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Monday on Political Rewind: A Texas federal court judge has ruled the FDA improperly vetted mifepristone 20 years ago. Plus, the expulsion of two young Black Democrats from the Tennessee Legislature has caused an uproar. Meanwhile, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas didn't disclose luxury vacations hosted by a key donor. The panel: Eric Tanenblatt, Global chair of public policy, Dentons, @ericjtanenblatt Sen. Kim Jackson, (D) Stone Mountain, @KimforGeorgia Patricia Murphy, political reporter &and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, @MurphyAJC Stephen Fowler, political reporter, GPB News, @stphnfwlr Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - A Texas federal judge ruled the FDA improperly vetted mifepristone, a pill used to induce more than half of all abortions. 28:00 - Two Black Democratic legislators were expelled from the Tennessee state legislature after they participated in a gun control protest. 43:00 - ProPublica reports that Clarence Thomas took decades of Republican-donor vacations without reporting them. 51:00 - Reactions to Bill White's ending his part in the "Buckhead City" movement. Tuesday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Tamar Hallerman joins the show.
Thursday on Political Rewind: Bill White, the leader of the "Buckhead City" movement, announced he's headed for the North Georgia hills after blaming Gov. Brian Kemp for killing the effort. Meanwhile, Stacey Abrams accepted a chair position at Howard University, but she'll remain a resident of Georgia. The panel: Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University Emma Hurt, @Emma_Hurt, reporter, Axios Atlanta Kevin Riley,@ajceditor, editor at large, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tammy Greer, professor of political science, Clark Atlanta University Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 3:00 - "Buckhead City" movement leader Bill White announced he's leaving Atlanta, citing Kemp's disapproval. 11:00 - Stacey Abrams has accepted a chair position at Howard University. 20:00 - Angela Davis returned an award to the Atlanta City Council over the planned Atlanta police training center. 32:00 - Atlanta Democrat Mesha Mainor was criticized by her own party after supporting several Republican efforts in the Legislature. 40:00 - Wisconsin's Supreme Court election could reduce restrictions on abortions, forecast 2024. 47:00 - How should media cover Trump ahead of 2024? Friday on Political Rewind: The team is observing a state holiday. We'll return on-air Monday with a brand new show at 9 a.m.
We break down this week in Georgia politics: Buckhead City, the Fulton County Special Purpose Grand Jury, street racing at UGA, guns, drag and the Murdaugh verdict. Also, what the three of us are raving about this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday on Political Rewind: It's Crossover Day under the Dome. Today, several high-profile bills are on the line at the Legislature. Our panel breaks down the latest. The panel Chauncey Alcorn, @CLamontLives, reporter, Capital B Chuck Williams, @chuckwilliams, reporter, WRBL-TV Columbus Maya Prabhu, @MayaTPrabhu, government reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Major bills on the line at the Legislature today. 48:00 - How does Crossover Day work? 50:00 - Buckhead City movement leader Bill White says Buckhead is stuck until 2026. Tuesday on Political Rewind: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Tamar Hallerman joins the panel.
