Today’s Courier Herald Column: I’m calling in sick today. Well, not actually calling. But saying I’m typing in sick really doesn’t make any sense. And, of course, I’m not really sick. It’s just spring, and the symptoms of spring fever are setting i... »
“I think it was in the Rose Garden where I issued this brilliant statement: If I had a magic wand — but the president doesn’t have a magic wand. You just can’t say, ‘low gas.’” –George W. Bush, Washington D.C., July 15, 2008 Here in Georgia: Fifteen ... »
Devastating tornadoes ripped through the South and impacted communities in Alabama, Tennessee, and here in Georgia one year ago today. April 27, 2011 has gone down in the record books for having the most tornadoes spawned within a 24-hour period since ... »
Today’s Courier Herald Column: The Georgia World Congress Center Authority weighed in Wednesday with some revised plans for a new Falcons Stadium to replace the less than 20 year old Georgia Dome. The team and the authority have finally ceded the poin... »
Plans were revealed yesterday to build the Falcons a new retractable roof stadium, ready for games in 2017. New estimated cost: $947.7 million. $300 million would come from the hotel-motel tax but where would the rest of the money come from? Beyond the... »
Here in Georgia… - In case you missed it, the lineup for Music Midtown has been released. The only band I’d like to see is the Foo Fighters. - Home prices in Metro Atlanta are at a 16-year low. - Gov. Deal has appointed Toby Carr, a former adviser with... »
Congressman Tom Graves intended to hold the Hall County town hall a couple of weeks ago but had a funeral to attend and had to reschedule. He has now scheduled that town hall in Hall County for Wednesday, May 2nd. Here are the deets: Hall County Town... »
Since State Representative Ann Purcell has announced her retirement, (updated link) my friends down in Chatham County will need to find a new member of their community to send to Atlanta. Jay Melvin has been a member of the Peach Pundit community longe... »
Foodies in ATL rejoice! Atlanta’s first permanent food truck park is opening tomorrow evening on Howell Mill Rd (next to the I-75 bridge). Up to 15 food trucks will be offering their noshy goodness for lunch and dinner. Check the website for the day’s ... »
Today’s Courier Herald Column: When you grow up in Fayette County Georgia, there is one consumer brand that is ingrained into the fabric of your community to the point that it becomes a bit of who you are and where you are from. Fayette is an airport ... »
Just in case you bracket junkies didn’t get your fill back in March during the college basketball playoffs, the House Republicans have launched the third annual New Media Challenge. The goal is to get the most followers on Twitter, most “likes” on Fac... »
Here in Georgia… - The South will rise again! Or something. - The Kony 2012 movement comes to Covington. - Athens-Clarke County Commissioners are asking the DOJ to shoot down new district lines. - Joanie Scott updated her post from yesterday on possibl... »
Atlanta Progressive News broke this story back on April 2nd, which we then dutifully covered as well. Because of the date of the original story – and, frankly, the reputation of the candidate involved – many chose to write it off as an April Fool’s Da... »
Are you considering a run for county office as a Republican, but you’re not quite sure how to get your campaign started? Have no fear! The 14th Congressional District Republican Party, in conjunction with the Dekalb County Republican Party, will be h... »
Georgia settles voter registration lawsuit; but Secretary of State Kemp is not pleased. Calling the lawsuit a full-frontal assault on Georgia’s state rights, Kemp blasted the left-wing supporters of the lawsuit. Georgia’s unemployment rate has dropped ... »
