When the story about Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly and Councilman Jim Cleveland making racist comments first broke, Georgians on both sides of the aisle called for their resignation. Several weeks later and with both still in office, the chairs of the Jackson County Republican and Democratic Parties are both helping residents file complaints urging Kenerly and Cleveland to step down from their roles in the small East Georgia town. So far the pair have stood firm, but with pressure mounting from both inside and outside voices, their ships are SINKING…
Perdue: Continuing resolutions hurting military
U.S. Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) took to the Senate floor Tuesday to voice his concerns on the impact that continuing resolutions (CRs) have had on the U.S. military. Continuing resolutions are pieces of legislation enacted by Congress right at the beginning of a...Georgia Ports Authority elects new chair
This week the Board of Directors of the Georgia Ports Authority elected Augusta businessman William D. McKnight as its new chairman. McKnight has served as vice chairman since 2018 and will assume his new responsibilities July 1. The Augusta native and Georgia Tech...Proposed legislation designed to help Americans prepare for retirement
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) joined Democrat Chris Murphy of Connecticut Tuesday and re-introduced bipartisan legislation that he says will help Americans ensure they do not outlive their retirement savings. The Lifetime Income Disclosure Act, would...It’s Official – Mercer University planning four-year campus in Columbus
It’s official — Mercer University’s School of Medicine (MUSM) is expanding its two-year campus in Columbus to a full four-year campus, and officials expect enrollment to grow from 40 students to 240 in the next few years. The 240-student count would match...Study Shows Atlanta Third Best to Start a Career
Atlanta is the third best city in the country to start a career, according to financial website WalletHub. The metro region that has exploded over the past two decades is in a good position to continue growing and is attracting young professionals at a quick...
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