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State lawmakers have wrapped up work on the proposed $37.8 billion 2026 state budget; Public health experts are warning of the impacts of Trump administration cuts to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and legalizing online sports betting has failed once again to pass the Georgia Legislature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Tuesday, March 25 edition of Georgia Today: A series of measles outbreaks in states including Georgia has health care providers concerned; the Georgia Legislature passes a bill banning cellphones from elementary and middle schools; and on what would have been Flannery O'Connor's 100th birthday, a tour lets visitors explore the celebrated author's childhood home in Savannah. 

President Trump recently signed an executive order to suspend the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and resettlement funding. However, a federal judge has blocked Trump's actions — calling it an overreach. For a roundtable discussion, “Closer Look” is joined by Reverend John R. Moeller Jr., the president and CEO of Inspiritus, Aimee Zangandou, the executive director of Refugee and Immigrant Services at Inspiritus and Louisa Merchant, the director of Refugee Ministries at All Saints Episcopal in Midtown. They talk with Rose regarding the disruption of resettlement services, the suspension of funding and other efforts to serve thousands of service refugees in Georgia. Plus, Georgia lawmakers are weeks away from Sine Die for the 2025 legislative session. As the session is nearing an end, the ACLU is tracking 527 proposed bills, from across the U.S., that they refer to as “anti-LGBTQ bills. ” The ACLU claims 11 of those bills have been introduced in the Georgia Legislature. Jeff Graham, the executive director of Georgia Equality, talks more about the proposed legislation his organization is watching that allegedly targets the LGBTQ+ community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia's lawmakers are back under the Gold Dome for the start of the 2024 legislative session, and Politically Georgia is live from the Georgia State Capitol. Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy bring you the latest as lawmakers begin 40 days of critical debate. Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones joins the podcast to talk about Democratic priorities this session and how the party plans to recover after November's tough losses. We also highlight the rising political figures to watch this session as they build momentum for future statewide races. Plus, Governor Brian Kemp is set for a high-profile week, addressing business leaders at the Eggs and Issues breakfast and preparing for his State of the State address.     Links to today's topics: Georgia Legislature convenes with a more diverse crop of lawmakers What to watch for as the Georgia legislative session begins Your guide to the 2025 session of the Legislature   Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for November 7th  Publish Date:  November 7th      Commercial:   From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.      Today is Thursday, November 7th and Happy Birthday to Jim Katt  ***11.07.24 - BIRTHDAY – JIM KATT***  I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.   GOP Keeps Cobb School Board Majority  Smyrna Socialist Wins Seat in Georgia Legislature  Phillips Unseats Cobb State Court Clerk    Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on food apps      All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!     BREAK: CU of GA (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL)  STORY 1:  GOP Keeps Cobb School Board Majority  Despite a Democratic surge elsewhere, Republicans retained control of the Cobb County Board of Education, winning all three contested seats to maintain their majority. Incumbent Randy Scamihorn, Brad Wheeler, and newcomer John Cristadoro secured victories, ensuring GOP leadership through at least 2026. The election highlighted debates over change versus stability, with Republicans emphasizing academic performance and Democrats advocating for leadership changes. Allegations of gerrymandering and significant campaign funding marked the election, with both parties receiving substantial support from various organizations. Defeated Democrats vowed to remain active in local education politics.  STORY 2:  Smyrna Socialist Wins Seat in Georgia Legislature  Gabriel Sanchez, a self-identified Socialist, won a Georgia Legislature seat, defeating Republican Diane Jackson with 63% of the vote. Sanchez attributed his victory to voter engagement and a desire for change, focusing on workers' rights, affordable housing, and healthcare. He is the first Democratic Socialists of America-endorsed candidate to win a Georgia House seat since Julian Bond. Sanchez aims to advocate for working people and has criticized state financial support for large corporations. Despite her loss, Jackson expressed pride in her campaign's focus on common-sense policies and remains committed to representing her community.    STORY 3:  Phillips Unseats Cobb State Court Clerk  Democrat Tahnicia Phillips is projected to win the Cobb State Court clerk race, defeating incumbent Republican Robin Bishop by 4%, with Phillips securing 52% of the vote. Phillips, a Marietta native with over 23 years of experience in Cobb's Magistrate Court, aims to modernize and make the court more accessible. She emphasized community engagement during her campaign. Bishop, who took over the clerk role in 2020, found the campaign schedule challenging but valued the connections made. The election results will be certified by the Cobb Board of Elections on Nov. 12.     We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.      We'll be right back   Break: DRAKE (Drake Realty (Cobb County)  STORY 4:  Sheriff Owens Reelected for Second Term  Incumbent Democratic Sheriff Craig Owens won reelection in Cobb County, defeating Republican David Cavender with 56% of the vote. Owens highlighted his achievements, such as receiving the Triple Crown Award and implementing new technology, as reasons for his support. Despite facing negativity and threats during the campaign, Owens remains committed to serving all residents, regardless of political affiliation. Cavender, who ran his campaign independently, expressed no regrets and acknowledged the challenge of balancing campaign efforts with family and work responsibilities. The election results will be certified on Nov. 12.  STORY 5:  Cobb County Water System Reports 1,300 Gallon Sewage Overflow  The Cobb County Water System reported a 1,300-gallon wastewater overflow on Nov. 4 at 3134 Twin Lakes Drive NE in Marietta, caused by roots. The overflow, which lasted just over an hour, discharged into a tributary of Piney Grove Creek. Upon arrival, crews found a four-inch clean-out spilling and a manhole with a secured lid also overflowing. They used a jet machine to clear the blockage and applied lime to the affected area. A gray discoloration was noted in the water, but no fish kills were observed. For more details, contact the Maintenance Division at 770-419-6351.    We'll be back in a moment     Break: Ingles Markets (Ingles Table Magazine) 2     And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on food apps   *** INGLES 2 'ASK LEAH' FOOD APPS***    We'll have closing comments after this.    Break: Marietta Theatre (06.10.24 MARIETTA THEATRE MARGARITAVILLE_FINAL)    Signoff-    Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com  Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for August 22nd Publish Date:  August 22nd    BREAK: COBB INTERNATIONAL FAIR From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Thursday, August 22nd and Happy heavenly Birthday to Stormin' Norman Scharzkopf. 08.22.24 – BIRTHDAY – NORMAN SCHARZKOPF*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Cupid: County to Accept Judge's Ruling, Switch to State Map Sex Assault Fugitive Caught in Cobb Cobb Approves New Baseball Complex   Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on cereals.   All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    BREAK: CU of GA STORY 1:  Cupid: County to Accept Judge's Ruling, Switch to State Map Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid has announced that the county will accept Cobb Superior Court Judge Kellie Hill's ruling striking down its "home rule" map as unconstitutional. Cupid plans to add an agenda item to formalize this decision and adopt the 2022 maps passed by the Georgia Legislature. This follows Hill's denial of the county's request to intervene in a case related to the map, which has led to orders for special elections for the District 2 and District 4 seats on the Cobb Board of Commissioners. The county had argued that these elections could cost up to $1.5 million and leave half the commission without representation, but Hill clarified that current commissioners would retain their seats until their successors are elected. The special elections are scheduled for either April 29 or June 17, 2025, depending on whether there is a runoff in the November general election. STORY 2:  Sex Assault Fugitive Caught in Cobb Ric Allen Gayton, 55, of Marietta, was arrested on August 16 in Cobb County on charges of being a fugitive from sex assault charges in Bexar County, Texas. He was located at the intersection of Black Bear Drive and Powers Ferry Road and was booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. Texas authorities plan to extradite him. Gayton remains in custody. STORY 3:  Cobb Approves New Baseball Complex The Cobb Board of Commissioners approved a new baseball complex in east Cobb with a 4-0 vote, Commissioner Keli Gambrill was absent. The complex, proposed by Blake Bondurant, will be built on three parcels totaling 12 acres and include two baseball fields, concessions, a batting cage, a barn dominium, and a playground. Located near East Cobb Baseball Georgia, the facility aims to supplement existing services. Site improvements will involve grading, tree removal, and paved parking. The property requires adherence to stormwater management and buffer regulations due to its proximity to Wilson Lake. Construction is expected to take a few months once underway.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.    We'll be right back  BREAK: DRAKE STORY 4:  Man Accused of Sex Act in Kennesaw Church William Clinton Dixon Causey, 31, from Waycross, was arrested on August 16 for allegedly committing a sex act in the Adoration Chapel of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Kennesaw on August 14. He faces charges of public indecency and vandalism of a place of worship. Causey was booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center and remains in custody without bond. STORY 5:  16 States Sound Alarm on Polices Used to Fire Cobb Teacher This week, the U.S. Department of Justice and 16 states plus the District of Columbia expressed concerns about Cobb County's policies used to fire former Due West Elementary teacher Katie Rinderle. Rinderle was dismissed in 2023 for reading the book “My Shadow is Purple,” which the district deemed in violation of new policies on instructional materials and controversial issues. The DOJ is urging the court to examine the impact of these policies on education and their compliance with Title IX. They argue that retaliating against teachers could deter students from reporting discrimination. The 17 jurisdictions supporting Rinderle's lawsuit believe these policies foster homophobia and harm LGBTQ students, affecting educational outcomes and potentially imposing financial burdens on other states. The Cobb County School District has declined to comment on the litigation but stands by its decision. We'll be back in a moment    BREAK: COBB INTERNATIONAL FAIR – INGLES 10   And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on cereals.   ***LEAH INTERVIEW ON CEREALS***   We'll have closing comments after this.   BREAK: Marietta Theater (BONNIE & CLYDE)   Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. 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On today's show, I open with Joe Biden deciding he is now all-in behind the defense of Israel. He left no wiggle-room for the unhinged Leftist lunatic in the Democrat party. He said Israel is vastly different than Hamas, that Israel is NOT committing genocide and the US will always support them. We then need to spend more time on the Alvin Bragg case and the utter disaster of putting Michael Cohen on the stand. We dive into back-to-back comments from CNN, first from Elie Honig, then Jake Tapper and Laura Coates. Then I play a long soundbite from Bob Costello and his experience with DA Alvin Bragg and the grand jury. Turns out, Judge Juan Merchan wasn't happy to have Bob Costello brought to the stand and, at one point, yelled for him to get out of the courtroom. Next we visit a thread from Brad Smith, former chair on the Federal Election Commission. Turns out, Judge Merchan did not want a federal election expert to testify in a case about a possible crime in a federal election. Seems odd, don't you think? We then turn to two US Senators opening two investigations in the the DA's office of Fani Willis. It seems she may have misused federal grant funds, as a prior whistleblower stated, and now they want to look deeper. Senator's Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) are leading that investigation. So, where do democrats go when they are in trouble? Straight to the Legacy/mainstream media. MSNBC's Rachel Maddow totally misrepresents the investigative commission setup by the Georgia Legislature to look into issues with District Attorneys. This was made into law because of the Ahmad Aubrey murder case. It has nothing to do with Fani Willis. And, to make it worse, Fani Willis intentionally misleads the audience to believe the investigative body was setup only after 14 “minority” DA's had been election. Finally, we close with an echo back to a book put out by a former guest on my show, Carol Roth's, “You Will Own Nothing.” To go with this, I bring you some thoughts from WEF Young Global Leader, Ida Auken. She gets so much wrong, all in the pursuit of asking why anyone would want to own anything? Take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR and TRUTH Social by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. You can also support the show by visiting my Patreon page!

