by JMO Staff | May 5, 2025 | Floating Boats
The Georgia Democratic Party will have a new leader as it moves towards the pivotal 2026 midterm elections. Atlanta attorney Charlie Bailey defeated former Rome City Commissioner Wendy Davis in a runoff on Saturday, succeeding U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams, who recently...
by JMO Staff | May 2, 2025 | Floating Boats
Packaging giant Pratt Industries announced Wednesday it was committing $5 billion to support President Trump’s push to bolster American manufacturing. Atlanta-based Pratt announced the investment ahead of an event touting America’s potential to business leaders. “To...
by JMO Staff | May 1, 2025 | Floating Boats
Republicans were bullish on their chances to take at least one of two Cobb Commission seats up for election this week, possibly flipping control of the five-member commission back to the GOP. But Democrats delivered decisive victories in both races, with former state...
by JMO Staff | Apr 30, 2025 | Floating Boats
Sandy Springs-based shipping giant UPS finds itself on uneven footing after the announcement that it will cut 20,000 jobs amidst a “cutback” to its relationship with Amazon and concerns over consumer demand and the economy. The company will also shut down...
by JMO Staff | Apr 30, 2025 | Floating Boats
With support from 16 Democrats – a rarity in politics in 2025 – former U.S. Sen. David Perdue was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday as ambassador to China. He will become one of the most important figures in a pivotal time in the relationship between the...
by JMO Staff | Apr 29, 2025 | Floating Boats
U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams’ exit from Democratic Party of Georgia leadership left a wide open race to succeed her, and things are starting to take form ahead of next week’s vote. Charlie Bailey, an attorney and former candidate for attorney general and lt....