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Initial responses from OIG on complaints filed against Gov Brian Kemp, Gwinnett Sheriff Keybo Taylor & Cobb Sheriff Craig Owens * Updated

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On Sept. 7, we received three emailed responses from the OIG on the complaints we filed the day before. Two of them, presumably for the two sheriffs (the responses did not include complaint numbers), told me to contact the Georgia Dept. of Corrections for an investigation of the violation of state law by the the sheriffs. It is my understanding that Georgia sheriffs hold independent, constitutional, executive branch offices.

The third reply, apparently to the complaint against Kemp, says he may see an investigation.

I paste the OIG responses to the Kemp complaint below and below that the OIG response letter to the sheriff-related complaints then the letter I sent back to them today asking for reconsideration on the response regarding the sheriffs:

Response from OIG to the complaint against Kemp (I assume):

“Thank you for contacting the Office of the State Inspector General (OIG). This email acknowledges receipt of your complaint sent on September 6, 2022. Pursuant to Executive Order 01.13.03.02, the duties of the OIG include the investigation of fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption in the executive branch. Allegations involving county government matters, private industry concerns, personnel/management issues, and local law enforcement agencies typically fall outside our jurisdiction.

 OIG will review your complaint to determine whether sufficient grounds exist to open an investigation. If so, we will contact you. Thank you.

 Office of the State Inspector General

State of Georgia”

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OIG response to complaints against the sheriffs:

“Thank you for contacting the Office of the State Inspector General (OIG). This email acknowledges receipt of your complaint sent on September 6, 2022. Pursuant to Executive Order 01.13.03.02, the duties of the OIG include the investigation of fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption in the executive branch. Allegations involving county government matters, private industry concerns, personnel/management issues, and local law enforcement agencies typically fall outside our jurisdiction.

After reviewing your complaint, OIG does not believe this matter would fall under our jurisdiction. However, below is the website link to the Department of Corrections (DOC). DOC – Internal Affairs is the best agency to assist in this matter. Thank you.”

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My reply:

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September 9, 2022

The Honorable Mr. Scott McAfee

Inspector General, Georgia

2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive SW,

1102 West Tower
Atlanta, GA 30334

Re; Sept. 7, 2022 response from your office to my complaints filed against two Georgia sheriffs

Complaint #ED7975F150  & Complaint #D06D828771

Dear Mr. McAfee,

After more than a year of collecting responses to public records requests, media coverage and verified information on the public admissions of two Georgia sheriffs to violation of state law (OCGA 42-4-14), I filed complaints with your office in hopes of an enthusiastic investigation. I was quite surprised to receive responses suggesting that my allegations somehow fall outside of your jurisdiction. I paste that reply in full below:

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“Thank you for contacting the Office of the State Inspector General (OIG). This email acknowledges receipt of your complaint sent on September 6, 2022. Pursuant to Executive Order 01.13.03.02, the duties of the OIG include the investigation of fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption in the executive branch. Allegations involving county government matters, private industry concerns, personnel/management issues, and local law enforcement agencies typically fall outside our jurisdiction.

After reviewing your complaint, OIG does not believe this matter would fall under our jurisdiction. However, below is the website link to the Department of Corrections (DOC). DOC – Internal Affairs is the best agency to assist in this matter. Thank you.”

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Gwinnett Sheriff Keybo Taylor and Cobb Sheriff Craig Owens operate within the executive branch of government. I respectfully submit an opinion (Unofficial Opinion U2018-3 OCTOBER 11, 2018) from the Attorney General’s office on that matter which reads in part: “A review of the statutory duties of a sheriff makes clear that both the sheriff and his or her deputies, which are authorized and appointed pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 15‑16‑23, are performing executive, and to some extent, judicial state functions.[1]…”

The explanation of your duties and jurisdiction (“what we do”) displayed on the official OIG website reads: “The State of Georgia Office of the Inspector General promotes transparency and accountability in state government. OIG diligently investigates fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption in the executive branch. We work to promote effective controls, improve agency policies and procedures, and identify opportunities for efficiency.”

“The office of the Sheriff in Georgia is considered to be both a constitutional and county office. The constitutionality of the office stems from the common law, from the constitutional provisions extended to certain offices in existence when the first Georgia constitution was ratified, and because the Sheriff is listed in the Georgia Constitution of 1983 as one of four independently elected county officers” (Hart County Sheriff’s Office).

I respectfully urge you to reconsider the premise presented in your reply to my request that I approach the Dept. of Corrections for an investigation or that DOC somehow has any jurisdiction over the sheriffs or power to investigate their violation of state law in this scenario.

