Brutis is a young male mixed breed dog who is available for adoption from the Effingham County Animal Shelter in Springfield, GA.
Lt. Colonel George Washington fought French and Indian scouts on May 28, 1754, beginning the Seven Years War.
On May 27, 1813, Thomas Jefferson wrote a letter to John Adams to let Adams know of the death of a mutual friend.
On May 28, 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, requiring all Native Americans to relocate west of the Mississippi River.
On May 29, 1836, the United States Senate ratified the Treaty of New Echota, which required the movement of all Cherokee out of Georgia and led to the “Trail of Tears.”
On May 27, 1863, Chief Justice Roger Taney, sitting as a federal district court judge, issued a decision in Ex parte Merryman, which challenged President Abraham Lincoln’s suspension of the right of habeas corpus. Lincoln ignored the ruling.
Today is the anniversary of the Battle of Pickett’s Mill in Paulding County, Georgia, where Sherman’s forces attacked Johnston’s Confederates on May 27, 1864. Among the combatants on the Union side was Ambrose Bierce, who would later write The Crime at Pickett’s Mill. Pickett’s Mill is the site of annual reenactments.
On May 27, 1864, the Federal Army, having been stopped in its advance on Atlanta two days earlier by the Battle of New Hope Church, attempted to outflank the Confederate position. Some 14,000 Federal troops were selected for the task, and General Howard was given command. After a five-hour march, Howard’s force reached the vicinity of Pickett’s Mill and prepared to attack. Waiting were 10,000 Confederate troops under the command of General Cleburne.
The Federal assault began at 5 p.m. and continued into the night. Daybreak found the Confederates still in possession of the field. The Federals had lost 1,600 men compared to the Confederate loss of 500. The Confederate victory resulted in a one-week delay of the Federal advance on Atlanta.
Here are some photos of the battlefield and links to additional material.
The Battle of Dallas, Georgia began on May 28, 1864. Click here to watch Week 6 of the Georgia Public Broadcasting/Atlanta History Center series on the Civil War in Georgia.
On May 30, 1922, Chief Justice of the United States William H. Taft dedicated the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. Inside the memorial is a seated statue of Lincoln by Daniel Chester French carved from 175 tons of Georgia white marble.
French also created the statue of Jame Oglethorpe that stands in Chippewa Square in Savannah and a seated statue of Samuel Spencer considered to be a prototype of the Lincoln carving. Samuel Spencer was the first President of Southern Railway and was originally located at the rail station in downtown Atlanta before moving to the Southern Railway passenger station in Buckhead in the 1970s and is currently at 1200 Peachtree Street in front of Norfolk Southern.
On May 27, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt said the United States was in an unlimited national emergency and laid out conditions under which Germany’s expansionism would constitute an attack on the United States.
On May 29, 1942, Adolf Hitler ordered all Jews in Nazi-occupied Paris to wear a yellow Star of David on their coats.
Happy Birthday to Gladys Knight, born in Atlanta on May 28, 1944.
On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Nepalese Sherpa, became the first to summit Mount Everest.
On May 28, Tenzing and Hillary set out, setting up high camp at 27,900 feet. After a freezing, sleepless night, the pair plodded on, reaching the South Summit by 9 a.m. and a steep rocky step, some 40 feet high, about an hour later. Wedging himself in a crack in the face, Hillary inched himself up what was thereafter known as the Hillary Step. Hillary threw down a rope, and Norgay followed. At about 11:30 a.m., the climbers arrived at the top of the world.
News of the success was rushed by runner from the expedition’s base camp to the radio post at Namche Bazar, and then sent by coded message to London, where Queen Elizabeth II learned of the achievement on June 1, the eve of her coronation. The next day, the news broke around the world. Later that year, Hillary and Hunt were knighted by the queen. Norgay, because he was not a citizen of a Commonwealth nation, received the lesser British Empire Medal.
Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter appeared on the cover of Time magazine on May 31, 1971.
On May 27, 1976, former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter blasted the “Stop Carter” movement in a speech in Cincinnati.
On this day in 1992, The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion by Georgia-based The Black Crowes reached number one on the Billboard US Album chart.
On May 27, 1995, actor Christopher Reeves was thrown from his horse in an equestrian competition in Culpepper, Virginia, becoming quadriplegic.
Eight years ago, a poll by Rasmussen showed Democrat Michelle Nunn beating both Jack Kingston and David Perdue in a General Election matchup and Democrat Jason Carter beating Gov. Deal.
