Deal, Barnes spent day flying across Georgia
By Melissa Weinman
The Gainesville Times
November 2, 2010
Gubernatorial hopefuls Roy Barnes and Nathan Deal spent the final day of the campaign season flying around the state to greet supporters, hoping to squeeze as much as possible into the final hours before Election Day.
The fly-around, in which candidates address supporters and media at airports around the state, has become the traditional final campaign activity for top-of-the-ballot candidates.
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Tuesday, November 02, 2010
800,000 Georgians Sought Early Voting
By Walter Jones
Morris News Service
The Augusta Chronicle
November 2, 2010
ATLANTA -- Not everyone waits until the last minute when it comes to voting, since 800,000 Georgians sought to get it out of the way already, according to figures released by the Secretary of State’s Office Monday morning.
Those who did wait to vote in person should remember to bring a photo ID and leave their Tea Party items at home.
Georgians can vote any time up to 45 days before Election Day, either with a mail-in ballot that is traditionally called absentee voting, or in person on a machine. When the early voting period ended Friday, 85 percent had been cast in person.
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The Augusta Chronicle
November 2, 2010
ATLANTA -- Not everyone waits until the last minute when it comes to voting, since 800,000 Georgians sought to get it out of the way already, according to figures released by the Secretary of State’s Office Monday morning.
Those who did wait to vote in person should remember to bring a photo ID and leave their Tea Party items at home.
Georgians can vote any time up to 45 days before Election Day, either with a mail-in ballot that is traditionally called absentee voting, or in person on a machine. When the early voting period ended Friday, 85 percent had been cast in person.
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Friday, October 29, 2010
Newt Gingrich Stops In Duluth
By Camie Young
Gwinnett Dailey Post
October 29, 2010
DULUTH — The man given credit for the Republican party taking over Congress for the first time in 40 years in the 1990s says the party can do it again this Tuesday.
Newt Gingrich rallied a group of several hundred supporters Thursday to vote — and get their friends to vote — to bring a halt to the Democratic policies in Washington. As part of his American Solutions tour, Gingrich said the country has to rally around Republicans to bring jobs and pro-business policies back to the country.
“It’s great to have Newt back in Gwinnett again,” BJ Van Gundy said of Gingrich, who represented a small portion of Gwinnett while he served as House Speaker in the 1990s. “It feels like the good old days. We hope he can propel the Republicans back nationwide.”
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October 29, 2010
DULUTH — The man given credit for the Republican party taking over Congress for the first time in 40 years in the 1990s says the party can do it again this Tuesday.
Newt Gingrich rallied a group of several hundred supporters Thursday to vote — and get their friends to vote — to bring a halt to the Democratic policies in Washington. As part of his American Solutions tour, Gingrich said the country has to rally around Republicans to bring jobs and pro-business policies back to the country.
“It’s great to have Newt back in Gwinnett again,” BJ Van Gundy said of Gingrich, who represented a small portion of Gwinnett while he served as House Speaker in the 1990s. “It feels like the good old days. We hope he can propel the Republicans back nationwide.”
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Democrats Rally Augusta Voters, Supporters
By Susan McCord
Staff Writer
The Ausgusta Chronicle
October 29, 2010
Urging Democratic voters to go to bed early and get up with the rooster to remind friends and family to get out and vote, Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond returned Thursday to Augusta to rally the faithful.
Tuesday's election, in which Thurmond is seeking a U.S. Senate seat, is "more important than 2008" because there are now fewer teachers teaching more students, he said, adding that the state needs someone to stand up for those who don't have jobs or insurance.
"Right has no color," said Thurmond, the son of a third-generation Athens, Ga., sharecropper, a Paine College graduate and a three-term Georgia labor commissioner.
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Staff Writer
The Ausgusta Chronicle
October 29, 2010
Urging Democratic voters to go to bed early and get up with the rooster to remind friends and family to get out and vote, Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond returned Thursday to Augusta to rally the faithful.
Tuesday's election, in which Thurmond is seeking a U.S. Senate seat, is "more important than 2008" because there are now fewer teachers teaching more students, he said, adding that the state needs someone to stand up for those who don't have jobs or insurance.
"Right has no color," said Thurmond, the son of a third-generation Athens, Ga., sharecropper, a Paine College graduate and a three-term Georgia labor commissioner.
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Republican Hopefuls Share Plan For Georgia
By Bianca Cain
Staff Writer
The Augusta Chronicle
October 29, 2010
Republican candidates gathered Thursday morning to discuss jobs, but mostly the importance of turning the state red.
