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Sep 10, 2010 - Albany Herald - EDITORIALAmerica runs into fruitless endeavors
The editorial board writes that If an apple a day truly keeps the doctor away, it’s no wonder that the cost of health care in the United States is skyrocketing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report Thursday based on 2009 statistics that showed, if nothing else, a consistency in poor U.S. diets overall.
Sep 10, 2010 - Valdosta Daily Times - EDITORIAL
September 11, 2001
The editorial board writes, Hard to believe nine years have passed since the events of Sept. 11, 2001. In some ways, it’s hard to believe it happened at all. This is the stuff of nightmares.
Sep 10, 2010 - Marietta Daily Journal - COLUMN
McKee: Acid test for Americans is still to never forget Sept. 11
Don McKee writes that Nine years after our country was attacked by Islamist terrorists, seven in 10 Americans believe that malevolent mastermind Osama bin Laden is still alive - and nearly four in 10 think his al Qaeda network is stronger now than it was before Sept. 11, 2001.
Sep 10, 2010 - Atlanta Journal Constitution
State Senator Chip Rogers gets award
Christopher Quinn reports that State Senator Chip Rogers, R-Woodstock, received the 2010 Association County Commissioners of Georgia Legislative Service Award last Tuesday at a meeting of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners for sponsoring and helping pass Senate Bill 346.
Sep 10, 2010 - Augusta Chronicle
Golf and Gardens sale could take a long time
Susan McCord reports that a new wire fence gives an indication how close the state of Georgia is to auctioning its 16 acres at 13th and Reynolds streets. "We would not have gone through the expense of putting the fence up if we thought it was going to go through anytime soon," said Bert Brantley, the spokesman for Gov. Sonny Perdue. The state recently erected the fence between the overgrown Georgia Golf and Gardens flora and the property's parking lot. In July, an official with the Georgia Properties Commission, which manages the state's land and other holdings, estimated that putting the property out for bid would take up to three months.
Sep 10, 2010 - Atlanta Journal Constitution
Forecast: Isakson outdistancing Thurmond for Senate
Chris Seward reports that Democrat Michael Thurmond may need a busload of Bill Clintons to come to town if he hopes to overcome the commanding lead pollsters give incumbent U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson in the November election.
Sep 10, 2010 - Georgia Times Union
Thurmond invited Clinton to fundraiser
Walter C. Jones reports that Mike Thurmond makes no apologies for having Bill Clinton come to Georgia to help raise money Thursday afternoon for his U.S. Senate challenge to Republican incumbent Johnny Isakson. "In politics, it's easy to make friends but difficult to keep them," Thurmond told reporters before the two sold-out receptions at an Atlanta hotel. He said he got to know the former president as director of the state Department of Family and Children Services in the 1990s when more than 90,000 Georgians left the welfare rolls for payrolls.
Sep 10, 2010 - Albany Herald
Bishop, EPA official to visit Americus
Terry Lewis reports that Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson and U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop Jr., D-Albany, will conduct a town hall meeting 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today at South Georgia Technical College’s Pope Center. The joint EPA-Congressional Black Caucus event is part of an Environmental Justice Tour that is meant to highlight the impact of environmental issues on communities.
Sep 10, 2010 - Atlanta Journal Constitution
Senate hearing set for judicial nominee Totenberg
Bill Rankin reports that the Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a confirmation hearing next Wednesday for Amy Totenberg, one of President Barack Obama's nominees to the U.S. District Court bench in Atlanta.
Sep 10, 2010 - Savannah Morning News - EDITORIAL
District Attorney's Office: Storm clouds
The editorial board writes, The growing storm clouds that have developed over Chatham County District Attorney Larry Chisolm's office beg for a gust of clear fresh air. Georgia's Constitution entrusts Mr. Chisolm and all of the state's district attorneys with a critically important job - to represent the public in criminal cases that come before the court. Those who serve in this elected office must be professional, focused, have a good working relationship with police and develop a staff that's effective to help ensure that justice is served on a daily basis.
