This past Tuesday the interchange of Georgia 400 and Old Milton Parkway was renamed the “Richard L. Jackson Interchange”— a tribute to CEO and philanthropist Rick Jackson of Alpharetta-based Jackson Healthcare. Sen. Brandon Beach, R-Alpharetta– who authored the renaming legislation– says “Jackson has done an unbelievable job in building a company that provides so many important jobs. Jackson Healthcare employees are among the most productive and happiest you will find due to the company’s dedication to giving back and serving others. When you learn about his humble beginning, you realize Rick truly embodies the American dream.” Rick Jackson and his son Shane (president of the huge healthcare staffing company) support a wide range of charities– especially helping foster care children. RISING…
Political has-beens take taxpayer-paid vacation
Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and ex-Sen. Butch Miller, along with 12 others including “security” personnel, wasted hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars on a so-called European “economic study” junket— just two months before the two left office. New Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ spokeswoman best summed up this selfish trip: “The lieutenant governor (Duncan’s replacement) finds it disheartening that two outgoing elected officials would take a taxpayer-funded European vacation knowing they will have zero influence on future economic development opportunities.” Duncan, Miller and their fellow shameless vacationers are SINKING…
