Bob Barr to Seek Gingrey's Congressional Seat

Barr has announced his candidacy to run for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent District 11 Seat, which includes Cherokee County.

Former U.S. Rep Bob Barr wants to return to Congress. Barr, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives between 1995 and 2003, has announced his plans to run for the District 11 seat, which will be vacated by U.S. Rep Phil Gingrey as he plans to run for the U.S. Senate.  According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Barr was the author of the Defense of Marriage Act, whose constitutionality was debated earlier this week in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.  He also ran for the presidency in 2008 on the Libertarian Party ticket and currently practices law in Atlanta.  Tell us: how do you feel about Barr's announcement?  Keep up with all the news you care about by subscribing to our free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and …

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Rep. Phil Gingrey Announces Senate Bid

U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey, of Marietta, says he is running for the open Senate seat, created by Saxby Chambliss's upcoming retirement.

Rep. Phil Gingrey Announces Senate Bid

U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey, of Marietta, says he is running for the open Senate seat, created by Saxby Chambliss's upcoming retirement.

Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Marietta) announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate on Wednesday in Augusta. Gingrey is the second Republican congressman from Georgia to enter the race for the open seat created by Sen. Saxby Chambliss's upcoming retirement. Rep. Paul Broun, R-Watkinsville, announced his bid last month. Reps. Tom Price of Roswell and Jack Kingston of Savannah, as well as Democratic Rep. John Barrow, are also considering bids for the seat, which Chambliss will vacate after next year, The National Journal and SeattlePi.com report. In his remarks, Gingrey promised to trim the federal debt, repeal President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, fight a citizenship path for illegal immigrants and continue his opposition to abortion rights, …

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Gingrey on ‘Legitimate Rape’ Comment: Do You Agree?

U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Marietta, touched on the hot-button issue during an address to the Smyrna Area Council of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. Tell us what you think of Gingrey’s comments.

The phrase “legitimate rape,” uttered by the now former U.S. Rep. Todd Akin last August in the midst of his re-election campaign, is one he and Republicans likely hoped most Republicans would forget last year. Akin’s comments suggesting that victims of "legitimate rape" have a built-in defense against pregnancy likely played a factor in the Missouri Republican's political defeat in November. While Akin’s comments became part of the political landscape in 2012, they have resurfaced in the early days of 2013, but this time in Georgia. U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Marietta, said as he spoke to the Smyrna Area Council of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce that the former representative was “partly right.” Here’s what Gingrey, an OB-GYN, said during his…

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M Wilson

10:31 am on Saturday, January 19, 2013

Needless to say, I am saving these comments for the coming election. I want to remind the voters of Mr. Gingrey's opinion. Hopefully, someone will run against him--a Democrat or Republican with common sense!   more ›

Gingrey Opposes Fiscal Cliff Deal

"It did not address spending, entitlement or tax reform in any meaningful way," he said on his Facebook page this afternoon.

U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Marietta) voted against the fiscal cliff deal that Congress approved late Tuesday. "I opposed the Senate amendment regarding the fiscal cliff because it did not address spending, entitlement or tax reform in any meaningful way," he said on his Facebook page this afternoon. "Furthermore, it continues Washington's habit of kicking the can down the road, fails to provide certainty for job creators or protection for small businesses." The U.S. House of Representatives voted 257 to 167 to send the measure to President Obama's desk for his signature. Had a deal not been reached, broad tax increases would have taken effect this month and there would have have been $110 billion in automatic cuts to domestic and military …

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Meet the Candidates: Phil Gingrey

Phil Gingrey seeks the Republican nomination for U.S. House of Representatives District 11.

Rep. Phil Gingrey seeks re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives District 11. He'll face off against Michael Opitz and William Llop for the Republican nomination in the July 31 primary. The winner of the primary will run against the only Democratic candidate for the seat, Patrick Thompson. Patch asked Gingrey questions about the District 11 race via email. What do you think are the most important issues facing District 11 in the coming years? Jobs and the economy, and the federal budget, and out-of-control government spending are really one big issue, which together represent the biggest issue for the 11th District. In order to create jobs, stimulate the economy, and reign in spending, I will continue working to repeal Obamacare, …

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Marietta Election Guide

Take a look at some of the candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Marietta and Cobb County.

As we look ahead to November’s elections, Marietta Patch is devoted to bringing you the information you need about races in town. Here are just a few of the candidates and issues we'll be covering as November draws near. Transportation Investment Act, or TSPLOST: The upcoming TSPLOST regional transportation referendum is one of the most pressing issues in the upcoming vote. Learn more about TSPLOST and what others are saying about it here. House Resolution 1162: Voters will decide if the state can override local school boards' decisions on rejection of charter schools. The measure would mean amending the state's current constitution. District 11 U.S. House of Representative: Congressman Phil Gingrey (R) faces a redrawn district full of …

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Marietta's Military Patch

Wing Members Deploy to Middle East

Over 100 Airmen from Dobbins Air Reserve Base deployed to the Middle East, departing on four C-130 aircraft in a series of send-off ceremonies.

by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Gaston,  94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, Dobbins Air Reserve Base Over 100 Airmen from Dobbins Air Reserve Base deployed to the Middle East, departing on four C-130 aircraft in a series of send-off ceremonies that concluded Monday. The 94th Airlift Wing transitioned from Air Education and Training Command to Air Mobility Command in 2011. This is the first major deployment for the flying mission at Dobbins since before the wing joined AETC in 1999. C-130 aircrews and maintainers will serve a critical role in delivering cargo and personnel in and out of austere and unimproved landing zones. This mission will be in direct support of contingency operations in the Middle East.  "You are ready," said Col. Timothy …

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Last Chance: Military Academy Day

Sign up by Monday at 5 p.m. to get a hands-on demonstration of military opportunities and learn about applying for and attending one of the military service academies.

Teens can learn all about the five U.S. service academies and how to apply to attend them during the annual Military Academy Day at Dobbins Air Reserve Base on May 12. The free event is aimed at eighth- to 12th-graders who are interested in attending the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy or U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. “I am pleased to once again host this unique opportunity for Georgia students to learn about our nation’s military academies,” said Sen. Johnny Isakson, the Georgia Republican organizing the event. “Students and their families will hear about what each academy has to offer, as well as learn more about the requirements and application process for attending these fine …

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Georgia Sues for Approval of Redistricting

Georgia is attempting to pre-empt the Justice Department approval of the congressional and legislative redistricting plans by taking the maps to court in Washington.

Georgia has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, seeking federal approval of the newly drawn state legislative and congressional redistricting plans. Under the federal Voting Rights Act, Georgia must receive approval from the Justice Department or the D.C.-based federal court before any changes in election law are put into effect. This is the first redistricting process since Republicans took control of the state government. However, this is not the first time the state has chosen to go first to court, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Ten years ago, Democrats tried the same tactic to get around a Republican Justice Department. The courts tossed out much of the Democrat's plan. If the maps are …

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