RETIRE MEDICAL DEBT; SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY WITH GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING We start GREEP zoom #177 with the great JERRY ASHTON and the amazing campaign to free the American public from medical debt. Jerry announces the inauguration of his game-changing campaign which is taking on the debt of veterans while saving them from PTSD, suicide, poverty and more. Among other things, Jerry tells us that his RIP Medical Debt campaign has retired more than $11 BILLION in life-destroying arrears lifted from more than 8 MILLION American citizens. Don't miss his descriptions of his astonishingly effective UNDUE operation that YOU can help. Our second hour features RAY MCCLENDON with a terrifying description of voter suppression bills being forced through the Georgia Legislature to deny the right to vote. The bills (of course) target mostly the communities of color, and have spread throughout the United States. The anti-democracy campaign comes with violent MAGA terror against citizens who may want to work at the polls to guarantee a democratic proceeding. Journalist STEVE ROSENFELD joins us from Arizona to amplify the national perspective on this fascist horror show. We further hear from STEVE CARUSO, MIKE HERSH, WENDI LEDERMAN, LYNNE FEINERMAN and JOHN BRAKEY on this unprecedented crisis. Unless we all get active, we will lose both our democracy and our planet.  We know what to do…we have no choice but to win.

State Rep. Ruwa Romman, the Georgia Legislature's only Palestinian American lawmaker, weighs in on recent protests on college campuses over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Romman has spoken out about the arrests of several demonstrators on Emory University's campus. Speaking to the hosts of “Politically Georgia,” she said, “We owe it to students to teach them, not repress them.”     But first up, former U.S. Rep. John Barrow joins the show. Barrow is running against incumbent Justice Andrew Pinson for a seat on the Georgia Supreme Court. Barrow explains his position on abortion and has a fiery reaction to our interview with Pinson on Wednesday's edition of “Politically Georgia.”     Plus, it's bill signing season for Gov. Brian Kemp as the clock runs out for him to sign or veto bills from the legislative session. The hosts talk about immigration and cash bail bills Kemp signed into law.      Links to topics   Georgia's only Palestinian American state legislator defends campus protesters  We owe it to students to teach them, not repress them  A rare Georgia Supreme Court race could hinge on abortion rights  Kemp signs bill requiring Georgia sheriffs to enforce federal immigration law    Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour "Politically Georgia" Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.     Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”      CREDITS   Executive Producer- Shane Backler  Producer- Natalie Mendenhall  Engineer- Matt McWiliams   Editor- Devan Kortan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're talking about how there's a potential threat to the public's ownership of fish and wildlife as the Georgia Legislature passed a bill that stripped language from a law that had to do with the public trust doctrine. A few news stories that we also cover include; The Alaska Governor recently announced new appointments to the Board of Fisheries and Board of Game which included Fresh Tracks regular, Jim Baichtal! A study in Michigan has been trying to figure out if they can vaccinate wild deer for bovine tuberculosis via an edible bait. In Grand Teton National Park it was reported that the removal of mountain goats has continued with 15 were killed within the park in 2023 and they estimate around 10-20 goats remain in the Teton Range. A Dairy worker in Texas recently contracted the bird flu making him the 2nd person in the United States to be reported. In Wyoming a man has been accused of running down a wolf with a snowmobile, catching it while still alive, taping its mouth shut and then bringing it home with him and then bringing it to a bar, before finally killing it. The first large-scale wildlife overpass in Idaho was finished last year and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership put out an article detailing the project and initial success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're two days away from Sine Die, the last day of the 2024 Georgia legislative session.It's a chaotic race to the finish where lawmakers are reviewing and voting-on hundreds of bills. Host Lisa Rayam is out this week. But Democratic Strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican Strategist Brian Robinson take us through a few bills they're focused on, and some insight they're getting from walking the halls of the Gold Dome. That includes one bill that would compensate exonerated people who lost years of their lives in prison.Plus, this week's episode comes on the heels of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens' state of the city address. Dickens touched on the future of building light rail and connecting MARTA to the Atlanta BeltLine, building more housing and building the city's public safety training center, which police say is on-track to open by the end of this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this special edition of Political Breakfast, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and Democratic strateigst Tharon Johnson sort through some of the bills and issues that were getting tossed around on the all-important Crossover Day under the Georgia State Capitol. Immigration and sports betting captured their attention, but so did the overall buzz that filled the halls of the Gold Dome on this monumental day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Jan. 3, 2024Federal Judge Approves Map with Additional Majority-Minority District in Georgia, But Also Hands Georgia Legislature a Gerrymandering VictoryA Georgia racial gerrymandering case was finalized December 28th, approving a new map which included another majority-minority Congressional district.  The map puts Georgia in compliance with the Voting Rights Act Section 2.  But the Georgia legislature further gerrymandered other districts, including the district of a current Black congresswoman.Our podcasting host recently made changes which stops us from including our entire script as part of the podcast content.  To view the whole script, please go to our website and find today's report.Today's LinksArticles & Resources:Democracy Docket - Georgia Legislature Releases New, Still Gerrymandered MapsGeorgia Recorder - Federal judge approves Georgia's new congressional and legislative election mapsWABE - Judge upholds Georgia's newly-revised political mapsU.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Div. - Order - PENDERGRASS, et al. v. RAFFENSPERGERFordham University Law School - ARE TWO MINORITIES EQUAL TO ONE?:  MINORITY COALITION GROUPS AND SECTION 2 OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT NPR- Georgia redistricting tests if the Voting Rights Act protects 'coalition districts' Groups Taking Action:Common Cause Georgia, Fair Districts Georgia, League of Women Voters GAPlease follow us on Facebook and Twitter and SHARE!  Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #EndGerrymandering #VotingRightsAct #GeorgiaPolitics

