by JMO Staff | Mar 7, 2025 | Floating Boats
Much of the legislation passed (or killed) on Crossover Day was hotly debated – but the entire Georgia House came together to agree on one thing: income tax refunds. The chamber voted 175-0 in favor of House Bill 112, which will send a refund of $250 to...
by JMO Staff | Mar 6, 2025 | Floating Boats
Amidst concern over what effects trade wars may have on car prices, it’s been smooth sailing for Kia America, which posted a record-breaking sales month in February, delivering 63,303 total units. Many of those come straight from West Point, Georgia, the plant...
by JMO Staff | Mar 5, 2025 | Floating Boats
A Republican-led U.S. Senate bill to prevent boys from participating in girls’ sports failed to overcome a filibuster on Monday after it didn’t reach the necessary 60-vote threshold to advance. The bill failed by a vote of 51-45— with all Democrats including...
by JMO Staff | Mar 4, 2025 | Floating Boats
The Trump Administration Monday made waves with the announcement that Columbus’ Fort Moore will have its name restored to its original Fort Benning. The new name will technically be in honor of Cpl. Fred G. Benning, a decorated WWI soldier, and not Confederate...
by JMO Staff | Mar 3, 2025 | Floating Boats
Sports betting legislation has been a hot topic over the past decade, but this year the related bills are dropping late. A constitutional amendment was introduced in the House Friday that would legalize online sports betting, while in the Senate a proposal to...
by JMO Staff | Feb 28, 2025 | Floating Boats
Following this week’s surprise announcement that Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs would be stepping down at the end of March, the remaining justices unanimously selected Presiding Justice Nels Peterson as the court’s next leader. ...
