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...
Rogers: Georgia can’t wait on federal government for guidance on healthcare
As I've noted on a number of occasions, one of the biggest challenges facing the Georgia House Rural Council is in the area of...
A need for old fashioned patriotism
The beginning of my life helped shaped my character, beliefs, and way of life. My parents, Neal and Durell Dickerson Justus, were Christians and...
Georgia and the Opioid Crisis
The Georgia House Rural Development Council recently met in south Georgia for our third meeting and took on our toughest topic yet, healthcare and...
The Workforce Crisis
Soft skills are lacking and it's hurting Georgia's workforce
In my last article, I wrote about the problems facing rural Georgia and the Rural Georgia...
Cagle: I will prioritize rural broadband
Editor's Note: Casey Cagle is lieutenant governor of the state of Georgia. Prior to being elected Lt. Gov. in 2006 he served six terms...
Sine Die
Medical cannabis, cyber security gains; adoption and flat tax losses
On Thursday, March 30, the House and Senate completed legislative day 40, the final day...
Sine Die; legislature adjourns
The General Assembly has officially adjourned Sine Die, which means our official lawmaking duties are over for now. We will be back in Atlanta...
State legislative session enters final days
The 2017 Legislative session is rapidly coming to a close. With only a few legislative days remaining to complete our work before sine die,...
$25B budget approved by State Senate
Budget includes $2.2M for Clarkesville NGTC campus expansion project
With only five days left on the legislative calendar, it is important to prioritize legislation with Georgians'...