Category: Politics

Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President

When we think of the greatest POTUS from Georgia we probably picture more of a Principal Chalmers-esque character than a Gene Simmons-esque one. However, as you’ll see in this exclusive preview of “Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President”, the man’s got rhythm in his heart. The “rockumentary” will kickoff the Tribeca Film Festival on April

Pensacola ruling aids Georgia

Attorney General Chris Carr praised an 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruling in favor of the City of Pensacola. At question was a World War II monument in the shape of a cross in a Pensacola park. The ruling will help similar monuments including one in Fort Oglethorpe along the trail in the Chickamauga

Morning Reads for Friday, February 21, 2020

Over-achievers, we are.  Savannah State has a problem. Clemson buys out Wisconsin contract to play Georgia in 2021 opener. Seen any Tiny Doors lately?  Faster, please. Pass the popcorn. Everyone is sick of this rain.  At least we don’t have ice volcanoes.  Is it possible for both of them to lose?  Don’t use your phone

Doug Collins for Director of National Intelligence? Nope

President Trump is making some news this evening. President Trump tells White House travel pool on Air Force One he is considering Rep Doug Collins for Director of National Intelligence.— Steve Holland (@steveholland1) February 21, 2020 The President has made earlier remarks that indicated he would like to avoid a November showdown between Congressman Collins

Sanctuary Movement Is A Sign Of Stress

This week’s Courier Herald column: America is a country that was founded on concepts of personal freedoms and limits on government intervention.   Our Constitution enumerates specific powers given to the federal government.  The remaining powers lie to the states, or to the people. The Constitution has set the guiding principles of our Government for 232

Morning Reads for Monday, February 17, 2020

Happy Monday! The Georgia General Assembly is not is session today in observance of Presidents Day. They reconvene tomorrow morning at 10AM. Two Cobb Judges stepping down to leave open seats in 2020 elections Bartow County School Board Chairman Fred Kittle will not seek re-election this year. Mass timber construction technology holds promise for Georgia

Biden Leads in Georgia Primary

Vice President Joe Biden is poised to comfortably win the Georgia POTUS Primary. The latest poll from Landmark Communications/WSB has Biden with more than twice the amount of his two closest rivals, Senator Bernie Sanders and former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The triumvirate have 32.1%, 14.2% and 14% respectively. However, the most dangerous foe is

Morning Reads for Friday, February 14, 2020

Be sweet to your Valentines. Remember they watch you sleep. RIP Dr. Betty Siegel. SCOTUS Justice Clarence Thomas in town to dedicate judicial building. James Brown’s death being investigated. Lowest bidder.  (Too soon?) Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice… oh wait.  Did it happen thousands of years ago? Or about to happen now, and no one will see