Readers react to bid rigging claims; adoption bill takes center stage
The political log jam at the Georgia State Capitol showed signs of clearing last week.
Adoption bill update
Many of you may have followed House Bill...
Rogers: Transportation a top legislative priority
Legislative session more than a quarter of the way through
After dealing with the weather the previous week, the House convened for the third week...
Gasaway: Some GA school systems engaged in construction bid rigging
Ethical contractors being victimized and the practice needs to stop
Editor's Note: Rep. Dan Gasaway (R-Homer) represents the 28th Georgia House District which includes portions...
Senate passes adoption bill, eases burden on medical examiners
With the completion of this week, we find ourselves a fourth of the way through the 2018 legislative session with several important bills being...
Hall: Hospital Authority focused on improvements, will continue to ‘explore’ affiliation
Editor's Note: The following is an open letter from Hospital Authority of Habersham County Chairman Stacy Hall .
To Those We Serve:
The Hospital Authority recognizes the...
Rogers: History will show Deal to be one of Georgia’s greatest governors
2018 State Legislative session off to "eventful and exciting" start
Editor's Note: State Rep. Terry Rogers (R-Clarkesville) represents the 10th District of Georgia which includes...
Wilkinson: 2018 legislative session off to busy start
The 2018 legislative session kicked off this week amid a flurry of activity. With the Georgia Bulldogs playing in the College Football National Championship...
America at Another Crossroads
Editor's Note: Bob Justus is an Air Force veteran, political observer, and columnist. The views expressed in this commentary are his.
With all the political...
A message from Jim Welborn, candidate for Demorest Mayor
Editor's Note: Jim Welborn is running for Mayor of Demorest in Tuesday's election. He's a local realtor and bi-vocational pastor at Pleasant Hill Baptist...
A message from Mayor Rick Austin, City of Demorest
Editor's Note: Demorest Mayor Rick Austin is seeking a second term in Tuesday's election. Austin, a Piedmont College professor and former Georgia State Representative,...
Last store standing
In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irma, Quality Foods in Cornelia was the only grocery store in the county that was open for business.
I...
The Dream Divide: Fighting the Classism of the Digital Age
Most Americans have the luxury of being unaware of our nation’s digital divide. Binge-watching “Orange Is the New Black” is a fair litmus test...