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Read More »Jon Burns Elected Georgia’s 75th Speaker of the House
PRESS RELEASE – State Representative Jon Burns (R-Newington) was elected today as the 75th Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. Speaker Burns was elected by acclamation without opposition. “I am honored to have the trust and confidence of my colleagues in the House to serve as their Speaker,” said Speaker Burns. “My vision for the […]
Read More »Hit and run in Catoosa County
Catoosa County, Ga. – According to the Georgia State Patrol Public Information Office, “On November 29, at approximately 8:45 PM, GSP Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on GA-2 (2847 Battlefield Parkway) in Catoosa County. The investigation determined that a Harley motorcycle being driven by 51-year-old Franklin Coyne, was hit in the rear at a […]
Read More »Rossville man arrested during traffic stop
Catoosa County – According to Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office incident report, On November 12th, 2022, at 2:25 AM, Deputy Weaver was sitting stationary running LIDAR on the off-ramp of Exit 345 Southbound when he observed a vehicle traveling at 99mph in a 70mph zone. According to the report, “Deputy Weaver observed the vehicle making sporadic […]
Read More »Georgia six-week abortion ban reinstated
GEORGIA – Today, a week after Fulton County Superior Court overturned the Georgia six-week abortion ban, the Georgia Supreme Court has reinstated the ban. The Georgia Supreme Court effectively overturned the ruling made by Judge Robert McBurney when they put the lower court’s ruling on hold while the appeal is reviewed. When Judge McBurney ruled […]
Read More »Speaker David Ralston has passed away
GEORGIA – David Ralston, Speaker of the House for the Georgia House of Representatives, has passed away. The Georgia House of Representatives has put out the following statement following his passing: “Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), 73rdSpeaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, passed away today following an extended illness. He was 68 years old. […]
Read More »Georgia abortion ban overturned by judge
GEORGIA – A judge in Fulton County Superior Court has overturned the six week abortion ban in Georgia. Judge Robert McBurney made the decision today in a ruling to strike down the law that had been in place since July. McBurney ruled that the six week ban violated the U.S. Constitution and U.S. Supreme Court […]
Read More »Governor has been called in Georgia
GEORGIA – The race for Georgia Governor has been called. Incumbent Brian Kemp has been named the winner with it currently standing at 53.9 percent over Abrams. The fight for U.S. Senate is very close with the results currently tied. Hershel Walker is running against Raphael Warnock. In Georgia, the winner must have over 50 […]
Read More »Roe v. Wade overturned in Supreme Court precedent on abortion
WASHINGTON – This morning, a divided United States Supreme Court, made the 5-4 decision to overturn the 50-year precedent of Roe v. Wade to legalize abortion the federal level. The door was opened to re-visit the abortion precedent that was set in 1973 in hearing the 2021 Mississippi case for Dobbs v. Jackson. The court […]
Read More »REPUBLICANS TO HOST A REGIONAL POLITICAL FORUM ON APRIL 2nd
REPUBLICANS TO HOST A REGIONAL POLITICAL FORUM ON APRIL 2nd The 2022 Northeast Georgia Republican Candidate Forum (2022NRCF) will be held Saturday, April 2, at the Gainesville Civic Center from 10:00am to 4:00pm. At this Republican event, Statewide Executive candidates (Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Secretary of Labor, Secretary of Agriculture, Superintendent […]
Read More »Commissioner King: Georgia Insurers Should Divest from Russia
PRESS RELEASE – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King today urged insurance companies doing business in the state of Georgia to review their financial holdings and operations to identify and divest from any investments and/or operations in Russia. “Vladimir Putin’s illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has rightfully led to condemnation from free […]
Read More »Rep. Carson Introduces “Parents’ Bill of Rights” Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta) recently introduced House Bill 1158, or the Georgia “Parents’ Bill of Rights.” Through this legislation, Rep. Carson seeks to establish and protect parental rights regarding education, health information and upbringing, as well as enable transparency between schools/school systems and parents. He also seeks to curb special interest groups […]
Read More »Free COVID testing site opening this week
PRESS RELEASE – North Georgia residents will have an additional option for getting free, drive-through COVID-19 testing at the Women’s Center building at the CHI Memorial Hospital Georgia campus, 100 Gross Crescent Circle, Fort Oglethorpe, beginning Tuesday, February 1. This newest testing site is made possible through a partnership with the Catoosa County Board of […]
Read More »Catoosa County utilizes Employee Safety Grant
PRESS RELEASE – Catoosa County Government announced enhancements to workplace safety that are made possible through the award of an Employee Safety Grant by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia – Group Self-Insurance Worker’s Compensation Fund (ACCG – GSIWCF). The Employee Safety Grant represents Catoosa County’s commitment to fostering a culture of workplace safety through continuous […]
Read More »Earthquake in Eton, GA: felt across Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina
ETON, Ga. – The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed that an earthquake of a 2.6 magnitude struck 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia around midnight on Jan. 21, 2021. According to the University of Memphis, the earthquake occurred north of Eton, Georgia, near the state line with Tennessee just before midnight on January […]
Read More »Catoosa County asks for help in identifying unknown offenders
PRESS RELEASE – The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office issued the following statement on social media after unknown individuals caused damage to property resulting in severe issues for part of the county. INFORMATION NEEDED…On the night of 01/14/22, unknown individuals cut sections of fiber optic cable from several telephone poles on Lane Road between Alabama Highway […]
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