The Newnan Times-Herald
October 14, 2010
Candidate forums scheduled for Board of Education, congressional hopefuls
Two candidate forums are planned, one in Newnan and another in Senoia, featuring Coweta Board of Education candidates -- with the Newnan forum Monday including candidates in the Georgia District Three congressional race.
First, Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidate forum on Monday to give Coweta County citizens the chance to hear ideas from and pose questions to those running for local and national office.
Monday's forum will be held at the Chamber's offices in Newnan at 6 p.m. and will feature U.S. Representative District Three challenger Democrat Frank Saunders and incumbent Republican Lynn Westmoreland.
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To learn more about the event, contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270 or info@newnancowetachamber.org
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
Candidates To Debate At Fairgrounds
By Shelby G. Spires
The Macon Telegraph
October 14, 2010
Candidates for governor and the 8th Congressional District will square off Thursday during a forum at 7 p.m. at the Reeves Arena at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry.
Gubernatorial candidates Democrat Roy Barnes, Republican Nathan Deal and Libertarian John Monds are scheduled to debate first. They will be followed by 8th District candidates Rep. Jim Marshall, D-Ga., and Georgia state Rep. Austin Scott, R-Tifton.
For coverage of the debates, see Friday’s Telegraph or visit Macon.com.
Source: http://www.macon.com/2010/10/14/1301871/gov-8th-candidates-debate-at-fairgrounds.html
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The Macon Telegraph
October 14, 2010
Candidates for governor and the 8th Congressional District will square off Thursday during a forum at 7 p.m. at the Reeves Arena at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry.
Gubernatorial candidates Democrat Roy Barnes, Republican Nathan Deal and Libertarian John Monds are scheduled to debate first. They will be followed by 8th District candidates Rep. Jim Marshall, D-Ga., and Georgia state Rep. Austin Scott, R-Tifton.
For coverage of the debates, see Friday’s Telegraph or visit Macon.com.
Source: http://www.macon.com/2010/10/14/1301871/gov-8th-candidates-debate-at-fairgrounds.html
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Division Of Aging: Tell Us What You Like And Need
By Pete Skiba
Albany Herald
October 13, 2010
ALBANY, Ga. — If one thing came across at a meeting of older people in Albany Tuesday afternoon, it was the need for contact.
“Those who live alone and are disabled are more likely to be thrown into a nursing home,” said Bianca Stacey, an Albany resident. “I am glad for Meals on Wheels and the education and socialization of a senior center so we can protect ourselves in the community.”
Stacey was one of the more than 100 residents from the 14-county area covered by the SOWEGA Council on Aging who met with a representative from the state Division of Aging Services at the 309 Pine Ave. senior center.
Sharise Thurman from the state Division of Aging Services met to seek comments from the audience on what they liked about services for the elderly and what they would like to see in the future as the agency plans its future.
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Albany Herald
October 13, 2010
ALBANY, Ga. — If one thing came across at a meeting of older people in Albany Tuesday afternoon, it was the need for contact.
“Those who live alone and are disabled are more likely to be thrown into a nursing home,” said Bianca Stacey, an Albany resident. “I am glad for Meals on Wheels and the education and socialization of a senior center so we can protect ourselves in the community.”
Stacey was one of the more than 100 residents from the 14-county area covered by the SOWEGA Council on Aging who met with a representative from the state Division of Aging Services at the 309 Pine Ave. senior center.
Sharise Thurman from the state Division of Aging Services met to seek comments from the audience on what they liked about services for the elderly and what they would like to see in the future as the agency plans its future.
To view whole article: http://www.albanyherald.com/home/headlines/Division_of_Aging_Tell_us_what_you_like_and_need_104834774.html
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Preview Of Georgia's Lieutenant Governor Race
By April Hunt
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
October 12,2010
A novice Democrat is making ethics and a call for reform the main issues in trying to unseat the Republican lieutenant governor.
Carol Porter, making her first run for public office, includes incumbent Casey Cagle in her complaints about questionable moves, such as repealing a tax relief grant -- thus costing property owners $300 or more in yearly taxes -- while stumping about cutting taxes overall.
“My voters, my constituents, my taxpayers are tapped out and can’t afford the doublespeak and the waste,” Porter said. “It’s so corrupt what they do up there [in the Gold Dome]. That’s what I’m running to get rid of.”
