by Bill Stuckey | Aug 11, 2022 | The Forum
48 years ago, the Okefenokee Swamp gained protection as a federally designated Wilderness Area. During my 10 years as a Congressman, protecting Cumberland Island and the Okefenokee Swamp are the pieces of legislation I am most proud of sponsoring. In 1972,...
by State Rep. Mesha Mainor | Aug 10, 2022 | The Forum
(Publisher’s note: InsiderAdvantage occasionally publishes columns on public policy issues from Georgia legislators.) Long before I chose to pursue public office, I realized there was one goal for any career I pursued: I wanted to help people – especially people in...
by Dan Flynn | Aug 9, 2022 | The Forum
Each year an estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10, older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect or exploitation. For every case of elder abuse or neglect reported, as many as 24 more cases go unreported. Of the unreported cases involving financial abuse...
by Brian M. Douglas | Aug 5, 2022 | The Forum
If you are a Georgia parent of a special needs child, you should be aware of what laws are in place to protect you and your child. Special education laws are aimed to enhance the educational access of students with disabilities and the Individuals with...
by Judson Hill | Aug 1, 2022 | The Forum
Georgia once again finds itself in election season, with two highly competitive midterm races on the horizon. At the state level, Governor Brian Kemp is facing Stacey Abrams in a rematch of their 2018 showdown, while Senator Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker will...
by Lyntrell Jacobs | Jul 27, 2022 | The Forum
I’m a “mompreneur” from Gwinnett, with a business in Atlanta helping other mompreneurs go from side hustle to a thriving business by providing step-by-step business growth strategies, so they can free up their time, generate more income, enjoy living life with...