Enjoy your Memorial Day
The James Online team hopes you have had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend with friends and family, and that you have had a moment to reflect on the true meaning of the holiday – to remember all those members of the armed forces who died in service of the United States.
InsiderAdvantage Georgia runoff survey: Jones, Collins lead in respective races
800 likely voters; Conducted May 20-21; Weighted for age, race, gender; Mixed mode text/panel. MOE 3.46%. Top line tabs can be found HERE.
Senate committee adopts plan to eliminate state income tax
A much-anticipated plan to eliminate the state’s income tax was released Wednesday during the final meeting of a Senate Special Committee. While the plan would still require legislative approval, the committee’s recommendation passed by a 6-3 vote among party lines.
Dates set for special election to fill MTG seat
The race is officially on for the vacant 14th Congressional District. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has issued the official call for the election to fill the seat left vacant Monday with the resignation of Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Special elections to replace three Republicans
This month Georgia voters in two state legislative districts will go to the polls in what will be low-turnout elections. Tomorrow is a runoff to decide who will fill the remaining term of the late state Rep. Mandi Ballinger, R-Canton. Conservative Republican Bill Fincher received 27.4 percent of the vote for the District 23 House seat in a campaign that included four other Republican candidates.
Southern Company celebrates 50 years of nuclear power
Fifty years ago, in 1975, the leadership and shareholders of Southern Company got a great Christmas present, the opening of Plant Hatch outside Baxley, Georgia. Construction had begun in 1968 and the completion and opening marked a new era for Georgia and Southern Company.
Carr embarrassed over dismissal of big RICO case
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kevin Farmer’s dismissal of racketeering charges against 61 radicals opposed to construction of the Atlanta police/firefighter training center is a victory for the militants and an embarrassing defeat for state Attorney General Chris Carr.
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What to expect next under the Gold Dome
Crossover Day is quickly approaching, and the Senate is working diligently to send strong, conservative solutions over to the House that deliver real results for you and your family.
Watch the Feb. 15 Georgia Gang here!
Debate over Republican Senate legislation to cut tax breaks to end the state income tax, along with a GOP House bill to reduce local property taxes, opens the Feb. 15th show.
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Our Communities Rely on Hospital Safety Nets
Living in a community means relying on others — whether that be a neighbor, a family member, or community leader. Luckily for everyone here in Georgia, our community safety nets include strong local hospitals and health systems.
Opinion: Small businesses need access to digital tools
Atlanta small businesses have faced more than enough challenges over the last several years. The services we provide are what make Georgia’s economy strong and our communities flourish. It is imperative that we protect free and easy access to digital tools on social media platforms that help businesses stay afloat.
The Positives of Georgia’s Film and Entertainment Tax Credit Program
Georgia, often referred to as the “Hollywood of the South,” has become a major hub for the film and entertainment industry in since 2008. This transformation can largely be attributed to the Georgia Film and Entertainment Tax Credit Program, a state initiative designed to attract film, television, and digital entertainment productions to the state that will generate jobs and promote Georgia on an international stage.