DeKalb County mis-counted votes in County Commission District 2, according to the AJC.Continue Reading..
Georgia Militia under General John Floyd began rounding up Cherokee Indians on May 26, 1838.
General Robert E. Lee wrote a letter dated May 26, 1861 to Georgia Governor Joseph E. Brown asking the state to send any weapons available for Georgia volunteers who arrived in Virginia unarmed.
The Battle of New Hope Church was fought near Dallas, Georgia May 25-26, 1864 between Confederates under General Joseph E. Johnston and Federal troops under General William T. Sherman.
President Calvin Coolidge signed the “Comprehensive Immigration Act” on May 26, 1924.
Many Americans saw the enormous influx of largely unskilled, uneducated immigrants during the early 1900s as causing unfair competition for jobs and land. Under the new law, immigration remained open to those with a college education and/or special skills, but entry was denied to Mexicans, and disproportionately to Eastern and Southern Europeans and Japanese. At the same time, the legislation allowed for more immigration from Northern European nations such as Britain, Ireland and Scandinavian countries. A quota was set that limited immigration to two percent of any given nation’s residents already in the U.S. as of 1890, a provision designed to maintain America’s largely Northern European racial composition. In 1927, the “two percent rule” was eliminated and a cap of 150,000 total immigrants annually was established.
The law particularly angered Japan, which in 1907 had forged with U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt a “Gentlemen’s Agreement,” which included more liberal immigration quotas for Japan. By 1924, strong U.S. agricultural and labor interests–particularly from California, which had already passed its own exclusionary laws against Japanese immigrants–favored the more restrictive legislation signed by Coolidge. The Japanese government viewed the American law as an insult, and protested by declaring May 26 a national day of humiliation in Japan.
Fort Frederica National Monument was established on St Simons Island, Georgia on May 26, 1936.
Fort Frederica National National Monument on St. Simons Island
May 26, 1949 was named Clay Day in Marietta, Georgia in honor of General Lucius Clay, who spoke at the courthouse square.
Georgia State Senator Burt Jones fired off a press release claiming victory in the Republican Primary for Lieutenant Governor.Continue Reading..
Allatoona is an eight-week old female Beagle (or Hound?) mix puppy who is available for adoption from the Humane Society of NWGA in Dalton, GA.
Loveable, huggable, hounds! We have a litter of adorable eight-week-old Beagle mix puppies available for adoption. There are eight puppies in total; five girls and three boys. Allatoona, Erie, Geneva, Lanier, and Tahoe are all females. Carter, Champlain, and Huron are males. All are very playful with charming personalities. It’s hard to resist their hound dog good looks and big floppy ears. These puppies come in a variety of coat colors and will be medium sized dogs when full grown. All have boundless energy and a nose for mischief. They love toys of all kinds and have a blast chasing each other around the shelter. All would love to have a doggie playmate at their new home. They are also the perfect age to introduce them to cats. This bunch is perfect for a family with children who have the time and patience to train a puppy.
Tod was a stray that wandered up to a local resident’s home and decided to stick around for a while. They enjoyed this friendly dog’s company but knew he deserved a more suitable home. has a fox-like appearance with his beautiful copper coat and big bushy tail. This large athletic dog is a good fit for an active adult or family with children over eight. He enjoys being outside and spending time in our open play yard. He would be a great pal to take along on camping trips or hikes. His big bark is sure to keep strangers away but don’t be fooled; he’s just a big softee. The family that surrendered him told us Tod is housebroken and will use pads inside if you are unable to get home in time to let him outside.
Looking for a puppy? We have a litter of Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler mix puppies you’re going to love! All are nine weeks old and will be medium size dogs when full grown. Blaze, Cliff, Dune, Everest and Forest are boys and Fern and Summit are girls. These cute cuddly pups come in a variety of coat colors. They are perfect for anyone that enjoys an active lifestyle and will make wonderful family pets. They will need plenty of daily exercise and play time. All have boundless energy and enjoy playing with all kinds of toys.
Our nursery is overflowing! If you are looking to adopt a puppy, you will want to check out Josie, Kiki, Mack, Maude, Mora and Salem. Six super cute, nine-week-old black Labrador mixes perfect for an active adult or family with children. There are five girls and one boy to choose from. All weigh less than ten pounds now but will be on the large side when full grown. These sweet friendly pups are outgoing, playful, and very affectionate. They have boundless energy and love to wrestle and play. They have not been housebroken and will need a fenced in yard to keep them safe when outside. When not rough housing or exploring their world, they love to snuggle up next to you. What’s better than puppy kisses and cuddles? If you can’t choose one, pick two! It would help to keep them entertained when you are too busy to play. Get your application in today if you want your pick of the litter!
