Government for its Citizens
Enigma mayor insists council knew about paint, garbage truck purchases
By T.S. Carter ENIGMA, Berrien County, Georgia – As with many issues involving the Enigma City Council, a mystery surrounds Mayor Cecil Giddens’ failed effort to have 26 miles of city roads restriped. Likewise, Enigma’s purchase of a new garbage truck offers a similar mystery. Giddens claims that the council knew he was ordering the…
Read MoreAn Update from Congressman Austin Scott
March 10, 2025 Dear Georgian, It was an honor to attend President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress on Tuesday. President Trump has delivered on his promise to secure our borders and halt the flow of deadly fentanyl and cartels into our country. His administration is also exposing and eliminating tax dollar abuse. I look forward…
Read MoreValdosta avoids planned shutdowns of 5 Georgia Social Security offices
By T.S. Carter VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – Valdosta has survived a planned shutdown of five regional Social Security Administration offices in Georgia. Targeted for permanent closing are offices in Thomasville, Columbus, Brunswick, Vidalia and Gainesville. The offices assist seniors and other Social Security recipients in their regions. Presumably, people on Social Security will soon…
Read MoreANALYSIS: Winner of Enigma council election must grasp the stakes of his decider role
By T.S. Carter ENIGMA, Berrien County, Georgia – The winner of the four-man race for an open Enigma City Council seat will be the key vote in setting the course this Berrien County city takes in the years ahead. The March 18 election for which early voting is underway, will fill the seat of Bud…
Read MoreAn Update from Congressman Austin Scott
March 3, 2025 Dear Georgian, Last week, the House passed the House Budget Resolution, which contains budgetary instructions for committees to produce legislation that ensures tax relief for working families and small businesses, reins in reckless federal spending, unleashes energy dominance and makes America safe again. I voted in support of this legislation, which starts the…
Read MoreEnigma learns its bank balance at long last
By T.S. Carter ENIGMA, Berrien County, Georgia – With $38,000 in the Bank of Alapaha, Enigma should have enough money to pay its bills, according to Mayor Pro-Tem Doug Webb. Webb failed in Wednesday, March 5 bid to review city bank accounts, but learned of the city’s general fund balance from the bank.…
Read MoreHegseth directs civilians to prepare 5 bullet points on weekly work
By C. Todd Lopez , DOD News WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday signed a memorandum to all Defense Department civilian employees directing them to prepare five bullet points detailing their work accomplishments from the prior week. On Monday, March 3, those same employees can expect an email from the Defense Department…
Read MoreDoD releases guidance for DoD civilian employees on responding to OPM’s ‘What You Did Last Week’ email
By Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Department of Defense released the memorandum Guidance for Department of Defense Civilian Employees on Responding to the Office of Personnel Management’s “What You Did Last Week” email mandating all DoD civilian employees to submit weekly accomplishments. Starting March 3, 2025, Department of the Air Force…
Read MoreHouse Majority Whip James Burchett Announces Whip Team for the 2025-2026 Legislative Term
GEORGIA – Georgia House Majority Caucus Whip James Burchett (R-Waycross) today announces the appointment of his Majority Caucus Whip Team for the 2025-2026 legislative term. “As House Majority Whip, I’m looking forward to collaborating with my colleagues to address the critical issues facing the state of Georgia and working together toward effective solutions for…
Read MoreKeeping Georgians Informed –February 17-23 – Senator Reverend Ralph Warnock (GA)
From February 20, 2025 Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday afternoon, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (GA) outlined the dire impacts of potential Medicaid cuts on ordinary Georgians. The Senator pushed back on cuts to Medicaid and other key programs proposed by Washington politicians in the recent budget plan. The proposed plans potentially set up deep…
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