by JMO Staff | Jun 22, 2026 | Floating Boats
One of the major issues during this special legislative session is an effort to lower property taxes – but Democrats have successfully blocked the first GOP effort. Republican leaders in both the House and Senate tried to push through legislation that would...
by JMO Staff | Jun 19, 2026 | Floating Boats
State Sen. Max Burns and state House Republicans are pushing legislation to implement an electronic voting system that preserves the unauditable touch screen. This runs counter to other Republicans and Democrats who advocate for hand-marked ballots that are scanned,...
by JMO Staff | Jun 18, 2026 | Floating Boats
Spain trudged to a disappointing draw in its first match in Atlanta, but city and state officials hope this World Cup provides an opportunity to deepen economic ties with the European nation. City officials and delegates from the Metro Atlanta Chamber visited Spain...
by JMO Staff | Jun 17, 2026 | Floating Boats
It may surprise you to learn that Georgia has one of the worst nursing shortages in the U.S., but a pair of new schools is looking to reverse that trend. Mercer University is opening a new nursing school on its Macon campus (in addition to its existing one in...
by JMO Staff | Jun 16, 2026 | Floating Boats
While Georgia’s primary runoffs are all going to be wrapped up tonight, one race from last month’s primary will remain in limbo for another week and a half. The Republican primary for Public Service Commission District 3 between Fitz Johnson and Brandon...
by JMO Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Floating Boats
Atlanta officially opens up its World Cup hosting duties today at noon when Spain kicks off against Capo Verde. But the city’s soccer fever is already in full swing, hosting massive crowds at watch parties all across the city over the weekend. Centennial...
