Category: Only in Georgia
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Um, speechless
According to reports about 15 minutes ago…. Georgia State Representative Bobby Franklin has been found dead in his Cobb County home. Cobb County police just confirmed that state Rep. Bobby Franklin, a Cobb County Republican who skirted the outer reaches of conservatism and helped design the current state flag, has been found dead at his…
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GA Municipal Election Day-Open Thread
Well after thousands of dollars, phone calls and miles traveled… We are voting in municipal and special elections, only 12 minutes left to cast ballots. Predictions on what will happen in Macon? What about Dan Mathews over in Oconee County. Will he be the new Georgia House Representative in 113? Here’s the link to probably…
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Flashback
As some of you may know, Melanie and I have been volunteering on a special project for the Democratic Party of Georgia. But more on that later. I rescued this poster from Spring St yesterday, and brought it over to the new HQ. As Melanie was hanging it up, ( in the Joe Frank Harris…
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Friday Open Thread
A little late, but Kudzu Vine last Sunday was terrific. David Nir, formerly of Swing State Project, and now part of the Daily Kos team, was our guest. Go on, take a listen! It’s July 4th Weekend. To me, that means it’s time for the Capitol Steps Independence Day Special! Today is July 1st. Here’s…
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Congratulations Sen. Henson
This just in from AP/Macon.com. ATLANTA — Senate Democrats are touting a unified, harmonious party after the election of two new leaders. The Democratic Caucus on Monday voted to install Sen. Steven Henson of Tucker as the caucus leader and Sen. Vincent Fort of Atlanta as the caucus whip. Both are longtime members of the…
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Speaking Truth to Power: Out in the Open
In the wake of Don Lemon and Rick Welts, this event couldn’t be more timely. Join us tonight. All are welcome. Monday, May 16 · 7:30pm – 10:30pm Location: Manuel’s Tavern • 602 N Highland Ave. NE Atlanta, GA This event is FREE! ATLANTA — The first ever LGBT MothUp, modeled after the standing room only MothUpstorytelling events…