By Rafael Carranza, USA TODAY – REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION TUCSON — Mexican authorities uncovered another tunnel in Nogales, Sonora — across the border from Nogales, Arizona — which they suspect was used to smuggle drugs and people across the U.S.-Mexico border. It’s the third time they have made such a discovery in less than a […]
By Elaine Owen, Editor It began at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14. Before being sworn in, Brian Kemp attended a prayer service at the Cathedral of St. Philip. His first act as governor was a “Review of Troops” at the State Capitol before meeting with outgoing governor Nathan Deal. The former Republican Secretary of State […]
By Kaleb McMichen ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) was re-elected by the members of the House of Representatives as Speaker for the 2019-2020 legislative session today. Speaker Ralston was unanimously nominated by the Majority Caucus and he was unopposed for the position. After his election, Speaker Ralston addressed the House of Representatives during […]
By Elaine Owen, Editor U.S. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Gainesville) last week introduced H.R. 427, the Connect America Fund (CAF) Accountability Act of 2019. The bill will help rural communities access broadband services by outlining additional guidelines for the Federal Communications Commission program that incentivizes broadband carriers to provide service to underserved or rural areas. “For […]
By Elaine Owen, Editor Georgia is one of 30 states where the flu is now considered widespread, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Friday, Jan. 11, the CDC reported the first week of 2019, three children died of flu-related causes nationwide and five deaths have been reported to date in Georgia. […]
WASHINGTON, JANUARY 7, 2019. Today, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Doug Collins (R-Ga.) and House Oversight and Reform Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney John W. Huber requesting an update on his investigation of the actions taken by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) […]
By Elaine Owen, Editor Dec. 3, 2019 – Gov. Nathan Deal was today joined by First Lady Sandra Deal, chief of staff Chris Riley and House Speaker David Ralston to unveil the official portrait of Gov. Deal and Mrs. Deal at the Georgia State Capitol. The portrait, painted by Thomas Nash, will be displayed outside […]
Bolton says Syria withdrawal depends on protection of Kurds By Karoun Demirjian—WASHINGTON POST President Trump’s national security adviser sought to reassure allies Sunday that the United States would be methodical about withdrawing troops from Syria, promising that the pullout would not occur until the Islamic State was fully eradicated from the country and Turkey could […]
White House officials decision reverses past IRS policy By Elaine Owen, Editor White House officials said Monday (Jan. 7) that it is legally permissible to process tax returns during a government shutdown. This means that the Internal Revenue Service can pay tax refunds in the coming weeks. This decision reverses past IRS policy, which had […]
By Jane C. Timm, NBC NEWS / Reuters President Donald Trump made several misleading or false claims on immigration and the border last month, after defending his administration’s use of tear gas on migrants attempting to gain entry to the U.S. Here are his claims, and the facts. CLAIM: MORE THAN 500 ‘SERIOUS CRIMINALS’ ARE […]