Two controversial bills are not advancing for now at the state Capitol: a push to separate the neighborhood of Buckhead from Atlanta and a bill banning schools from talking sexuality or gender. Plus, we look at why Georgia Power is set to raise rates again. And an effort to expand and protect Atlanta's urban forest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Friday on Political Rewind: Sports gambling, Buckhead City, and Georgia's "Don't Say Gay" bills failed in the state Senate. Meanwhile, the House passed an expanded mental health services bill. The panel Eric Tanenblatt, @ericjtanenblatt, Republican insider King Williams, @IamKingWilliams, journalist and documentarian Leroy Chapman, @AJCLeroyChapman, managing editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, @mmo_mary, (D) Decatur Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 5:00 - Buckhead cityhood vote fails 20:00 - Georgia's version of "Don't Say Gay Bill" fails 30:00 - State of sports betting 34:00 - Update to mental health legislation 42:00 - More details develop in crash that killed UGA football player and staff Monday on Political Rewind: The Atlanta Journal Constitution's Patricia Murphy joins the panel.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: As the Legislature reaches a deadline for passing bills this session, Republicans continue pushing measures that would expand their reach into local governments. But Gov. Brian Kemp signals disinterest in a Buckhead City secession. Meanwhile, Biden's student debt plan faces an uphill battle in Supreme Court. Finally, we take a look at the history of SNCC and civil rights in Georgia. Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 5:00 - Kemp signals disinterest in a Buckhead City secession. 17:00 - State Republicans look to override local offices. 30:00 - New fights to create affordable workforce housing. 33:00 - A new elections bill was introduced in the Legislature. 41:00 - The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Biden administration's student debt relief plan. 49:00 - Before Uber: The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee organized Black voters with their Sojourner Motor Fleet. Listen to that story here: ( https://www.gpb.org/news/2023/02/27/uber-how-1960s-civil-rights-activists-built-motor-fleet-out-of-their-atlanta) Thursday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Kevin Riley joins the show.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the Biden student debt relief plan, which could affect more than 1 million Georgians. Legislation to create "Buckhead City" passed a Senate committee, a new milestone in the move to annex the neighborhood from Atlanta. The panel Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University Charles Bullock, professor of political science University of Georgia Matt Brown, @mrbrownsir, democracy reporter, The Washington Post Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 4:00 - The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on Biden's student loan plan. 23:00 - Legislation that would create a new Buckhead City has advanced to a new milestone. 38:00 - Georgia could raise its tobacco tax. 40:00 - Emily Kohrs, the forewoman in Fulton County's 2020 special grand jury, made a series of media appearences. 49:00 - Former President Barack Obama is starting a leadership program in three cities. Wednesday on Political Rewind: Lawmakers' Rochelle Ritchie joins the panel.
Monday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut returns! We'll discuss when Fulton County DA Fani Willis could release possible indictments from her investigation into the 2020 election. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp joined national GOP donors at a retreat in Texas, as he cuts ties with the state GOP. But first: Two Buckhead cityhood bills advance moments before our 9 a.m. show. The Panel: Amy Steigerwalt, @DrSteigerwalt, professor of political science, Georgia State University Andra Gillespie,@AndraGillespie, professor of political science & director, James Weldon Johnson Institution for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University Michael Thurmond, @dekalblikesmike, CEO DeKalb County Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter & columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 4:00 - A state Senate committee passed two bills which would create an independent Buckhead City. 24:00 - No indictments have been made public in Fulton County's 2020 election investigation. 36:00 - Chicago and Atlanta continue to compete for the Democratic National Convention. 40:00 - Brian Kemp cuts ties with Georgia's state GOP in favor of national figures. 43:00 - How should the media cover Marjorie Taylor Greene? Tuesday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Tamar Hallerman joins the panel.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: Parts of Fulton County's investigation into the 2020 election will be released Thursday. Plus, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr signed onto a lawsuit that would ban abortion pills, even in states where the procedure is legal. The panel: Amy Steigerwalt, @DrSteigerwalt, professor of political science, Georgia State University Matt Brown, @mrbrownsir, democracy reporter, The Washington Post Maya Prabhu, @MayaTPrabhu, government reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 2:00 - Parts of Fulton County's 2020 election investigation report will be public later this week. 29:00 - State Republicans introduce a bill that would block gender affirming care for minors. 41:00 - AG Chris Carr signed on to a lawsuit which would ban abortion pills nationwide. 50:00 - Buckhead City is back before the Legislature. Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.
Friday on Political Rewind: Released Atlanta police bodycam videos are stoking controversy over what happened the morning an activist was killed and a state trooper was wounded. Plus, Gov. Brian Kemp's inauguration featured a lavish ball, but his team won't reveal who paid for it. The panel: Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, host GPB-TV's “Lawmakers” Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tia Mitchell, @ajconwashington, Washington reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 4:00 - Four APD bodycam videos were released from the day an activist was shot and killed at the site of the future police training facility. 15:00 - Brian Kemp has bolstered his federal PAC. 23:00 - At his inauguration, the Kemp administration held an inaugural ball, but it's not clear who funded it. 30:00 - State Sen. Clint Dixon proposed a bill that would prevent trans children from receiving gender affirming care. 39:00 - Rep. Andrew Clyde has passed out pins in the shape of rifles in Congress. 42:00 - The Buckhead City proposal is back in front of the Legislature. 45:00 - Marjorie Taylor Greene has found new positions of power in a Republican-held House. 48:00 - Remembering Burt Bacharach. Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.
