Chatham County officials are at odds over when to put a TSPLOST tax hike on the ballot. Originally it was supposed to go up for a vote in May during the primary election, but with former U.S. Sen. David Perdue entering the gubernatorial primary, Savannah’s (mostly Democrat) leaders are concerned that may drive out Republican voters and result in a loss for the TSPLOST. Meanwhile other local leaders say it’s too easy for such a referendum to get lost on a fuller November midterm ballot. The Chatham Co. TSPLOST’s fate is DRIFTING…
Former federal prosecutor tapped for Army post
Former U.S. Attorney Bobby Christine has been called up by the Trump Administration once again, this time to serve as Judge Advocate General for the U.S. Army. That would make him the head of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, better known as JAG, the legal arm of the Army. Once his nomination is confirmed, Christine will serve a four-year term in the vital position. RISING…