Eternal Vigilance Action has an awards event that causes the Alabama Cheerleader to give birth to live kittens. Scot Issued a debate challenge on RCV FISA Reauthorization added to the NDAA bill and Pye has thoughts. Georgia Legislature finished maps, and Media has a meltdown. Congress Drew Ferguson announces his retirement from Congress giving us the chance to engage in some wild speculation. Colton Moore, advocate for Government having a database of biometric data. But don't worry, he's going to right the College Football Playoff wrongs. Loudermilk releases January 6th tapes. The War is over! The water war with Alabama anyway.

Source: Henry McNeal Turner, "On the Eligibility of Colored Members to Seats in the Georgia Legislature" (September 3, 1868). http://www.historyisaweapon.com/defcon1/mcnealturnergeorgialeg.html

Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell are the latest Trump associates to accept a plea deal in Georgia's election interference case. What kind of impact can we expect from their testimony? Also, we're just two months away from the start of the 2024 Georgia Legislative Session. What are lawmakers thinking of doing with an $11 billion budget surplus? WABE Political Reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali explain.Also, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We speak to Author Jennie Helderman about her book, “As the Sycamore Grows.” It explores one woman's story of surviving a 17-year abusive relationship, and how she went on to successfully lobby the Alabama Legislature for stricter domestic violence laws. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 2 We talk about a new bill coming up in the Georgia Legislature and the unintended consequences Audio from WGIG-AM and FM in Brunswick, GA

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Legislation in Georgia, with Representative Todd Jones, Georgia House District 25 (Episode 86, To Your Health with Dr. Jim Morrow) Representative Todd Jones, Georgia House District 25, was Dr. Morrow’s guest on this episode of To Your Health. Rep. Jones discussed the state of mental health care in Georgia, HB […] The post Mental Health and Substance Abuse Legislation in Georgia, with Representative Todd Jones, Georgia House District 25 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

The "law & order" party isn't very fond of "the law" bringing "order" to their twice-impeached former president and current (and still) leader of the GOP. Their apoplectic reactions to his being indicted yesterday is predictably rich. Take a listen. Locally, the University of Georgia Athletic department could be in more legal hot water than we previously thought, as the deceased driver on their payroll had a history of speeding - and a fellow staffer tried to get her last speeding charge reduced before a clerk in Morgan County said "uh, with her record? No." A trio of AJC writers penned this gem. The quick take? 'Twas a banner year for Georgia Legislature to be telling people what to do Lastly, I found myself AGREEING with Erick Erickson. We agree: airlines shouldn't be separating families on planes or charging extra for them to sit together.

Thursday on Political Rewind: Some Georgians are waiting in lines as long as two hours in order to cast their vote early, as a new poll shows Sen. Raphael Warnock slightly ahead of Herschel Walker, but within the margin of error. Meanwhile, the first pre-file ahead of the 2023 legislative session is a response to Georgia's abortion ban. The panel Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kurt Young, professor of political science, Clark Atlanta University Leo Smith, @leosmithtweets, GOP consultant and CEO, Engaged Futures State Sen. Sonya Halpern, @sonya4ga, (D) Atlanta 0:00 - Introductions 3:30 - New Emerson College poll 23:50 - Obama's impact on turnout as he stumps for Warnock 30:00 - Geoff Duncan walks out of voting booth 34:00 - Georgia Legislature one of the state's most diverse 44:35 - The Georgia Pro-Birth Accountability Act is the first pre-file of the legislative session. 53:00 - Ralston's widow to run for his seat Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.

Georgia was ground zero in 2021 when the MLB All-Star game was moved from Atlanta to Colorado because of election integrity laws passed by the Georgia Legislature. Even the President and Vice President got involved calling it “Jim Crow 2.0” and saying it would “suppress the vote.” On Tuesday, Georgia voters will decide with their feet and their vote by going to the polls and voting. Right now, Georgia already has had more people voting in 2022 (an off-year election) than in the 2020 Presidential election. Will Biden, Harris, and all the other election integrity deniers eat crow when the vote totals are counted? https://sos.ga.gov/news/georgia-voters-set-all-time-midterm-early-turnout-record --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hectorandmikeexperience/support

Gabriel Sterling speech and interview re-release. Republican electoral official Gabriel Sterling was a witness called before the January 6 committee this week to give evidence into what went on in the days leading up to the attack on the Capitol. This is a Speakola interview released as episode 23 in August 2021, during the Olympics. Sterling talks about the art of off the cuff speech making, as well as the anger he felt about threats of violence directed towards low level contractors working in the Georgia count. He also talks about the heat in modern day politics, the invective, and the push towards extremism. His 'Somebody is going to get killed' speech is the defining speech of The Big Lie period. As he says in this episode. 'It sucks to be right'. Tony Wilson has a new writing substack (free) you can subscribe to if you enjoy his words. Speakiola also has a newsletter where Tony unpicks a favourite speech. Subscribe here. Please donate on the patreon, or by paypal or credit card. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're talking about all things housing policy. What makes a neighborhood a good place to raise a family? How can we say “Yes In My Back Yard” instead of “Not In My Back Yard”? But first, hosts Amanda Weinstein, Jasmine Clark and Rachel Vindman talk about the news. Jasmine just got out of session in the Georgia Legislature and her Republican colleagues passed some really bad bills. And new abortion bills and “Don't Say Gay” bills are sweeping the nation. But in some much-needed good news, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to the Supreme Court! Erinn Grube, the Village Council President in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, joins the pod to talk about how they were able to put up some new housing developments while still keeping the cute and historical character of their town. Erinn discusses the importance of walkability and what her kids have learned about local government by watching her work.After that, Amanda gets to chat with economist and housing expert Dr. Jenny Schuetz about her new book, Fixer Upper: How to Repair America's Broken Housing System. They discuss what suburban women should know about housing policy, how it affects our daily lives, how a history of racism has affected housing in America, and how affordable housing is good for everyone.Finally, Rachel, Amanda and Jasmine raise a glass to big milestones for their kids, to a little alone time for themselves, and to people who say “Yes In My Back Yard!” in this week's “Toast to Joy.”If you want to check out Red Wine and Blue's “Parent Playbook,” you can find it here. It's a fun guide full of helpful advice for moms who want to organize in their communities.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

