We are one week out from the most wonderful time of the year, also known as the Legislative Session. I know, we don’t all share my general enthusiasm on this particular subject, but y’all let me have this, ok? Judicial Qualifications Commission suspends Superior Court Judge Robert ‘Mac’ Crawford, but there are two sides to
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) is the current wunderkind in left-of-center circles it appears to me. She’s also *very* engaged with Twitter and social media. In fact, if there’s one thing Republicans need to do is to observe how she interacts online. Perhaps we can learn a thing or two to emulate. She’s an intelligent, witty,
Yeah, you’ve tried singing this song before. Go pound sand. This will be fun to watch. Two Atlanta-based companies made Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list. If you’re not reading The Bitter Southerner, you should be. Exhibit A. Hide the silverware. The 116th Congress is now in session. Why, of course it does. Got any dormant
With Representative Jason Shaw tapped to fill the Public Service Commission seat vacated by now retired Doug Everett, Secretary of State Robyn Crittenden has issued a call for a special election in House District 176. The details are contained in the press release below. ATLANTA – Notice is hereby given that a special election shall be
The following is a press release from Attorney General Chris Carr’s office. Of note, several of the companies listed in the lawsuit, brought in Gwinnett Superior Court, have a significant presence in Georgia. ATLANTA, GA – The Office of Attorney General Chris Carr today filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of Gwinnett County against
Peaches Former state representative passes away Sex trafficking legislation coming our way Georgia politicians talk government shut down…still Georgia lawmakers recommend steps to address dyslexia Healthcare costs determined by mere location? Jimmy Carter Democrat priority to end shut down the Green New Deal Mexico recruiting massive national guard Inmate uses podcast as a path to
So, it’s the day after… An update on the move to to a different voting machine. A remembrance of Tom Crawford. The young team couldn’t pull it off yesterday… UCF’s 25 game win streak ends with a loss to LSU. The President of the Other Georgia wishes reconciliation across her land. Moultrie, Georgia story of
James Salzer of the Atlanta Journal and Constitution reported on a debate about Georgia’s private and state prisons. The article details an audit conducted by a study committee in the Georgia General Assembly. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Terry England’s study committee will explore the impact of Governor Deal’s criminal justice reform policies on Georgia. This
Good morning, and welcome to 2019! Godspeed, and may you all resolve to be kind in the comments this year. Don’t forget to eat black-eyed peas and cabbage (or collards; YMMV, but I come from cabbage people) today! As the Kemp family prepares to move to 391 West Paces Ferry, here’s some BTDT advice from
This week’s Courier Herald column: With Georgia poised to swear in a new Governor for the new year, expect to see a flourish of tributes to our current Governor, Nathan Deal. There is a long list of accomplishments that can be noted during his eight-year tenure as Georgia’s head of state. He’s the Governor that