I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’m willing to grant tremendous latitude to any executive handling their respective Covid-19 response. However, it seems increasingly clear that Governor Kemp is lurching from one decision to the next without a clear strategy. Or if he has one, it’s not a good strategy. Let’s start
First there was this … Despite the growing threats of COVID -19 the Georgia Legislative session continued with “proper precautions.” Then there was this … Sick Senators. And… That were hospitalized. Despite the precautions several Georgia Senators became ill, were diagnosed with COVID 19, and hospitalized. Luckily they all had the great state provided health
The news from Smyrna this morning is heartbreaking, and I hope you will keep Smyrna and the family of our fallen officer in your prayers. On this morning’s edition of Political Rewind, one of the Governor’s spokespeople said that there’s a “cost/benefit analysis” that was considered in Kemp’s decision to start reopening the state. I’m
A press release from Rep. Doug Collins’ office: Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) joined several of his colleagues in sending a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging the Administration to direct federal government advertising funds to local news and media outlets to ensure local media can continue to inform our communities in the midst of COVID-19 and after
This week’s Courier Herald column: Congratulations and condolences to Senator Blake Tillery. The Vidalia Republican was tapped last week to chair the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee following the death of Senator Jack Hill of Reidsville. Senator Tillery has big shoes to fill at a time when there will be no honeymoon period to enjoy assuming
Governor Kemp said today that Georgia will incrementally begin to open Georgia back to routine and normal operations. Georgia’s hospitals and medical providers are now able to resume elective procedures immediately. The Governor said supplies of Personal Protective Equipment now allow for healthcare professionals to resume work. Gyms, barbers, and several other categories of businesses
Former Governor Nathan Deal has pledged his support to State Senator and 7th district Congressional candidate Renee Unterman. The Unterman campaign released the announcement Monday morning: “I’m honored and humbled to be endorsed by former Gov. Nathan Deal in my campaign to take our shared conservative values to Washington,” said Unterman. “During his time as
April storms are not helping my resolution to create more “normal” sleep patterns in the Robertson household. Safe in West Georgia, but hearing others have not fared as well. Check on your neighbors this morning, y’all. Late correction shows confirmed cases at 18,489, deaths at 689 Georgia explores regional effort to reopen economy amid pandemic