Early voting kicks off & a look at the Georgia ballot questions
Early voting for the May 19th Republican and Democrat primaries began yesterday, and runs through May 15th. You can vote at any voting location in your county during the three week early voting window – which includes two Saturdays. To see voting locations and find more information about your ballot or how to vote early (or by mail) visit your Georgia My Voter page.
Adkerson gets Loudermilk’s endorsement in 11th District race
Early voting in the May 19 Primary Election began Monday, and one race drawing attention is the race to fill the 11th Congressional District seat left open by the retirement of U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk. Many believe an early decision by U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach not to seek the seat left the door open, and one of those who jumped in the race is Rob Adkerson, former chief of staff for Loudermilk.
Georgia Dems urge Kemp to take action amidst govt. shutdown
Members of Georgia’s Democratic Congressional Delegation are urging Gov. Brian Kemp to take all possible steps to using state funds to ensure that there are no interruptions to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) as a result of a government shutdown.
Towery: Use healthcare to end shutdown & hang it on Democrats
Pollster and Chairman/Co-founder of InsiderAdvantage/James Magazine Matt Towery on “The Ingraham Angle” TV broadcast explained how the Republicans can move forward in the government shutdown and turn the healthcare debate against the Democrats.
Preserving railway history at the Atlanta History Center
Perhaps it could be said for most states across the country but for Georgia in particular, no industry has had quite the impact of the railroad. As far as this writer is aware, no other state capital was founded somewhat on the whims of railroad surveyors like Atlanta – then known as Terminus – was in 1836.
Charter schools tout role in state’s rising graduation rate
While Georgia public school officials are boasting of a historically high graduation rate, officials with the state’s public charter schools are touting their role in boosting those numbers.
Georgia Department of Labor assisting federal employees during shutdown
For those who may have missed it, the federal government has shut down – again. It remains a little unclear just how many employees and departments are shut down and how many federal employees are affected.
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The pros and cons of Fulton County DA Fani Willis’s confrontational appearance before a state Senate hearing opens the Dec. 21st show. Expensive attack ads by a mysterious dark money group against gubernatorial candidate & Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is analyzed.
House study committee examines state’s legitimization process
A House study committee examining whether the legitimation process in Georgia may be improved in a way that yields it more affordable and accessible, particularly for biological fathers with limited financial resources, held its final meeting recently, and adopted a report and recommendations for the upcoming legislative session.
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Will Georgia candidates address Social Security crisis?
If you live in Georgia, you have less than 6 weeks. That is the amount of time that voters must get candidates running for office to take a stand on the future of Social Security.
It’s Time for Sensible Tort Reform in Georgia
Georgia is a great state to do business and raise a family. From the beauty of its landscapes to the richness of its natural resources, we are blessed to call Georgia home.
“Sanctuary” policies put Georgians’ safety at risk
At a time when the Biden administration refuses to enforce federal immigration law and has allowed an estimated 10 million illegal aliens into our country in three short years, it is imperative that states stand strong on this crisis.
