by Tharon Johnson | Jan 10, 2018 | The Forum
As with every year, the second Monday in January marked the beginning of Georgia’s legislative session. This is part two of the 2017-2018 regular session, which means bills that were introduced last year but did not make it over the finish line will have the...
by Tharon Johnson | Jan 3, 2018 | The Forum
Last week, media consultant and public relations expert Jeff Dickerson announced he would be stepping down as a regular panelist on Georgia Gang after 30 years on the program. As one of the more liberal members of the program, he would often get into heated...
by Tharon Johnson | Dec 26, 2017 | The Forum
Everyone can now let out a sigh of relief – we have nearly made it through President Donald Trump’s first calendar year as president. For all the childish insults on Twitter, divisive speeches, and fiery rhetoric aimed at our allies as often as our enemies, it...
by Tharon Johnson | Dec 19, 2017 | The Forum
Dekalb County has gone through a tumultuous period over the last couple of decades. The previous three administrations were plagued by scandal, controversy, and political gamesmanship. The faulty water billing system had left thousands of DeKalb citizens...
by Tharon Johnson | Dec 12, 2017 | The Forum
Now that the results of the Atlanta mayor’s race are undisputed, one of the first tasks for Mayor-Elect Keisha Lance Bottoms is how to unify the city. The race itself was divisive and bitter, often seeming to focus on individuals rather than substance. Even...
