WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference, spoke with Fox Business Network’s Neil Cavuto about the mechanics of an effective repeal of the Affordable Care Act and the need for comprehensive tax reform.
Read More »Collins Encourages Corps of Engineers to Expedite Review of Hart State Park Proposal
Collins Urges Corps of Engineers to Expedite Review of Hart State Park Proposal WASHINGTON—Today Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urging it to expedite its review of the proposal regarding Hart State Park. The complete letter is available below:
Read More »Georgia Public Safety Training Celebrates 30th Anniversary
On Saturday, July, 22nd 2017, the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) celebrated thirty years of training those who serve and protect the citizens of every community across the great State of Georgia. The celebration was held in Forsyth at the main campus of GPSTC. It was a great day of celebrating […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue Announces Bipartisan Agreement To Reduce Dodd-Frank Regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) and 17 members on the Senate Banking Committee have drafted a bipartisan proposal to roll back significant portions of the Dodd-Frank Act, providing regulatory relief for Georgia’s community banks, credit unions, mid-sized banks, regional banks, and custody banks, none of whom contributed to the financial crisis of 2008. The proposal also […]
Read More »“Operation Rattlesnake” Targets On-line Child Predators
“Operation Rattlesnake” Targets On-line Child Predators Decatur, GA (10/10/17) – As a result of a proactive undercover investigation coordinated by the Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit (CEACC), the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, and the Hall County District Attorney’s Office, five (5) […]
Read More »Collins Statement on House Passage of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives today passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference, issued the following statement in response: “This afternoon, the People’s House reaffirmed its confidence in American workers and families by passing comprehensive tax reform. The last three decades empowered the IRS to […]
Read More »Benton MacKaye Trail Association (BMTA) Press Release
PRESS RELEASE: The Benton MacKaye Trail Association (BMTA) is seeking volunteers to help with trail maintenance for an upcoming work trip. According to Barry Allen, Georgia work trip coordinator for the BMTA, a work trip is planned for Saturday, Nov. 25, on a section of trail within the Big Frog Wilderness Area in Tennessee. Blowovers […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue Comments On Confirmation Of President Trump’s Judicial Nominees
Senator David Perdue Comments On Confirmation Of President Trump’s Judicial Nominees “These judges will help shape the direction of the courts for years to come.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) comments on the United States Senate’s work to confirm President Trump’s judicial nominees: “The United States Senate has been stalled by historic obstruction from […]
Read More »Georgia hits 4.5 million job mark in October
Georgia hits 4.5 million job mark in October ATLANTA – State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said today that Georgia broke the 4.5- million jobs barrier in October, bouncing back from a job loss due to Hurricane Irma in September. The state posted 4,510,100 jobs for the month. That preliminary number is higher than Georgia’s previous revised […]
Read More »Multiple Guilty Pleas Expose Ability Of Drug Cartels
MULTIPLE GUILTY PLEAS EXPOSE ABILITY OF DRUG CARTELS TO LAUNDER DRUG PROCEEDS THROUGH MONEY REMITTERS ATLANTA – The last of nine Atlanta-based defendants charged with laundering drug money to Mexico through metro-Atlanta area money remitters has pleaded guilty, concluding a three-year long federal investigation targeting professional money launderers that exposed the ability of drug cartels […]
Read More »Correction: Collins Votes to Extend Chip and Protect DSH Resources
Collins Votes to Extend Chip and Protect DSH Resources WASHINGTON—Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) joined the House of Representatives in voting today to extend the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through 2022 and protect funding for rural hospitals. The Championing Healthy Kids Act, H.R. 3922, uses offsets to fund CHIP and programs like community health centers […]
Read More »Short Takes – What Has Hollywood Done Now?
What has Hollywood Done Now? Well, well, well, In yet another staged gala event awarding themselves statues and recognitions, The Golden Orbs awards ceremony, filled with Hollywood’s beautiful people dressed in black to make a visual statement about something that irks them, joined together with unbridled enthusiasm to proclaim their new messiah, Oprah Winfrey as […]
Read More »Short Takes – The Ugly Americans
I could start out I suppose with some screed about the disappearing Al Franken(stein) but he’s done so much damage to himself and his party that little more need be said. Just keep it in mind that Al Franken is a really creepy fellow. My lasting image of him was his role in the movie […]
Read More »Attracting Native Bees
Attracting Native Bees By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent There are approximately 4,000 species of native bees in North America and 542 species live in Georgia. Native bees nest in the ground or in cavities, like hollow stems or bored holes in wood. According to the Xerces Society, only 250 female orchard mason bees […]
Read More »Short Takes – The Roy Moore Affair
I take no side on Roy Moore except to recognize an organized plot to disenfranchise Alabama voters by the Elite DC Swamp dwellers. Whatever happens to Roy Moore is the concern of the voters of Alabama alone, not Mitch McConnell. If he wins he must be seated. Senate rules or not, it is not the […]
Read More »Short Takes – Here Comes John Kasich Again
Here Comes John Kasich Again America is caught in a tsunami of sad news, depending on one’s point of view. Mueller hasn’t found dirt on Trump; NFL players openly disrespects the American flag and National anthem; a shooter in Las Vegas kills 58 people; The Hillary campaign and the DNC were responsible for the phony […]
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