Cagle, meanwhile, said he is focusing on ways to encourage more private industry in the state to create more jobs. He advocates reducing government regulation as key to spurring the economy.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
October 12,2010
A novice Democrat is making ethics and a call for reform the main issues in trying to unseat the Republican lieutenant governor.
Carol Porter, making her first run for public office, includes incumbent Casey Cagle in her complaints about questionable moves, such as repealing a tax relief grant -- thus costing property owners $300 or more in yearly taxes -- while stumping about cutting taxes overall.
“My voters, my constituents, my taxpayers are tapped out and can’t afford the doublespeak and the waste,” Porter said. “It’s so corrupt what they do up there [in the Gold Dome]. That’s what I’m running to get rid of.”
Cagle, meanwhile, said he is focusing on ways to encourage more private industry in the state to create more jobs. He advocates reducing government regulation as key to spurring the economy.
To view article please tap on link: http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/preview-of-georgias-lieutenant-678977.html
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Barnes, Deal Pitch Employment Plans
By Aaron Gould Sheinin
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia Politics
October 13, 2010
Roy Barnes and Nathan Deal both want to start a new job in January. But to become the state’s next governor, the two candidates realize they have to convince Georgia voters they can create other jobs, too.
To that end, both candidates have released economic and tax plans aimed at helping Georgia businesses grow jobs.
The candidate that convinces voters his plan is best could get a leg up on Nov. 2, because if voters have made one thing clear in polls along the way, it’s that jobs and the economy are driving their vote.
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http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/barnes-deal-pitch-employment-680610.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia Politics
October 13, 2010
Roy Barnes and Nathan Deal both want to start a new job in January. But to become the state’s next governor, the two candidates realize they have to convince Georgia voters they can create other jobs, too.
To that end, both candidates have released economic and tax plans aimed at helping Georgia businesses grow jobs.
The candidate that convinces voters his plan is best could get a leg up on Nov. 2, because if voters have made one thing clear in polls along the way, it’s that jobs and the economy are driving their vote.
To view full article please tap on link:
http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/barnes-deal-pitch-employment-680610.
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Budget Requests Outpacing 2011 Goal
By Jay Jones
News Editor
Rockdale Citizen
October 11, 2010
CONYERS — Cuts to Rockdale County’s 2011 budget appear likely as department budget requests are running about $1.4 million over the target set by Commission Chairman Richard Oden.
Oden set the county’s 2009 budget of $53.6 million as the benchmark for the 2011 budget. During a budget hearing Monday, the budget requests from county departments were hovering around $55 million.
Budget hearings continue today, and work will continue toward a final 2011 budget to be voted on in December. Until then, commissioners said they will work on finding cuts anywhere they can find them.
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News Editor
Rockdale Citizen
October 11, 2010
CONYERS — Cuts to Rockdale County’s 2011 budget appear likely as department budget requests are running about $1.4 million over the target set by Commission Chairman Richard Oden.
Oden set the county’s 2009 budget of $53.6 million as the benchmark for the 2011 budget. During a budget hearing Monday, the budget requests from county departments were hovering around $55 million.
Budget hearings continue today, and work will continue toward a final 2011 budget to be voted on in December. Until then, commissioners said they will work on finding cuts anywhere they can find them.
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Preview Of Georgia's Secretary Of State Race
By April Hunt
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia Politics
October 11, 2010
Georgia’s secretary of state race features an incumbent with nine months on the job challenged by a longtime Democratic lawmaker and a Libertarian activist.
Republican Brian Kemp, state Rep. Georganna Sinkfield and businessman David Chastain will face off next month to become the state’s top election official, a post that also involves monitoring businesses and overseeing professional licensing.
Kemp said his work to cut $2.9 million from the office budget and to create more online access for department services demonstrates his successes since he was appointed to the post in January.
To read full article please tap on link: http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/preview-of-georgias-secretary-676128.html
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia Politics
October 11, 2010
Georgia’s secretary of state race features an incumbent with nine months on the job challenged by a longtime Democratic lawmaker and a Libertarian activist.
Republican Brian Kemp, state Rep. Georganna Sinkfield and businessman David Chastain will face off next month to become the state’s top election official, a post that also involves monitoring businesses and overseeing professional licensing.
Kemp said his work to cut $2.9 million from the office budget and to create more online access for department services demonstrates his successes since he was appointed to the post in January.
