University of West Georgia Sponsors UWG Day at Capitol

Major Legislation for Property Tax Reform and Water Conservation Introduced

Governor Perdue Introduces Legislation, Constitutional Amendment to Create a Cabinet Form of Government

2/5/10 Today Governor Sonny Perdue announced that Senator Bill Heath, the Governor’s Floor Leader in the Senate, is introducing legislation and a Constitutional Amendment to create a cabinet form of government.  Under the proposal the heads of the state’s Agricultural, Insurance, Education, and Labor departments would be appointed by the Governor, subject to Senate... More

Senator Rogers Announces Major Overhaul of Georgia Property Tax System

2/1/10 Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) today announced a much-needed overhaul of Georgia's property tax system. After collecting information and input from property owners, assessors and local governments, Rogers presented a property tax assessment and... More

Senators Encourage State Attorneys General to Expand Investigation of Senate Health Care Bill

1/20/10 U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), John McCain (R-AZ), Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), Jim DeMint (R-SC), and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) today wrote to the state Attorneys’ General currently investigating the ‘Cornhusker Kickback’ encouraging them to expand the scope... More

Bank Execs Testify at First Financial Inquiry Panel Hearing

1/13/10 Senators Kent Conrad, D-N.D., and Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., released the following statement today after members of the bipartisan Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission questioned top Wall Street executives at its first hearing to investigate the circumstances that led to the near total collapse of the nation’s economy... More

High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction Names 2010 Special Guests

2/8/10 The High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction has named its Special Guests of Honor for 2010: Alessia Antinori of Antinori Wine Estates, Jean-Guillaume Prats of Château Cos d’Estournel and Amalia and Florencia Palmaz of Palmaz Vineyards. The 18th annual Wine Auction, “The... More

Embrace the Adventure and Magic of Ancient China of Disney’s Mulan at the Alliance Theatre

Feb. 24 – Mar. 19, 2010
2/3/10 The Alliance Children’s Theatre celebrates the legendary culture of ancient China where traditions are fundamental and the family honor supreme in the action-packed stage adaptation of Disney’s Mulan... More

NEA Statement on the President’s FY2011 Budget Request to Congress

2/1/10 Today, the President released the details for his FY2011 budget request to Congress. This included a $161.3 million request for the National Endowment for the Arts, which is the... More

Chairman Rocco Landesman Announces a Request for Proposals for a New “Art Works” Logo for the NEA

2/1/10 Today, at a visit to a graphic design class at the Design and Architecture Senior High school (DASH) in Miami’s Wynwood/Design District, Chairman... More

Resident Composer Michael Gordon Joins Georgia Tech’s Sonic Generator for a Free Concert at The Woodruff Arts Center

2/1/10 The Woodruff Arts Center is excited to be partnering again with Georgia Tech’s chamber music ensemble-in-residence, Sonic Generator. This free performance features the music of resident composer Michael Gordon and promises to be a unique .. More

Eric Johnson Rebukes Tax Cheats

1/21/10 Senator Eric Johnson, Republican candidate for Governor, today released the following statement regarding the new list of legislators that failed to file their state income taxes: “Last year, I was proud to lead the fight to make... More

Eric Johnson Comments on Unemployment

1/21/10 Senator Eric Johnson, Republican candidate for Governor, today commented on the Georgia Department of Labor report that the state's unemployment rate has risen to 10.3 percent. “Today’s unemployment... More

Release: Austin Scott Wins First GOP Debate

1/20/10 Rep. Austin Scott enjoyed an excellent performance in the first debate between GOP candidates for governor, held last night on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens... More

Graves Signs Repeal It! Pledge

Becomes 1st Candidate in GA-09 to agree to repeal Obama Care
1/14/10 State Representative and Republican 9th District congressional candidate Tom Graves (R-Ranger) announced today that he signed... More

Atlanta Haitian Group Galvanizing Support for Earthquake Victims

1/20/10 An Atlanta based nonprofit organization, The Haitian Alliance, Inc. (www.transformhaiti.org), announced today its plan to partner with 20 other Haitian organizations in the metro Atlanta area and Hosea Feed the Hungry to provide aid and assistance to the victims of the recent earthquake... More

The Avenue Peachtree City Helps CARE for Fayette’s Students

1/19/10 Generous shoppers visiting The Avenue Peachtree City in December donated over $650 to the Fayette County Public School System’s CARE (Children at Risk in Education) program... More

Peachtree City Police Department's CERT Team Benefit Motorcycle Ride

1/16/10 The Peachtree City Police Department is hosting a Community Emergency Response Team benefit motorcycle ride. The following is the basic information on the ride. Please visit www.ptcpolice.org to download a registration form. It is located on the CERT page. You can... More

HomeAid Atlanta Names Construction Resources Trade Partner of the Year

2/6/10 HomeAid Atlanta named Construction Resources its Trade Partner of the Year during an award ceremony held in January at Villa Christina. The award honors an extraordinary non-builder who has partnered with HomeAid Atlanta on one or more of its transitional housing developments... More