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Thursday on Political Rewind: Under the Gold Dome, Buckhead City is back on the docket. The new proposal includes a surprisingly high salary for the city's leaders. Gov. Brian Kemp is also working to bolster his national profile, rolling out a new website for his PAC and expanding personnel. The panel: Cody Hall, @CodyHallGA, former communications director to Kemp and partner, Full Focus Communications Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jim Galloway,@JimJournalist, former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution State Rep. Michelle Au, @AuforGA, (D) Johns Creek Friday on Political Rewind: GPB's Donna Lowry joins the show. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introductions 4:00 - Revisiting MTG's outburst at the State of the Union. 8:00 - The Buckhead City movement is back on the table under the Dome. 16:00 - A sports betting bill has also been introduced. 23:00 - Rep. Michelle Au has introduced an increase on the state's tobacco tax. 31:00 - Kemp has established a new national PAC, hiring new staffers. Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.
This episode is an update on a topic discussed in Episode 17: Buckhead City. The podcast covers (1) how the Buckhead City movement is progressing legislatively and (2) the status of the issues, such as crime, which led to the movement to create Buckhead City. Buckhead City is the proposed city to be created out of an area in Atlanta known as Buckhead. If passed, the area for Buckhead City will de-annex from Atlanta and create a new city called Buckhead City. The guest for this episode is Bill White who is the Chairman and CEO of the Buckhead City Committee (the committee heading up the effort to create Buckhead City). The following link is for the Buckhead City Committee. This site has a detailed map of the proposed Buckhead City, links to the Feasibility Study, frequently asked questions about Buckhead City, etc.: http://www.becnow.com The following link shows a map of now-existing Buckhead and Atlanta: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Buckhead,+Atlanta,+GA/@33.8401159,-84.4703153,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88f50f5c4bd21ff5:0x3ae702c9bbf5477f!8m2!3d33.8372663!4d-84.406761
We're back at our normal time this week, and we have another episode of the Peach Pundit Podcast packed with political news, drama, and humor. In this week's episode, Scot, Buzz, and Jason discuss - MTG hangs out with racists - Herschel not sharing a stage with MTG, but Perdue is - Perdue's stance on Rivian - Trump backs Buckhead City and calls some Georgia Republicans RINOs - Attacks on Burt Jones via text - Constitutional carry clears Senate to Ukraine comparisons - Federal judge upholds Georgia maps - Randy Evans becomes a full-time Twitter troll - Coach Smart gets the center aisle - Mark Butler won't seek another term - Gov. Kemp proclaims April to be Second Chance Month Be sure to subscribe to the Peach Pundit Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://bit.ly/PeachPunditPod) and Spotify (https://bit.ly/PeachPunditSpotify).
We're back at full strength tonight, and we've got another fun episode of the Peach Pundit Podcast. In this week's episode, Buzz, Scot, and Jason discuss: - Fresh polling in the Governor's race - Perdue says Trump not on Twitter is a sign we are becoming Nazi Germany - Vernon Jones isn't having a good go of it in GA-10 - Buckhead City is dead - Former Thomas clerk, Andrew Pinson, tapped by Kemp for state Supreme Court - The other Perdue for board of regents - Faking pregnancies - San Francisco school board recalls - Rest in peace, PJ O'Rourke Be sure to subscribe to the Peach Pundit Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://bit.ly/PeachPunditPod) and Spotify (https://bit.ly/PeachPunditSpotify).
