Scott Gilbert

This week, Judge Ada E. Brown of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas in Ryan v. The Federal Trade Commission upheld a challenge by business groups to the FTC’s non-compete ban. In addition to confirming her earlier ruling that the FTC non-compete ban was not a valid exercise of agency power, the judge also expanded the limited, temporary injunction entered on July 3, 2024 to hold unlawful and set aside the noncompete-ban in a ruling with a “nationwide effect” that is not limited to the parties in the lawsuit. In other words, the FTC’s non-compete ban will not take effect on September 4 for anyone.

Simply stated, Donald Trump’s abhorrent blurts of anti-military, anti-vet tropes shouldn’t be pushed aside.

Program benefits students who graduate from city’s public high schools

Our Douglas County Board of County Commissioners and Douglas County elected officials are expected to facilitate healthy, thriving communities. This includes neighborhood public schools. Neighborhood schools improve the quality of life and home values. The last time a school was built was in 2010. Think of our exploding population! The bond, 5, can only be used for building construction or renovations. These plans and costs are available for inspection by the public. Furthermore, plans are legally binding documents to assure taxpayers that money is spent as promised.

As Sammie D’s restaurant in Elizabeth counts down to its one-year anniversary at the end of November, enthusiastic customers are keeping the establishment busy as they keep coming back for more Kansas City-style barbecue. The Merriman family runs the eatery at 724 E. Kiowa Ave., the former Bernie’s Kitchen space, and named it after patriarch […]

Updates pertaining to Medicare Open Enrollment will be presented at the Thursday, Oct. 3 Seniors’ Council of Douglas County (SCDC) meeting. Representatives from the Area Agency on Aging will explain how the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP), which is the education arm of Medicare, can assist beneficiaries.

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This year’s ballot gives those of us in Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln counties an opportunity to elect George H. Brauchler to the position of District Attorney for the newly formed Judicial District…

Elbert County voters weighed in on a range of political races and questions in Tuesday’s balloting, including state, county, municipal and school district issues.

Yesterday I cried, not because my candidate lost, but because a man whose words have carried so much hate and violence, and who has fueled hate and violence by his supporters, did. That I am writing this confuses me; how have we not learned to lead our lives with love, empathy, and acceptance toward our neighbors even if they don’t live their lives exactly like we do?