"We're going to take Georgia and America back," said Congressman Paul Broun at the Real Jobs for Georgia Bus Tour. "I believe very firmly that every single constitutional office in the state of Georgia is going to be Republican after this election."
Nearly 100 people attended, braving inclement weather, to hear 10 candidates discuss their plans for the state.
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Staff Writer
The Augusta Chronicle
October 29, 2010
Republican candidates gathered Thursday morning to discuss jobs, but mostly the importance of turning the state red.
"We're going to take Georgia and America back," said Congressman Paul Broun at the Real Jobs for Georgia Bus Tour. "I believe very firmly that every single constitutional office in the state of Georgia is going to be Republican after this election."
Nearly 100 people attended, braving inclement weather, to hear 10 candidates discuss their plans for the state.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Economy Likely To Be Issue For Schools In Next 4 Years
By Winston Skinner
The Newnan Times-Herald
October 27, 2010
Several candidates at the Senoia forum Monday said current economic conditions will create challenges for the Coweta County school system during the next four years.
"The budget's going to continue to be a real challenge," incumbent District One At-Large candidate Mike Sumner said. "I wouldn't be surprised if the state gives us another round of cuts."
Sumner is the only incumbent in contested races for the school board this year. He faces a challenge from April Parker. Parker and Sumner took part in Monday's forum at the Freeman-Sasser Building in the Seavy Street Park in Senoia. Also participating in the forum, sponsored by the Senoia Downtown Development Authority, were candidates running for the southeast Coweta seat previously held by Steve Bedrosian -- Amy Dees, Jimmy Harrison and Andrew Krause.
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The Newnan Times-Herald
October 27, 2010
Several candidates at the Senoia forum Monday said current economic conditions will create challenges for the Coweta County school system during the next four years.
"The budget's going to continue to be a real challenge," incumbent District One At-Large candidate Mike Sumner said. "I wouldn't be surprised if the state gives us another round of cuts."
Sumner is the only incumbent in contested races for the school board this year. He faces a challenge from April Parker. Parker and Sumner took part in Monday's forum at the Freeman-Sasser Building in the Seavy Street Park in Senoia. Also participating in the forum, sponsored by the Senoia Downtown Development Authority, were candidates running for the southeast Coweta seat previously held by Steve Bedrosian -- Amy Dees, Jimmy Harrison and Andrew Krause.
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GOP Bus Tour Visits Moultrie
By John Oxford
The Moultrie Observer
Local News
Octobe 27, 2010
MOULTRIE — Republican candidates for state offices stopped in Moultrie Tuesday afternoon as they toured through South Georgia together one week before the Nov. 2 general election.
Their focus was on getting people out to vote and on Georgia jobs.
About 25 people showed up to Lewis Hill Amphitheater to meet with District 8 House of Representatives candidate Austin Scott, state school superintendent candidate John Barge, agriculture commissioner candidate Gary Black, attorney general candidate Sam Olens, labor commissioner candidate Mark Butler and Public Service Commission candidate Tim Echols. Gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal and U.S. Senate candidate Johnny Isakson were unable to attend for previous commitments, and insurance commissioner candidate Ralph Hudgens came to the stop but left before the other candidates spoke.
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The Moultrie Observer
Local News
Octobe 27, 2010
MOULTRIE — Republican candidates for state offices stopped in Moultrie Tuesday afternoon as they toured through South Georgia together one week before the Nov. 2 general election.
Their focus was on getting people out to vote and on Georgia jobs.
About 25 people showed up to Lewis Hill Amphitheater to meet with District 8 House of Representatives candidate Austin Scott, state school superintendent candidate John Barge, agriculture commissioner candidate Gary Black, attorney general candidate Sam Olens, labor commissioner candidate Mark Butler and Public Service Commission candidate Tim Echols. Gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal and U.S. Senate candidate Johnny Isakson were unable to attend for previous commitments, and insurance commissioner candidate Ralph Hudgens came to the stop but left before the other candidates spoke.
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Governor's Race: No Clear Winner
By Walter C. Jones
Morris News Service
The Athens Banner-Herald
October 27, 2010
ATLANTA - None of the candidates for Georgia governor has a big enough lead to avoid a runoff, according to a poll released today
Republican Nathan Deal has support from 47 percent of those surveyed, while Democrat Roy Barnes has 41 percent - neither above the 50 percent threshold to win outright.
InsiderAdvantage conducted the survey for WSB-TV of Atlanta. Its computers questioned 2,119 registered voters who said they either have voted or intend to vote in the race for governor.
