Qualifying for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Johnny Isakson begins Monday, and after a quiet couple of Months, rumors are flying on what Democratic candidates will be throwing their hats into the ring. Former State Senator Regina Thomas is considering a bid, as are Alpharetta businessman John Coyne and retired Air Force officer Jim Knox. Expect bigger names soon, but for now the Dems’ odds against a well financed Isakson are DRIFTING…
Georgia lawmakers back the Braves
As the Atlanta Braves continue their playoff battle with the LA Dodgers, a group of Georgia lawmakers are backing them in a battle of their own. U.S. Reps. Brian Jack and Lucy McBath, along with U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, have introduced legislation to extend a provision in the 2021 American Rescue Plan that would allow publicly traded organizations – like the Braves – to treat some of their high-salaried players like executives as a normal business would. This savvy tax move would save the team more than $20 million next season, money which now can be reinvested in the squad, which has the Braves and their fans RISING…
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