Georgia gubernatorial candidates get testy during portions of a debate in Albany.
By: J.D. Sumner
Government Writer
The Albany Herald
Oct 20, 2010
ALBANY, Ga. — If gubernatorial candidates typically spar during debates, the televised debate between former Democratic Gov. Roy Barnes and former Republican Congressman Nathan Deal Tuesday night was more like a bare-knuckle, back-alley brawl.
In a televised debate shown live throughout Southwest Georgia from WALB-TV's Albany studio, the two candidates traded barbs over much of the same issues rehashed during previous debates.
But it was their statements regarding water protection and trauma care that are likely to resonate most within the region, as fears grow that Atlanta's worsening water shortage may threaten vital downstream water supplies used by the agriculture industry and as gaps grow in the state's trauma network in rural areas.
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
GA, DOJ Settle Mental Health Case
Atlanta Business Chronicle
October 19, 2010
The U.S. Justice Department and Georgia reached a settlement Tuesday to a suit filed over the Peach State’s treatment of people in its mental health and developmental disability system.
The lawsuit alleged Georgia segregated people with mental illness and developmental disabilities in state psychiatric hospitals in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Olmstead v. L.C.
In 2007, DOJ found preventable deaths suicides, and assaults occurred with alarming frequency in the hospitals. In 2009, DOJ reached a settlement agreement with Georgia over conditions in the hospitals. Further investigation found the state also failed to serve people with mental illness and developmental disabilities in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs, DOJ said.
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October 19, 2010
The U.S. Justice Department and Georgia reached a settlement Tuesday to a suit filed over the Peach State’s treatment of people in its mental health and developmental disability system.
The lawsuit alleged Georgia segregated people with mental illness and developmental disabilities in state psychiatric hospitals in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Olmstead v. L.C.
In 2007, DOJ found preventable deaths suicides, and assaults occurred with alarming frequency in the hospitals. In 2009, DOJ reached a settlement agreement with Georgia over conditions in the hospitals. Further investigation found the state also failed to serve people with mental illness and developmental disabilities in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs, DOJ said.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Obama Signs Technology Access Bill For Disabled
By Darlene Superville
Associated Press
Oct 8, 2010
WASHINGTON — Blind and deaf people will be able to more easily use smart phones, the Internet and other technologies that are staples of life and work under a bill signed into law on Friday.
Such a step has been a priority of advocates for the millions of people who cannot see or hear.
In the East Room of the White House, where he was flanked on stage by lawmakers and Stevie Wonder, President Barack Obama portrayed the occasion as another step in guaranteeing equal access, opportunity and respect for all Americans.
He recalled celebrating this year's 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, banning workplace discrimination against qualified people with disabilities and requiring improved access to public places and transportation.
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Associated Press
Oct 8, 2010
WASHINGTON — Blind and deaf people will be able to more easily use smart phones, the Internet and other technologies that are staples of life and work under a bill signed into law on Friday.
Such a step has been a priority of advocates for the millions of people who cannot see or hear.
In the East Room of the White House, where he was flanked on stage by lawmakers and Stevie Wonder, President Barack Obama portrayed the occasion as another step in guaranteeing equal access, opportunity and respect for all Americans.
He recalled celebrating this year's 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, banning workplace discrimination against qualified people with disabilities and requiring improved access to public places and transportation.
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Tight Race Between Hodges, Olens For Attorney General
Democrat and Republican in close competition
By Bill Rankin
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia Politics
October 18, 2010
More than a half century has passed since the state attorney general’s seat has been open and up for grabs on Election Day.
For seven decades, Georgia governors have appointed a series of AGs who stood as incumbents and won re-election. This time, however, current Attorney General Thurbert Baker will step down at the end of the year because he chose not to seek re-election, instead running for governor and losing in the Democratic primary.
There are two well-financed campaigns vying to succeed Baker. Democrat Ken Hodges, who spent 12 years as a South Georgia district attorney, is facing Republican Sam Olens, the former Cobb County Commission chairman. Savannah lawyer Don Smart, the Libertarian candidate, hopes to be a spoiler and force a runoff.
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By Bill Rankin
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia Politics
October 18, 2010
More than a half century has passed since the state attorney general’s seat has been open and up for grabs on Election Day.
For seven decades, Georgia governors have appointed a series of AGs who stood as incumbents and won re-election. This time, however, current Attorney General Thurbert Baker will step down at the end of the year because he chose not to seek re-election, instead running for governor and losing in the Democratic primary.