Where do you rank last nights halftime show ? We open up with debate on the street with Ed Lindsey and Beth Beskin on Buckhead City ! We also bring on Christian Walker to give us some perspective on the Superbowl
A chat with expert election forecaster Niles Francis about where we are in the 2022 election. Also, this week in Georgia politics on Buckhead City, what's happening in session, gazpacho and what it's like to be with Jen at a concert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday on Political Rewind: GOP state lawmakers want Georgia colleges to report on where they've increased spending, and if curriculum included “diversity, equity, inclusion, advocacy and activism.” Plus, can Vernon Jones win in the 10th District with a Trump endorsement? Patricia Murphy — Politics reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Rene Alegria — CEO, Mundo Hispanico Digital Dr. Andra Gillespie — Professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference at Emory University Timestamps :00- Introductions 3:09- Clarence Thomas statue 13:56- Rep David Knight's letter to universities 19:34- Buckhead cityhood movement takes hit 25:01- Show announcement 26:25- Republican Governors Association endorses Kemp 32:06- New revelations from Herschel Walker's police records 42:23- Vernon Jones' jump to Congress Be sure to tune in for Political Rewind on GPB TV on Fridays at 7 p.m.
Today on the show: the very latest in #Ukraine. Two tragic local stories. "Buckhead City" put on ice. An update from Rob the Uber driver. #SuperBowl Pizza. Plus, Never Have I Ever with Russ in Gainesville! 4-7pm on 95.5 WSB. #preesh
What you need to know about antiviral COVID pills still in short supply; Supreme Court redistricting ruling could stop challenges to Georgia maps; Atlanta school board doubles down on opposition to Buckhead City plan; Atlanta revives grant program to aid small businesses hit by COVID-19
Debate Guest: Bill WhiteBill White discusses with Dr. Richey about Buckhead City wanting file for divorce from Atlanta to create their own police force. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What you need to know about antiviral COVID pills still in short supply; Supreme Court redistricting ruling could stop challenges to Georgia maps; Atlanta school board doubles down on opposition to Buckhead City plan; Atlanta revives grant program to aid small businesses hit by COVID-19
The battle lines are being drawn in the fight over Buckhead, while some of the biggest names in the 2022 GOP primary try to win over some of the state's most conservative voters. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insider Greg Bluestein is first joined by AJC city hall reporters Wilborn Nobles and J.D. Capelouto to discuss the new developments in the Buckhead cityhood issue. Our team looks at the warm reception Mayor Andre Dickens is getting under the gold dome, while we also have audio you won't hear anywhere else from the latest fundraiser for Buckhead City supporters. Later, Greg is joined by political insider columnist Patricia Murphy to breakdown why Governor Brian Kemp may have gained an edge over his challenger David Perdue with those at Georgia's Faith and Freedom conference. Plus we look at the attacks from Herschel Walker's opponents in the senate race.
Mayor Andre Dickens received a standing ovation and a lot of support from state legislators, but then he gets a tough test on violent crime when a 6-month-old is shot and killed during a drive by shooting in the city. We'll look at how this latest tragedy could shed more light on the Buckhead City movement.The Constitutional Amendment to ban "noncitizen voting" fails on a party line vote in the Senate but will it remain a hot topic during the 2022 election cycle? The crew shares thoughts on how Fulton County's District Attorney was given clearance to request a special grand jury to investigate former President Donald Trump's efforts to interfere in Georgia's 2020 presidential election.Saba Long from the Atlanta Civic Circle sits in for Tharon Johnson and the crew tackles a very busy week in Georgia politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We're back at full strength for the first episode of the Peach Pundit Podcast in 2022. This week on the podcast, we cover: - MTG getting banned from Twitter and suspended from Facebook and feuding with Reps. Crenshaw and Mace - Kemp pushes for Constitutional Carry - Perdue invited media to an event in Macon and then the organizers kicked the media out - Cobb County Republican Party cancels its candlelight vigil for J6 - Buckhead City advocate retweets white nationalist group - KLB leaves office stating “we are leaving [Atlanta] intact” - Winfred Dukes for AG Commish? - Secretary of State investigation into illegal ballot harvesting Be sure to subscribe to the Peach Pundit Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://bit.ly/PeachPunditPod) and Spotify (https://bit.ly/PeachPunditSpotify).
