In the wake of the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah college, University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue says protecting free speech and civil debate on public school campuses remains a vital priority. “Yesterday’s events reminded me just how important it is to protect civil debate and open dialogue on our campuses,” said Perdue in a statement Thursday. “As educators, we have a responsibility to ensure that our students, faculty and staff can speak freely and respectfully, without fear of being unlawfully silenced or disrupted.” In the face of a terrible tragedy, affirming the importance of free speech and civil debate here in Georgia has Kirk’s legacy RISING…
Fuller’s international diplomacy
One of the breakout stars of this summer’s FIFA World Cup was “Freddy,” the German soccer fan who traveled the country, documenting his visit and capturing the hearts of Americans with his wide-eyed appreciation of Southern cultural landmarks like Buc-ee’s, Waffle House, and the north Georgia town of Helen. Before heading back across the pond, he paid a visit to Washington D.C., where new U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller, a fan, got to show him around. Fuller and Freddy toured the National Mall, seeing the sites on one of the German’s final days in America. The Southern hospitality has Fuller RISING…
