Monday Morning Reads – April 30

Happy Monday, everyone! News By The Numbers 3 Presidents – …and one toilet for your career. Ronnie Jackson is resigning after a tough couple of weeks. $14 million – Opposition to the city of Eagles Landing is gaining strength as Governor Deal decides whether to signing it or veto it. Capital One Public Funding has

EMILY’s List Endorses in 6/7 CD, PSC and Four State House Races

Eight Democratic women woke up to some good news. EMILY’s List endorsed Lucy McBath in CD-6, Carolyn Bourdeaux in CD-7,Lindy Miller for Public Service Commissioner, Park Cannon for HD-58, Betsy Holland for HD-54, Angelika Kausche for HD-50 and Aisha Yaqoob for HD-97. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY’s List said in separate press releases: “Lucy McBath is

Stacey – Running for the Governor of the United States of America!

We already know that the two Democrat candidates, Stacey Evans and Stacey Abrams, have tons in common.  They are both experienced, qualified, lawyer, legislator, women, and candidates for the Governor of Georgia.  They would both be breaking barriers by being the first woman governor for Georgia.  With the May 22nd primary looming over us, how

Morning Reads – Thursday, April 26, 2018

Peaches Whistleblower sparks investigation into Georgia film tax credits  Deal partners with local law enforcement for new phone app Cityhood of Eagles Landing could hurt Georgia’s bond rating  Georgia school district to allow teachers to carry guns What Georgia’s opportunity zones could do for small business Congratulations, Georgia New York Post coverage on white supremecist

How Safe is Your Hospital?

Most of the time, I find ratings silly. However, one that I like to pay attention to is the Leapfrog Group’s semi-annual survey on hospital safety. In order to get an A rating from Leapfrog, hospitals are reviewed in 27 areas, including physician staffing in intensive care units, proper hygienic methods (think hand washing and

From ’06 to ’18–Georgia’s Vastly Different Political Landscape

Twelve years is a long time in politics but just how long? In 2006 both Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls called for a special session of the legislature to write a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage in Georgia. Now both candidates are telling voters they are the most progressive and committed to equality. One example of how