I am in hopes the reply was sent without your input or direct knowledge by an inexperienced staffer.

Please regard this letter as my request for reconsideration of my original request for an investigation and a follow-up response from your office. I am posting all correspondence on this matter for public education.

Please feel free to contact me for any questions.

Thank you,

D.A. King

President, the Dustin Inman Society (NewDustinInmanSociety.org)

Proprietor, ImmigrationPolitcsGA.com

Marietta, GA. 30066

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One of two identical replies from OIG – apparently for the two sheriffs.
OIG reply to Kemp complaint.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complaints filed with Georgia Office of Inspector General against Gov Brian Kemp, Gwinnett Sheriff Keybo Taylor & Cobb Sheriff Craig D. Owens – OCGA 42-4-14

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Complaints filed (Sept. 6, 2022) related to multiple violations of OCGA 42-4-14 and the violations of the oaths of office for Gov. Brian Kemp, Sheriff Keybo Taylor and Sheriff Craig Owens. There will be additional complaints filed. See this letter for explanation and links to evidence.

OIG here.

  • Updated Sept. 9, 2022: Initial response and my reply here.
  • Final response from OIG on the two complaints against the sheriffs here.
  • List of news outlets, editors, producers and reporters to whom we have sent a news tip on this story here. 
Kemp complaint confirmation.

 

Taylor complaint confirmation.
Owens complaint confirmation.

Taxpayer-funded K-12 private school for illegal aliens? Coastal GA radio show host Scott Ryfun takes note of D.A. King column in the SSI Islander – *School choice

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Scott Ryfun.

Recommended pro-American Georgia radio!

Scott Ryfun does a great four hour (!) radio show that is heard from “Savannah to St. Mary’s” every weekday 6-10 AM. You can listen to it on WGIG, 98.7 FM from the Golden Isles and on  iheart radio. I do.

Ryfun (@ryfun) on Twitter.

I wrote a short column for this week’s  St. Simons The Islander newspaper (I am a loyal and longtime subscriber) on the “school choice” topic explaining that there are Republican state legislators in Georgia who are determined to use taxpayer funding to put illegal aliens into private K-12 schools in our state. Scott was kind enough to give it and the Islander a mention. Thanks, Scott! And many thanks to Islander editor Pam Shierling for the space!

You can listen to the short segment here.

The column is pasted below, and under that an informative chart from Reuters.

Ga state Sen. Greg Dolezal.
  • I noticed an omission in my column (my fault) on list of names of GOP legislators who are members of the Georgia Freedom Caucus. I left out the Chairman of the GaFC – state Senator Greg Dolezal (@dolezal4senate) from Forsyth County. My apologies to Sen. Dolezal.  

Note to Scott Ryfun: I am happy to expand on the goals of many legislators who want to include illegal aliens in the “school choice” issue (again) anytime his schedule allows on the air! The topic should be “an issue” for the looming election – and beyond!

BTW: Here is a letter writer’s opinion printed in metro-Atlanta’s Cherokee County newspaper –“Black conservative to GA GOP: “It is impossible to express my own outrage that any politician would suggest that we increase the benefits already offered to illegals.”

 

 

 

 

 

What countries send the most (legal) immigrants to Georgia?

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August 22, 2022

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Photo not from Rome News Tribune story.

Biggest sources of immigrants to Georgia

The fifty top nations

“Over 14% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years.

And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration.

Each era of immigration has been met with reductive ideas and resistance, whether the backlash was directed toward the Chinese, Irish, Italians, or Mexicans. Immigration laws have targeted specific groups at various times, stoking intolerance and preventing people from truly joining American society. Over time, however, as laws changed to be more equitable and immigrants found their footings, we have reaped the rewards of innovation in business, music, art, literature, dance, food, societal norms, entertainment, and sports—all while realizing a greater understanding of and respect for different cultures, religions, and ideas.

Stacker compiled a list of the biggest sources of immigrants to Georgia using data from the . Countries are ranked by the highest number of residents according to 2020 5-year estimates. Keep reading to find out more about the immigrant community in your home state.”

  • Click here then scroll to the bottom to save time.

 

Black conservative to GA GOP: “It is impossible to express my own outrage that any politician would suggest that we increase the benefits already offered to illegals” *School choice

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The below letter to the editor was published in the Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News today.

LETTER: School choice bill would allow taxpayer-funded vouchers for children living in U.S. illegally

Dear editor,

Since Pres. Biden was sworn in, we have all seen the unforgettable images of the now literally millions of “migrants” crossing the rivers in Texas and gaps in national security in Arizona to enter the U.S. illegally. The truth is most of these people are coming to America in violation of our already extremely liberal immigration laws “for a better life.” Many are either bringing their children with them or sending for them after arrival.

