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

On this day, 140 years ago, Thomas Edison observed what became known as the Edison Effect for the first time. Peaches The Georgia firefighter who is facing suspension after saving a woman’s life. Nearly 240,000 arrest warrants were unserved in Georgia at the end of 2019 McBath is betting on Bloomberg. Kemp’s budget director speaks to

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

Good morning, and happy Georgia Day! Today, our state (and, previously, the colony) is 287 years old. On February 12, 1733, James Oglethorpe landed the Anne at Yamacraw Bluff on the southern bank of the Savannah River, thus founding the colony. And now, the news: Pat Conroy Governor Kemp is aiming to overhaul the foster

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

The NAACP announced this year’s Chairman Award will go to Congressman John Lewis. Congressman Lewis will receive the honor during the February 22 NAACP Image Awards. NAACP Chairman Leon Russell hailed Lewis as a “modern hero in American history” who has “dedicated his life to protecting our constitutional rights, fighting injustice and speaking truth to

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