by JMO Staff | Jul 23, 2026 | Floating Boats
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...
by JMO Staff | Jul 22, 2026 | Floating Boats
Cobb County was once a GOP stronghold, producing political juggernauts like Newt Gingrich and Johnny Isakson. It flipped blue in 2016, and has since become a Democratic bastion. But President Donald Trump’s visit today to Wheeler High School, where he will...
by JMO Staff | Jul 21, 2026 | Floating Boats
Just six months ago, Jayden Williams was sworn in as the mayor of Stockbridge, in Henry County. At just 22, he became one of the youngest mayors in state history, fresh out of Clark Atlanta University. But that inexperience quickly showed itself, as his own city...
by JMO Staff | Jul 20, 2026 | Floating Boats
For the 11th straight year, the Georgia Lottery sent more than $1 billion to public education. Fiscal year 2026 (ending in June) saw over $1.5 billion raised, exceeding the prior year by more than $70 million. A national success story, the Georgia Lottery also saw a...
by JMO Staff | Jul 17, 2026 | Floating Boats
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating three Georgia school systems as part of a wider investigation into the practice of letting teachers or employees who were accused of sexual misconduct transfer to other positions. DeKalb County, Richmond County and...
by JMO Staff | Jul 16, 2026 | Floating Boats
The U.S. House this week passed a bill that would make daylight savings time permanent. The idea is popular with most Americans (as well as the Trump Administration), since it would allow it to stay light later in the winter. In fact, the Georgia legislature already...