It is also true that the Democrats who run the federal government have not only encouraged this illegal scheme and stood by and watched as these illegal aliens swarm the southern border – but have also loaded these illegals onto busses to be distributed all over the nation. Many are landing in Georgia where we already host more illegal aliens than Arizona.

The insanity doesn’t end with the Democrats. I learned last week that a group of Republican state lawmakers here in Georgia is pushing hard to pass legislation next year that would require Georgia taxpayers to fund K-12 private school education for illegal alien children. It would be part of a “school choice” plan in which education dollars ‘follow the student…” The group is called the ‘Freedom Caucus Network’ and is 100% GOP.

As a black, conservative American who votes Republican, it is impossible to express my own outrage that any politician would suggest that we increase the benefits already offered to illegals and thereby make Georgia even more attractive to the endless stream of illegals the GOP claims to want to stop.

Cherokee Rep Charlice Byrd is a member of this “Freedom Caucus” group. We hope she can explain why illegal aliens would be included in taxpayer-funded private school education when it is so easy to exclude then from any such legislation. This political trick will not create a better life for Americans in Georgia.

Everett Robinson

Canton

Here.

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Note, Everett is a dear pal, a former thirty-four year neighbor and a member of the board of advisors, the Dustin Inman Society.

Fast Fact: Enough fentanyl to kill every American seized at southern border in July

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The U.S. Border Patrol says a drug-sniffing dog helped capture a suspect accused of smuggling 250 pounds of fentanyl worth more than $3 million early Monday, July 18, 2022. (Image: Courtesy of the U.S. Border Patrol)

 

Joe Biden’s New America

  • “Just 2 milligrams of fentanyl is considered enough to kill. Given the drug’s lethality, July’s seizures would be enough to slay nearly 470 million people and amount to nearly 1½ doses for every American.”
  • “This is only the fentanyl that is being seized as the vast majority is getting through undetected, according to the DEA,”…

July border stunner: Enough fentanyl to kill every American

Washington Times

August 16, 2022

“Fentanyl is surging across the southern border at an astronomical rate, with July’s rate of seizures shattering the previous record and tripling June’s rate, according to Homeland Security Department statistics released this week.

The drugs are yet another vulnerability along a U.S.-Mexico boundary plagued by record levels of human smuggling, including 10 more terrorism suspects whom the Border Patrol nabbed in July alone.

Customs and Border Protection reported seizing 2,071 pounds of fentanyl coming in from Mexico in July. That was 60% more than the previous record, set in April, and more than triple the 640 pounds nabbed in June.

Read the entire report here.

 

Rep Chuck Martin’s Workforce Development subcommittee first meeting on August 23, 2022: No public speakers allowed – Episode 3

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Rep Chuck Martin, Chairman, House Higher Education Committee 7 the Workforce Development subcommittee.

See more on the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the House Higher Education Workforce Subcommittee in previous episodes linked below.

We will cover the whole enchilada.

Episode 1

Episode 2

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Episode 3

“As a reminder, all are welcome to attend this meeting, but there will be no public testimony/speaking. The meeting will also be available via livestream on the House Broadcast webpage.” – Staffer for Chairman Chuck Martin in the emailed meeting notice pasted below.

  • Since public comment won’t be allowed, we assume this glaring fact will not be mentioned: Half of US companies gearing up for layoffs, survey suggests
  • I just sent Rep Chuck Martin an email asking for a short comment on why he has chosen to exclude the public from speaking at a legislative meeting that will be six hours long. When/if he takes time to reply, I will post his comment here. Update: Rep Martin did reply, see here.

“Conservative” State Freedom Caucus Network pushing for taxpayer-funded K-12 private school tuition for illegal aliens – including in GA *”School Choice!” *Updated

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*Update: August 24, 2022, 5:21 PM: The below column has driven a pro-enforcement Cherokee County resident to send a letter to the editor of his local newspaper. You can read Everett Robinson’s letter as it was published yesterday here.

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A well-funded group in Washington D.C. that describes itself as “conservative” is boasting that it has put a law in place in Arizona that gives illegal aliens taxpayer-funded K-12 private school tuition. The group is an off-shoot of the congressional “House Freedom Caucus” and is known as the “Freedom Caucus Network.” They have chapters in several states, including Arizona, South Carolina and Georgia. They claim to fight for “conservative values.”

