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Feb 26, 2010 – Georgia Political Digest
Georgia Political Digest - Announcement
Georgia Daily Digest, Georgia Political Digest and Georgia Trend Daily will not publish tomorrow while we initiate an upgrade to our operating system. The upgrade will significantly improve navigation between the sites, enhance advertising opportunities and provide enhanced news services. Saturday and Sunday stories will be visible when we return on Sunday morning. Thank you for reading!
Feb 26, 2010 – Georgia Political Digest.com BREAKING NEWS
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Feb 20, 2010 – Morehouse School of Medicine -- ARCHE News Service
Morehouse School of Medicine receives $19.5 million Recovery Act award
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is the recipient of a $19.5 million Recovery Act grant to help health care providers advance the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology (IT). The grant is part of a nearly $1 billion federal investment to help grow the emerging health IT industry and train workers for the health care jobs of the future. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius and Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis recently announced the awards. The intent of the grant is to increase accuracy for medical recordkeeping and reduce errors resulting in cost-savings. MSM will serve as a regional extension center for all of Georgia and will provide outreach and support services to at least 1,600 primary care providers within the first two years of the cooperative agreement.more >
Feb 20, 2010 – University of Georgia - ARCHE News Service
Vinson Institute's Wrigley named UGA’s interim vice president for public service and outreach
Steve W. Wrigley, who serves as director of the Carl Vinson Institute of Government and vice president for government relations at the University of Georgia, has been named the university’s interim vice president for public service and outreach, according to an announcement from Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Jere Morehead. A veteran administrator at UGA since 1998, Wrigley will assume his new role April 1. In addition, he will continue to serve as vice president for government relations and name a temporary successor to direct the Vinson Institute.
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Feb 19, 2010 – University of Georgia - ARCHE News Service
UGA President Adams, Mayor Davison, EPA to highlight air quality improvements in Georgia
University of Georgia President Michael F. Adams will be joined by Athens-Clarke County Mayor Heidi Davison and EPA Regional Administrator Stan Meiburg for a February 22 event that highlights how funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are being used to improve air quality and create jobs in Georgia.
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Feb 12, 2010 – University of Georgia - ARCHE News Service
Former U.S. Sen. Max Cleland to speak at UGA law school public interest weekend
The University of Georgia School of Law will host a public interest law weekend Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26-27. Former U.S. Sen. J. Maxwell “Max” Cleland will serve as the keynote speaker. The two-day event, composed of the 25th Annual Equal Justice Foundation Auction and the 5th Annual Working in the Public Interest Law Conference, will address issues such as prison reform, environmental justice, child advocacy, hate crimes and immigration law. The events on Friday night are free and open to the public. Saturday’s events are free for students and faculty and $25 for all other attendees.
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Feb 11, 2010 – University of West Georgia - ARCHE News Service
Gingrey to Hold Town Hall Meeting at UWG
Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Ga., will be holding a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at University of West Georgia’s Townsend Center for the Performing Arts in Carrollton. Gingrey will make a 30-minute presentation on current topics and then take questions from the audience. The public is invited to attend.
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Feb 5, 2010 – Emory University - ARCHE News Service
To Shape Women’s Health Research Agenda, NIH Will Convene National Experts at Emory
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is convening a special meeting on women’s cardiovascular health and research on Feb.16 and 17 at Emory University. The meeting, co-hosted by the Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) and Emory University School of Medicine, will help shape the NIH women's health research agenda for the next decade. The event, “Moving Into the Future: New Dimensions and Strategies for Women’s Health Research,” will feature public testimony, keynote addresses, working group sessions and panels of prominent researchers in women’s health, as well as women’s health advocates, public policy experts, healthcare providers and the general public. Pre-registration is required.
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Feb 3, 2010 – Emory University - ARCHE News Service
Tax Policy Symposium Set at Emory Law
Emory University School of Law will host the second annual Tax Policy Symposium: Tax Policy and the Impact of Health Care Reform at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at the St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta. The event, co-sponsored by Emory’s Goizueta Business School and Rollins School of Public Health, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP and BDO, focuses on the impact of health care reform legislation and tax policy proposals on U.S. business.
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Jan 26, 2010 – Georgia State University - ARCHE News Service
Georgia State University speaker series to focus on Georgia's water wars
Diverse voices will address the many issues surrounding Georgia’s disputes about water resources during an upcoming lecture series at Georgia State University. The university’s Department of Geosciences will present speakers who have different perspectives on the legal, social and physical aspects of the ongoing water dispute between Georgia, Alabama and Florida over water resources in the Chattahoochee River basin, especially Lake Lanier. The series is free and open to the public.
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Jan 25, 2010 – United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta
United Ways of GA to hold reception honoring GA lawmakers & the role of United Ways in meeting human service needs
On Monday, January 25, from 5 to 7 p.m., the United Ways of Georgia, Inc., the association for all 36 United Ways across the state, will host its fourth annual reception at the historic Freight Depot to honor Georgia lawmakers and the role of United Ways in meeting community human service needs. Remarks from Beverly “BJ” Walker, commissioner, Georgia Department of Human Services, will be given on the new human service customer.
