The results are...Governor: R: Karen Handel 231,549 34.1% Nathan Deal 155,672 22.9 D: Roy E. Barnes 258,401 65.8% Thurbert Baker 85,146 21.7% Secretary of State: R: Brian Kemp 360,421 59.2% D: Gail Buckner 119,212 35.1% Georganna Sinkfield 76,885 22.6% Attorney General: R: Sam Olens 229,406 39.9% Preston W. Smith 176,218 30.6% D: Ken Hodges 219,835 65.5% Highlights |
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TransportationStatement from Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed on Peachtree Streetcar Funding2/17/10 This morning, my office was informed that the Peachtree Streetcar was not awarded the TIGER Grant stimulus funding for surface transportation initiatives by the US Department of Transportation. While... More |
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Georgia FaithCentering Prayer Workshop Offered at PTCUMC2/3/10 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
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GFC: Sometimes Forest Fires are Good2/10/10 When people hear the words “forest fire,” they likely become alarmed. But fire in the forest is not always a bad thing, and the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) and Governor Sonny... More 2010 Georgia Centennial Farm Deadline April 30, 201022/7/10 The Georgia Centennial Farm Program was created to draw attention to historic farms and to encourage their preservation. Nominees must be a working farm with a minimum of 10 acres actively involved in agricultural production or generate... More |
Georgia State Capitol Celebrates 100 Years of Scouting2/12/10 State lawmakers welcomed Boy Scout troops from across Georgia Thursday to celebrate 100 years of scouting during Boy Scouts of America Day at the ... More 9th Annual Spring Yard Sale with Over 50 Vendors April 3!2/12/10 Calling all bargain hunters! Visit over 50 yard sales at on location during the 9th Annual Spring Yard Sale on April 3, 2010. This community yard sale will be held at the Kiwanis Park (980 Redwine Road, Fayetteville). With over 14,500 square feet of bargains, this special event will be open to the public from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m... More |
Morrow’s Woodstone Condominiums Gets Neighborhood Watch
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LP GA: Bill to Monitor Prescription Drugs Should be Defeated3/18/10 A bill in the state legislature could compromise your privacy if you use certain prescribed or over-the-counter medicines, says the Libertarian Party of Georgia (LP Georgia). Similar legislation was shot down last year by the Georgia Senate after privacy concerns were brought to light. However, it is back this session with opponents to personal privacy determined to pass it... More |
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Zoo Atlanta Wins Two AMY Awards3/12/10 Zoo Atlanta has been honored with two Atlanta Marketer of the Year (AMY) Awards for the Give So They Stay campaign. Presented by the Atlanta Chapter of the American Marketing Association, the AMY Awards recognize excellence... More Georgia Aquarium to Debut Four Harbor SealsSumatran Orangutan Dies at Zoo Atlanta |
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Opinion: Where to Go with Transportation?4/30/10 The Georgia Legislature has finally approved a funding mechanism for transportation. Next comes the jockeying for placement on project lists among advocates, agencies and authorities for the various modes. Just because there's finally an opportunity for transportation funding, however, doesn't mean throwing good money... More |
Williams: Passage of the Ban on Coercive Abortions Act3/261/0 President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams (R-Lyons) made the following statement after the Georgia Senate passed the Ban on Coercive Abortions Act (SB 529) by a vote of 33-14... More |
- Camp, Brady: Administration's Failure to Resolve Trucking Dispute Harming American Workers
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White House Backs Down on Terrorist Trials in New York
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Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Newnan, May 155/3/10 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is coming to Newnan's Junction Lanes on Saturday May 15th. Boardwalk of the South hosted by Community Welcome House is from 11:00 am -3:00 pm inviting non-profit groups to host a booth free, fun for the entire family. Meet representatives with the Atlanta Braves, giant slide, face painting and much more. The contest begins at 1:00 pm. The winner will will go to New York for the final competition. For information contact lindakirk@charter.net. Callaway Gardens Celebrates the 50th Annual Summer Family Adventure Program4/25/10 For the 50th consecutive year, Callaway Gardens® is welcoming families to its annual Summer Family Adventure – a fun-filled and affordable vacation that invites families to enjoy a host of entertaining activities and exciting adventures, or just kick back and relax while the children are entertained... More |
The Villages Amphitheater Announces 2010 Summer Concert SeriesConcerts May 1 - Aug 28th
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