Watch your words before you speak

I recall the following saying from my childhood: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Though this phrase has a nice ring to it, nothing could be further from the truth.

Hatchett: Week Three Under the Gold Dome

We are now well into the 2026 Legislative Session, and the work under the Gold Dome is moving quickly. Even with winter weather trying to slow things down, the Senate stayed on track and focused on delivering results for Georgians.

The nation’s oldest state-chartered university has a birthday

What happens when you get a signer of the Declaration of Independence in a room with a signer of the United States Constitution? The University of Georgia, of course. You may have been busy watching reruns of “Mr. Ed” last week and missed the news, but Jan.

Predictions of doom for Georgia’s Promise Scholarship are already falling apart

“It’s tough to make predictions,” the humorously sagacious Yogi Berra famously observed, “especially about the future.” But there’s one kind of prediction you can take to the bank so long as you bet against it. I’m talking about predictions of doom and gloom about school-choice programs.

Stepping up for Rabun

Rabun Countians care about each other and that does not come more apparent than when a storm hits our Northeast Georgia home. Residents help others in times of need. During Winter Storm Fern and its aftermath that truly has been evident.

Not much peaceful about the Nobel Peace Prize

Well, one thing you can say for sure, I am in good company. It looks like I’m not the only one that got hosed by the Nobel Committee. It seems the president of the U.S. of A. was also passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize even though he said he had stopped eight wars.

Looking for happiness? Thousands have opinions for you

How many books would you guess have been published on how to be happy? I asked my close friend Google.

Hatchett: Week Two Under the Gold Dome

This past week at the Capitol was Budget Week, one of the most important weeks of the year, when we take a hard look at how taxpayer dollars are spent and ensure state priorities align with the real needs of our communities back home.

Report confirms impact of Qualified Education Expense Tax Credit

At the beginning of each year, thousands of taxpayers rush to support Georgia families by submitting a tax credit application for the Qualified Education Expense Tax Credit.

No matter what the future holds, we will remain happy

The council of the City of Clayton – judging by their Jan. 13 vote – want more representation on multiple fronts.