The State Freedom Caucus Network sent out an email alert yesterday boasting that they had successfully fought for a bill in Arizona that sends tax dollars to all K-12 students for private school and that the Arizona governor has signed the legislation into law – it’s HB 2853.

The Freedom Caucus Network says they will now work to pass the same language into law in other states. Including Georgia.

Georgians with memories that go back to the 2022 session of the Republican-ruled state legislature may recall that three separate “school choice” bills (example) died before Sine Die. What the media and the Republicans successfully hid was the fact that the bills required Georgia taxpayers to fund the private school education of illegal alien students – with illegal alien parents included in the system set up to allow parents/guardians to distribute state funds sent to an account set up for the student.

After exposure and pressure, the House and the Senate bills saw amendments/language that purported to exclude illegals. They didn’t. It was hokum.

Here in Georgia, public comment was not allowed in the committee process that passed out the senate “school choice” bill that did not exclude illegals.

 

It is incredibly easy to put language into the legislation that really does exclude illegal aliens and their families from receiving taxpayer-funded private school tuition in school choice legislation. We have it here.

  • Related: Neither federal law or the 1982 Plyler v Doe Supreme Court decision require states to pay for private school education for illegal aliens.

The State Freedom Caucus in Georgia was founded by outgoing state Rep Phillip Singleton.

You can read about the Freedom Caucus Network on their website, but only after you sign up for their alerts. Here is part of the “Leadership” page:

“In December of 2021 Philip founded the Georgia Freedom Caucus and helped launch the State Freedom Caucus Network. Philip is now the acting Georgia State Director for the State Freedom Caucus Network and the Vice Chair of the Georgia Freedom Caucus.”

*Update:”Georgia’s contingent includes Rep. Philip Singleton of Sharpsburg, Rep. Charlice Byrd of Cherokee County, Rep. Emory Dunahoo of Gillsville, Rep. Sheri Gilligan of Cumming, Rep. Timothy Barr of Lawrenceville and Sen. Burt Jones of Jackson. Sen. Brandon Beach of Alpharetta also stood with the group…” (Georgia Recorder).

*Update again, August 29, 6:06 PM: State Senator Greg Dolezal is also a member of the Georgia Freedom Caucus. He was omitted from the list pasted above. Dolezal serves as the Chair or co-Chair, depending on what news outlet we check. 

There is a fight coming between Republicans who want “school choice” at any cost and pro-enforcement conservatives who refuse to reward and encourage more illegal immigration into Georgia by expanding benefits for the illegal aliens who are right now crossing the border with their children.

We have picked a side. We hope you will too.

Below is part of yesterday’s Freedom Caucus Network email. On top is a photo of just some of the illegal aliens who came last week looking for a better life.

 

 

Frontline Policy Action lobbyist makes “school choice!” a 2023 legislative priority – we hope they are truthful this time *Cole Muzio

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Cole Muzio, Frontline Policy Action & Frontline Policy Council. Photo: Facbook.

The latest email from Cole Muzio:

Georgia’s Frontline Policy Action lobby  sent out a lengthy email today in which he announces that one of their legislative priorities for the 2021 General Assembly is “universal school choice – taxpayer dollars following the child” – known as “school choice.”

Screenshot of August 16, 2022 email newsletter from Cole Muzio/Frontline.

We take no position on the school choice issue other than we think it could be a good idea if implemented considered with the constant awareness that Georgia is home to more illegal aliens than Arizona and our schools are crawling with illegal aliens. And that the feds say we must provide K-12 education to illegal aliens in public schools – not private schools. And that the model legislation most often used to create state legislation on “school choice!” comes from the ‘American Federation for Children‘ led by a character named Cory DeAngleis (see here also) who is also hooked up with the open borders Cato Institute. All concerned there have made it clear that they do not want to exclude illegal aliens from receiving taxpayer funded, private school tuition.

Muzio and his Frontline staffers should be reminded that honesty in promoting their legislative goals is imperative. The truth is that there was nothing in the three bills that were defeated in the 2022 session that would have prevented illegal aliens and their families from accessing the private school tuition funded by tax-paying Georgians. And the truth is that if passed, the legislation from last year, including SB 601 would have benefitted a small fraction of Georgia’s K-12 students – not “…the vast majority of school children in the state…” as was asserted by Muzio’s Frontline Policy Action on SB 601.

Related: We have taken the time to show legislators how to easily exclude illegal alien students from any “school choice!” legislation.

Our constant goal is to make Georgia as inhospitable to illegal immigration as possible. We wish that were true of the Republicans who rule the state legislature. We hope it is true for Frontline Policy Action. We don’t think so.