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Charlie Harper/Columnist

Charlie is the founder and publisher of georgiapol.com, and has offered weekly commentary on state and national political issues, as well as other current news events.

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Australia attack brings Hanukkah to all of us

In a couple of weeks, we’ll begin to ring in the new year across the globe.

Merry Christmas to 25 million kids, from the Dells

I got the opportunity to take an unexpected vacation last week.

Abrupt team changes are a great chance to learn

College is where you go to learn a lot of things, and sometimes while there you also go to class.

Greene’s resignation has wide ripple effects

Those of us whose professions are political adjacent were prepared to downshift for a few weeks.

Lack of economic development announcements signals caution

This is the last week before most voters will turn down their attention to politics and focus a bit more on family, friends, and the holidays. At least that’s what “normal” people do. 

2026 election wins and losses will come at great costs

We’re at a frustrating point in the calendar for those who work elections.

Don’t stop at paychecks; Halt Congress’ fundraising too

The federal government began its new year on October 1st without any money appropriated from Congress to fund its operations.

College coaching carousel now part of the game

It was a rough weekend for quite a few coaches in college football.

How to weigh a vote for a SPLOST

I’ve been remiss in giving a nod to the 2025 items Georgians have on the ballot right now.

History closes one chapter and opens another

Historic has become an overused word, cheapening its meaning.

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