Newnan Downtown Awarded ‘Great Places in Georgia’ By the Georgia Planning Association (GPA)

11/5/09 Whether helping kids get to school safely, planning for inevitable growth or making a serious effort to “go green,” communities all over Georgia were recently recognized at the Georgia Planning Association’s awards ceremony. Newnan’s downtown was... More

HPV Vaccine Shows Promising Results in Genital Diseases in Young Women

2/6/10 A five-year, multi-site international study has shown that human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations given to adolescents and young women decrease the number of abnormal Pap smears, biopsies and cases of genital warts, researchers report in the final analysis of a study published online Feb. 5, 2010, in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute... More

“Jump Start Your Metabolism with Raw Foods” at Fayette County Public Library on Saturday, February 6 at 1:00 p.m.

1/25/10 The Fayette County Public Library invites the public to learn how to “Jump Start Your Metabolism with Raw Foods” on Saturday, February 6 at 1:00 p.m. Nutrition expert Latissa Jones demonstrates raw food preparation techniques, explains the benefits of adding raw food to our diets, and offers samples of... More

Governor Perdue Appoints Special Liaisons to Assist Warren County School System

2/3/10 Today Governor Sonny Perdue announced two Special Liaisons to assist Warren County School System in regaining its accreditation. “Just as we did with Clayton County, we will do everything within our power to help,” said Governor Perdue. “Through these liaisons, the state will provide special assistance... More

Fayette: DECA Club Dominates Region

2/2/10 Nearly 60 percent of Whitewater High’s DECA Club members who participated in the 2010 regional competition earned placements and the opportunity to advance to the state conference. Not only did the club have a good showing at the regional event, but the competitors also took home nine first place medals, more than any other school... More

Briscoe Field: Preliminary Application to Privatize

1/16/10 Gwinnett County is beginning the process to study the idea of privatizing its airport in Lawrenceville. On Tuesday, Jan. 19, the Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution that will direct staff to submit a preliminary application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pursuant to the FAA’s Airport Privatization Pilot Program... More

Governor Announces Census Website Launch

12/18/09 Governor Sonny Perdue announced today the launch of the 2010 Georgia Census website.  The website is www.census.georgia.gov, and is the first effort of the Georgia Complete Count Committee which Governor Perdue established to motivate Georgians to get involved and respond to the 2010 Census mission.

Thrashers Recall Goaltender Kari Lehtonen from Chicago (AHL)

2/7/10 The Atlanta Thrashers have recalled goaltender Kari Lehtonen from the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League, according to Executive Vice President and General Manager Don Waddell... More

Oak Grove & Burch Elementary School Run for the Gold / Bear Tracks 5K Run/Walk and 1 mile Fun Run

2/7/10 Lace up your shoes for a great morning of running in Peachtree City's quiet neighborhoods and paths. Oak Grove Elementary's Seventh Annual Run for the Gold 5K Run and 1 mile Fun Run/Walk will take place on March 6... More

SBA Holding Workshop on Micro-Loans At the District Office in Peachtree Center

2/6/10 A free workshop on how to obtain an SBA-back Micro-Loan will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on March 4th at the agency’s Georgia District Office in Peachtree Center. The SBA District Office is located... More

Digital Communications Expert Jill Foster Shares Her Expertise on the SCORE Women’s Success Blog in February

2/1/10 SCORE, America’s small business mentors, announces that social media expert Jill Foster of Washington, D.C., appears as a SCORE guest blogger in February. Visit the.. More

RWE to Locate New Bioenergy Production Facility in Ware County

1/20/10 Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue today announced that RWE Innogy of Germany and BMC of Sweden will locate a bioenergy production plant in Waycross in Ware... More

Centering Prayer Workshop Offered at PTCUMC

2/3/10 Peachtree City United Methodist Church invites the community to a Centering Prayer Workshop on Saturday, February 27, from 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Centering Prayer helps open minds and hearts to the presence of Christ and to deeper relationship with him. Rather than replace... More

The Carnegie Adds Early Literacy Station™ to its Early Childhood Collection

1/29/10 The Carnegie announces the acquisition of the Early Literacy Station (“ELS”), a computer workstation loaded with more than forty-five educational software titles for kids ages 2-10. The Early Literacy Station offers children a safe, standalone computer not connected to the... More

Clayton State Student Veterans Association Hosts Workshop/Presentation on Homecomings

2/8/10 The Clayton State University Student Veterans Association (SVA) is hosting a workshop/presentation on Thursday, Feb. 25. Entitled, “Homecomings: Community Responsiveness to Troops, Veterans and their Families,” the presenters will be LTC Peter Bauer, MS, USAR; LCSW, LMFT, BCD, and the Rev. Alan Roof, staff chaplain at the Shepherd Center... More