Political Notes

A flurry of senatorial candidate possibilities, a new president for UGA and a Georgia Bio honor for the Senate’s Chance.

A few fiscal Cliff Notes, more special elections to fill General Assembly seats and Royal takes over as chair of the Jekyll Island Authority Board.

Barrow retains his congressional seat, the Charter School Amendment divides Republicans, and a new role for Buckner.

Metro Atlanta chair races, confusion in Clayton and Barge comes out against the charter school amendment.

Finding a Plan B for transportation, the PSC’s Eaton facing Democratic opposition in November, and lots of voter support for ethics reform.

The sweet taste of victory in the water wars, Blackwell to the Supreme Court, Lowery to Charlotte and Jepson chairing the Georgia Ports Authority.

Good grades for Republicans Graves and Broun from the National Taxpayers Union, Hooks leaving the Senate, and the bi-partisan T-SPLOST bandwagon.

UGA’s Michael Adams stepping down, Congressman John Lewis honored by Georgia First Amendment Foundation, and Chambliss and Isakson renewing Fair Tax support.