by JMO Staff | Feb 10, 2026 | Georgia Pines
Longtime state lawmaker Calvin Smyre is having his 50-year career in public service honored with a special exhibition at his hometown Columbus Museum. Dubbed The Puzzle of Politics: Calvin Smyre in Service, the exhibit will highlight some of Smyre’s achievements in...
by JMO Staff | Feb 9, 2026 | Floating Boats
Several former City of College Park officials and employees are being accused of a plot to “shake down” a local apartment complex, have the owners deposit millions into an account to pay for fake code violations, and eventually condemn and repossess it. ...
by JMO Staff | Feb 9, 2026 | James Magazine
The surprise entry into the GOP gubernatorial primary of billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson, his advertising blitz and its impact begins debate for the Feb. 8th program. The Democrats’ gubernatorial primary and candidates’ fundraising is also...
by JMO Staff | Feb 6, 2026 | Floating Boats
Former Georgia Govs. Roy Barnes and Nathan Deal may have been on different sides of the aisle, but they’re teaming up to back legislation that would make probate judges nonpartisan offices. In a letter sent to state lawmakers, they say, “Though we hail from...
by JMO Staff | Feb 5, 2026 | Floating Boats
Georgia politicos got a shocker Wednesday afternoon when U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk announced he will not be seeking re-election this November. The six-term Republican said he will “contribute to my community, state and nation in other ways” in a...
