Category: Republicans

House Majority Whip Matt Ramsey Possibly Eyeing GA-03 Race

Word around the Capitol is that House Majority Whip Matt Ramsey (R-HD-72) is taking “deliberate steps” toward a run at the 3rd Congressional Race.  Ramsey is smack dab in the middle of the 3rd district, geographically, so that could be a possible factor in his consideration. Earlier, we told you about former State Rep. Jeff Brown

HB 723: Initial Thoughts On “Cooling Off” Period Of State Legislators For State Jobs

State Representative David Stover (R-HD-71) filed HB 723 prior to the convening of the 2016 session of the Georgia General Assembly.  The premise is simple: if you’re a current member of the General Assembly, or you’ve been out less than a year, you would not be able to take a non-elected job within state government.

Former State Representative Jeff Brown Considering Congressional Run

The race to fill Georgia’s 3rd Congressional seat, currently held by Lynn Westmoreland, is piquing the interest of former State Representative Jeff Brown, a Republican from LaGrange.  He has issued a press release saying that he is forming an exploratory committee to determine if he should or shouldn’t run.  Other potential candidates include Senator Josh

A Democrat Enters the Race for SD-6

“Medium beige head atop hazy copper body.” That’s how a reviewer on RateBeer.com described the Five Seasons Westside’s Hunter Hill IPA, which boasts a respectable 3.5 out of 5.0 rating. Senator Hunter Hill (R-Smyrna) is a friend to Georgia’s beer industry, and represents Senate District 6. SD-6 spans the top end of I-285, and includes

GAGOP Finances Run Low

Greg Bluestein and James Salzer at the AJC released a story yesterday that shone the light on some financial issues with the Georgia Republican Party. From their story: “The Georgia GOP filed an end-of-the-year report showing it had $11,403 cash on hand and was $231,000 in debt, in a startling revelation for a party that

Congressman Doug Collins Draws A Primary Challenger

  Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA-09) has drawn an opponent in the Republican primary this coming May.  Former teacher and Lanier Tea Party President Roger D. Fitzpatrick will be challenging Congressman Collins again.  Fitzpatrick came in last place with 17% in the 2012 contest after redistricting left the 9th district open with no sitting congressman. From