Tag: Nathan Deal
R.I.P., Georgia’s “religious freedom” bill
“In light of our history, it’s ironic those in the religious community feel a need for government to determine religious rights."
Georgia’s hospitals look to avoid financial catastrophe
"If a hospital closes and it’s a lot farther to get treated for a stroke, it’s significantly harder to attract major economic development[s] for those regions. Employees don’t want to go where they can’t get health care.”
Why can’t we grow medical marijuana in Georgia?
“We’re not trying to pull one over on anybody. All we want is medicine for those who truly do have a debilitating illness and allow them to have access to a safe and legal product here in Georgia.”
Atlanta’s Super Bowl dreams hinge on a $10 million tax break
When the Panthers and Broncos kick off on Sunday, more than 70,000 people will pack inside Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for Super Bowl 50. Ticket-buyers will have paid anywhere from $850 to $3,000 for face-value tickets—likely more if they got them second-hand. Though the price of admission is steep, attendees at least get a small discount: Tickets are tax-free.
Rep. Allen Peake on medical marijuana, growing pot in Georgia, and civil disobedience
The Macon state lawmaker reflects on his fight to expand the state’s medical marijuana laws.
Behold! A look at the most expensive Georgia government building ever
The future home for the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals will have a “prominent and iconic” design. It won’t be cheap either.
Gold Dome Preview: Eleven issues to watch during the 2016 legislative session
Many more details will be revealed in the next few weeks. But here are some of the key questions the lawmakers on their way to Atlanta face coming into the 2016 legislative session.
Behind the #PeachBreach: How the Secretary of State’s office compromised the personal data of Georgia’s voters
What started minor misunderstanding morphed into an “emergency” that affected more than 6 million people. Who’s to blame for a data breach of historic proportions?
Behind the scenes of the Governor’s Mansion
Not long after Governor Nathan Deal and his wife, Sandra, moved into the fully furnished, three-story residence in 2011, Mrs. Deal began to seek out the building’s backstory. Where did the antique furniture come from? What was the significance of the artwork? Who picked out the drapes?
Jekyll Island caps 7-year, $195 million redevelopment
Monday morning Governor Nathan Deal and a host of local and state dignitaries capped off a weekend-long celebration marking the “rededication” of Jekyll Island.