Georgia
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Over one week ago, a new bill was passed in Georgia that is designed to “ensure election integrity.” This bill creates new restrictions on mail-in and weekend voting while expanding some voters’ access to in-person early voting. Civil Rights advocates are speaking out against this new law as it disenfranchises Voters of Color. There are […]
Yesterday, multiple tornados ripped across five southern states, resulting in the death of 5 people and heavy damage to homes and communities. The 5 deaths were reported after one tornado touched down Thursday afternoon in Calhoun County, Alabama. According to Fire Chief Michael Reid, around 60 homes saw significant damage in Pelham, Alabama. Pelham City […]
Things happening that we must pay close attention to across the country. This one is voting. Across the United States, Republican lawmakers have introduced bills that would restrict voting. This is pretty much backlash from this past election and they are still claiming voter fraud. I’m just going to say it. They are trying to […]
According to officials in DeKalb County, Georgia, the commissioners there have decided to replace the 30 ft confederate monument with a statue of longtime congressman and civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis. “John was a giant of a man, with a humble heart,” DeKalb Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson said in a statement. “He met no […]
A vaccination station in rural Georgia was suspended the other day because they vaccinated people who weren’t part of the current phase. On Tuesday, the Georgia Department Of Public Health discovered that the Medical Center of Elberton vaccinated several Elbert County School District Staff Members who didn’t qualify for the Phase 1A distribution. According to […]
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal has just been hired as the new Director of Community Relations by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia. While details are scarce, WSB-TV interviewed sheriff Reginald Scandrett, who said: “O’Neal will help bridge the gap between the community and law enforcement.” O’Neal has been vocal about his stance on police […]
According to projections, Rev. Raphael Warnock has been elected to be the first Black Senator of Georgia. The Reverend is the first Democratic Senator to be elected to Georgia in over 20 years. Some of the credit should go to local activists and House leader Stacey Adams, for their effort in putting together voter registration […]
Whew! Can we call today fact check Monday? The first Monday of the new year and we are starting off with facts, lots and lots of facts. Georgia’s top election official Gabriel Sterling came with receipts BIG receipts today. This has to be one of the most thorough jobs anyone has done yet to debunk […]
2 Monroe Comprehensive High School Teachers in Albany, Georgia. remixed Jack Harlow’s “What’s Poppin”. Let’s just say, these teachers are hype about the new school year!
On Wednesday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp overruled all local government mask requirements, even though the infection rate of Georgia is increasing at a very high rate. The governor’s executive order has extended the state of emergency status but instead of requiring masks, they are now “strongly encouraged.” Constituents and local officials are divided on the […]