Notes from the Georgia State Senate: Mortgage Crisis Shouldn’t Cripple National Economy

In our 51st District, the numbers ranged from somewhat troubling – Dawson County with one foreclosure for every 534 households in August – to very good – Union County with one foreclosure for every 12,393 households...
Oct 19, 2007

Notes from the Georgia State Senate: Woman’s Right to Know Act Shows Positive Results

A couple of years ago, the members of the Georgia General Assembly passed the “Woman’s Right to Know Act,” a law that mandates physicians to provide pertinent information 24 hours in advance to women who contemplate terminating their pregnancy, so that women can make an informed decision...
Oct 12, 2007

Notes from the Georgia State Senate: Fall Festivals Bring Out the Best of North Georgia

State Sen. Chip Pearson urges Georgians to celebrate our great heritage with fall festivals such as the Apple, Marble, Sorghum, Gold Rush and Moonshine Festivals...
Oct 3, 2007

Notes from the Georgia State Senate: Painful Summer Drought Brings Water Issues to the Forefront

Water management issues in Georgia have become important over the last five years, driven by the some of the worst drought in Georgia history...
Sep 24, 2007

What Killed My Plant?

Too much water in heavy soils for an extended time can cause plants to wilt. The unsuspecting gardener may continue to water in belief that the plant needs more moisture. In reality they may be killing the plants with kindness...
Aug 31, 2007

Entrepreneurs, Intrapreneurs and Them Corporate Fellas

Here is what I believe are the fundamental differences between these three 'breeds' of business people...
Aug 28, 2007

Love or Hate Relationship?

My wife and I have many things in common; however, my love of collards is not one of them...
Aug 27, 2007

Notes from the Georgia State Senate: A Promising Month for GA Economic Development

August has been quite a busy month thus far for economic development and tourism initiatives, and I’d like to take some time to update readers on the latest economic development news...
Aug 20, 2007

Notes from the Georgia State Senate: Bridge Tragedy Puts Infrastructure Under the Microscope

The tragic news of the collapse of the I-35W Bridge in Minnesota sent shock waves of concern and grief across our nation...
Aug 13, 2007

Notes from the Georgia State Senate: Vick case highlights need for tougher animal fighting laws

The news of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick’s indictment for his alleged involvement in a cruel dogfighting ring has shocked and appalled football fans across the nation...
Aug 6, 2007

Notes from the Georgia State Senate: Summer Studies to Focus on Many Important Issues

Each year during the Legislative Session, many proposals for new laws come before each chamber of the General Assembly.  In some cases, a bill before the legislature could set forth such a dramatic change in existing state law that we need to study the impact of the bill before it passes...
Jul 30, 2007

Notes from the Georgia State Senate: Fraudulent Tax Schemes Hurt Our Wallets

As a state Senator, I hear from my constituents on a daily basis, as they describe the issues that matter to them most.  One of the most common concerns I hear these days is on the average citizen’s growing tax burden...
Jul 20, 2007

Notes from the Georgia State Senate June 29

Independence Day – A time to consider our core American beliefs...
Jun 29, 2007

Notes from the Georgia State Senate June 21

Immigration Reform cannot be amnesty in disguise – Part 3...
Jun 21, 2007

Notes from the Georgia State Senate Week of June 18

Joint Panel to study best solutions for transportation funding...
Jun 18, 2007