The Gist: Two DeKalb lawmakers have introduced a bill that would dramatically change DeKalb County’s form of government by eliminating the county’s unique CEO position. The bill was introduced Wednesday, and unlike prior attempts to change the county’s CEO structure, this was introduced as a general bill instead of a local bill. Democratic members of […]
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The Public Record: Jack Kingston says Parkland students are being ‘hijacked’ by ‘left-wing groups’
The Players: Former Georgia Congressman Jack Kingston, who lost his recent senate bid, appeared on CNN Tuesday morning and claimed that Parkland High School students who were organizing protests for gun control were being manipulated by anti-gun liberals. The Quote: This is not the first time Kingston has made this claim in recent days. In […]
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Hidden Treasures: Applebee’s was founded in Georgia
Most of us know Applebee’s as a familiar chain restaurant. Every town seems to have one, and the menu and ambiance don’t differ much from one to the other. What you may not know, is that Applebee’s actually has its roots in Georgia. Back before the sit-down chain had more than 2,000 locations nationwide, it […]
Posted inEvergreen, Georgia People
Quotes by famous Georgians
As is true with all brands of Southerners, Georgians are known to have quite a way with words. There is an eloquence to be found in the candidness of the language. Here is a collection of 20 quotes from famous Georgians. Not only will you find that their words are often humorous, to the point […]
Posted inCrime
Crime Watch: Abuses of authority in nursing homes, on college campuses and by the police
Whether it is a police officer, the IT guy at your office or school, or the people you have entrusted to care for your elderly loved one, there is an expectation that those given authority over you, your loved ones or your information will take that sacred trust seriously. That was not the case in […]
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Georgia officials respond to Parkland shooting
Georgia’s elected officials and political leaders have taken to Twitter in the last two days to offer public statements about the mass school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Some called for action and more gun control, while others offered condolences, thoughts and prayers. Here is what your elected representatives had to say about this tragedy: The […]
Posted inCommentary
The polls were open, but not a single vote was cast
The Gist: You may have missed it, but there was a special election Tuesday affecting three counties right on the border of Florida. The race was for state house district 175, and (spoiler alert) republican John LaHood won in a landslide. LaHood received 2,337 votes. His closest opponent received 778 votes, so this was the […]
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The Public Record: Betty Price insults liberal women
The Players: State Rep. Betty Price, while speaking at the Fulton County GOP breakfast, read a list she found on the Internet about the differences between republican women and liberal women. Unfortunately for Price, a member of the audience was recording the speech on a cell phone and that recording landed in the hands of The […]
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DeKalb Commission to call for cityhood impact study as Greenhaven moves through legislature
The Gist: As the proposed City of Greenhaven in south DeKalb makes its way through the state legislature again, DeKalb County is expected to call for a study Tuesday of how new cities impact the county’s ability to deliver services. The Cost: The study will cost $86,000 and will be completed by the Carl Vinson […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Too many trucks on the road? GDOT proposes a $1.8 billion highway just for trucks
The Gist: The Georgia Department of Transportation’s latest proposal to ease traffic congestion on Georgia’s interstates is to create an entirely new highway that will run along I-75 from Macon to Henry County. The new highway will only be for commercial trucks. The Proposal: The new truck-only highway would be its own highway with exits that […]