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Jan 17, 2010 – Georgia State University - ARCHE News Service
Georgia State Study: "Might not be a Tomorrow" -- Atlanta youth anticipate early death
As Atlanta officials aim to tackle the city’s safety problems this year, some of their toughest criminals to stop maybe young offenders whose desires to commit crimes are being fueled by an anticipation of dying early. Georgia State University Criminal Justice experts Timothy Brezina, Volkan Topalli and economist Erdal Tekin, have released a unique study that indicates that although young criminals are aware of the risks of violent injury, death or punishment, the possibility of a shorter life span encourages them to focus more on the “here and now.” Georgia State researchers say the findings have implications for public policy. And not only do the researchers have plans to expand the research, Georgia State University is establishing a Center for Crime and Violence Prevention Policy, to deal with issues like youth/gang violence, urban drug markets and crime trend forecasting.
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Jan 14, 2010 – University of Georgia - ARCHE News Service
UGA to create new public health news bureau
A new public health news bureau, staffed by University of Georgia graduate students, will soon give voice to people and health-related issues often overlooked in the state. Student reporters from the health and medical journalism concentration in UGA’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication will supply stories for print, radio and television outlets throughout Georgia. The project is funded by the Healthcare Georgia Foundation. Created in 1999 as an independent private foundation, its mission is to advance the health of all Georgians and to expand access to affordable, quality healthcare for underserved individuals and communities.
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Jan 12, 2010 – Georgia Department of Labor
Georgia Jobs Summit Set for January 18 in Atlanta; “Shaping Georgia’s Economic Destiny”
The Georgia Department of Labor will host the Georgia Jobs Summit on Monday, Jan. 18, in Atlanta. The theme of the Summit is Shaping Georgia’s Economic Destiny. The Jobs Summit will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center at 800 Spring St. It is open to the public at no charge. “This bipartisan gathering will work to develop a comprehensive strategy to spur private sector job creation and hiring in Georgia,” said State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond.
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Jan 7, 2010 – Scott for Georgia
Austin Scott responds to allegations of ethical violations
In response to allegations of corruption by a fellow Republican gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Austin Scott (R-Tifton) issued the following remarks: "Mrs. Handel's comments were misguided, because in fact she accepted more money from lobbyists in 2009 than I have accepted over the past five years combined. I am not corrupt, nor are the vast majority of my colleagues. Furthermore, she has one of the most entrenched lobbyists in the state heading up her campaign fundraising efforts. As for me, I have already returned every contribution made by lobbyists to this campaign, and I respectfully submit that Mrs. Handel and all candidates for governor should join me in doing so. The Georgia taxpayer should be the first priority of every candidate for governor."more >
Jan 7, 2010 – Georgia State University - ARCHE News Service
Georgia State to offer transatlantic degrees in international economics and modern languages
Georgia State University and the University of Venice were recently awarded $1 million from the U.S. Department of Education and the European Union to offer a transatlantic dual degree program for undergraduates in international economics and modern languages. The degree program will be administered by Georgia State’s College of Arts and Sciences and the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, as well as the University of Venice, Ca’ Foscari. The two institutions plan to award dual degrees to program graduates.
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Dec 12, 2009 – Georgia State University - ARCHE News Service
Georgia State University political science experts host book signings Dec. 14
With several books published this year, political science experts at Georgia State University have analyzed the comprehensive costs of the U.S. foreign oil addiction, examined the consequences of the Iraq War and explored the worldwide growth of nongovernmental organizations. The professors will be available to discuss their research at a book celebration and book signing from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 14 at Manuel's Tavern, 602 N Highland Ave NE. This event is free and open to the public.
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Dec 11, 2009 – Scott for Georgia - OP-ED
Calling Corruption As You See It
Rep. Austin Scott writes, Many people feel that government is excessive, unresponsive, and corrupt. The worst part is that they feel powerless to do anything about it. Last week, we saw the downfall of the Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, Glenn Richardson, amid a wave of scandal that threatens to shake the Georgia Republican Party to its core. Serious allegations were made that the Speaker had an affair with a lobbyist who was pushing legislation that ultimately could have cost the taxpayers of Georgia millions of dollars. Earlier this year, as well as in previous sessions, I introduced a piece of legislation that could put an end to corruption once and for all.
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Dec 9, 2009 – Austin Scott for Governor
Austin Scott again calls for state-wide grand juries to fight government corruption
In response to allegations of misconduct in the State House of Representatives, Rep. Austin Scott today called again for the creation of state-wide grand juries with the power to investigate any government body or official in the state. HR 75, introduced by Scott on January 16, 2009, would allow the State Attorney General to empanel a state-wide grand jury to investigate “corruption in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the state, any political subdivision or municipality of the state, or any authority or instrumentality of the state…”
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Dec 4, 2009 – United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta
The Collateral Consequences of Arrests & Convictions: Policy & Law in Georgia
Should it be this hard to get a second chance? Georgia law and policy pose some of the toughest barriers to people trying to get their lives back on track after satisfying criminal charges or convictions. With limited access to housing, employment, public assistance and more, the odds of recidivism, poverty and homelessness are high. The book, Collateral Consequences of Arrests and Convictions: Policy and Law in Georgia, is the first comprehensive study to examine the impact of state law and policy on ex-offenders reentering society. Join United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta on December 15 for a town hall meeting.
