by Baker Owens | Jan 19, 2021 | News, News 2
With the 2021 legislative session underway, advocacy groups from a variety of areas turn their eyes to the Gold Dome to either push for new rules or laws, or perhaps to guard against new ones. One of these groups includes conservation advocates, and not just of...
by Baker Owens | Jan 15, 2021 | News
Among the other news from the State of the State yesterday morning from Gov. Brian Kemp was the announcement of a one-time $1,000 bonus payment for Georgia every K-12 teacher and staff member in the state. “In a day and age where so much is thrown at those...
by Baker Owens | Jan 11, 2021 | News, News 2
The Georgia General Assembly meets today to kick off what could be a tense legislative session. Despite the runoff success of Democrats last Tuesday, Republicans still hold both chambers at the Gold Dome. There were some gains for Democrats in the fall, but not...
by Baker Owens | Jan 8, 2021 | News
It’s no surprise that crime is one of the biggest issues facing Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. And she’s getting criticism from both those who want to see a crackdown on crime and those who want to see concrete police reforms, particularly after the death...
by Baker Owens | Jan 6, 2021 | James Magazine
Lost amidst the furor over the elections on Tuesday, the City of Savannah has made it official and decided to cancel the St. Patrick’s Day Parade this year. The impact of Covid-19 will indeed stretch into 2021. “I hoped and prayed that our situation might...