This week we're replaying a classic GTP episode where your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Robin Frazer Clark of The Law Firm of Robin Frazer Clark, P.C. (https://www.gatriallawyers.net/)   Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review   Episode Details: Former State Bar of Georgia President Robin Frazer Clark explains how she secured justice for the only son of 75-year-old Jayne Fox, a woman who suffered a traumatic vocal cord injury during intubation for a lung biopsy, causing Jayne to suffer post-surgical aspiration pneumonia and leading to her death. Admitted to Emory University Hospital in Atlanta for a biopsy of a spot on her lung, Jayne was initially intubated with equipment that was much too large for her petite 97 lb., 5-foot frame. Following the surgery, nurses observed Jayne having difficulty clearing secretions, and an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist found abnormalities indicating aspiration pneumonia.  However, the ENT and nurses failed to report their observations to the attending physician, Dr. Roy Rajan, who also failed to properly supervise Jayne's medical care or visit her in person. As a result, Jayne's treatment plan was not adjusted to treat her condition, and she passed away at Emory University Hospital nearly six weeks after her surgery. Despite the defense's attempts to blame Jayne's age, her son and the rarity of her post-operation condition, a Dekalb County, Georgia jury returned a verdict of $2,350,000 in damages against Emory Clinic and Dr. Rajan.   Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents   Guest Bio: Robin Frazer Clark Robin Frazer Clark is the owner and founder of the law firm of Robin Frazer Clark, P.C., and has practiced law in Georgia for 31 years. Ms. Clark devotes her practice exclusively to plaintiff's personal injury.  Her motto is “A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats.” She is the Co-host of the podcast “See You In Court.”  Ms. Clark was sworn in as the Fiftieth President of the State Bar of Georgia on June 2, 2012, only the second woman ever to serve as President of the State Bar of Georgia and served as President of the 45,000-member association in 2012-2013.  One of Ms. Clark's initiatives she created while President is the State Bar of Georgia's Suicide Prevention Campaign, “How to Save a Life.”   Ms. Clark is a Past President of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA), also only the second woman in the organization's history to lead GTLA.  Ms. Clark is a Past President of The Lawyers Club of Atlanta (LCA), in which she has been a member for over 25 years. Ms. Clark is the only person ever to have served as President of all three of those professional associations, the State Bar of Georgia, GTLA and Lawyers Club of Atlanta.  Ms. Clark is a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers (ISOB) whose membership is by invitation only and which is dedicated to the preservation of trial by jury, the adversary system and an independent judiciary. ISOB founders conceived the organization to bring together the best of the trial bar in a setting devoid of partisan interests. Ms. Clark also serves on the Board of Directors of the ISOB Foundation.  Ms. Clark is an Associate of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a National professional association dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the right to trial by jury as guaranteed by the 7th Amendment to the United States Constitution.  Ms. Clark is also a member of the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers (GAWL), and a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA), a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. She is a Past Chair of the Atlanta Bar Association Litigation Section.  Ms. Clark serves on the Board of Directors of the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation (GCJF) and previously served on the Board of Directors of the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency (CCLC). Ms. Clark previously served on the Board of Directors for the Commission on Dispute Resolution, on the Board of Directors of the Institute for Continuing Judicial Education (ICJE), the Board of Directors of the Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) and the Board of Directors for the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism (CJCP).  She is also a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and a member of the American Bar Association (ABA).  Ms. Clark has previously served on the State Bar of Georgia Office of General Counsel's Investigative Panel and the Review Panel. Ms. Clark has testified extensively before the Georgia General Assembly on issues as far ranging as the discriminatory effect of caps on damages, the detrimental impact of the proposed elimination of vicarious liability in Georgia, the Juvenile Justice Reform Legislation, signed into law in 2013 by Governor Deal, and the elimination of the assignability of legal malpractice claims.  Ms. Clark served on the Georgia General Assembly Bicameral Evidence Code Committee that was responsible for drafting the Georgia Evidence Code that was passed and signed into law in 2011 and went into effect in January 2013. Through her advocacy on behalf of Georgia citizens with the Georgia Legislature, she has built strong relationships with numerous Legislators and has worked to promote the cause of justice and protect the constitutional rights of all Georgia citizens. Ms. Clark received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Vanderbilt University in 1985 and received her Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law in 1988. Ms. Clark has been extensively published.  As President of the State Bar of Georgia she had 162 articles published in 84 different publications, with a total circulation of 3,122,569. Clark is the author of “Who's Your Neighbor? Our Moral Obligation to Discuss Mental Health with Our Peers,” Verdict Magazine, Winter 2018; “I'd Rather See a Sermon,” Verdict Magazine, Fall 2016; Building a Connection: Saving the Life of Your Fellow Lawyer, Daily Report, August 2016; “ARE YOU OKAY? ”The Most Important Conversation No One Wants to Have, Atlanta Bar Association Magazine, March 2015; “Realizing the Dream of Equality for All,”  Georgia Bar Journal, Vol. 18, No. 7, June 2013; State Bar's Suicide Prevention Campaign Tells ‘How to Save a Life,' Daily Report, September 2013;“All I Really Know About Professionalism I Learned in Golf,”  Georgia Bar Journal, Vol. 18, No. 6, April 2013;  “Decisions Are Made By Those Who Show Up,”  Georgia Bar Journal, Vol. 18, No. 5, February 2013; “How To Save a Life,”  Georgia Bar Journal, Vol. 18, No. 4, December 2012; “Legal Trailblazers:  Women in Leadership,”  Georgia Bar Journal, Vol. 18, No. 2, October 2012; “Sharing the Abundance and Lifting All Boats,”  Georgia Bar Journal, Vol. 18, No. 1, August 2012;   There is No Me Without You~Don Keenan:  The Road to Serendipity, a Passion for Children, Verdict Magazine, Winter 2011;  There is No Me Without You~Pressing On for a Cure: Patrick Chance's Story, Verdict Magazine, Winter 2009;   Voir Dire: It's Elementary, My Dear Watson, Verdict Magazine, Winter 2009; There You Go Again:  Other Similar Incidents in Medical Malpractice Cases (A Case Study of Bean v. Northeast Georgia Medical Center), Verdict Magazine, Vol. 29, No. 3, Fall/Winter 2004, Essential Tools for Overcoming Trial Fear, Trial Excellence, Advanced Trial Tactics for Attorneys,  May 2001 and Closing Argument Tips: Compensatory and Punitive Damages, Trial Excellence, Tactics, Legal Updates & Samples, September 2001. Ms. Clark is admitted to the State and Superior Courts of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Northern and Middle Districts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.  Ms. Clark has tried over 70 jury trials and has argued before Georgia appellate courts over 40 times.  Ms. Clark has given numerous speeches for the State Bar of Georgia, the Institute of Continuing Legal Education of Georgia and for the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, has appeared on The Layman's Lawyer on Atlanta Public Television on the issue of products liability and has appeared on Leyes Cotidianas or Everyday Law on Georgia Public Television on the issue of harmful change of Georgia Civil Justice System in 2005. Ms. Clark has served as volunteer counsel for The Carter Center program “Not Even One Child's Death by a Firearm is Acceptable or Inevitable”, the Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired and the Atlanta Bar Foundation's Truancy Intervention Project. Ms. Clark is also a volunteer lawyer with Civil Lawyers Against World Sex Slavery (CLAWSS).  Ms. Clark is married to William T. Clark, Director of Political Affairs for Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.  They have two children, Chastain “Chaz”, age 25, and Alexandria “Alex”, age 22.  Chaz is a graduate of Georgia College and State University and is attending graduate school at Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Architecture. Alex is a graduate of the University of Georgia, where she was Captain of the UGA Rowing Team and is now a 2L at the University of Georgia School of Law. Ms. Clark is a member of Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church on the beautiful Emory University Campus.  Ms. Clark is an avid golfer, carrying a 19 handicap. You may read more about Ms. Clark on her website, www.gatriallawyers.net, or her blog, www.atlantainjurylawyerblog.com.  You may reach Ms. Clark also at robinclark@gatriallawyers.net and follow her on Twitter @robinfclark. Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services -LegalTechService.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris Lowry Manton, LLP - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