There are two well-financed campaigns vying to succeed Baker. Democrat Ken Hodges, who spent 12 years as a South Georgia district attorney, is facing Republican Sam Olens, the former Cobb County Commission chairman. Savannah lawyer Don Smart, the Libertarian candidate, hopes to be a spoiler and force a runoff.
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Monday, October 18, 2010
Gubernatorial Candidates On The Issues
Dalton Daily Citizen
October 17, 2010
DALTON — It looks as if the state will be facing another major budget gap for at least the next fiscal year. What programs would you cut or taxes would you raise to close that gap?
Roy Barnes: We know that times are hard and that just like families, Georgia has to prioritize its spending — focusing on essential services like educating our kids and keeping our citizens safe.
Over the past few years, however, state leaders have passed billions of dollars worth of special interest sales and income tax exemptions. For example, in a report from 2006, there were sales tax exemptions worth over $10 billion alone. As governor, I’ll take a hard look at these exemptions and if a tax break doesn’t benefit every Georgian — like the exemptions on groceries and drugs — then it’s on the table to be suspended till we can afford to educate our children and protect our citizens. We cannot continue to expect taxpayers to bare the burden for these special interest groups.
Nathan Deal: Raising taxes on hard-working families and small businesses in Georgia is not an option to get our state’s fiscal house in order. Instead, I will focus on targeted tax reductions that stimulate job creation and small business growth. I will also implement zero-based budgeting to ensure limited revenues are being used for the advancement of the fundamental responsibilities of our state and are not being wasted on programs with little or no added value to the residents of Georgia. Education, transportation, public safety and health care are the critical and constitutionally mandated responsibilities of our state, and as governor, I will ensure these functions are prioritized.
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October 17, 2010
DALTON — It looks as if the state will be facing another major budget gap for at least the next fiscal year. What programs would you cut or taxes would you raise to close that gap?
Roy Barnes: We know that times are hard and that just like families, Georgia has to prioritize its spending — focusing on essential services like educating our kids and keeping our citizens safe.
Over the past few years, however, state leaders have passed billions of dollars worth of special interest sales and income tax exemptions. For example, in a report from 2006, there were sales tax exemptions worth over $10 billion alone. As governor, I’ll take a hard look at these exemptions and if a tax break doesn’t benefit every Georgian — like the exemptions on groceries and drugs — then it’s on the table to be suspended till we can afford to educate our children and protect our citizens. We cannot continue to expect taxpayers to bare the burden for these special interest groups.
Nathan Deal: Raising taxes on hard-working families and small businesses in Georgia is not an option to get our state’s fiscal house in order. Instead, I will focus on targeted tax reductions that stimulate job creation and small business growth. I will also implement zero-based budgeting to ensure limited revenues are being used for the advancement of the fundamental responsibilities of our state and are not being wasted on programs with little or no added value to the residents of Georgia. Education, transportation, public safety and health care are the critical and constitutionally mandated responsibilities of our state, and as governor, I will ensure these functions are prioritized.
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Friday, October 15, 2010
North Fulton Secession Highlights Commission Candidate Discussion
By Patrick Fox
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
North Fulton County News
October 15, 2010
Keeping north Fulton in the fold was among the issues discussed at a candidate forum Thursday evening at Northwest Presbyterian Church in Atlanta.
The three county commission candidates who appeared were peppered with questions about finances, ethics and spending, but north Fulton's bid to break away and form its own county drew much of the early attention.
"The reason the people in north Fulton are calling for creation of Milton County is because they're tired of being abused as taxpayers," said Steve Broadbent, candidate for chairman. "They're tired of their tax dollars flowing elsewhere. They're tired of having to sue for county services."
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North Fulton County News
October 15, 2010
Keeping north Fulton in the fold was among the issues discussed at a candidate forum Thursday evening at Northwest Presbyterian Church in Atlanta.
The three county commission candidates who appeared were peppered with questions about finances, ethics and spending, but north Fulton's bid to break away and form its own county drew much of the early attention.
"The reason the people in north Fulton are calling for creation of Milton County is because they're tired of being abused as taxpayers," said Steve Broadbent, candidate for chairman. "They're tired of their tax dollars flowing elsewhere. They're tired of having to sue for county services."
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Savannah Leaders Hail Drop In Local Poverty Rate
Savannah sees first decrease in 3 decades.
By Adam Van Brimmer
Savannah Morning News
October 15, 2010
The poverty rate in Savannah and Chatham County fell in 2009 for the first time in three decades, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
The "war on poverty," as Savannah Mayor Otis Johnson put it, is far from won, however.
