State Representative Jason Spencer (R-180) announced on Monday that the Commercial Spaceflight Federation has expressed support for the passage of the Georgia Spaceflight Act (HB 734), sponsored by Rep. Spencer. Spencer believes that the legislation will enhance Georgia’s recruiting of the commercial space industry to make the state competitive. Industry leaders are in need of
It’s Friday, and that means GeorgiaPol Radio is taking over The Sully Show on WGST 640AM. Charlie Harper flies solo on this week as Jon Richards and Stefan Turkheimer are down at the Capitol. Although Sully let’s Charlie in the radio booth by himself, you won’t be wandering around like a somnambulant. It’s a jam-packed
The Legislature is getting busy, and regulars Stefan and Jon will both being on duty at the Capitol today. Thus, I’ll be not quite all alone as Sully (and likely Alfred) will keep me company in the luxurious bright orange confines of the WGST studios today. I’m going to have a few words at the
Gwinnett County Commission Chairwoman Charlotte Nash cited five attributes that contribute to the success of the county in her annual State of the County address on Thursday, including its schools, a quality public safety services, amenities such as parks and libraries, and the county’s investment in water infrastructure. But for many in attendance, it was
Senator Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta) is sponsoring a bill (SB 330) that would allow a referendum this year to allow MARTA to expand north on Georgia 400 from North Springs station to Windward Parkway. After pushback from North Fulton residents opposed to shelling out more for rail transit that they say they would not use, Beach,
Senate Bill 330 will receive a hearing this afternoon at a meeting of the Senate Transportation Committee. The measure, sponsored by Brandon Beach would allow the MARTA counties to levy a one half percent sales tax which would be used to pay for MARTA expansion. Should the bill pass in Fulton and DeKalb counties, it’s
I don’t have a dog in the MARTA expansion fight. I live in the city. A bus line runs right outside my door on the west side of town. Instant access. I take it when I need it, and sometimes just for the heck of it. For 25 years, I’ve used MARTA regularly getting to
Georgia’s top elected officials have already aimed harsh criticism at the Obama administration for its relatively meager funding for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project in the President’s proposed 2017 budget. Click here for Nicole Hammett’s post about those criticisms. The Savannah Morning News (where I’ve been a freelance columnist for 15 years) also has extensive
U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and David Perdue (R-GA), as well as U.S. Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA-1), spoke out in a press release on Tuesday against the Obama administration’s fiscal year 2017 budget request. They demanded answers on funding for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP), which is critical to keep the project
Georgia Ports Director Curtis Foltz will leave his position as Director of Georgia Ports on June 30th. The news was announced today at a special called meeting of the Georgia Ports Authority on Wednesday. He will be replaced by Chief Operating officer Griff Lynch. According to a report by the Savannah Morning News, Foltz will
