Monroe man says uncle, Klan members participated in 1946 lynching
A 55-year-old Monroe man say his uncle and a dozen other Ku Klux Klan members participated in the 1946 lynching of two black couples on Moore's Ford Bridge in Walton County. [...]
March 2014
Deal: Federal disaster declaration granted for 39 counties
President Obama has approved Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal's request for a major disaster declaration for 39 counties that sustained damage the Feb. 10-14 winter storm. The declaration allows for the federal government to reimburse 75 percent of eligible expenditures and damage costs. [...]
Georgia State Football: Former Detroit Lions Assistant Lappano Hired to Coach Wide Receivers
Tim Lappano, who possesses more than 30 years of coaching experience in major college programs and the National Football League, has been named Georgia State’s wide receivers coach, head coach Trent Miles announced. [...]
Pope: I’m not Superman
Pope Francis has been revered by many since being elected a year ago. But, he not Superman. [...]
Ga. Senate Agrees to Designate Portion of Capitol Museum for Agricultural
The Georgia state Senate unanimously approved a measure that would designate an area within the Capitol Museum as the “Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum.” [...]
Georgia State Overcomes Snow and Ice For 79-76 Overtime Win
Senior Manny Atkins recorded his fourth double-double of the season and scored a career-high 30 points to lead Georgia State to a 79-76 overtime win at Arkansas State on Tuesday night. Due to snow and ice in Arkansas, the Panthers overcame a three and half hour bus ride that delayed the game 50 minutes to win their sixth-game in a row. [...]
Deal, Olens name new counsel for water litigation
Gov. Nathan Deal and Attorney General Sam Olens today announced that the state of Georgia has hired a new firm to represent it in ongoing water litigation. [...]
Senate Passes Bill Proposing Amendment to Prevent Legislature from Collecting Ad Valorem Taxes
The Georgia state Senate has passed a measure proposing an amendment to the Georgia Constitution to prevent the Georgia General Assembly from re-enacting future ad valorem taxes. [...]
Georgia Senate Passes Bill Clarifying Coroner Obligations to Property
The Georgia State Senate has passed a measure clarifying a coroner’s obligations regarding unclaimed objects or property related to the deceased individual. [...]
Georgia governor, first lady promote reading initiative
Gov. Nathan Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal today kicked off Read Across Georgia Month in support of the governor’s Grade Level Reading Initiative, a push to have all Georgia third graders reading at grade level or better by the completion of third grade. [...]
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