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MICHAEL FERGUSON II: Sign of the times: Energy, power, the Western Hemisphere’s next chapter
What is unfolding is not just about the present moment, it is about trajectory.
CHAD WARBINGTON: Upcoming FLOST referendum part of May 19 vote
On May 19, Dougherty County voters will have a referendum to decide if we should raise our sales tax from 8% to 9% and use that additional 1% of sales tax revenue to lower our property taxes.
Squawkbox – March 19, 2026
Heard and his Heard-ettes are at it again, denying funding for our jail that is vitally needed while preparing to give $3 million of our tax money to cronies and developers of ill-repute. The governor should act on the shenanigans going on here, but neither he nor the over-whelming number of state representa-tives and senators are aware that there's anything in Georgia south of Macon.
Squawkbox – March 14, 2026
If the governor doesn't send some people down to Albany to look into the illegal practices -- especially in spending taxpayer money -- the thieves and conmen (and women) on the city and county commissions are doing, they're going to bleed us dry.
CARLTON FLETCHER: City, county governments’ ‘fuzzy math’ doesn’t add up
I never was that great at math, but I really have trouble with the so-called “fuzzy math” like the Albany City Commission threw out during a special called meeting Tuesday.
MICHAEL FERGUSON II: Two humble giants of Georgia: Mark Taylor and DuBose Porter
It is worth recognizing two men who have quietly shaped the political and economic landscape of our state for decades: former Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor of southwest Georgia and businessman and publisher DuBose Porter of middle Georgia.
SCOTT LUDWIG: Once upon a time In Iran
It would have been interesting if Sergio Leone was still around to make a sequel to his classic movie "Once Upon a Time in America" set in modern-day Iran.
SEN. CARDEN SUMMERS: Crossover week under the Gold Dome
Gov. Brian Kemp has signed the Amended Fiscal Year 2026 Budget into law.
Squawkbox – March 10, 2026
To the Deerfield-Windsor Toxic Mom Club: Seek therapy or medication because you really need help. DW is a great school, but you and your mini-me kids make it miserable for some. Think your kids are cool? Congrats on raising (expletives). If you think for one second that this may be directed at you then it 100% is. And shame on the good ones for watching it all go down and not having the (guts) to call it out.
MICHAEL FERGUSON II: Sign of the times: Energy, power, the Western Hemisphere’s next chapter
What is unfolding is not just about the present moment, it is about trajectory.
CHAD WARBINGTON: Upcoming FLOST referendum part of May 19 vote
On May 19, Dougherty County voters will have a referendum to decide if we should raise our sales tax from 8% to 9% and use that additional 1% of sales tax revenue to lower our property taxes.
Squawkbox – March 19, 2026
Heard and his Heard-ettes are at it again, denying funding for our jail that is vitally needed while preparing to give $3 million of our tax money to cronies and developers of ill-repute. The governor should act on the shenanigans going on here, but neither he nor the over-whelming number of state representa-tives and senators are aware that there's anything in Georgia south of Macon.
Squawkbox – March 14, 2026
If the governor doesn't send some people down to Albany to look into the illegal practices -- especially in spending taxpayer money -- the thieves and conmen (and women) on the city and county commissions are doing, they're going to bleed us dry.
CARLTON FLETCHER: City, county governments’ ‘fuzzy math’ doesn’t add up
I never was that great at math, but I really have trouble with the so-called “fuzzy math” like the Albany City Commission threw out during a special called meeting Tuesday.
MICHAEL FERGUSON II: Two humble giants of Georgia: Mark Taylor and DuBose Porter
It is worth recognizing two men who have quietly shaped the political and economic landscape of our state for decades: former Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor of southwest Georgia and businessman and publisher DuBose Porter of middle Georgia.
SCOTT LUDWIG: Once upon a time In Iran
It would have been interesting if Sergio Leone was still around to make a sequel to his classic movie "Once Upon a Time in America" set in modern-day Iran.
SEN. CARDEN SUMMERS: Crossover week under the Gold Dome
Gov. Brian Kemp has signed the Amended Fiscal Year 2026 Budget into law.
Squawkbox – March 10, 2026
To the Deerfield-Windsor Toxic Mom Club: Seek therapy or medication because you really need help. DW is a great school, but you and your mini-me kids make it miserable for some. Think your kids are cool? Congrats on raising (expletives). If you think for one second that this may be directed at you then it 100% is. And shame on the good ones for watching it all go down and not having the (guts) to call it out.
