans to unilateraly expand Medicaid US Dept. of
Rep. Drew Ferguson (R, GA-3) issued a press release today announcing the hiring of seven employees for his Newnan district office. James Ruvalcaba will serve as District Director. Ruvalcaba is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Corps serving a total 24 years on active duty, including a combat tour in Iraq. Most recently, he
Coursing through social media and other venues of public conversation comes the phrase “that’s how you got Trump,” most often used to criticize the elites, insiders, politicos and members of the media who still seem unaware of their role in contributing to the disaffection and despair of the Americans who voted for him. Only mostly
Rep. Sandra Scott (D-76) has pre-filed House Bill 20 to “provide for the automatic registration of voters who obtain, renew, or change their name or address on a driver’s license or identification card issued by the Department of Driver Services.” It should also be noted that a change of address on a driver’s license or
Walker County’s new sole Commissioner Shannon Whitfield took his oath of office a week ago and officially took office New Year’s Day. Whitfield overwhelmingly defeated former Commissioner Bebe Heiskell, who was first elected in 2000, this past November. The transition has been less than smooth with Heiskell accepting resignations of members from various county boards and
