February 24, 2021

Gambling legislation is up for a vote, make your voice heard

Mike Griffin Columns, Public Affairs, Under the Dome gambling, Public Affairs, sports gambling

Now is the time for Georgia Baptists, along with other Christians around our state, to stand up and let their voices be heard opposing the expansion of gambling in Georgia. See my recent Facebook Public Affairs post. HB 86, the Online Sports Betting bill introduced by Representative Ron Stephens, was voted out of the committee. […]

January 20, 2021

Know the false reasons given for legalizing sports betting

Mike Griffin Columns, Under the Dome government, Public Affairs, sports gambling

Once again Georgians will be faced with the possibility of gambling expanding in our state. You can watch the latest update on the Georgia Baptist Public Affairs Facebook page. Two years ago, the Supreme Court ruled on a court case that opened the opportunity for states to allow legalized betting on sports. For the seventh […]

May 17, 2018

SCOTUS opens the door for more gambling in Georgia

Gerald Harris Editorial culture, politics, sports gambling, stewardship, Supreme Court

The Supreme Court’s decision may have serious consequences.