Latest Fact-checks by April Hunt David Perdue stated on April 27, 2015 in his debut Senate floor speech: The United States is "about to have the smallest Army since before WWII, the smallest Navy since WWI and the smallest Air Force ever." Bloomberg.com stated on March 31, 2015 in a news report: Delta has had the most animal deaths among U.S. carriers in the past five years Georgia Department of Transportation stated on April 23, 2015 in state DOT road signs: Distracted driving such as texting behind the wheel is behind a rise in traffic deaths on Georgia roadways this year. Debbie Dooley stated on March 31, 2015 in a Twitter post: The recently passed transportation funding bill is a billion-dollar tax increase for Georgians. Michael T. Owens stated on April 1, 2015 in a news report: A $5-a-night hotel/motel tax that’s part of the transportation bill will hurt Georgia’s convention business by adding extra costs for large groups coming to the state. David Ralston stated on April 2, 2015 in comments from the House floor: The Georgia Legislature’s last day of session ends at midnight. Mary Margaret Oliver stated on March 31, 2015 in a House floor debate: Lawmakers were paid for their off-season efforts to, for the first time, take the lead in drawing borders for two would-be cities. Rick McAllister stated on March 27, 2015 in a news report: People buy more items during Georgia’s sales-tax holidays, boosting economic activity. Tom Price stated on March 18, 2015 in the 2016 Budget Resolution from House Budget Committee: Under current conditions, by 2023, the interest payments on the national debt will be $722 billion, larger than the projected defense spending of $696 billion. Rich Golick stated on March 3, 2015 in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution story: Uber and other ride-share firms are not required to carry auto insurance under Georgia law. Atlanta Journal-Constitution stated on February 10, 2015 in news reports: The proposed transportation tax plan revokes a tax-credit for consumers’ electric cars while the state retains similar credits for similar vehicles for businesses. NaturalNews.com stated on February 5, 2015 in a story making the rounds on social media: The measles vaccine has killed 108 people in the last decade, while no one has died of measles. Johnny Isakson stated on February 2, 2015 in an Associated Press news story: "When you have 8,000 veterans a year committing suicide, then you have a serious problem." Raw Story stated on February 11, 2015 in headline over an article on the Raw Story website: "Georgia lawmaker pushes bill banning creation of ‘glow in the dark’ human-jellyfish hybrids." Lee May stated on January 22, 2015 in the 2015 State of the County address: In the past year, DeKalb has "attracted and retained more than 2,300 jobs." Mike Adams stated on February 10, 2015 in a story making the rounds on social media: Mercury is used in vaccines, and there is no safe level of mercury. Lee May stated on January 22, 2015 in the 2015 State of the County address: DeKalb County has graduated five police academies and three fire academies to help reach its ambitious hiring goals in both departments. Nathan Deal stated on January 14, 2015 in the governor's State of the State address: "Since I took office, over 319,000 new private sector jobs have been created in Georgia with nearly 93,000 of those coming in the past 12 months." Keith Parker stated on January 21, 2015 in a Twitter post: Only "18 percent of jobs are accessible by transit for metro Atlanta residents. 33 percent for those living in the city." Nathan Deal stated on January 13, 2015 in a press release: Mercedes-Benz USA moving its headquarters to Atlanta will create at least 800 jobs. Jeff Graham stated on January 7, 2015 in an interview with WABE radio: The religious liberty bill proposed in the Georgia House of Representatives does not specifically exclude corporations, which means they can legally claim a religious exemption. Nathan Deal stated on January 14, 2015 in the governor's State of the State address: "Georgia is now the eighth most populous state in the nation, moving from the number 10 position in just four years." Mark Drewniak stated on January 6, 2015 in in a press interview: Mercedes said high taxes and the cost of doing business in New Jersey worked to Georgia’s advantage in landing the company's USA corporate headquarters. Georgia Farm Bureau stated on January 8, 2015 in a statement on the Georgia Farm Bureau website: Agriculture contributes $71 billion to Georgia’s economy annually, making it the state’s largest industry. Everytown for Gun Safety stated on December 10, 2014 in a recent report: Georgia has had 12 school shootings in the two years since the mass killing at Sandy Hook Elementary School, more than any other state. Charles "Chuck" Spahos stated on December 3, 2014 in a joint legislative hearing: When Colorado eased its medical marijuana laws, fatal accidents involving pot-using drivers soared while overall traffic fatalities decreased. Allen Peake stated on December 3, 2014 in a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol: Unlike marijuana, medical cannabis oil cannot get you high. Keisha Lance Bottoms stated on November 28, 2014 in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution story: Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed became a city resident in the last annexation, opening the door to his candidacy. Violence Policy Center stated on September 8, 2014 in an annual study: Georgia ranks No. 9 in the rate of women murdered by men. Edward Lindsey stated on November 10, 2014 in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution story: Georgia has some of the highest gas taxes in the Southeast but one of the lowest taxes on gasoline for transportation in the nation.