Georgia Legislature approves new process for banning books in schools; A year later, Kemp touts success of state's Crime Suppression Unit; A proposed state Senate bill would ‘crush' the film and TV industry in Georgia; Georgia farmers paying price for Ukraine invasion; Bill to improve mental health care services in Georgia wins final approval

Georgia Legislature approves new process for banning books in schools; A year later, Kemp touts success of state's Crime Suppression Unit; A proposed state Senate bill would ‘crush' the film and TV industry in Georgia; Georgia farmers paying price for Ukraine invasion; Bill to improve mental health care services in Georgia wins final approval

You're listening to the American Democracy Minute, keeping YOUR government by and for the people.In the wake of Georgia's legislation last year adding layers of voter ID rules for mail ballots, limiting ballot drop boxes, and shortening the time in which to return those ballots, a bill passed last Tuesday in the Georgia House of Representatives piles on yet more restrictions.The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that HB 1464 gives authority to the Georgia Bureau of Investigations to investigate suspected ballot or election irregularities, rather than election officials, adding a layer intimidation to the voting process. GBI assisted after the 2020 election and found no fraud. Another provision in the bill would allow anyone to review a paper ballot, sacrificing the privacy of the voter. Current law only allows review of a ballot with a court order. Such provisions have been proposed around the country, and voting rights advocates see this as yet another way of intimidating voters.Despite long lines at polling places in 2020, particularly in majority-minority communities, the bill sets the minimum number of voting machines to 1 per 250 voters, higher than current law. This could lead to even longer lines in November 2022.The bill faces an April 4 deadline as the Republican-majority Georgia legislature winds up its session. Granny D said, “Democracy is not something we HAVE, it's something we DO.” For the American Democracy Minute, I'm  Brian Beihl. 

Listen to the full speech I Claim the Rights of Man given in 1868 by Henry MacNeal Turner. Read by Georgia State Representative Billy Mitchell.

The Georgia Legislature is considering several bills that could affect Georgia employees if passed. Listen to this episode of the Justice at Work podcast, where we discuss bills related to minimum wage, hospitality industry harassment, age discrimination, required paid sick leave, and more.

In October, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp called a special session of the Georgia Legislature for the purposes of redistricting. This act determines who represents you in the legislature and in Congress. What influence do you have, if any in the process? We put this question to the Political Director of the Georgia ACLU, Christopher Bruce. Then we turn to a community issue. November is National Adoption Month and for 150 years Wellroot Family Services has provided support and fostered adoptions to children and teens in Georgia's foster care system. Allison Ashe leads Wellroot which was originally the Decatur Orphanage and later the United Methodist Children's Home. Now more than ever, there is a need for families of color to step up to foster and adopt children in the system.

Suburban women helped decide the 2020 election. But we're just getting started. Are you ready to be part of The Suburban Women Problem? Sign up here to join our amazing community of women.In today's episode, hosts Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein chat about the Republicans' growing suburban women problem. First they discuss the Liz Cheney news and how there's no room in the GOP for a woman who speaks her mind. Jasmine shares her own story about speaking out against the “good ole boys” in the Georgia Legislature.Then our hosts discuss the right wing's culture war against trans children and the deluge of anti-trans bills all across the country. Rachel, Jasmine and Amanda admit that trans issues aren't a subject they know a lot about, but they explore the topic with compassion and kindness. To help them understand more, they speak with Jaime Jara, a mom in Florida who has been fighting against anti-trans legislation on behalf of her beautiful trans daughter Dempsey.And after their conversation with Jaime, Jasmine sits down with Chasten Buttigieg to talk about the importance of LGBTQIA+ representation, his memoir I Have Something To Tell You, his favorite wine, and what he's learned during the pandemic. Finally, our hosts celebrate their families and our growing return to normalcy in this week's “Toast To Joy.”For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

On tonight’s program: A plan closing a loophole in parental notification in Baker Act cases has mental health advocates cheering; Robbie Gaffney speaks with lawyers over the legality of Florida’s proposed transgender athlete ban and whether it discriminates against transgender students on the basis of sex; We compare and contrast election laws passed by the Georgia Legislature, with those just passed by Florida lawmakers and signed into law by Governor DeSantis this week; After being mostly trounced in the 2020 election and essentially steam rolled during the legislative session just ended, Florida Democrats are shopping for a winning strategy; And lawmakers are gearing up for a special session on a new gambling proposal. Legislative leaders say they plan to vet the already controversial plan carefully.

On this episode of the Peach Pundit Podcast, we talk about Major League Baseball's decision to take the 2021 All-Star Game from Atlanta and send it to Denver. We also delve into the late-breaking news that MLB Commissioner Rod Manfred didn't talk to MLB Owners and players, but did talk to Stacey Abrams before he decided to yank the game. Other topics include: - Should Georgia adopt Delaware's election laws? One Legislator thinks so (not really). We discuss. - Cobb County officials claim the loss of the All-Star Game will cost them $100M in economic impact. Are those numbers real? We're not convinced. - The Georgia Legislature's effort to reimpose a tax on Delta for jet fuel failed on Sine Die. Is it a good idea to punish companies who criticize legislation? - Will the loss of the All-Star Game be the catalyst Governor Kemp needs to fend off a Trump-backed challenger and win reelection next year?

In most years, the final gavel in the Georgia Legislature means at least a brief period of calm, and a chance to figure out how all those bills will affect everyone. But this year, things just got noisier—with the loss of baseball’s All-Star Game over the new voting law, and even fierce disagreements about what that law says. This special edition, which was broadcast live on 90.1 WABE and on Facebook, features our regulars: WABE political contributor Denis O’Hayer, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson. They analyze the escalating clash, with a couple of guests: Republican House Speaker David Ralston, and Senate Democratic Leader Gloria Butler.

This episode is brought to you by National Office Systems Georgia Public Policy director and columnist Kyle Wingfield joins the Thursday Commute and "Savannah Voices" to recap the 2021 Georgia Legislature, including the voting reform laws, education bills, Medicaid waivers and the state budget. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Miller, editor of Georgia Health News, says healthcare wasn't the biggest issue for state lawmakers during the recently-wrapped 2021 legislative session, despite the pandemic.

In this episode, I share some of my thoughts on such topics as the Derek Chauvin murder trial, efforts by the Georgia Legislature to suppress voter participation, church attendance rates, and the case of Matt Gaetz. The Podcast is accessible at anchor.fm/anthony-j-harris https://podcasts.google.com/search/looking%20back%2Fmoving%20forward https://open.spotify.com/show/1kW5Ltn6XRYj2349eVhMUj

Jason, Scot, and Buzz gathered virtually again tonight to talk about various things happening on this Legislative Sine Die. First up was the final passage and signing into law of SB 202, the "Election Integrity Act of 2021." We talk about some of the controversial provisions within the new law. We wonder if the reaction of the bill's opponents matches what's actually in the bill and if this will do as Republicans hope and solve their electoral problems. Heh. Next, we discussed the recent court ruling against Georgia's restrictive ballot access laws. Is it good news for the State's Libertarians and could it lead to better, more substantive political campaigns? As the 2021 Legislative session winds down, the 2022 political season ramps up. Several candidates have announced their intentions, and several others are rumored to moving toward announcements. We discuss. Buzz gave a shoutout to Niles Francis' Substack "Peach State Politics." If you're interested, give him a look. Finally, we comment on the status of a few bills in the Georgia Legislature. In addition to YouTube and your favorite podcast app, tonight's episode was streamed on Twitch. Look for more of that in future episodes.