Cute, snuggly, and playful! Meet Bond, Connery, Moneypenny, and Sean! Four adorable Labrador/Cattle Dog mix puppies that will fill your days with fun! When not chasing after a toy or each other, they love cuddling up with you. Moneypenny is the only girl and all the rest are boys. These babies are nine weeks old and will be medium in size when full grown. They are looking for loving forever families that will give them plenty of love and attention. All are just the right age to be housebroken and trained.
Sweet little Roxie is an nine-week-old female Labrador/Australian Cattle Dog mix. This precious pup was so tiny when she first arrived that we whisked her off to one of our foster families so she could receive special love and care. Roxie is a momma’s girl that enjoys spending time cuddling when not off terrorizing a toy. She weighs less than fourteen pounds now and will be a medium size dog when full grown. This cutie is the perfect pet for a family with children. She is very well socialized and gets along well with both cats and dogs.
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 convened at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on May 25, 1787.
With George Washington presiding, the Constitutional Convention formally convenes on this day in 1787. The convention faced a daunting task: the peaceful overthrow of the new American government as it had been defined by the Article of Confederation.
The process began with the proposal of James Madison’s Virginia Plan. Madison had dedicated the winter of 1787 to the study of confederacies throughout history and arrived in Philadelphia with a wealth of knowledge and an idea for a new American government. It featured a bicameral legislature, with representation in both houses apportioned to states based upon population; this was seen immediately as giving more power to large states, like Virginia. The two houses would in turn elect the executive and the judiciary and would possess veto power over the state legislatures.
William Patterson soon countered with a plan more attractive to the new nation’s smaller states. It too bore the imprint of America’s British experience. Under the New Jersey Plan, as it became known, each state would have a single vote in Congress as it had been under the Articles of Confederation, to even out power between large and small states.
Alexander Hamilton then put forward to the delegates a third plan, a perfect copy of the British Constitution including an upper house and legislature that would serve on good behavior.
Confronted by three counter-revolutionary options, the representatives of Connecticut finally came up with a workable compromise: a government with an upper house made up of equal numbers of delegates from each state and a lower house with proportional representation based upon population. This idea formed the basis of the new U.S. Constitution, which became the law of the land in 1789.
The Battle of New Hope Church was fought near Dallas, Georgia May 25-26, 1864 between Confederates under General Joseph E. Johnston and Federal troops under General William T. Sherman.
On May 25, 1907, an equine statue of John B. Gordon was unveiled on the grounds of the Georgia State Capitol.
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia held on May 25, 1962 that the Georgia General Assembly was malapportioned and ordered the reapportionment of the State House and Senate.
Star Wars opened on May 25, 1977.
CBS46 reports that Fulton County’s elections office was off to a “slow start” yesterday.Continue Reading..
John Hancock was elected President of the Second Continental Congress on May 24, 1775.
The Brooklyn Bridge opened May 24, 1883.
Then-Lt. Governor Marvin Griffin announced his candidacy for Governor on May 24, 1954.
John Smoltz tied the record for most strikeouts by a Braves pitcher, throwing 15 Ks against Montreal Expos on May 24, 1992.
Happy Birthday to Bob Dylan, who was born on this day in 1941.
Four years ago today, the 2016 General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election was held in Georgia.
Today is Primary Election Day from 7 AM to 7 PM. From the Statesboro Herald:Continue Reading..
Serial bank robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were shot to death near Sailes, Louisiana by a group of LA and Texas state police on May 23, 1934.
On May 23, 1954, the NAACP petitioned the Fulton County Board of Education to desegregate after the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education.
Former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter won the Virginia Caucus on May 23, 1976, gaining 24 delegates. On May 25, 1976, Carter won the Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky Primary Elections for President.
On May 23, 1990, the NFL announced that Atlanta would host the 1994 Super Bowl.
Democrat Stacey Abrams called Georgia the worst state in which to live, according to the Gwinnett Daily Post.
“I am tired of hearing about how we’re the best state in the country to do business when we are the worst state in the country to live,” said Abrams before she acknowledged Republicans would attack her for the later part of that statement.
