by JMO Staff | May 28, 2026 | Floating Boats
Earlier this month we wrote about how Georgia anglers were celebrating the Trump administration widening the state’s window to legally catch red snappers. Now the entire season is in jeopardy after a federal judge blocked the permit after being lobbied by the...
by JMO Staff | May 27, 2026 | Floating Boats
After gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson finished second to Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the May 19th GOP primary. losing by 5.8 percent, Jones challenged him to an Atlanta Press Club-hosted June 1st debate. Jackson said no. Knowing early voting runs from June 6th through...
by JMO Staff | May 26, 2026 | Floating Boats
The sports betting industry had an atypically quiet 2026 legislative session, with the typical push for legalization never really materializing. But if you think that means the industry is dead in Georgia – think again. PACs funded by sports betting companies...
by JMO Staff | May 22, 2026 | Floating Boats
It’s not often that Congress agrees on something these days – but the House came together to pass a major housing affordability bill 396-13. Georgia’s entire delegation voted unanimously in favor, taking aim at one of the biggest issues facing their...
by JMO Staff | May 21, 2026 | Floating Boats
Looking for a big winner from Tuesday’s primaries? Black women voters powered Democratic turnout, with candidates winning up and down the ballot. Keisha Lance Bottoms easily avoided a runoff in the gubernatorial primary, while state Rep. Tanya Miller dominated...
by JMO Staff | May 20, 2026 | Floating Boats
A concern for host cities ahead of next month’s FIFA World Cup has been that hotel reservations have been coming in more slowly than expected. But they’re picking up – and Atlanta industry leaders say their city is doing better than most. A survey...