Wednesday on Political Rewind: On the final day of the Georgia legislative session, key bills remain unresolved. Will the overhaul of the state's citizen's arrest law — sparked by the 2020 shooting of Ahmaud Arbery — win final approval? Will cities and counties be banned from cutting their police budgets by 5%? And are legislators likely to approve a measure that would give voters the chance to cast ballots on legalizing sports betting? Plus, a district court judge has opened the door making it easier for third party candidates to run for federal office in Georgia. What does that mean for expanding your choices on election day? Panelists: Dr. Alan Abramowitz — Professor of Political Science, Emory University Fred Smith — Professor of Constitutional Law, Emory University Patricia Murphy — Political Reporter and Columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Greg Bluestein — Politics Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

In the span of a few hours Thursday, the GOP-controlled Georgia legislature sped a sweeping elections bill through two chambers, putting the battleground state on a course to impose new voting restrictions on citizens in a state that was pivotal to securing Democratic control of the White House and the US Senate.The bill, passed the Georgia Senate by a 34-20 vote late Thursday afternoon, and heads to the desk of Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, who announced moments after the vote that he would sign it later Thursday.The legislation would impose new voter identification requirements for absentee ballots, empower state officials to take over local elections boards, limit the use of ballot drop boxes and make it a crime to approach voters in line to give them food and water.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

It is a lively episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast as Jeffrey sits down with Preston, Megan and Craig sit down to discuss the latest in Georgia politics. To quick off the show the panel discuss the biggest piece of political news and its implications for Georgia – the passage of the American Recovery Act recently signed into law by President Biden. A little over $8 billion dollars is headed to Georgia in state and local funds and most Georgians will be receiving a $1,400 stimulus check in the coming days. Under the Gold Dome the Georgia Legislature has officially crossed over, which means any bills that did not get passage out of one of the chambers (technically) must wait until next session for future consideration. The most notable bills are of course HB 531 and SB 241, both elections and voting related bills that crossed over without any Democratic support. Lastly, the panel discusses a rare moment of unified bipartisanship when HB 470, a bill that would revise the state's citizen's arrest law, passed the House in a 173-0 vote. Connect with us on Twitter @gapoliticspod Jeffrey Albertson @ja1bertson Preston Thompson @pston3 Megan Gordon-Kane @meganlaneg Proud member of the Appen Podcast Network. #gapol

Amanda K. Edwards is an attorney and native Houstonian with a passion for empowering communities through solutions, engagement, and public service. Amanda currently serves as the President & CEO of The Community Based Solutions Firm, and she is the founder and Board President of Be The Solution: Community Empowerment Organization. Amanda recently concluded her bid for the United States Senate in the Texas Democratic Primary. From 2016-2020, Amanda served as the Houston City Council Member in At-Large Position 4. During her tenure as a City Council Member, Amanda served as Vice-Chair of the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee. She also served on the Economic Development Committee and the Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure Committee.While on City Council, Amanda initiated and led the Mayor's Technology & Innovation Task Force to cultivate a stronger innovation economy in Houston, and now sits on the Houston Exponential Board of Directors. She also led the High Capacity Transit Task Force for the Houston Galveston Area Council Transportation Policy Council. Amanda also launched and led Houston's Women and Minority-Owned Business Task Force to assist women and minority business owners with gaining access to capital. She also led national efforts to address the future of work. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Amanda mobilized hundreds of volunteers to render aid to residents in Harvey recovery efforts. Finally, Amanda launched numerous programmatic efforts ranging from an annual senior conference to town halls under her Community Empowerment Signature Series to empower residents to be the solution in their communities.Amanda attended Eisenhower High School in Aldine ISD. She earned a B.A. in Political Science from Emory University, where she served as president of the undergraduate student body and was later inducted into the Emory University Hall of Fame. While in Atlanta, Amanda gained valuable community building and public policy experience working in community development corporations as a Community Building & Social Change Fellow as well as in the Georgia Legislature.After graduating from Emory, Amanda worked for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in Washington, D.C. Amanda then earned her juris doctor from Harvard Law School. While at Harvard, Amanda served as a Criminal Justice Institute student attorney and was awarded the Elaine Osborne Jacobson Award for serving underserved populations in the healthcare law arena.Compelled by the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Amanda relocated to New Orleans. While in New Orleans, Amanda served as a judicial law clerk for Federal District Court Judge Ivan Lemelle and founded Project NOW: The New Orleans Writing Project, which inspired New Orleans youth to empower themselves and their community through the power of writing.Amanda returned to Houston with a broadened perspective and interest in impacting her community. Amanda practiced law for years as a municipal finance lawyer, where she solved complex issues relating to tax-exempt bond financings, public-private partnerships, and non-profit organizations. She has practiced law at both Vinson & Elkins LLP and Bracewell LLP.Amanda has served as President of the Board of Directors for Project Row Houses and on numerous other boards, including the National League of Cities and Texas Lyceum. In addition to her service on the Boards of Directors for Houston Exponential and Be The Solution: Community Empowerment Organization, Amanda serves on the Advisory Council of Accelerator for America. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., as well as the Houston Chapter of The Links, Inc. Amanda is a For(bes) the Culture Contributor and has been featured by multiple media outlets, including ABC, CNN, MSNBC, Fox Business, Essence, Black Enterprise, The Root, The New York Times, NPR, Politico, and The Texas Tribune, among others. While Amanda has received many accolades for her legal and community work, she finds empowering communities to be her greatest reward.

Tonight's podcast is a continuation of last night showing how the Georgia Legislature wants to limit voters, especially vote by mail. thanks for listening. Pass on information so others can listen as well....

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and AJC reporter Mark Niesse discuss the bills introduced in the Georgia legislature that propose changes to early and absentee voting and introduce additional requirements.

Republicans have introduced a wide variety of election bills ranging from extra ID's for absentee voting to restricting drop boxes saying it's all meant to make voting more secure. Democrats say Republicans want to restrict voting access. Host Lisa Rayam talks with WABE reporters Emma Hurt, Emil Moffatt and Christopher Alston about which proposals may actually pass Georgia's Republican controlled legislature.

In our second episode of Gold Dome Debrief, we continue our discussion on security for the state Capitol, provide an update on Georgia's COVID-19 vaccination rates, and detail how the state's budget is shaping up. As always, our main focus is to cover Georgia's legislative session. Our reporters will be tracking any and all interesting developments that occur within the state legislature, then breaking it down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience.

Welcome to the first official episode of Gold Dome Debrief! Our main focus for this series is to cover Georgia's legislative session. Our reporters will be tracking any and all interesting developments that occur within the state legislature, then breaking it down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience. This week, we discuss security for the state Capitol, COVID-19 regulations at the Capitol and finally, Georgia's COVID-19 vaccination rate.

Good morning, it's Friday, January 1st. I'm Lucas Dixon and here are today's headlines from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Our top story: Amid the healthcare misery of 2020, lawmakers in both the Georgia Legislature and Congress finally acted to curb surprise medical bills. As of New Year's Day, state law will protect hundreds of thousands of insured Georgia patients from being stuck with bills after emergency room visits.

Good morning, it's Friday, January 1st. I’m Lucas Dixon and here are today's headlines from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Our top story: Amid the healthcare misery of 2020, lawmakers in both the Georgia Legislature and Congress finally acted to curb surprise medical bills. As of New Year’s Day, state law will protect hundreds of thousands of insured Georgia patients from being stuck with bills after emergency room visits.

Anna has been advocating for families with autism since her daughter, Ava, was diagnosed with autism at the age of two-and-a-half. Anna became a driving force behind “Ava’s Law,” which was passed by the Georgia Legislature in 2015 and requires insurance companies to cover evidence-based treatment for autism. The following year, she partnered with families and Autism Speaks to secure $30 million in the state Medicaid budget for autism services. In 2018, Anna championed the removal of unnecessary age caps for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment in Georgia. She has also succeeded in earning school district contracts for ABA in underserved areas.Prior to joining ChanceLight, Anna worked as Director of Family Connections, a statewide network dedicated to empowering communities to provide services for families and children in need. She has served on numerous committees and study groups to develop policies related to services for autism, and in 2015, Anna was awarded the National “Speak Out” award from Bob and Suzanne Wright, founders of Autism Speaks, for her advocacy efforts.

