Georgia Trend Names Sen. Steve Gooch One of Georgia’s Most Influential People ATLANTA (January 8, 2018) | Senator Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) was recognized as one of Georgia’s most influential people by Georgia Trend magazine. The magazine’s annual list recognizes the 100 Most Influential Georgians. “It is an honor to be recognized among this distinguished […]
Read More »Short Takes – War and Rumors of War
War and Rumors of Wars If you’re reading this then the chances are you probably know that the people of Iran have risen up in the streets of Tehran and every other major metropolitan areas of the country to bring down their fascist government of Islamic ayatollahs. If you didn’t know that, your getting your […]
Read More »Short Takes – What’s In It For Local Politics?
What’s In It for Local Politics? It seems that Democrats believe they can turn Georgia, and other “Red” states, “Blue” by challenging Republican incumbents on the basis that everybody really hates Trump. Democrats are shocked that Obama’s legacy is being exposed for the dangerous fraud it was and is being dismantled. For Democrats, it’s not […]
Read More »Short Takes – Political Pipe Dreams
Political Pipe Dreams As 2017 comes screeching to its inevitable but satisfactory conclusion, it’s clear that Progressive “Visions of Sugar Plums Dancing in Their Heads,” sweeping the Congress back into Democrat hands in 2018, are actually turning into Pipe Dreams. Hope is not a battle plan. The gallimaufry of the Democrat party is evidence enough […]
Read More »ICYMI: Collins Talks Tax Reform Progress with Fox News
ICYMI: Collins Talks Tax Reform Progress with Fox News WASHINGTON—Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference, joined “Happening Now” with Jon Scott today to discuss the progress Congress has made towards sending a tax reform bill to the president. On the path ahead for tax reform: “Tax reform is coming. […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue: This Is About Tax Relief For The American Worker
Senator David Perdue: This Is About Tax Relief For The American Worker “A family of four, making the median income of $71,000 a year, is going to get a 60% tax cut with this plan” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators David Perdue (R-GA), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Dean Heller (R-NV) and grassroots leaders held an event today to […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue Holds Farm Bill Round Table Discussion
Senator David Perdue Holds Farm Bill Round Table Discussion ATLANTA, GA – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) last week held a round table discussion about the upcoming farm bill with Georgia farmers and industry leaders. “Agriculture is one of Georgia’s largest economic drivers and a way of life for many people in our state. I saw […]
Read More »Former Cox Communications Vice President Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Embezzle Millions Of Dollars
ATLANTA – Janet West, a former Cox Communications vice president, has pleaded guilty to her part in an embezzlement scheme that cost the company millions of dollars. “West defrauded a company that trusted her judgment as a vice president,” said U.S. Attorney Byung J. “BJay” Pak. “The temptation to steal via a credit card may […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue Discusses President Trump’s Asia Trip On CNN
Senator David Perdue Discusses President Trump’s Asia Trip On CNN “President Trump has developed a consensus of support on North Korea and opening doors for a non-kinetic solution. We have to find a way to get through here.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, spoke with […]
Read More »Short Takes – A Week of Disasters
A Week of Disasters Where does one begin to reflect upon this weeks events? How does one devalue any American’s military service? We saw it start in the 1960’s when G.I.’s returning from Vietnam were spat upon, harassed and disrespected by the Communist influenced radicals who refused military service, organized demonstrations against ROTC programs and […]
Read More »Correction: Collins Votes to Extend Chip and Protect DSH Resources
Collins Votes to Extend Chip and Protect DSH Resources WASHINGTON—Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) joined the House of Representatives in voting today to extend the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through 2022 and protect funding for rural hospitals. The Championing Healthy Kids Act, H.R. 3922, uses offsets to fund CHIP and programs like community health centers […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue: RAISE Act Eliminates Outdated Diversity Visa Lottery
Senator David Perdue: RAISE Act Eliminates Outdated Diversity Visa Lottery WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) comments on how the Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy (RAISE) Act, would eliminate the outdated Diversity Visa Lottery: “President Trump is right, the Diversity Visa Lottery Program is a problem and is plagued by fraud. Given […]
Read More »Bush Finally Speaks
Bush Finally Speaks What did it take for former President George W. Bush to finally come out of his burrow and make a public declaration against a sitting President? No no, not against the eight years of Obama’s disastrous attempt to socialize America, or demeaning Bush’s own presidency, but against conservative Donald Trump who is […]
Read More »This Week’s Events in Union County October 16, 2017
GOOD MONDAY MORNING FROM THE BLAIRSVILLE-UNION COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE! We’d like to thank you for making us a part of your weekly routine! You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the Blairsville-Union County’s Weekly Events Newsletter. Get up, go out, enjoy what this beautiful community has to offer, and have an […]
Read More »Short Takes – Transportation Woes
Transportation Woes Leave it to the media to anathematize Trump and Conservatism using any issues that flies by. The media has become so unscrewed by their hatred of President Trump that, like the NFL, they don’t really see or understand what they are continuing to do to themselves, further tarnish their credibility and diminish their […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue Meets Georgia Principal Of The Year
Senator David Perdue Meets Georgia Principal Of The Year WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) met with 2018 Georgia Principal of the Year, Dr. Tommy Welch of Meadowcreek High School in Norcross, Georgia. Dr. Welch is one of three finalists for 2018 National Principal of the Year. “Both of my parents were school teachers […]
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