Today is a test of our civic broadcasting system. It’s election day. There’s a ballot initiative to change the ethics board system in DeKalb County. Almost every civic organization that has been working on ethics issues and has looked at this referendum has recommended voting against it. Public commentary in the media has been overwhelmingly
It’s Election Day! Is there a municipal race in your city? Residents in thirty Georgia cities will vote to decide whether they will have an extra hour and a half to serve alcohol on Sundays. Many believe that mimosas = jobs. Will your city be Bloody Mary-ready? Lordy, Lordy, NPR’s Morning Edition is 40! What
City elections happen in odd-numbered years, and because most peoples’ political awareness funnel is inverted, (with the least important things taking up the most attention) we often overlook them. But the people who sit on the City Councils, (and local school boards) have more power over your day-to-day life than any of the yahoos in
On November 5, Congressman Hank Johnson and the Latin American Association and Informed Immigrant will host a press conference updating Atlanta on potential changes to DACA. From a press release: The press conference will take place at the Latin American Association Atlanta Outreach Center with the goal of educating DACA recipients and the Atlanta community on the
Four moderators, all women, will keep the November 20 Democratic Presidential debate humming along. MSNBC, the broadcaster for the debate, tapped Atlanta as the host in early October. But it wasn’t until today that the network confirmed the details of the debate including the venue: Tyler Perry Studios. A mere nine candidates are likely to
51 days until Christmas. I saw my first Christmas tree lights in a neighbor’s window this morning. Today is going to be a greaaaaatt day. Brunswick Op-Ed: Georgia doesn’t often get to claim a leading role in matters related to health care. At least, not in a good way. That is changing, in a very
From a press release: Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced his selection of four judicial appointments in Bibb, DeKalb, and Gwinnett counties. Bibb County State Court Sharrell Lewis earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Georgia and law degree from Mercer University School of Law. Presently, she serves as the chief
The spirit of The Resistance(TM) continues to foment in the soul of Sarah Riggs Amico. On Thursday, the erstwhile Lieutenant Governor candidate lost a Supreme Court of Georgia case challenging the result of her loss to Geoff Duncan. With the decision, it would appear the 2018 Georgia elections are over. Riggs Amico is now running
Happy Friday! I’m filling in for the irreplaceable Ginny Ray on this very cold first day of November. Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday debuted the state’s plan to cut health insurance premiums for people who buy coverage under the Affordable Care Act. A convicted rapist who was mistakenly released in Georgia was captured in Kentucky. Curious how
From a press release: ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced changes in leadership positions of several House committees. The Speaker also appointed additional members to the House Appropriations Committee and its subcommittees. These changes were discussed with members of the House leadership team and are effective immediately. “As we prepare for what
