One of the concerns voiced when Sen. Kelly Loeffler’s name was announced as the next U.S. Senator from Georgia was where she stood on the Second Amendment. If her first month is any indication, she is definitely committed to being an Second Amendment advocate. Sen. Loeffler has already co-sponsored three Second Amendment bills since joining
In an exclusive for WJRB/WJUL’s Mountain Mornings, State Representative Matt Gurtler announced his intention to seek the 9th Congressional seat currently held by Congressman Doug Collins. With Collins challenging Senator Kelly Loeffler, the open seat has attracted State Senator John Wilkinson, State Representative Kevin Tanner, former Congressman Paul Broun and now Representative Gurtler. Speculation continues
Former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich has endorsed Sen. Kelly Loeffler in the forthcoming “jungle primary” U.S. Senate race in November. Gingrich: “Kelly Loeffler is exactly the type of political outsider we need in Washington. As a conservative businesswoman and strong supporter of President Trump, Kelly has a proven record of creating jobs
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has endorsed Rep. Doug Collins’ U.S. Senate campaign in the forthcoming “jungle primary” race. Rep. Doug Collins: “Governor Huckabee is a leader who has never wavered from the conservative cause and I couldn’t be more proud and excited to have his support. He is a hero to me and to
This morning, Sen. Jesse Stone (R-Waynesboro) made it Facebook-official that he would not seek reelection for his current seat, District 23. Stone’s announcement stated that he decided last week not to run, adding that he’s previously limited his terms of service in other offices he’s held and hopes to find other avenues of service. Also
Good morning! It’s raining. Here’s a short story. The deconstruction and removal of the Golden Ray is set to begin later this month. The Twin Pines mining company will withdraw – and resubmit – their proposal to operate a titanium mine in the Okefenokee Swamp. Grady High School students are lobbying for a name change
Today is Day Three of Legislative Recess agreed upon by the House and the Senate to further evaluate the State’s budget. Both chambers will reconvene on February 18th. Coronavirus outbreak puts a Georgia family’s 2-year adoption process on hold Wreckage found after small jet disappears from radar in Georgia Georgia senators pushing Fort Benning for
In an email to supporters and a post on Facebook, 8th District State Representative Matt Gurtler indicated he is considering greener pastures than the Georgia House floor. The openings in Georgia’s 9th Congressional District and District 50 in the State Senate might be friendlier to self-proclaimed principled conservative. With the announcement of Congressman Doug Collins
This will make your ol’ Grinchy heart grow three sizes. Don’t be getting any ideas, now… Atlanta traffic is bad enough! These just get better and better. “Unexpected” consequences. Faster, please. Oh look, Bezos is starting a space company. More palindromes. The happiness poll. Fear no darkness.
Politics in Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District just got a little more interesting as my good friend, Don Cole, has announced his intention to challenge incumbent Congressman Sanford Bishop. Born in born in Barnesville and growing up in Bonaire, Don has a long history of conservative leadership in southwest Georgia. In announcing his candidacy, Cole observed