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Sep 10, 2010 - Americus Times Recorder
Ga. House Speaker to visit GSW Sept. 29
Staff reports that Georgia House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) is the featured speaker at a Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) convocation at 11 a.m. Sept. 29. Set in Jackson Performance Hall, the convocation is free and open to the public.
Sep 10, 2010 - Macon Telegraph
Bibb-Monroe border hearing delayed
Mike Stucka reports that a long-standing dispute over the location of the 12.5-mile Bibb-Monroe county border will simmer a bit longer. Next week’s scheduled hearing on the border has been pushed back to Jan. 10 because of an attorney’s medical leave, said John Sherrill, the special assistant administrative law judge who had expected to begin hearing the case Monday.
Sep 10, 2010 - Savannah Morning News
DA Chisolm warns against undermining local voters
Jan Skutch reports that District Attorney Larry Chisolm praised a decision Thursday by the Chatham County Commission not to act on allegations of misconduct in his administration. "I was pleased with today's outcome," Chisolm said in a prepared comment released by his spokeswoman, Alicia Johnson. "It demonstrates the commission's commitment to allow due process." He said an independent probe would clear up matters and decried "any campaign to undermine the sovereign choice" of Chatham County voters.
Sep 10, 2010 - Newton Citizen
City votes to terminate Dixie Jet contract
Aimee A. Jones reports that the Covington City Council voted Wednesday to terminate the contract with Dixie Jet Services, the fixed base operator at the Covington Municipal Airport, a move that will cost more than $325,000 and bring all airport operations under the control of the city. Councilman Chris Smith made the motion to terminate the 20-year contract, which has about 10 years remaining, and Councilman Keith Dalton seconded the motion.
Sep 10, 2010 - Clayton Daily News
Lampl beaten out for Albany developer job
J. D. Sumner and Joel Hall report that an ongoing investigation into Morrow City Councilman John Lampl’s treatment of a city employee may have cost him a job as Albany’s next downtown manager. On Thursday morning, Albany City Manager Alfred Lott announced that Naples, Fla., native, Aaron Blair, was chosen over Lampl as the best-qualified candidate to become the city’s next downtown manager.
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Sep 10, 2010 - Gainesville Times
Gainesville delays reservoir mediation
Brandee A. Thomas reports that at the request of the city of Gainesville, mediation talks between the city and Hall County concerning the Cedar Creek Reservoir may have to wait. The county constructed the reservoir - and still has a state permit to withdraw 2 million gallons from it daily - but turned it over to the city in 2006.
Sep 10, 2010 - Macon Telegraph
Warner Robins selects location for new law enforcement center
Marlon A. Walker reports that Warner Robins officials have finally nailed down a location for the city's new law enforcement center. Mayor Chuck Shaheen said late Thursday night that the site, in the 100 block of Watson Boulevard, was agreed upon by all members of City Council, but they withheld the decision from the public until they could acquire all needed parcels of land for the 5.7 acre site
Sep 10, 2010 - Newton Citizen
Board accepts grants
Alice Queen reports that the Newton County Sheriff’s Office has received a $43,053 grant that will be used to purchase equipment for the Sheriff’s Office. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant requires no matching funds. The Newton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved acceptance of the grant at its Tuesday night meeting.
Thursday Sep 9, 2010 - Augusta Chronicle
Georgia revenue increase tainted by cuts
Walter C. Jones reports that news on Wednesday that the state's tax collections rose 12.7 percent in August didn't slow discussions at various agencies about deep budget cuts. Tax collection in the first two months of the fiscal year are 8.6 percent ahead of last year. Though state officials are pleased to see growth in collections for the fourth month in a row after 17 months of declines, they are still planning for a tight budget year.
Sep 9, 2010 - Atlanta Journal Constitution
State tax collections see August jump, third straight month of gains
Aaron Gould Sheinin reports that Georgia's tax collections in August showed a double-digit gain over last year, keeping the state's budget plan on track. Gov. Sonny Perdue on Wednesday announced that tax collections in August were nearly 13 percent above the same month a year ago. It is the third consecutive month of positive revenue collections. Revenues were up 3.8 percent in June and 4.7 percent in July.
