Government for its Citizens

By Carol A. Gasser Moore WAYCROSS, Ware County, Georgia – Michael Dockery, a Broxton native and current teacher at Pierce County Middle School, has officially announced his candidacy for Georgia’s State House District 176 seat, challenging incumbent Republican James Burchett. Dockery, who now resides in Waycross with his wife, Monica, and their daughter, Maggie, brings…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore | CHARLESTON, South Carolina – The U.S. Department of Justice on August 8, 2025, filed a proposed settlement in federal court to resolve antitrust allegations against Greystar Management Services LLC—the largest landlord in the nation, managing nearly 950,000 rental units—including many in Georgia and particularly in South Georgia. The DOJ…

By Carol A. Gasser Moore | GEORGIA – State Sen. Russ Goodman, a seventh-generation farmer from South Georgia and chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee, spent much of July laying the groundwork for the state’s number one industry, even amid a quiet legislative session. Though no new bills were introduced during the…

Update: Rep. Burchett’s Statement GEORGIA— Georgia House Majority Caucus Whip James Burchett (Waycross) released the following statement regarding today’s shooting at Fort Stewart: “I hope you’ll join Misty and I in praying today for the Fort Stewart community and all those who were wounded in today’s tragic shooting. I am grateful this afternoon for the…

August 4, 2025 Dear Georgian, We are back in Georgia’s Eighth District for our district work period and last week, we made sure to hit the ground running with several great events across the district. From meeting with industry associations to celebrating our true community servant leaders, my time throughout South and Middle Georgia always…

By Carol A. MooreLanier County News GEORGIA – Georgia State Rep. James Burchett, R-Waycross, remained a prominent force at the Capitol in June, championing key elements of Gov. Brian Kemp’s legislative agenda while continuing his leadership as House Majority Whip. Burchett, who represents House District 176, which includes Atkinson, Lanier and parts of Coffee, Lowndes…

Warnock Leads Push to Bolster Physician Workforce and Calls for Jail Reform in Georgia Washington, D.C. — Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) is spearheading two major efforts to address critical issues affecting Georgia’s healthcare infrastructure and criminal justice system. Teaming up with Republican Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Warnock introduced the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act…

July 28, 2025 Dear Georgian, Last week was a big week for our agriculture communities. In the House Agriculture Committee, we held a hearing examining the implications of California’s Proposition 12 on pork, veal, and egg producers across the country. Prop 12 is an undue burden on ranchers and producers, outside of California, looking to…