Douglas County Commissioner unable to follow simple instructions. Hide the silverware. The Legislature reconvenes next Monday. Governor Kemp says budget cuts may not be as drastic as first expected. Advice for college freshmen. Some good news – the market is rising. The honourable thing to do. SMOD. Ironical. When will the car shows crank up?
11th Circuit Vacates District Court Ruling, Says Georgia Must Revisit Third Parties’ Exclusion From Elections The Libertarian Party of Georgia has made a substantial gain in a matter against the Georgia Secretary of State. While the case was filed by the LPG, the potential for improved access will impact all third party candidates in Georgia.
Born down in a dead man’s town, the first kick he took was when he hit the ground…on this date in 1984, Bruce Springsteen released his “Born in the U.S.A.” album. Peaches Libertarian Party of Georgia wins major ballot access initiative. Kemp to scale back budget cuts. Commissioner Butler is still asking lawmakers to spare
The House and Senate have agreed to return to finish the 2020 session on June 15th. Legislators have 11 business days remaining in the session, and a budget must be passed before the end of the fiscal year which is June 30th. An adjournment resolution spelling out specific session days following the 15th remains a
Good morning-ish! I’ve gotten to the point where all of my days are running together, and even notices in my calendar can’t save me. On the up side, it’s Global Running Day, which is a grand excuse to get outside. In the news: Pat Conroy While we know 1,000 Georgians who live in senior care
Good morning. Here’s a song. Are playdates safe? The state issued guidance – not guidelines – for schools as they prepare their plans to reopen this fall. Many health experts maintain that racism is as valid a health concern as COVID-19. The DOL requested an exemption from state budget cuts. Most of the protestors arrested
Senator Kelly Loeffler wants “left-wing activists” to be deemed domestic terrorists. By whom? Well–that’s a good question. Any such move is likely unconstitutional to boot. Loeffler cosponsored S.Res.279, ostensibly targeting Antifa which is fine in theory but it’s not an organization. Even if you support Congress wanting to restrict citizens’ rights to free assembly, the
This week’s Courier Herald column: I don’t have the answers. At this point, I’m not even sure we’re asking the right questions. A nation already on edge over experiencing a public health crisis simultaneously with the greatest economic challenge in a century is now dealing with public protests and riots. Our divided nation seems only
Whooooo! We are officially half-way through the weirdest year of all time. Bars and nightclubs can officially re-open as of today. Georgia student, son of 2 first responders, creates lifesaving COVID-19 equipment Georgia Restaurant Association denounces ‘senseless acts of violence’ during Atlanta protests New voting machines face big test in coronavirus-struck Georgia primary Georgia Author
Gov. Kemp lifts more restrictions; media tantrums continue. Keep an eye on the Douglas County election results. Popcorn required. Looking forward to fall. Ministry of Truth. “Work together.” What a novel concept. More space news. Or something. (Why headlines matter.) New scary Tech Word of the Day: Deepfake. Is it time to leave Twitter? Tally
