This week’s Courier Herald column: President George Herbert Walker Bush died on November 30th, 2018, at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his wife and partner of 73 years, Barbara. Together they had six children, including one who became a Governor and President, one who was also a governor, one who

Senator Johnny Isakson: “America and the world will miss and mourn the life and service of George H.W. Bush. President and Mrs. Bush were and always will be an unforgettable first family. I was honored to serve and work with them. Dianne and I extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Bush family.” Isakson

The main bill during Georgia’s Special Session meeting of the General Assembly was one to approve $270 million in relief following Hurricane Michael. This was the state’s portion of disaster relief to qualify for federal disaster funds.  It passed the House almost unanimously.  Almost.  There was one no vote, that of Rep Matt Gurtler from

From a press release: ATLANTA – U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and David Perdue, R-Ga., wrote to Senate appropriators this week requesting disaster assistance for Georgia’s agriculture industry as a result of Hurricane Michael. “Hurricane Michael caused extensive damage to Georgia and across the Southeast,” wrote the senators. “Georgia’s agricultural industry alone suffered more than

Georgia’s 9th District Congressman Doug Collins was selected yesterday evening as the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee replacing Rep. Jerry Nader (D-NY) who takes over the Chair of the committee. As reported by The Hill: Despite having strong competition, Collins — who has developed a strong working relationship the president and top administration

Remember the cyber attack on City of Atlanta? It was the Iranians. Save the Big House. Only in Atlanta. This is unacceptable. Hockey pucks for the win. Quitting Twitter. This makes sense, that is, if you have a lick of sense. Pro-lights?

Governor Deal has a few more ribbons to cut before he leaves the big house on West Paces Ferry Road. Today, the Governor announced Wayfair, the online home goods retailer, will build out a major distribution facility in Savannah, creating 1,000 jobs. Yesterday, the announcement was that Korean manufacturer SK Innovation will locate a battery

Y’all. We are so close. 5 more sleeps until this election season is over. But for now – morning reads: Peaches We have these in Statesboro and they are nothing short of a nightmare The role of an interpreter in the ballot box  2 former Georgia hospital CEOs fighting kickback claims Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wrong about spending

I’m an Augustan by birth, and no matter where in the state, country, or world I may live, Augusta politics has always held a special place in my heart. That’s saying something, because at times, Augusta politicians can be horribly frustrating and demoralizing. We’re responsible for both Linda Schrenko and Charles Walker, for example. We’ll

On Saturdays, I cheer for four teams: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Georgia Southern Eagles, Oklahoma State Cowboys, and whoever is playing Georgia. For 15 of the last 21 years, Coach Paul Johnson has been the Head Coach of either the Eagles or the Jackets, with the other six years at the U.S. Naval Academy. I