David Perdue stated on April 27, 2015 in his debut Senate floor speech: The United States is "about to have the smallest Army since before WWII, the smallest Navy since WWI and the smallest Air Force ever." Bloomberg.com stated on March 31, 2015 in a news report: Delta has had the most animal deaths among U.S. carriers in the past five years Georgia Department of Transportation stated on April 23, 2015 in state DOT road signs: Distracted driving such as texting behind the wheel is behind a rise in traffic deaths on Georgia roadways this year. Debbie Dooley stated on March 31, 2015 in a Twitter post: The recently passed transportation funding bill is a billion-dollar tax increase for Georgians. Michael T. Owens stated on April 1, 2015 in a news report: A $5-a-night hotel/motel tax that’s part of the transportation bill will hurt Georgia’s convention business by adding extra costs for large groups coming to the state. David Ralston stated on April 2, 2015 in comments from the House floor: The Georgia Legislature’s last day of session ends at midnight. Mary Margaret Oliver stated on March 31, 2015 in a House floor debate: Lawmakers were paid for their off-season efforts to, for the first time, take the lead in drawing borders for two would-be cities. Rick McAllister stated on March 27, 2015 in a news report: People buy more items during Georgia’s sales-tax holidays, boosting economic activity. Tom Price stated on March 18, 2015 in the 2016 Budget Resolution from House Budget Committee: Under current conditions, by 2023, the interest payments on the national debt will be $722 billion, larger than the projected defense spending of $696 billion. Rich Golick stated on March 3, 2015 in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution story: Uber and other ride-share firms are not required to carry auto insurance under Georgia law. Atlanta Journal-Constitution stated on February 10, 2015 in news reports: The proposed transportation tax plan revokes a tax-credit for consumers’ electric cars while the state retains similar credits for similar vehicles for businesses. NaturalNews.com stated on February 5, 2015 in a story making the rounds on social media: The measles vaccine has killed 108 people in the last decade, while no one has died of measles. Johnny Isakson stated on February 2, 2015 in an Associated Press news story: "When you have 8,000 veterans a year committing suicide, then you have a serious problem." Raw Story stated on February 11, 2015 in headline over an article on the Raw Story website: "Georgia lawmaker pushes bill banning creation of ‘glow in the dark’ human-jellyfish hybrids." Lee May stated on January 22, 2015 in the 2015 State of the County address: In the past year, DeKalb has "attracted and retained more than 2,300 jobs." Mike Adams stated on February 10, 2015 in a story making the rounds on social media: Mercury is used in vaccines, and there is no safe level of mercury. Lee May stated on January 22, 2015 in the 2015 State of the County address: DeKalb County has graduated five police academies and three fire academies to help reach its ambitious hiring goals in both departments. Nathan Deal stated on January 14, 2015 in the governor's State of the State address: "Since I took office, over 319,000 new private sector jobs have been created in Georgia with nearly 93,000 of those coming in the past 12 months." Keith Parker stated on January 21, 2015 in a Twitter post: Only "18 percent of jobs are accessible by transit for metro Atlanta residents. 33 percent for those living in the city." Nathan Deal stated on January 13, 2015 in a press release: Mercedes-Benz USA moving its headquarters to Atlanta will create at least 800 jobs. Jeff Graham stated on January 7, 2015 in an interview with WABE radio: The religious liberty bill proposed in the Georgia House of Representatives does not specifically exclude corporations, which means they can legally claim a religious exemption. Nathan Deal stated on January 14, 2015 in the governor's State of the State address: "Georgia is now the eighth most populous state in the nation, moving from the number 10 position in just four years." Mark Drewniak stated on January 6, 2015 in in a press interview: Mercedes said high taxes and the cost of doing business in New Jersey worked to Georgia’s advantage in landing the company's USA corporate headquarters. Georgia Farm Bureau stated on January 8, 2015 in a statement on the Georgia Farm Bureau website: Agriculture contributes $71 billion to Georgia’s economy annually, making it the state’s largest industry. Everytown for Gun Safety stated on December 10, 2014 in a recent report: Georgia has had 12 school shootings in the two years since the mass killing at Sandy Hook Elementary School, more than any other state. Charles "Chuck" Spahos stated on December 3, 2014 in a joint legislative hearing: When Colorado eased its medical marijuana laws, fatal accidents involving pot-using drivers soared while overall traffic fatalities decreased. Allen Peake stated on December 3, 2014 in a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol: Unlike marijuana, medical cannabis oil cannot get you high. Keisha Lance Bottoms stated on November 28, 2014 in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution story: Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed became a city resident in the last annexation, opening the door to his candidacy. Violence Policy Center stated on September 8, 2014 in an annual study: Georgia ranks No. 9 in the rate of women murdered by men. Edward Lindsey stated on November 10, 2014 in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution story: Georgia has some of the highest gas taxes in the Southeast but one of the lowest taxes on gasoline for transportation in the nation.
