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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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AI will proceed with or without us

“What are you going to be when you grow up?” is perhaps the worst question adults ever ask a kid.

Two architects of Georgia’s Republican agenda retiring from house

There’s a saying commonly attributed to the executive branch of government regarding hiring and appointments: People are policy.  

Our calendar — Holy Week mixed with politics

Many of us will be observing Holy Week soon.

Democrats’ Senate filibuster risks domestic disaster

I tend to begin my mornings with a game of Wordle.

Exports driving Georgia’s growth, driven by tax policy

Georgia has been claiming it is the “number one state to do business” for long enough that it often seems it’s more of a branding exercise than an objective measurement.

Candidates, how will you actually represent us?

Our half-century-long cold war with Iran entered a hot stage over the weekend.

Senate budget asserts priorities, highlights change

The Georgia Senate passed its amended budget last week, marking a customary milestone in the forty-day session of the Georgia General Assembly.

Does using forever chemicals mean forever liability?

Part-time citizen legislators have to become experts on a variety of topics, some of which have long-term consequences for our own health and the state's.

Still mad about that halftime show?

I prefer when starting one of these pieces to remind myself it’s usually better to be subtle.

In weather and politics, preparation affects perception

Politics is a lot like the weather. Everyone likes to complain about it. Few are willing to do anything about it.

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