by Phil Kent | Sep 21, 2018 | The Forum
Despite the fact that “Charlie Bailey, the Democratic candidate for attorney general, has used similar figures” on Sept. 14 the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s political blog scribes— led by Jim Galloway along with Greg Bluestein and Tamar Hallerman–...
by Marc Hyden | Sep 20, 2018 | The Forum
The government is no stranger to wasteful spending. In fact recently, Gwinnett County Sheriff Butch Conway came under fire for purchasing a tricked-out 707 HP Dodge Charger Hellcat for a cool $70,000. The unnecessary acquisition was bankrolled through a...
by Julianne Thompson | Sep 19, 2018 | The Forum
There’s a crisis of transparency in ambulance services in Georgia, where lax standards allow private providers to profiteer off of patients and taxpayers at the expense of good government. Seconds and skill matter in medical emergencies, but here in...
by Gretchen Corbin | Sep 14, 2018 | The Forum
As we reflect on the Georgia Lottery Corp.’s 25th anniversary this year, I would like to pause to share with readers that the state of your Georgia Lottery is incredibly strong. Since its inception in 1993, it has returned more than $19.8 billion to the state...
by Chris Clark | Sep 11, 2018 | The Forum
It’s no secret that the state of Georgia is the transportation hub of the Southeast. Atlanta was founded as the terminus of the Western and Atlantic railroad and the state’s transportation leadership legacy is clear: we now boast the world’s busiest airport;...
by Gary Wisenbaker | Sep 9, 2018 | The Forum
“The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers!” Dick Butler’s plan of action as revealed in Shakespeare’s play “King Henry IV” provides a humorous yet poignant reminder that insurrections begin with subverting the rule of law. A glaring example is the...