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Morris News Service
The Athens Banner-Herald
October 27, 2010
ATLANTA - None of the candidates for Georgia governor has a big enough lead to avoid a runoff, according to a poll released today
Republican Nathan Deal has support from 47 percent of those surveyed, while Democrat Roy Barnes has 41 percent - neither above the 50 percent threshold to win outright.
InsiderAdvantage conducted the survey for WSB-TV of Atlanta. Its computers questioned 2,119 registered voters who said they either have voted or intend to vote in the race for governor.
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Georgia Winter Institute
GEORGIA WINTER INSTITUTE…
where person-centered planning meets community building
This amazing event will bring people together from Georgia and beyond to discover how to infuse values-based, person-centered philosophies into our community building efforts. We will have a chance to learn from leaders in the field and each other. One of our activities will be to encourage commitments to sponsor community readings of Waddie Welcome and the Beloved Community. We will also explore strategies for sharing the stories of successes and dreams – our own and others – in our community work.
Featured Speakers:
John O'Brien, Connie Lyle O'Brien, Bruce Anderson, Charles Hopkins & Jack Wheeler, Tom Kohler, and De'Amon!
We will let you know the moment our online registration is up and running...
DATE
January 9-11, 2011
REGISTRATION
Note: Advance registration required. There will be NO onsite registration!
For participants staying at The Lodge:
$75 per person
$50 per person for groups of 4 or more
For participants NOT staying at the Lodge:
$125 per person
$100 per person for groups of 4 or more
LOCATION & LODGING
The Lodge at Simpsonwood
Call Jack Ross to make room reservations
4511 Jones Bridge Circle, NW
Norcross, GA 30092
770.441.1111
Fax: 770.441.3207
www.simpsonwood.org
where person-centered planning meets community building
This amazing event will bring people together from Georgia and beyond to discover how to infuse values-based, person-centered philosophies into our community building efforts. We will have a chance to learn from leaders in the field and each other. One of our activities will be to encourage commitments to sponsor community readings of Waddie Welcome and the Beloved Community. We will also explore strategies for sharing the stories of successes and dreams – our own and others – in our community work.
Featured Speakers:
John O'Brien, Connie Lyle O'Brien, Bruce Anderson, Charles Hopkins & Jack Wheeler, Tom Kohler, and De'Amon!
We will let you know the moment our online registration is up and running...
DATE
January 9-11, 2011
REGISTRATION
Note: Advance registration required. There will be NO onsite registration!
For participants staying at The Lodge:
$75 per person
$50 per person for groups of 4 or more
For participants NOT staying at the Lodge:
$125 per person
$100 per person for groups of 4 or more
LOCATION & LODGING
The Lodge at Simpsonwood
Call Jack Ross to make room reservations
4511 Jones Bridge Circle, NW
Norcross, GA 30092
770.441.1111
Fax: 770.441.3207
www.simpsonwood.org
Barnes and Deal To Make Final Arguments On The Road And On The Air
By Aaron Gould Sheinin and Jeremy Redmon
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia Politics
October 25, 2010
MACON -- Roy Barnes and Nathan Deal are going to be everywhere voters look (and listen) for the next week as the two major candidates for governor make closing arguments.
They will be on state highways and interstates, each on a bus tour of key regions. They'll be on television with paid advertising and in four debates between Tuesday and Sunday. Radio, direct mail, TV and newspaper interviews are all part of it, too.
The goal is simple: Win on Election Day. The candidates are leaving little to chance.
"I don't want us to come back next Wednesday and say ‘If we just got my cousin to go vote,' " Barnes said as his bus tour stopped in Macon on Monday. "Make sure that uncle you don't like all the time goes and votes."
To read further please tap on link: http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/barnes-and-deal-to-692046.html
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia Politics
October 25, 2010
MACON -- Roy Barnes and Nathan Deal are going to be everywhere voters look (and listen) for the next week as the two major candidates for governor make closing arguments.
They will be on state highways and interstates, each on a bus tour of key regions. They'll be on television with paid advertising and in four debates between Tuesday and Sunday. Radio, direct mail, TV and newspaper interviews are all part of it, too.
The goal is simple: Win on Election Day. The candidates are leaving little to chance.
"I don't want us to come back next Wednesday and say ‘If we just got my cousin to go vote,' " Barnes said as his bus tour stopped in Macon on Monday. "Make sure that uncle you don't like all the time goes and votes."
To read further please tap on link: http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/barnes-and-deal-to-692046.html
© 2010 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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