On this week's Political Breakfast podcast, host Lisa Rayam along with strategists Brian Robinson and Tharon Johnson discuss the latest move by some Georgia school districts to protect students against the spread of the Omicron variant. Will a week of on-line learning have a severe impact on kids and schools? Brian and Tharon weigh in on both sides of the issue. Plus, the role unsubstantiated claims continue to play in the pandemic. Georgia U-S Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is banned from Twitter because of false comments she made linking the Covid 19 vaccine to death. In addition, The Political Breakfast crew will sort through Atlanta Mayor Andre Dicken's plan to tackle The Buckhead City Movement now that he has officially taken office.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Atlanta school board opposition to Buckhead City emerges as a top priority; Georgia voting law drives rejections of absentee requests made too late; Delta saw spike in employees withdrawing 401(k) funds during pandemic; Census pointed to 6th District nip and tuck, but GOP maps turned into major surgery
Atlanta school board opposition to Buckhead City emerges as a top priority; Georgia voting law drives rejections of absentee requests made too late; Delta saw spike in employees withdrawing 401(k) funds during pandemic; Census pointed to 6th District nip and tuck, but GOP maps turned into major surgery
Ahmaud Arbery case: Black pastors flock to courthouse after attorney's remarks; Georgia Republican senator files bill starting fight for creation of Buckhead City; Georgia sees super job growth in still-churning economy; Milton basketball player loses D1 offer after arrest
Ahmaud Arbery case: Black pastors flock to courthouse after attorney's remarks; Georgia Republican senator files bill starting fight for creation of Buckhead City; Georgia sees super job growth in still-churning economy; Milton basketball player loses D1 offer after arrest
Atlanta Mayoral Candidate Andre Dickens shares his views on crime, affordable housing and the proposed Buckhead City movement. He says his stance on all three issues is what sets him apart from his opponent, Council President Felicia Moore. Dickens also breaks down why serving as the city's CEO would allow him to foster unity across party lines. Also, Governor Kemp launches a new television ad that's one minute long. Some wonder if he jumped the gun, long before the gubernatorial election by reacting to the rumblings that another GOP may soon enter the race—former U.S. Senator David Perdue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This episode covers the movement to create Buckhead City. Buckhead City is the proposed city to be created out of an area in Atlanta known as Buckhead. If passed, the area for Buckhead City will de-annex from Atlanta and create a new city called Buckhead City. The guest for this episode is Bill White who is the Chairman and CEO of the Buckhead City Committee (the committee heading up the effort to create Buckhead City). Bill discusses the reasons for Buckhead City and process for creating it. He also addresses some of the criticisms against the cityhood movement. The following link shows a map of now-existing Buckhead and Atlanta: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Buckhead,+Atlanta,+GA/@33.8401159,-84.4703153,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88f50f5c4bd21ff5:0x3ae702c9bbf5477f!8m2!3d33.8372663!4d-84.406761 The following link is for the Buckhead City Committee. This site has a more detailed map of the proposed Buckhead City, links to the Feasibility Study, frequently asked questions about Buckhead City, etc. http://www.becnow.com
Tuesday on Political Rewind: Opponents of the Buckhead City movement launched a counteroffensive yesterday. In a news conference at the state Capitol, Democratic legislators who represent the city cited economic and social hardships they say severing Buckhead from Atlanta would cause to both jurisdictions. Our panel looked at where the secession movement stands today. Also, the first day of jury selection in the trial of the three men charged with murder in the shooting of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery began this week. GPB's Riley Bunch gave us a firsthand look at how the process unfolded yesterday. Panelists: Riley Bunch — Policy reporter, GPB News Tamar Hallerman — Senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Eric Tanenblatt — Republican insider Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham — Mayor of East Point
Our political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the week that was in local politics. Starting with what Governor Brian Kemp accomplished in his trip back to Texas to visit the U.S.-Mexico border. At 9:30 we go to Washington to figure out what's going on with the debt ceiling and the battle over social spending and climate change legislation. At 14:30 we discuss the fallout from GOP senate leader Butch Miller saying people need to “assimilate” to conservative values. Finally, at 20:40 the connections between the Buckhead City movement and the 'Stop the Steal' movement.
