Hatchett: Week Five under the Gold Dome

Five weeks into the Legislative Session, the Senate remains hard at work protecting Georgia families, safeguarding taxpayer dollars and upholding our conservative values. This week, Senate members met in their respective Appropriations Subcommittees to discuss the House’s budgetary recommendations.

‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ a fun spin on all emotions of relationships

North Georgia Community Players (NGCP) had yet another incredible performance with an excellent cast that took viewers through a whirlwind of emotions in “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” The smash-hit musical was brought back by popular demand Feb.

Kindness is key to happiness

A kind word or small gesture can go a long way in making someone else’s day. But it can also bring the person performing the actions happiness as well. Lately there has been so much political unrest between opposing viewpoints.

Reminding ourselves of what is important and what is not

Have you ever read, seen or heard something that sticks to your mind like glue and just won’t go away? I have. It was an article that appeared recently in the New York Times. (Yes, I do read the Times, but I don’t inhale.

Bob Rader’s story is one of pain, survival and happy ending

The man sitting across from me at a restaurant was picking at his chicken pot pie, talking more than eating. He had a story to tell. He was born on Aug. 20, 1944, in a hospital in Fayetteville, N.C. His mother packed up her things and left him there. Two of her sisters came and got him.

Hatchett: Week Four under the Gold Dome

We’re four weeks into the 2025 Legislative Session, and things are moving fast under the Gold Dome. It’s been a busy and productive stretch, and I’m fully committed to fighting for the values and priorities of the 50th Senate District. President Pro Tempore John F.

Georgia's schools have seen their funding soar

Across Georgia, public school districts are refusing to go along with a reduction in property taxes – all while raking in taxpayer dollars like never before.

Let your loved ones know you care

It’s the little things we do for each other that make a difference. Whether it’s small works of encouragement, a hug or a kind gesture, it’s important to let the people in our lives know that we care about them. Valentine’s Day is coming up on Feb.

President Trump: America is already great. Make it good again

Dear Mr. President: I am writing a letter you will never see or know of its existence. So, why the effort? It is because I think it needs to be said. You won this election, no question about it. That makes you the president. My president.

Policymakers, put energy into making market even better

Washington is finally on the verge of proving Nathan Deal right about Medicaid expansion. It was August 2012. The Republican National Convention was taking place in Tampa. Two months earlier, the U.S. Supreme Court had – to many observers’ surprise – upheld Obamacare as constitutional.