"But to have your FAMUly validate that you've made them proud, moves me beyond words."īen George, the former attorney for the state Senate Democratic Caucus, died suddenly over the weekend at the age of 50.
We all get up each day trying to do the very best we can," she wrote on Twitter. "This means SO much to me for so many reasons. The school's marching band spelled out a giant heart above the word "MAYOR." This was quite the moment: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' alma mater, Florida A&M University, honored her on Saturday with an on-field tribute at the annual Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase, held at Mercedes Benz Stadium. Chattahoochee lost 16% of its 3,610 registered voters. Chattahoochee County, on the Alabama border, had the largest percentage of its registered voters removed. Of the 286,790 voter registrations canceled across Georgia, 107,711 or 38% came from the four metro counties - Georgia's four most populous counties…Īround Georgia, counties with the largest percentage of their voters removed from the rolls were primarily located in South Georgia and had lower voting populations. More than a third of voters removed statewide came from four metro Atlanta counties: Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett and Cobb. The oddest Twitter note arrived Sunday, posted by James Earl Carter IV, grandson of the former president: We are praying for the Bryant Family during these dark, painful moments."īryant and his 13-year old daughter died along with seven others in a helicopter crash on Sunday. "He was a dynamic athlete who elevated the game of basketball to new heights. I am stunned and saddened by the tragic death of legend, Loeffler wrote. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., co-owner of the Atlanta Dream WNBA team, posted a tribute to Kobe Bryant on her Twitter page shortly after learning of the death of the basketball great. The Monday afternoon meeting of the House Governmental Affairs subcommittee, chaired by Alan Powell of Hartwell, will be in Room 606 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building. The governor will veto any bill that attempts to undermine the rule of law for perceived political gain.” “You don’t change the rules at half-time to benefit one team over another,” said Candice Broce, Kemp’s spokeswoman. Rather, they argue that a change in the calendar risks voter confusion and more court challenges from voting rights groups already seeking vast changes to the election system. But in their public opposition, aides aren’t admitting any vulnerability on the new senator’s part. Kemp has promised a veto of the measure if it becomes an attack on Loeffler. Also note that Ralston seems increasingly comfortable to feud with Kemp on a range of issues, from budget cuts to foster care. Collins remains close with many of the chamber's leaders. Why would Republican lawmakers bite? Remember that Collins was a top ally of Speaker David Ralston when the former was a state House member. Democrats have a miserable record in recent overtime contests. And a primary reduces the likelihood of a January 2021 runoff. Raphael Warnock, who is expected to soon enter the race, over several other Democrats in the contest. Party leaders are angling to unite behind the Rev. Especially not against Collins, who has built a national profile with his defense of Trump during House impeachment inquiries.įor Democrats, the move makes strategic sense.
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