To read full article please tap on link: http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/preview-of-georgias-secretary-676128.html
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Election Could Reshape Georgia Delegation
By Walter C. Jones
Savannah Morning News
October 11, 2010
ATLANTA - Georgia's representation in Washington could be different if the polls predicting a Democratic rout hold true.
Most observers point to two districts as possible GOP upsets, Rep. Sanford Bishop's 2nd District centered on Albany and Rep. Jim Marshall's 8th District centered on Macon. Other Georgia Democrats are facing serious challengers, including Rep. John Barrow of Savannah and Rep. Hank Johnson of Decatur, but they seem safer so far.
Much of the outcome depends on turnout. If Republicans become overconfident and stay home, then incumbents will be safer. If the voter anger remains intense with heavy turnout, then even some of the safer seats could change hands.
To read further please tap on link: http://savannahnow.com/news/2010-10-11/election-could-reshape-georgia-delegation
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Savannah Morning News
October 11, 2010
ATLANTA - Georgia's representation in Washington could be different if the polls predicting a Democratic rout hold true.
Most observers point to two districts as possible GOP upsets, Rep. Sanford Bishop's 2nd District centered on Albany and Rep. Jim Marshall's 8th District centered on Macon. Other Georgia Democrats are facing serious challengers, including Rep. John Barrow of Savannah and Rep. Hank Johnson of Decatur, but they seem safer so far.
Much of the outcome depends on turnout. If Republicans become overconfident and stay home, then incumbents will be safer. If the voter anger remains intense with heavy turnout, then even some of the safer seats could change hands.
To read further please tap on link: http://savannahnow.com/news/2010-10-11/election-could-reshape-georgia-delegation
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Monday, October 11, 2010
Few Study Power Of School Boards
By James Salzer and Nancy Badertscher
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Metro Atlanta/State News
October 10, 2010
A small group of people you’ve probably never heard of spend $8 billion of your tax money each year, employ more than 90,000 people and set policies that affect 800,000 area schoolchildren.
They are elected, but in some cases with fewer than 20 percent of voters casting ballots.
They are your school board members.
Metro Atlanta has some of the best and some of the worst.
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There are patterns discernible in their bios: Most have college degrees; most get annual training; but a surprising 40 percent have had financial problems — bankruptcies or liens — even as they control multimillion-dollar and even billion-dollar budgets.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Metro Atlanta/State News
October 10, 2010
A small group of people you’ve probably never heard of spend $8 billion of your tax money each year, employ more than 90,000 people and set policies that affect 800,000 area schoolchildren.
They are elected, but in some cases with fewer than 20 percent of voters casting ballots.
They are your school board members.
Metro Atlanta has some of the best and some of the worst.
To read full article please tap on link: http://www.ajc.com/news/few-study-power-of-673413.html
© 2010 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
There are patterns discernible in their bios: Most have college degrees; most get annual training; but a surprising 40 percent have had financial problems — bankruptcies or liens — even as they control multimillion-dollar and even billion-dollar budgets.
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Document: Barnes Law Firm Appeared In 37 Cases Before Judges He Appointed
Campaign doesn't dispute GOP document listing cases, judges.
By Larry Peterson
Savannah Morning News
October 7, 2010
Former Gov. Roy Barnes' law firm has appeared at least 37 times before judges he named, winning clients hundreds of millions of dollars.
In one such case, decided last month, the Democratic governor hopeful's firm helped win a $459 million judgement.
Barnes didn't appear personally at the trial, but he appointed Marvin Arrington, one of the judges in the case. Official records show Arrington, a Superior Court judge in Atlanta, has contributed $2,000 to Barnes' current campaign.
Go to savannahnow.com/elections to get voter tools, candidate profiles and the latest news.
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By Larry Peterson
Savannah Morning News
October 7, 2010
Former Gov. Roy Barnes' law firm has appeared at least 37 times before judges he named, winning clients hundreds of millions of dollars.
In one such case, decided last month, the Democratic governor hopeful's firm helped win a $459 million judgement.
Barnes didn't appear personally at the trial, but he appointed Marvin Arrington, one of the judges in the case. Official records show Arrington, a Superior Court judge in Atlanta, has contributed $2,000 to Barnes' current campaign.
Go to savannahnow.com/elections to get voter tools, candidate profiles and the latest news.
To read full article please tap on link: http://savannahnow.com/news/2010-10-07/document-barnes-law-firm-appeared-37-cases-judges-he-appointed
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