We're back with plenty to say. - We talk about the Cobb GOP's "censure" of Governor Kemp, former Cobb - GOP Chair Jason Shepherd resigns the Party, the Cobb Young Republicans condemn the Cobb GOP and the Georgia Republican Assembly condemns the Cobb YRs and The Establishment. - She Who Shall Not Be Named endorses the Buckhead City effort. Why? - Jason gives us an update on Congress' efforts to avoid hitting the debt limit while passing massive spending bills. - After a letter from the National School Board Association, the Department of Justice announces it will hold internal meetings to craft a response to alleged threats to members of Board of Education across the country - thoughtful response to a growing threat or overreaction? Be sure to subscribe to the Peach Pundit Podcast on Apple Podcasts (bit.ly/PeachPunditPod).
After 50 years of holiday joy, Priscilla the Pink Pig is retiring; Buckhead's call for de-annexation from the city of Atlanta continues to divide residents; Georgia's annual summer ban on outdoor burning has been lifted #NorthFulton #Georgia #LocalNews - - - - - - The North Fulton Neighbor Podcast is local news for Roswell, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, and the entire Northside. Northside Neighbor Register Here for your essential digital news. This podcast was produced and published for the North Fulton Neighbor by BG Ad Group on 10-5-2021 For advertising inquiries, please email j.southerland@bgadgroup.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We had a lot of news in the past week, especially over the weekend. We try to pack it all in on this week's episode of the Peach Pundit Podcast. A hefty portion of the podcast is spent discussing Donald Trump's rally in Perry and the fallout from it. Buzz, Scot, and Jason all have separate posts about it on PeachPundit.com, so make sure you stop by to read those. We also discussed the Georgia Senate's proposed congressional maps, the possibility of a “Buckhead City,” state Rep. Renitta Shannon's run for lieutenant governor, the passage of the EQUAL Act passes the House, Scot's continued unhealthy obsession with Coke Zero (there's an underlying message here that you should hear), and the price of Walmart brand bacon and price inflation. Be sure to subscribe to the Peach Pundit Podcast on Apple Podcasts (bit.ly/PeachPunditPod).
Bill White discusses with Dr. Richey about Buckhead City wanting to file for divorce from Atlanta to create their own police force.Debate Guest: Bill White See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
"Doug Shipman, a political newcomer and former CEO of the Woodruff Arts Center and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, discusses why he's running to be the next president of the Atlanta City Council." - WABE, Closer Look with Rose Scott // Join us for a special in-depth episode with WABE radio's Rose Scott on the future of our city. We chat about my perspective on the major issues impacting Atlanta: crime, Buckhead City, affordable housing, and bringing a fresh voice to City Hall.This will be the first of many sit-down interviews with Atlanta journalists to ensure we have a full, open, and honest discussion of what's wrong with our city and how, together, we can make it right.//If you would like to find out more or get involved with the campaign for Atlanta City Council president, please visit DougShipman.com or join us at DougShipmanforATL on all social media platforms or visit us at linktr.ee/dougatl.
Is Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger getting "Trumped" by the former president during his run for reelection? There are hurdles in the way, many put in place by his own Republican Party. What is Raffensperger's strategy for clearing those obstacles? Plus, the Buckhead City movement. A new poll suggests there's strong support for the General Assembly to put the creation of a new Buckhead City up for a vote on the November 2022 ballot.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Bill White, the CEO and chair of the Buckhead City Committee, shares his thoughts on the push for lawmakers to pass legislation next year that would allow Buckhead residents to vote on the community becoming a new city.Plus, Tiffany A. Player, an assistant professor of history at Georgia State University, talks about the history of Juneteenth and the importance of it now being recognized as a federal holiday.
6 killed in I-85 crash involving passenger van in Gwinnett; What would ‘Buckhead City’ look like?; 5 wanted on murder charges after woman found dead in North Georgia home