Gov. Brian Kemp continues to put his stamp on state government by appointing five members to the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, which oversees 26 taxpayer-supported colleges and universities. The new at-large Regents are Cade Joiner and T. Dallas Smith. They will serve with Harold Reynolds representing the 10th Congressional District, Everett Kennedy representing the 12th Congressional District and Lowery May representing the 14th Congressional District. All have worked with the governor in some capacity in the past and hopefully will bring new energy and vision to the 19-member board. RISING…
Ga. Supreme Court’s controversial decision
The recent decision by the Georgia Supreme Court to no longer hear (most) murder appeals has led to criticism and debate, particularly from the state Court of Appeals, which will now handle those cases. Court of Appeals judges say their staffs are already stretched thin, and that such a move would require the legislature to significanltly increase funding and staffing within the Nathan Deal Judicial Center. The move leaves Georgia’s court system DRIFTING…
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