David Perdue stated on April 27, 2015 in his debut Senate floor speech: The United States is "about to have the smallest Army since before WWII, the smallest Navy since WWI and the smallest Air Force ever."
Bloomberg.com stated on March 31, 2015 in a news report: Delta has had the most animal deaths among U.S. carriers in the past five years
Georgia Department of Transportation stated on April 23, 2015 in state DOT road signs: Distracted driving such as texting behind the wheel is behind a rise in traffic deaths on Georgia roadways this year.
Debbie Dooley stated on March 31, 2015 in a Twitter post: The recently passed transportation funding bill is a billion-dollar tax increase for Georgians.
Michael T. Owens stated on April 1, 2015 in a news report: A $5-a-night hotel/motel tax that’s part of the transportation bill will hurt Georgia’s convention business by adding extra costs for large groups coming to the state.
David Ralston stated on April 2, 2015 in comments from the House floor: The Georgia Legislature’s last day of session ends at midnight.
Mary Margaret Oliver stated on March 31, 2015 in a House floor debate: Lawmakers were paid for their off-season efforts to, for the first time, take the lead in drawing borders for two would-be cities.
Rick McAllister stated on March 27, 2015 in a news report: People buy more items during Georgia’s sales-tax holidays, boosting economic activity.
Tom Price stated on March 18, 2015 in the 2016 Budget Resolution from House Budget Committee: Under current conditions, by 2023, the interest payments on the national debt will be $722 billion, larger than the projected defense spending of $696 billion.
Rich Golick stated on March 3, 2015 in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution story: Uber and other ride-share firms are not required to carry auto insurance under Georgia law.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution stated on February 10, 2015 in news reports: The proposed transportation tax plan revokes a tax-credit for consumers’ electric cars while the state retains similar credits for similar vehicles for businesses.
NaturalNews.com stated on February 5, 2015 in a story making the rounds on social media: The measles vaccine has killed 108 people in the last decade, while no one has died of measles.
Johnny Isakson stated on February 2, 2015 in an Associated Press news story: "When you have 8,000 veterans a year committing suicide, then you have a serious problem."
Raw Story stated on February 11, 2015 in headline over an article on the Raw Story website: "Georgia lawmaker pushes bill banning creation of ‘glow in the dark’ human-jellyfish hybrids."
Lee May stated on January 22, 2015 in the 2015 State of the County address: In the past year, DeKalb has "attracted and retained more than 2,300 jobs."
Mike Adams stated on February 10, 2015 in a story making the rounds on social media: Mercury is used in vaccines, and there is no safe level of mercury.
Lee May stated on January 22, 2015 in the 2015 State of the County address: DeKalb County has graduated five police academies and three fire academies to help reach its ambitious hiring goals in both departments.
Nathan Deal stated on January 14, 2015 in the governor's State of the State address: "Since I took office, over 319,000 new private sector jobs have been created in Georgia with nearly 93,000 of those coming in the past 12 months."
Keith Parker stated on January 21, 2015 in a Twitter post: Only "18 percent of jobs are accessible by transit for metro Atlanta residents. 33 percent for those living in the city."
Nathan Deal stated on January 13, 2015 in a press release: Mercedes-Benz USA moving its headquarters to Atlanta will create at least 800 jobs.
Jeff Graham stated on January 7, 2015 in an interview with WABE radio: The religious liberty bill proposed in the Georgia House of Representatives does not specifically exclude corporations, which means they can legally claim a religious exemption.
Nathan Deal stated on January 14, 2015 in the governor's State of the State address: "Georgia is now the eighth most populous state in the nation, moving from the number 10 position in just four years."
Mark Drewniak stated on January 6, 2015 in in a press interview: Mercedes said high taxes and the cost of doing business in New Jersey worked to Georgia’s advantage in landing the company's USA corporate headquarters.
Georgia Farm Bureau stated on January 8, 2015 in a statement on the Georgia Farm Bureau website: Agriculture contributes $71 billion to Georgia’s economy annually, making it the state’s largest industry.
Everytown for Gun Safety stated on December 10, 2014 in a recent report: Georgia has had 12 school shootings in the two years since the mass killing at Sandy Hook Elementary School, more than any other state.
Charles "Chuck" Spahos stated on December 3, 2014 in a joint legislative hearing: When Colorado eased its medical marijuana laws, fatal accidents involving pot-using drivers soared while overall traffic fatalities decreased.
Allen Peake stated on December 3, 2014 in a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol: Unlike marijuana, medical cannabis oil cannot get you high.
Keisha Lance Bottoms stated on November 28, 2014 in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution story: Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed became a city resident in the last annexation, opening the door to his candidacy.
Violence Policy Center stated on September 8, 2014 in an annual study: Georgia ranks No. 9 in the rate of women murdered by men.
Edward Lindsey stated on November 10, 2014 in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution story: Georgia has some of the highest gas taxes in the Southeast but one of the lowest taxes on gasoline for transportation in the nation.