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The list of Georgia House committee chairmanships for the 2019-2020 term Speaker David Ralston announced Friday returned most chairmen to the posts they held during the last General Assembly term.Most of the changes involved a shuffling of chairmen among committees formerly headed by lawmakers who have left office.Rep. Rick Jasperse, R-Jasper, moves from the HIgher Education Committee to the Education Committee, replacing former Rep. Brooks Coleman. The Higher Education chairmanship Jasperse

Atlanta-based franchisee GPS Hospitality has promoted Mike Kovac to a new executive title.GPS, one the nations largest franchisees of Burger King and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurants, said Friday it namedKovac senior vice president of operations, a position that entails overseeing thousandsof employees. Kovac previously worked as vice president of operations.Mike has proven himself to be an integral part of GPS Hospitalitys growth strategy, said Michael Lippert, GPS COO.

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston Friday named Rep. Matt Dollar, R-Marietta, to chair the new House Working Group on Creative Arts & Entertainment.Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, announced the formation of the committee of House members during Wednesdays Eggs and Issues breakfast sponsored by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce.Georgias rapidly growing film and TV production industry generated $9.5 billion in economic impact across the state during the last fiscal year, but Ralston said theres more work

This years gala will benefit PAL, Atlantas only Jewish Big Brother/Big Sister program.

Rosh Chodesh Shevat began Jan. 7 and continues through Feb. 4. The New Moon on the Hebrew calendar is calculated at slightly different times than the astrological calendar.

Steven Barry Krodman, 66, Woodstock, died Jan. 11, 2019, from a rapidly moving form of ALS.

Shaqs Fun House, a mega Super Bowl party that takes place at the Battery on February 1, will feature a performance from Migos, a DJ set from Shaq himself, Cirque Du Soleil performers, carnival games, and a Waffle House pop-up.The post Shaqs Fun House might be the most over-the-top Atlanta Super Bowl party appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.

Emily Sistrunks style hasnt changed in 20 years. It has always been bold, eclectic, and a mix of high and low fashion. The stylist-turned-studio owner got her start working for music producer Dallas Austin. Now shes known as a go-to stylist for commercial advertising who opened her own studio, Pixhouse, six years ago.The post My Style: Emily Sistrunk, photo stylist and creative director of Pixhouse Studios appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.

After Hurricane Matthew in 2016, Hurricane Irma in 2017, and Hurricane Michael in 2018, Georgias pecan farming industry is suffering. Georgia lost a sixth of its total pecan trees from Hurricane Michael and generations of farmers lost their cropsgiving them a long road to recovery. Combined with increasing tariffs, many farmers are uncertain about their future.The post Georgia pecan farmers have thrived for a century. After Hurricane Michael, theyre unsure if theyll survive another generation. appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.

By Morten Wendelbo Research Fellow, American University School of Public Affairs With the U.S. federal government shutdown now the longest in history, its important to understand what a shutdown means for the health and safety of Americans. The good news is that in the short run, the consequences are relatively few. But, as a researcher...

By Ari Shapiro As the government shutdown enters its fourth week becoming the longest in United States history federal workers around the country arestruggling to make ends meet. But according to Jamiles Lartey, a reporter withThe Guardian, the shutdown ishaving a disproportionate effect on black workersand their families. African Americans make up a...

Kennesaw State University will host a week of activities honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day beginning with a luncheon and keynote address by Mary Frances Early, the first African-American graduate from the University of Georgia. Mary Frances Early became the first African-American to graduate from the University of Georgia in 1962. A retired educator, she...

All-new episodes of Gospel Music USA with hosts Danny Jones, Karen Peck Gooch and Mike LeFevre will be airing throughout the month of February. Gospel Music USA airs Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. on WATC. Guests ...

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MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: In an exceedingly rare move, special counsel Robert Muellers office has put out a statement tonight pushing back on a big story from BuzzFeed. That story alleges that president Trump personally ordered his longtime lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen to lie to Congress about a prospective business deal in Moscow, which, if true, raises all kinds of questions about obstruction of justice. But Muellers office says - and their statement is just one sentence, so Im going to read it in full - quote, BuzzFeeds description of specific statements to the special counsels office and characterization of documents and testimony obtained by this office regarding Michael Cohens congressional testimony are not accurate. BuzzFeed is standing by its story, and I am joined now by their editor-in-chief, Ben Smith. Hey, Ben. BEN SMITH: Thanks for having me on. KELLY: Glad to have you with us. Whats your response to this statement tonight from Muellers office SMITH: You know,

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: In an exceedingly rare move, special counsel Robert Muellers office has put out a statement tonight pushing back on a big story from BuzzFeed. That story alleges that president Trump personally ordered his longtime lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen to lie to Congress about a prospective business deal in Moscow, which, if true, raises all kinds of questions about obstruction of justice. But Muellers office says - and their statement is just one sentence, so Im going to read it in full - quote, BuzzFeeds description of specific statements to the special counsels office and characterization of documents and testimony obtained by this office regarding Michael Cohens congressional testimony are not accurate. BuzzFeed is standing by its story, and I am joined now by their editor-in-chief, Ben Smith. Hey, Ben. BEN SMITH: Thanks for having me on. KELLY: Glad to have you with us. Whats your response to this statement tonight from Muellers office SMITH: You know,

Alex Kurtzman and Heather Kadin share insight from the red carpet premiere of Star Trek Discovery season two.

The Denver Nuggets, Milwaukee Bucks, Sacramento Kings and Brooklyn Nets are all exceeding expectations over halfway through the NBA season.

Colin Kaepernick Didnt Approve Of Travis Scott Super Bowl Appearance

Police have some clues about the driver - but very few for his apparent victim.

One has been released from the hospital, but the other is still receiving treatment, the Walton County Sheriffs Office said.

Kenyette Tisha Barnes believes the world is witnessing the beginning of the downfall of R. Kelly and the beginning of his accountability.