In 2014 the Georgia GOP Senate primary drew 5 contenders and after a runoff, David Perdue emerged as the nominee and eventual victor over Democrat Michelle Nunn. Much of Senator Perdue’s appeal in the primary, runoff and general elections was his earlier business experience and his “outsider” status. The promise of running government as a
Rep. Allen Peake (R, District 141) issued a statement explaining why he, a Republican office holder on a Republican ballot this year (unopposed), is voting in the Democratic primary on May 24 in the Macon-Bibb elections. It is apparent in his statement that he feels like this choice is the only one that would provide him
On Tuesday, a bi-partisan group of Senators and Congressmen introduced a bill to help solve long-cold cases of civil rights abuses. Known as the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act, the bill updates legislation that was passed in 2008. John Lewis was the primary sponsor of the bill. He was joined by Rep. Jim
The House Judiciary Committee marked up and unanimously passed HR 2137 the Federal Law Enforcement Self Defense and Protection Act. The bill’s author Georgia 9th District Congressman Doug Collins said, “During the lapse in funding in 2013, about 1800 federal officers were forced to hand over their government issued firearms in a seemingly arbitrary decision.
According to a recent press release from 9th District Congressman Doug Collin’s office, there is continual pressure on Windstream to follow through on federally funded upgrades to their internet service in Northeast Georgia. Today, Congressman Doug Collins sent a letter to Windstream CEO Tony Thomas to follow up on previous concerns and emphasize the growing
Who missed me? No one? Oh. “Raising the Skate” by Speedy Ortiz. So uh… it is now past time to start saying “presumptive nominee Trump.” lol? One feels disappointed that Atlanta rapper Li’l Yachty’s endorsement was not enough for Sanders to win. Gov. Deal says OK to $2.5 billion MARTA expansion. How Georgia State’s retention
Peter Aman, the former COO for the City of Atlanta, said he is running for mayor. In a statement posted on his website, Aman said: “We need to continue the progress we have made to build an Atlanta that is and will remain an incredible place to live and work for generations to come. We
An apparent inspiring contributor to The Onion has flummoxed administrators in the Gwinnett County School System by self-identifying as a penguin. “I identify as a penguin, and this is me as a penguin,” he argued. “This isn’t a hood, this is my penguin head. You can’t tell me not to be a penguin.” “I feel
The title says its all—today is the last day to register as a voter in the 2016 presidential election. Despite differences in opinions, we can all agree that the ability to be heard by the leaders of our nation is indeed a great one. Every American citizen has the opportunity and the right to have
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, along with other members of Georgia congressional delegation, will host hundreds of students at his annual U.S. Military Service Academy Day this Saturday, April 30th. This event is for Georgia students in grades eight through twelve who are interested in learning about the U.S. Military Service Academies. It has become the