This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Robin Frazer Clark of The Law Firm of Robin Frazer Clark, P.C. (https://www.gatriallawyers.net/)   Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review   Episode Details: Former State Bar of Georgia President Robin Frazer Clark explains how she secured justice for the only son of 75-year-old Jayne Fox, a woman who suffered a traumatic vocal cord injury during intubation for a lung biopsy, causing Jayne to suffer post-surgical aspiration pneumonia and leading to her death. Admitted to Emory University Hospital in Atlanta for a biopsy of a spot on her lung, Jayne was initially intubated with equipment that was much too large for her petite 97 lb., 5-foot frame. Following the surgery, nurses observed Jayne having difficulty clearing secretions, and an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist found abnormalities indicating aspiration pneumonia.  However, the ENT and nurses failed to report their observations to the attending physician, Dr. Roy Rajan, who also failed to properly supervise Jayne's medical care or visit her in person. As a result, Jayne's treatment plan was not adjusted to treat her condition, and she passed away at Emory University Hospital nearly six weeks after her surgery. Despite the defense's attempts to blame Jayne's age, her son and the rarity of her post-operation condition, a Dekalb County, Georgia jury returned a verdict of $2,350,000 in damages against Emory Clinic and Dr. Rajan.   Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents   Guest Bios: Robin Frazer Clark Robin Frazer Clark is the owner and founder of the law firm of Robin Frazer Clark, P.C., and has practiced law in Georgia for 31 years. Ms. Clark devotes her practice exclusively to plaintiff's personal injury.  Her motto is “A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats.” She is the Co-host of the podcast “See You In Court.”  Ms. Clark was sworn in as the Fiftieth President of the State Bar of Georgia on June 2, 2012, only the second woman ever to serve as President of the State Bar of Georgia and served as President of the 45,000-member association in 2012-2013.  One of Ms. Clark's initiatives she created while President is the State Bar of Georgia's Suicide Prevention Campaign, “How to Save a Life.”   Ms. Clark is a Past President of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA), also only the second woman in the organization's history to lead GTLA.  Ms. Clark is a Past President of The Lawyers Club of Atlanta (LCA), in which she has been a member for over 25 years. Ms. Clark is the only person ever to have served as President of all three of those professional associations, the State Bar of Georgia, GTLA and Lawyers Club of Atlanta.  Ms. Clark is a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers (ISOB) whose membership is by invitation only and which is dedicated to the preservation of trial by jury, the adversary system and an independent judiciary. ISOB founders conceived the organization to bring together the best of the trial bar in a setting devoid of partisan interests. Ms. Clark also serves on the Board of Directors of the ISOB Foundation.  Ms. Clark is an Associate of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a National professional association dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the right to trial by jury as guaranteed by the 7th Amendment to the United States Constitution.  Ms. Clark is also a member of the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers (GAWL), and a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA), a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. She is a Past Chair of the Atlanta Bar Association Litigation Section.  Ms. Clark serves on the Board of Directors of the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation (GCJF) and previously served on the Board of Directors of the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency (CCLC). Ms. Clark previously served on the Board of Directors for the Commission on Dispute Resolution, on the Board of Directors of the Institute for Continuing Judicial Education (ICJE), the Board of Directors of the Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) and the Board of Directors for the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism (CJCP).  She is also a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and a member of the American Bar Association (ABA).  Ms. Clark has previously served on the State Bar of Georgia Office of General Counsel's Investigative Panel and the Review Panel. Ms. Clark has testified extensively before the Georgia General Assembly on issues as far ranging as the discriminatory effect of caps on damages, the detrimental impact of the proposed elimination of vicarious liability in Georgia, the Juvenile Justice Reform Legislation, signed into law in 2013 by Governor Deal, and the elimination of the assignability of legal malpractice claims.  Ms. Clark served on the Georgia General Assembly Bicameral Evidence Code Committee that was responsible for drafting the Georgia Evidence Code that was passed and signed into law in 2011 and went into effect in January 2013. Through her advocacy on behalf of Georgia citizens with the Georgia Legislature, she has built strong relationships with numerous Legislators and has worked to promote the cause of justice and protect the constitutional rights of all Georgia citizens. Ms. Clark received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Vanderbilt University in 1985 and received her Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law in 1988. Ms. Clark has been extensively published.  As President of the State Bar of Georgia she had 162 articles published in 84 different publications, with a total circulation of 3,122,569. Clark is the author of “Who's Your Neighbor? Our Moral Obligation to Discuss Mental Health with Our Peers,” Verdict Magazine, Winter 2018; “I'd Rather See a Sermon,” Verdict Magazine, Fall 2016; Building a Connection: Saving the Life of Your Fellow Lawyer, Daily Report, August 2016; “ARE YOU OKAY? ”The Most Important Conversation No One Wants to Have, Atlanta Bar Association Magazine, March 2015; “Realizing the Dream of Equality for All,”  Georgia Bar Journal, Vol. 18, No. 7, June 2013; State Bar's Suicide Prevention Campaign Tells ‘How to Save a Life,' Daily Report, September 2013;“All I Really Know About Professionalism I Learned in Golf,”  Georgia Bar Journal, Vol. 18, No. 6, April 2013;  “Decisions Are Made By Those Who Show Up,”  Georgia Bar Journal, Vol. 18, No. 5, February 2013; “How To Save a Life,”  Georgia Bar Journal, Vol. 18, No. 4, December 2012; “Legal Trailblazers:  Women in Leadership,”  Georgia Bar Journal, Vol. 18, No. 2, October 2012; “Sharing the Abundance and Lifting All Boats,”  Georgia Bar Journal, Vol. 18, No. 1, August 2012;   There is No Me Without You~Don Keenan:  The Road to Serendipity, a Passion for Children, Verdict Magazine, Winter 2011;  There is No Me Without You~Pressing On for a Cure: Patrick Chance's Story, Verdict Magazine, Winter 2009;   Voir Dire: It's Elementary, My Dear Watson, Verdict Magazine, Winter 2009; There You Go Again:  Other Similar Incidents in Medical Malpractice Cases (A Case Study of Bean v. Northeast Georgia Medical Center), Verdict Magazine, Vol. 29, No. 3, Fall/Winter 2004, Essential Tools for Overcoming Trial Fear, Trial Excellence, Advanced Trial Tactics for Attorneys,  May 2001 and Closing Argument Tips: Compensatory and Punitive Damages, Trial Excellence, Tactics, Legal Updates & Samples, September 2001. Ms. Clark is admitted to the State and Superior Courts of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Northern and Middle Districts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.  Ms. Clark has tried over 70 jury trials and has argued before Georgia appellate courts over 40 times.  Ms. Clark has given numerous speeches for the State Bar of Georgia, the Institute of Continuing Legal Education of Georgia and for the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, has appeared on The Layman's Lawyer on Atlanta Public Television on the issue of products liability and has appeared on Leyes Cotidianas or Everyday Law on Georgia Public Television on the issue of harmful change of Georgia Civil Justice System in 2005. Ms. Clark has served as volunteer counsel for The Carter Center program “Not Even One Child's Death by a Firearm is Acceptable or Inevitable”, the Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired and the Atlanta Bar Foundation's Truancy Intervention Project. Ms. Clark is also a volunteer lawyer with Civil Lawyers Against World Sex Slavery (CLAWSS).            Ms. Clark is married to William T. Clark, Director of Political Affairs for Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.  They have two children, Chastain “Chaz”, age 25, and Alexandria “Alex”, age 22.  Chaz is a graduate of Georgia College and State University and is attending graduate school at Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Architecture. Alex is a graduate of the University of Georgia, where she was Captain of the UGA Rowing Team and is now a 2L at the University of Georgia School of Law. Ms. Clark is a member of Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church on the beautiful Emory University Campus.  Ms. Clark is an avid golfer, carrying a 19 handicap. You may read more about Ms. Clark on her website, www.gatriallawyers.net, or her blog, www.atlantainjurylawyerblog.com.  You may reach Ms. Clark also at robinclark@gatriallawyers.net and follow her on Twitter @robinfclark. Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LTSatlanta.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris, Lowry, and Manton - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

Lois Reitzes interviews Sharon Estroff, CEO and founder of the STEAM program Challenge Island, about their virtual offerings; Chef Todd Richards about his first cookbook, “Soul: A Chef’s Culinary Evolution in 150 Recipes”; and Sculptor Martin Dawe, who was commissioned by the Georgia Legislature to create a sculpture of Martin Luther King Jr. for the Capitol grounds.

