Christina A Cassidy
March 31, 2014 | Daily Report Online
Deal Won't Have to Testify in Ethics Agency TrialA judge has ruled Gov. Nathan Deal doesn't have to testify in the civil case of a former state ethics commission employee who alleges retaliation for investigating complaints against the governor.
By Christina A. Cassidy | Associated Press
1 minute read
March 03, 2014 | Daily Report Online
Several Issues Before Lawmakers on Crossover DayMonday marks a key deadline as bills must pass either the House or Senate to remain active for the last 10 days of the session. Known as Crossover Day, it marks the 30th day of the 40-day session.
By Christina A. Cassidy
8 minute read
February 27, 2014 | Daily Report Online
Medical Marijuana Bill Passes Key Committee VoteA bill to enable a type of medical marijuana to be used in Georgia under certain circumstances passed a key committee vote Wednesday, keeping it alive as a major legislative deadline looms.
By Christina A. Cassidy
5 minute read
February 24, 2014 | Daily Report Online
Effort to Build Gay Marriage Support Heads SouthA new effort is underway in the South to ride the momentum of recent moves elsewhere in favor of same-sex marriage, hoping to build wider acceptance that will eventually overturn gay marriage bans in the region.
By Christina A. Cassidy
1 minute read
February 12, 2014 | Daily Report Online
Ice Storm Encases Parts of The SouthSlushy highways and streets were mostly desolate and ice encased trees and sent them crashing into power lines, knocking out electricity to a wide swath of the South as the winter-weary region was hit with its second winter storm in two weeks.
By Christina A. Cassidy and Kate Brumback
5 minute read
February 11, 2014 | Daily Report Online
Obama Signs Emergency Declaration for GeorgiaPresident Barack Obama has declared an emergency in Georgia as a winter storm brings snow and the threat of a thick layer of ice to the state.
By Christina A. Cassidy
1 minute read
February 10, 2014 | Daily Report Online
Part of Ga. Under State of Emergency for StormWith memories of gridlock on icy Atlanta highways still fresh, Georgia officials got a second chance Monday to prove the state could prepare for winter weather. The governor declared a state of emergency hours ahead of the storm, something he didn't do two weeks ago.
By Christina A. Cassidy and Kate Brumback
5 minute read
January 28, 2014 | Daily Report Online
Staffing Situation Worsens at GA Ethics CommissionThe staffing situation at the state ethics commission has worsened, as the lead assistant to the executive secretary has resigned and the staff attorney remains on administrative leave.
By Christina A. Cassidy
4 minute read
December 12, 2013 | Daily Report Online
Subpoenas Related to Ga. Gov's Ethics ComplaintsA federal grand jury has been scheduled to meet next month to receive documents related to ethics complaints involving Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, according to people familiar with the case.
By Christina A. Cassidy
4 minute read
October 25, 2013 | Daily Report Online
Former White House staffer Lawton Jordan III to Join Ga. Ethics CommissionGov. Nathan Deal has appointed attorney and former White House staffer Lawton Jordan III to the state ethics commission, filling the lone Democratic seat on a board confronting lawsuits and claims of misconduct.
By Christina A. Cassidy
5 minute read
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