Georgia GOP Counties Competition

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (PR) - Contests in local, state and federal elections are heating up, and there's no doubt that County Republican Parties will be the MVPs in our candidates' campaigns.  The Community Service Committee of the Georgia Republican Party is encouraging county parties to participate in another type of contest: earning the title of Most Generous County Republican Party in Georgia.

Abandonan Secure Communities por seguridad

Bajo la orden de un nuevo comisario en el condado de Walla Walla, en el estado de Washington, ya no se honrarán las solicitudes de U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) para mantener en custodia a inmigrantes que de lo contrario serían liberados, reportó UB. También afecta al condado de Kitsap, se informó.

Donald T. Sterling is No Aberration

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald T. Sterling is no aberration. On an audio recording that allegedly captures Sterling telling a girlfriend that he doesn’t want African-Americans at “my games”  and it ignited a furor. But it’s part and parcel of an increasingly rotten and ugly saga that has become all too familiar in recent days.

Signing of Georgia Health Care Freedom Act is Applauded

SMYRNA, GA (PR) - After Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 943, which contains the Lindsey Amendment prohibiting the use of taxpayer dollars for the implementation of Obamacare in Georgia, Republican lawmaker and candidate for Congress in Georgia's 11th Congressional District Rep. Ed Lindsey issued the following statements:

SPLOST VII is Vital to Pass for Sheriff Roundtree

“There have been some concerns surrounding some of the other items that have been included in the package and I too acknowledge that it is not a perfect package. I would urge you in the future to hold your elected officials strictly accountable for the operation of our city. But if the current SPLOST does not pass, there is currently no other funding source to obtain the items I have listed, which are vital to the operation of the Sheriff’s Office.”

Millions of Amended Tax Returns Expected

WASHINGTON, DC (PR) — As of April 18, almost 46 million returns were e-filed from home computers, more than the total from home computers for all of 2013. The IRS has received more than 131 million returns, of which 88 percent were e-filed.

Pro Family

ATLANTA, GA (PR) - The Steering Committee of Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates is thrilled to announce the endorsements for the Georgia 2014 Primary Elections.  Only candidates in contested primaries were considered for this round of endorsements.  General election endorsements will be made following the Primary (and Primary Runoff, if required).  To our incumbent endorsees, we thank you for your leadership and support during the 2014 legislative session!  For new candidates, we applaud your willingness to enter the electoral process.

Why Senator Carter Supported “Gun Bill”

The debate around gun rights can be incredibly polarizing, and there’s no question that some of the provisions of this particular bill — and my vote in favor of it — have left many people confused or disappointed. Let me tell you my thoughts about this vote.

Inaccessible Small Business Owners Missing Out On Big Bucks

Many people’s major concern when running errands or shopping is whether they can fit all they need to do into the time available. For people with disabilities, however, particularly for those who have physical disabilities, their major concern is whether they can get into the stores or buildings in the first place and, once in, whether they have access to the goods and services they need.

Misrepresenting Obama's Immigration Policy

White House advisor Cecilia Munoz is falsely claiming that President Obama cannot stop the deportations decimating immigrant communities — even though we all know that President Obama has the power to stem the flood of deportations his Administration has unleashed on immigrant communities.

Job Fairs in South Augusta, Aiken

AUGUSTA, GA, AIKEN, SC (PR) - In celebration of the annual Goodwill Week, May 5-9, Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA will hold a series of spring job fairs throughout its 35-county service area, including two in the CSRA. The job fairs will be preceded by “boot camps” designed to help job seekers in their search for employment, and all of the opportunities are provided free of charge.

Voting Options for May 20 Elections

AUGUSTA, GA (PR) - Voters in Georgia have many options available to them for casting their ballot in the upcoming May 20, 2014 General Primary and Non Partisan Election. Voting by Mail began Friday, April 4, 2014 and will continue through Friday, May 16, 2014. Interested persons must apply in writing with the Board of Elections office.