Georgia lawmakers ended their 40 day session, but not before passing a tight budget, allowing liquor delivery and making history with a hate crimes bill. Host Lisa Rayam talks with Emma Hurt and Emil Moffatt about the end of the 2020 Georgia legislative session.

The Georgia Legislature has passed a hate-crime bill earlier this week and Gov. Brian Kemp has signed it. In this episode of Politically Georgia, host Greg Bluestein and AJC government reporter Maya T. Prabhu discuss how the bill came about, what's in it, and why Georgia didn't have hate-crimes legislation before. The bill now heads to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.

Emma Hurt, who covers the state legislature for WABE, says Georgia lawmakers have a lot to accomplish when then re-convene next week, and they'll have to do it all in the midst of a pandemic.

State leaders have suspended the Georgia legislature indefinitely as the coronavirus keeps spreading and the state gets ready for more testing. Guest host and WABE health reporter Sam Whitehead talks with politics reporters Emma Hurt and Emil Moffatt about the state's response to the crisis and the bills that passed before things shut down at the gold dome.

Wednesday on Political Rewind , we tackled a range of issues that will be considered this year in the Georgia legislature, including sex trafficking and a state takeover of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Some Georgia farmers interested in growing hemp will be paying close attention. They have been cautioned they cannot move forward with growing the potentially lucrative crop until the state finds funds for overseeing production.

There is a great deal of confusion about workers' compensation claims and personal injury claims.  My office often gets calls where an injured worker has been hurt at work and it was due to something everyone knew about a wobbly ladder or equipment that needs to be fixed and they typically very upset when they get hurt.  The first thing they typically ask is can I file a lawsuit against my Employer since he knew of the dangerous condition and did nothing about it.  Well as you will find out in this episode the Georgia Legislature has created what is called the Exclusive remedy rule which requires an injured worker who is not hurt by a third party meaning was hurt by his Employer's negligence or a co-workers' negligence, must file their claim through the Georgia workers' compensation system.While not great, news you need to know what you can and cannot do.  What questions do you have, send them to us at 912-233-1100 or text them to us.  Stay Safe, TyChat with us now!

The Georgia Legislature @AssemblyGeorgia  is one of the principal vehicles for the protection of nursing home residents.  In today's episode, nursing home abuse lawyers Rob Schenk and Will Smith talk welcome Georgia Representative Sharon Cooper @repsharoncooper onto the podcast to discuss legislative actions aimed at protecting Georgia's seniors.

The Georgia Council on Aging was formed in 1977 by the Georgia Legislature. Their mission is to advocate on behalf of aging Georgians and their families to improve their quality of life, make recommendations concerning programs for the elderly in Georgia, and serve in advisory capacity on aging issues to the Georgia government.  In today's episode, nursing home abuse lawyers Rob Schenk and Will Smith talk about this organization with Kathy Floyd, Executive Director of the GCoA.

Episode 27 After serving in the Georgia Legislature, in 1992, McKinney won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. She was the first African-American woman from Georgia in the U.S. Congress. She was the first Member of Congress to demand an investigation of the events of 9/11/2001. McKinney was criticized and as a result, she was defeated in 2002; however, she ran again and was re-elected in 2004. In 2005, McKinney was a vocal critic of the government’s response to Hurricane Katrina. Cynthia introduced legislation to release documents related to the murders of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Tupac Shakur. She was the first Member of Congress to file articles of impeachment against George W. Bush; and she voted against every war-funding bill put before her. In 2008, Cynthia McKinney won the Green Party nomination and ran for U.S. President. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 27 After serving in the Georgia Legislature, in 1992, McKinney won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. She was the first African-American woman from Georgia in the U.S. Congress. She was the first Member of Congress to demand an investigation of the events of 9/11/2001. McKinney was criticized and as a result, she was defeated in 2002; however, she ran again and was re-elected in 2004. In 2005, McKinney was a vocal critic of the government's response to Hurricane Katrina. Cynthia introduced legislation to release documents related to the murders of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Tupac Shakur. She was the first Member of Congress to file articles of impeachment against George W. Bush; and she voted against every war-funding bill put before her. In 2008, Cynthia McKinney won the Green Party nomination and ran for U.S. President.

The AJC’s James Salzer, who has covered state government and politics since 1990, was out of the country for two weeks during May, so he missed Election Day. When he returned stateside, he joined host Greg Bluestein to share what he found to be the biggest “election surprises” and how they affect the Georgia Legislature.

On Sine Die, the Georgia Legislature approved a bill that could dramatically expand transit in Metro Atlanta. Host Greg Bluestein and AJC transportation reporter David Wickert discuss the mass transit and distracted driving bills that passed at the end of the legislative session. Also in this episode, Bluestein discusses other major bills Gov. Nathan Deal is expected to sign and James Salzer provides the Phrase of the Week.

The reactionary Georgia legislature retaliates against Delta Airlines for pulling its Rewards program from the NRA.

The mainstream media is officially talking about the "Deep State", which means they're lying to you about it. On today's show, we discuss what the Deep State really is. We also have a special guest today. Liberty loving lawyer Catherine Bernard, who can be found routinely defending our rights at city hall in Atlanta, is here to let us know what bills to support and what bills to fight against in the Georgia Legislature this season. Show originally aired on February 18th, 2017 on WSB 750 Atlanta.  If you haven’t, subscribe to the Propaganda Report podcast on iTunes for weekly in-depth propaganda analysis by clicking here. If you’re an android user, subscribe on Google play by clicking here. Check out Monica’s blog here. Check out our new website for weekly propaganda analysis by clicking here. Click Here To Subscribe To Brad’s Youtube Page. 

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April Ingle of the Georgia River Network will join us. April also participates with the Georgia Conservation Voters network. She will give us a look at all the bills in the environment realm and let us know what passed, failed and will be carried over to next year in the Georgia Legislature.  

Georgia Conservation Voters works to elect and support leaders with conservation values, and to hold public officials accountable for supporting policies that ensure clean water and air, abundant wildlife, scenic landscapes, and ensure the economic opportunities that these vital resources provide.  Rob Teilhet joined Georgia Conservation Voters after serving four terms in the Georgia House of Representatives.  At 36 years old, Teilhet ran for Attorney General in 2010 and raised more than $630,000, garnering more than 115,000 votes.   Following the campaign, Governor Sonny Perdue appointed Teilhet Executive Director of the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council. 

John E. Noel is founder and president of Energy & Environment LLC, a lighting retrofitting company based in Atlanta, Georgia.  John has spent more than a decade in the energy efficiency field, working in commercial, industrial, local and state government and military sectors.  John’s company has engaged in projects such as Pearl Harbor Naval Air Station in Honolulu, Hawaii; Vermont’s Colchester Army Reserve Center; a chain of Ice Packing Plants across the South; and Former Vice-President’s Al Gore’s home in Nashville, Tennessee.  His business has grown to be one of the leaders in Georgia in the green energy field.   The company’s expertise also includes energy audits in commercial and public spaces.   Mr. Noel served in the Georgia Legislature representing parts of Northwest Atlanta, serving on the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee.  Mr. Noel introduced the first LEED construction bill in the General Assembly, and played an important role lobbying for the 2008 Georgia Clean Energy Tax Credit. John is an EPA Green Lights Surveyor ally, a member of the Association of Energy Engineers and the US Green Building Council.  John has been engaged in international dialogue on clean energy.  Within the past year, he has attended seminars and energy efficiency exchanges in Germany, Cuba and Singapore. He is also part of the American-Israel Chamber of Commerce, and a founding member of Green Chamber of the South.