The news that Paul Ryan is retiring could be a boon for Doug Collins.  Gainesville’s finest congressman is currently the vice chair of the House Republican Conference. Before Ryan’s news was official, the second- and third-ranking House Republicans were already allegedly jockeying for the Speakership. And with the increasing specter of a Democratic takeover of congress, the

What commentary on the world is even apt anymore? Trump trying to lose Georgia Republicans.  Is Georgia really the best state to do business?  HUD grants $65 million to aid SW Georgia recovery efforts.  Hank Johnson says “Congress Must Do More” on Pay Disparity  GSU Law ranked top 20 nationwide.  Savannah State poaches GSU cop. 

Last night all the Georgia gubernatorial candidates were invited to participate in a community forum at Atlanta Technical College.  Of the nine candidates invited five confirmed their attendance yet only one candidate for the Governor of Georgia appeared before the packed audience – Representative Stacey Evans.   The event hosted by Delta Sigma Theta sorority, Zeta

Gov. Nathan Deal made an announcement today that Perdue Farms will create 125 additional jobs and invest $42 million in Houston County by expanding its cooking operations. The company produces cooked and frozen chicken products that are available to restaurants and directly to consumers. They have created over 900 jobs since 2004 and support more

Good morning! Here’s a delightful profile of Taqueria del Sol’s chef Eddie Hernandez (including the secret ingredient in the chain’s addictive and perfect cheese dip). Meanwhile, what has the south done to arroz con pollo? MADE IT EVEN MORE AWESOME, that’s what. Fun fact: we are a big chicken & rice family. Scott Peacock’s recipe,

We are in the heat of the primary campaign season for the May 22nd election.  If you are a Democrat go register to vote!  This is the ugliest time of the political season because people of the same party are vying for a smaller number of identifiable voters.  Primaries are prime political season to unfriended

WSBTV is reporting Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has asked her entire cabinet to resign. This comes on the heels of the indictment of Mitzi Bickers last week, with investigations continuing into high level associates within the Reed administration. It appears that the new Mayor wants a clean break from the past. But with many

This week’s Courier Herald column: The last week of Georgia’s 2018 meeting of the General Assembly featured even more symbolism and ceremony than usual. There were the customary farewell speeches by members who won’t be returning after this year’s election. On Tuesday and Wednesday, there was also a casket in the middle of the rotunda.

The Georgia Republican Party’s 6th District, Chaired by Darryl Wilson, is hosting a debate this evening at Lassiter High School in Roswell/East Cobb. This will be a chance to hear from the Republican candidates for Secretary of State, on the same page. To attend, an RSVP is requested. You can do so at this link.

Happy Monday, everyone! Grilling season has officially begun (if the weather cooperates) News by the Numbers 12 minutes – Georgia’s eavesdropping laws could be reshaped after Georgia Subsequent Injury Trust Director *takes deep breath* Mike Coan was charged with allegedly eavesdropping for 12 minutes on an employee’s butt-dial and subsequently firing him after hearing the