by Walter Jones | Feb 22, 2016 | James Magazine
ATLANTA – Jodi Lott hasn’t had much time for her election to the House of Representatives to sink in because she quickly found herself in the midst of the legislative hubbub. She won a spirited special election and runoff in December to complete the term...
by Walter Jones | Feb 22, 2016 | James Magazine
ATLANTA – Funding for the continued deepening of the Savannah River’s ship channel is likely, U.S. Sen. David Perdue said Monday. He also said he believes the Senate shouldn’t consider a nominee to fill the vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court until...
by Walter Jones | Feb 18, 2016 | James Magazine
ATLANTA – No company could apply for permission to build a petroleum pipeline in Georgia until the middle of next year under legislation introduced Wednesday. There are questions about whether it would apply to the Palmetto Pipeline that is currently appealing...
by Walter Jones | Feb 18, 2016 | James Magazine
ATLANTA – Prosecutors, judges and law enforcement will get an earlier opportunity to object to the release of violent criminals under an agreement announced Tuesday. Officials in Savannah have pointed to several prominent cases of criminals who committed new...
by Walter Jones | Feb 16, 2016 | James Magazine
ATLANTA – Parents and college students got a break on tuition Tuesday when the University System of Georgia’ chancellor announced a one-year freeze as lawmakers are considering legislation to cap tuition at the inflation rate. House Majority Leader Matt...