“Let me contextualize. When you’re No. 48 for mental health, when we’re No. 1 for maternal mortality, when you have an incarceration rate that is on the rise and wages are on the decline, then you are not the No. 1 place to live.”
“Stacey Abrams may think differently, but I believe Georgia is the best state to live, work, and raise a family,” said Kemp in a post on Twitter Saturday night. “And Marty, the girls, and I will work hard every day from now until November to keep it that way for four more years!”
Former Vice President Mike Pence will rally for Governor Brian Kemp today, according to the AJC.
Former Vice President Mike Pence will headline a get-out-the-vote rally with Gov. Brian Kemp on the eve of Georgia’s May 24 primary, deepening a split with Donald Trump as each maneuvers for a possible 2024 White House run.
Pence called Kemp “one of the most successful conservative governors in America” in a statement announcing the rally to help the incumbent stave off a Trump-backed challenge from former U.S. Sen. David Perdue. Kemp’s campaign did not release a specific time or location for the rally.
“The vice president’s leadership was instrumental in creating the most prosperous economy in American history, including here in Georgia, and his commitment to building a safer, stronger America represents the highest ideals of our party,” Kemp said.
Effingham County Sheriff’s deputies are in hot pursuit of an escaped pair of monkeys, according to WSAV.
Deputies say two Patas monkeys are on the loose in North Effingham. Officials are working with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to trap them.
While deputies say the monkeys are not believed to be dangerous, they warn you to not attempt to catch them. If you see them, please call 912-754-3449.
Officials have set up traps to try to capture the monkeys. They escaped from their home in the north end of the county.
Former Georgia State Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine has been indicted by a federal grand jury, according to the Capitol Beat News Service via the Albany Herald.
Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine has been indicted on federal charges of conspiring to commit health care fraud and money laundering, the Justice Department announced.
According to information presented to a federal grand jury, Oxendine conspired with Dr. Jeffrey Gallups and others to submit fraudulent insurance claims for more than $2.5 million in medically unnecessary tests ordered from a lab in Texas. Gallups already has pleaded guilty to health care fraud.
As part of the scheme, the lab company agreed to pay Oxendine’s insurance services business a kickback of 50% of the net profits from eligible specimens submitted by Gallups’ practice, which amounted to $260,000.
“Patients go to their health care provider for treatment with the expectation that their treatment or test is necessary, not a scam for fraud,” U.S. Attorney Ryan Buchanan said.
“Patients go to their health care provider for treatment with the expectation that their treatment or test is necessary, not a scam for fraud,” U.S. Attorney Ryan Buchanan said.
From the Associated Press via AccessWDUN:
Gallups was charged last year with health care fraud and pleaded guilty in October. He’s set to be scheduled next month, according to court records.
Oxendine’s defense attorneys, Drew Findling and Marissa Goldberg, said in an emailed statement that Oxendine “has been targeted in this investigation because of his name and gravitas, but to be clear, he has not broken any laws and is innocent of this indictment.”
Tomorrow is primary election day in Georgia. Here are the stats from the latest early and advance voting list from the Secretary of State’s Office:
863,146 ballots cast
66,388 mailed ballots returned
796,394 ballots cast in person
392 Electronic ballots cast (overseas residents and military)
372,345 Democratic Primary ballots cast
485,233 Republican Primary ballots cast
5568 Non-partisan ballots cast
In Gwinnett County:
29,354 Democratic ballots cast
26,380 Republican ballots cast
356 Non partisan ballots cast
From the Capitol Beat News Service via the Albany Herald:Continue Reading..
Aeries is treat motivated and will need an active lifestyle or a really big fenced in back yard. He will be neutered, microchipped and rabies vaccinated upon adoption. He is dog friendly and didn’t seem to mind the cats in the cat room (the cats didn’t seem to like him too much, haha).
Bronx is bulldog mix of some sort. He definitely has a French Bulldog head and face, but he is tall and about 70lbs. He loves squeaky toys and a yard to run and explore in. He is dog friendly. He will be neutered, microchipped, and rabies vaccinated upon adoption.
She is an unaltered female weighing approximately 40-50lbs and about 1 year old. Sativa is a little shy at first to new people but she warms up quickly with love and attention. She will be spayed, microchipped and rabies vaccinated upon adoption. She is dog friendly.
To foster her with Renegade Paws Rescue, please go to www.renegadepawsrescue.org and fill out a foster application.
