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
This week’s Courier Herald column: The muted lull between the Georgia General Assembly’s March Sine Die and the January 13th reconvening of legislators has been relatively quiet publicly. Behind the scenes, there has been a philosophical and practical struggle over Georgia’s budget – all within the ranks of the majority Republican party. In late summer,
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
Happy Halloween! — Some 51% of Americans want offensive costumes to be punished. — And Georgia’s First Lady wants you to avoid this costume. Peaches Judge halts Georgia Sheriff’s sign placement on sex offender property. And, of course, a little national coverage on the purging of voter rolls. New life for the rural transit bill? Water
From a press release: State Representative Ginny Ehrhart (R-Powder Springs) today announced that she will introduce the Vulnerable Child Protection Act during the 2020 legislative session. This legislation would make it a felony to perform radical surgery on, or administer drugs to, a minor child for the purpose of attempting to change a minor’s gender.
Georgia Condolences to the friends and family of Tom Hice, father of Congressman Jody Hice Erickson, a useful thermometer of Trump-skeptical conservatives, canceled the Resurgent Gathering. Read why. A diagram of the Army Corps’ proposed rock weir passage on the Savannah Georgia will execute Ray Cromartre tonight unless the courts order a stay to test
