Political Notes

Moving on, Retiring, Not feeling well, Let them be schooled

Georgia's burgeoning Latino bloc, which should be a natural fit for the Republican party, is up for grabs. The GOP is not exactly making them feel welcome.

Growing numbers, Curiouser and curiouser, Save the calf, Welcome aboard

Instead of throwing $250 million worth of tax breaks at a car company in hopes that it will locate here, state funds might be more wisely spent on public schools.

The incorporation of Sandy Springs will have a major impact on other areas of Fulton County and throughout Georgia.

Will China's size and drive toward economic dominance impact Georgia? It already has.

GOP lawmakers gave doctors, hospital administrators, insurance executives and corporate CEOs everything they could ask for and more, while once-powerful Democrats raised objections that were quickly dismissed or ignored.

If government is taking money out of our pockets, then taxpayers have a right to know how it's being spent, and on whom.

Instead of throwing money at businesses, maybe we should use those resources to develop a state and a workforce that are more attractive to new industry.