GOP State House Candidate Faces Socialist Activist
For the first time in Georgia political history, a self-admitted socialist running as a Democrat has a shot at winning a state House of Representatives seat in Smyrna-based District 42 in Cobb County.
Barrow Co. school shooting prompts gun debate
Georgia lawmakers should use Wednesday’s school shooting in Barrow County as a catalyst to make it harder for children to gain access to firearms, the chairman of a state Senate study committee said Thursday.
PSC OKs Sandersville Railroad project in Hancock Co.
The Georgia Public Service Commission on Wednesday ruled in favor of the Sandersville Railroad Company to move forward with its plan to build a 4.5-mile rail spur in Hancock County, linking a quarry and string of other developments to an existing CSX rail line.
Ossoff backs bill to add new federal judgeships in Georgia
A bipartisan bill recently passed the U.S. Senate that will create new judgeships in the Northern District of Georgia – and is designed to reduce case backlogs, prosecute dangerous criminals, and secure justice for innocent Georgians.
Georgia Assn. of Broadcasters wants AM car radio retained
It was over a year ago when some electric vehicle manufacturers sought to remove the AM radio component from their vehicle dashboards. Critics responded that broadcast radio is an essential part of our country’s emergency alert infrastructure.
Record funding to address homelessness in Atlanta
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has announced plans for a $50 million bond to address homelessness. Legislation that would add in $10 million from the city’s Affordable Housing Trust has also been introduced, bring the total to $60 million.
Atlanta Regional Commission approves $265 million for transportation projects
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has a pretty big job. Covering much of the metro Atlanta area, the ARC has a number of responsibilities to try and help out the 6 million or so living in the region.
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Ga. CEO: Sonny Perdue, Dan Cathy on the Board of Regents’ Scholarship & Awards Gala
University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue talks about the upcoming Board of Regents’ Scholarship and Awards Gala set for September 12 at Trilith Studios with Chairman of Chick-fil-A Dan Cathy in this video from Georgia CEO:
Dems appeal decision to keep candidates on Ga. presidential ballot
The Democratic Party of Georgia is appealing Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s decision last week to include independent Cornel West and socialist Claudia De la Cruz on Georgia’s presidential ballot.
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Opinion: Hospitals facing unprecedented challenges, burden of financial and policy pressures
As a mother of seven, my family has seen its fair share of bumps and bruises. Whether it was a simple checkup or an urgent emergency, our local hospital systems have always been there to provide us with the care we needed.
Opinion: Georgia’s small businesses stand to benefit from Capital One-Discover merger
The idea of big banks getting bigger made me a little nervous when I first heard about the potential Capital One-Discover merger. However, after learning more about how Georgia’s small businesses will be positively impacted if regulators approve this merger, I’m excited at the prospect.
Opinion: Georgia Election Board rule on solid ground
One of the problems with reporters for The Washington Post is that they repeat the claims of liberals as if they are facts, without questioning the claims or pointing out the patently obvious problems with clearly false accusations.
