Former DA: Don’t blame Gasaway for taxpayer costs
Mike Crawford is the former District Attorney for the Mountain Judicial Circuit. The opinions expressed here are his.
Dear Editor,
I was elected 6 times to...
House approves manufacturing medical marijuana oil in Georgia
The Georgia House just finished week eight of the 2019 legislative session and it was certainly our busiest week yet. This week, we reached Legislative...
Rogers: House proposes “largest pay raise in the state’s history” for teachers and certified...
Teachers would receive an 8.1% increase in base salary under the proposed budget. The budget is $1.05B higher than last year's.
Each legislative session, the General...
From disasters to dyslexia, legislation is moving at the State Capitol
Things are moving right along here at the State Capitol as we continue to pass meaningful, effective legislation. Here are some things that happened in...
State of the Judiciary and education reforms
The Georgia House of Representatives resumed our work last week, beginning the sixth week of the 2019 legislative session. We started by convening for a...
Congressman Collins comments on southern border at House hearing
(WASHINGTON) – North Georgia Congressman Doug Collins who is the Judiciary Committee Ranking Member, made the following opening statement at Tuesday’s hearing on policy...
Legislature approves bills to improve internet, cell service in Georgia and protect kids
The Georgia House returned to the Capitol last week for the fifth week of the 2019 legislative session. We’re continuing to work hard to pass...
State EMS officials respond to “scurrilous allegations” about ambulance service
The following editorial was submitted by the Georgia Emergency Medical Services Association (GEMSA). It's signed by GEMSA Executive Director Kim Littleton and GEMSA Board Chairman,...
Wilkinson: Local public schools to receive $30K each to improve security
The Senate convened this week after a week of budget hearings only to be impacted by the potential of black ice on Tuesday. At the...
Rogers: Rural workforce development, internet, and healthcare on legislative agenda
The Georgia General Assembly kicked off the 2019-2020 session last Monday, January 14 and it looks like it will be a very interesting session. The...
Under the Gold Dome: Wilkinson on Week 1
This week, the Senate convened the 155th Georgia General Assembly and inaugurated a new Governor, Lieutenant Governor and other constitutional officers. It was an exciting...
OP-ED: Family “in a panic” over student transfers
During the Habersham County School Board's monthly meeting on Monday, July 23, two parents voiced her opposition to the board's decision to transfer 210...