Johnson, Sister Pat Baber and Daniel Dodd hailed the area's success at addressing poverty issues during Thursday's Step Up Savannah annual meeting and breakfast. The trio encouraged several hundred people at the event to continue that commitment.
"Folks have told me poverty will always be with us," Johnson said. "Maybe so, but it doesn't have to affect as many."
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By Adam Van Brimmer
Savannah Morning News
October 15, 2010
The poverty rate in Savannah and Chatham County fell in 2009 for the first time in three decades, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
The "war on poverty," as Savannah Mayor Otis Johnson put it, is far from won, however.
Johnson, Sister Pat Baber and Daniel Dodd hailed the area's success at addressing poverty issues during Thursday's Step Up Savannah annual meeting and breakfast. The trio encouraged several hundred people at the event to continue that commitment.
"Folks have told me poverty will always be with us," Johnson said. "Maybe so, but it doesn't have to affect as many."
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Barnes, Deal Spar On Taxes, Influence, Rail
By Shelby G. Spires
The Macon Telegraph
October 15, 2010
PERRY — Gubernatorial candidates debated tax bills, political influence, commuter rail service and keeping Georgia students in school as promises to voters who will send one of the three to Atlanta.
Democrat Roy Barnes, Republican Nathan Deal and Libertarian John Monds dodged and parried in front of about 600 people at Reaves Arena at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter on Thursday night.
All promised to make a thorough review of garnering federal funds for commuter rail and preserving tax dollars for education.
An issue that cropped up just hours before the debate was an improper tax filing Barnes made on a house he gave to his daughter and son-in-law in 2008.
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The Macon Telegraph
October 15, 2010
PERRY — Gubernatorial candidates debated tax bills, political influence, commuter rail service and keeping Georgia students in school as promises to voters who will send one of the three to Atlanta.
Democrat Roy Barnes, Republican Nathan Deal and Libertarian John Monds dodged and parried in front of about 600 people at Reaves Arena at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter on Thursday night.
All promised to make a thorough review of garnering federal funds for commuter rail and preserving tax dollars for education.
An issue that cropped up just hours before the debate was an improper tax filing Barnes made on a house he gave to his daughter and son-in-law in 2008.
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Barnes, Deal spar on taxes, influence, rail
By Shelby G. Spires
PERRY — Gubernatorial candidates debated tax bills, political influence, commuter rail service and keeping Georgia students in school as promises to voters who will send one of the three to Atlanta.
Democrat Roy Barnes, Republican Nathan Deal and Libertarian John Monds dodged and parried in front of about 600 people at Reaves Arena at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter on Thursday night.
By Shelby G. Spires
PERRY — Gubernatorial candidates debated tax bills, political influence, commuter rail service and keeping Georgia students in school as promises to voters who will send one of the three to Atlanta.
Democrat Roy Barnes, Republican Nathan Deal and Libertarian John Monds dodged and parried in front of about 600 people at Reaves Arena at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter on Thursday night.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH PROGRAM
Talents Has No Boundaries
Workforce Diversity Includes Workers With Disabilities
SAVE -THE -DATE
DATE: Tuesday, October 19, 2010
TIME: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Roybal Campus, Tom Harkin Global Communications Center, Building 19, Auditorium A
FEATURING
Performances by the Hugh Gregory Gallagher Motivational Theatre
DATE: Tuesday, October 19, 2010
TIME: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Roybal Campus, Tom Harkin Global Communications Center, Building 19, Auditorium A
FEATURING
Performances by the Hugh Gregory Gallagher Motivational Theatre
- The Hugh Gregory Gallagher Motivational Theatre raises public awareness of disability issues and addresses discrimination in our society through dramatizations of real life experiences. Learn more at http://www.motivationaltheatre.com/.
- Musical selection performed by Miss Cathryn Gray from the Reaching for the Stars Foundation of Hope for Children with Cerebral Palsy.
- There will also be an Assistive Technology exhibit presented by the Georgia Department of Labor, Vocational Rehabilitation Assistive Technology Program.
- For more on Disability Employment Awareness:
Lunch and Learn
“Infusing Sensitivity and Respect in Your Communications with Persons with Disabilities”
Presented by Angie Fugo and Gordon Hughes
CDC Disability Interest Group (DIG)
Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Time: 12 noon – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Executive Park, Building 57, 2nd floor Conference Room
This CDC Announcement is sponsored by the Office of Diversity Management and Equal Employment Opportunity (ODMEEO). For questions regarding this announcement, please contact Marguaree Durden Branyon at 770.488.3256 or ddz2@cdc.gov.
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