House approves bill to allow opioid drug testing
The House kicked off the fifth week of the 2018 legislative session on Monday, February 5, and with only a few weeks left until...
Jet fuel tax break tacked onto state sales tax bill
Do you ever watch the nightly news or read the paper and wonder, “What is really going on?” The headlines and stories out of...
Bills would reduce Medicaid claims against estates, enhance agriculture education in Georgia
We are nearing the halfway point of the 2018 Legislative Session and with that comes the race to introduce as many Senate bills as...
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...