by JMO Staff | Jul 27, 2026 | Floating Boats
State Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick is well known for her work in the Georgia legislature, but she also represents the state in the National Conference of State Legislatures, the bipartisan organization representing the nation’s state legislatures. She was recently elected to...
by JMO Staff | Jul 24, 2026 | Floating Boats
The City of Atlanta has long used tax allocation districts (TADs) as an economic development tool, leveraging property tax increases to pay for local infrastructure projects. But the Fulton County Commission has slammed on the brakes, voting 4-1 to reject a proposed...
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...
