It's Monday...time for "The Blog Files"...Here's the news...
Peach Pundit reports that an Atlanta city councilman is going on a "diplomatic" mission. Click here to find out where's he going.
The Other Athens has a recap of a protest on healthcare reform in Oconee County.
and...
What is a "Georgia Blog Carnival"? Georgia On My Mind has the answer here.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Monday night.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
GNB Update
Here's a special weekend edition of the "Education Beat" on GNB. And now the news...
Dougherty County superintendent to retire (Mysouthwestga.com)
New York writer comes to Columbus State University as fellow (CSU Public Relations)
LaGrange College nursing students get perfect test scores (LaGrange College)
University of Georgia in top 20 among doctoral degrees for African-Americans (UGA News Service)
UGA schedules social media/public relatons conference for September (UGA News Service)
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good weekend.
Dougherty County superintendent to retire (Mysouthwestga.com)
New York writer comes to Columbus State University as fellow (CSU Public Relations)
LaGrange College nursing students get perfect test scores (LaGrange College)
University of Georgia in top 20 among doctoral degrees for African-Americans (UGA News Service)
UGA schedules social media/public relatons conference for September (UGA News Service)
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good weekend.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
GNB Update
It's Thursday...Here's what making news on Georgia's political scene...
Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker puts some rumors to rest. Click here to read what those rumors were. Peach Pundit weighs in on Baker's plans here.
U.S. Representative Hank Johnson could have a challenger in the race for Georgia's 4th Congressional District. Read on to find out who he is.
Lee County commissioners vote to increase government. The details are here at SWGA Politics.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Thursday.
Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker puts some rumors to rest. Click here to read what those rumors were. Peach Pundit weighs in on Baker's plans here.
U.S. Representative Hank Johnson could have a challenger in the race for Georgia's 4th Congressional District. Read on to find out who he is.
Lee County commissioners vote to increase government. The details are here at SWGA Politics.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Thursday.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
GNB Update
It's Hyperlocal Wednesday at GNB...Here's the news...
U.S. Representative Jim Marshall weighs in on the healthcare debate...Read his thoughts on the issue here.
A former student is now the principal at Southwest DeKalb High School. Click here to find out how she got the top job at her alma mater.
In north metro Atlanta, a local man gets a prestigious award...Read on to see what he won...
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Wednesday night.
U.S. Representative Jim Marshall weighs in on the healthcare debate...Read his thoughts on the issue here.
A former student is now the principal at Southwest DeKalb High School. Click here to find out how she got the top job at her alma mater.
In north metro Atlanta, a local man gets a prestigious award...Read on to see what he won...
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Wednesday night.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
GNB Update
Hope you've had a productive Tuesday...Here's the news...
Augusta Chronicle: Goodwill lands $1.7 million grant
OnlineAthens.com: Why the "other Georgia" must be a top priority for economic development
Valdosta Daily Times: How kids can eat for "free"
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat.
Augusta Chronicle: Goodwill lands $1.7 million grant
OnlineAthens.com: Why the "other Georgia" must be a top priority for economic development
Valdosta Daily Times: How kids can eat for "free"
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat.
Monday, August 24, 2009
GNB Update
It's Monday. That means it's time for " The Blog Files"...Here's the news...
In Atlanta Unsheltered, find out why some metro Atlanta residents enjoy parking...
Municipal elections are happening soon in one northeast Georgia town...The Other Athens has the details here...
Newtown Macon has a recap of move-in day at Mercer University...
and Peanut Politics explains why one poll for the 2010 governor's race is meaningless...
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Monday.
In Atlanta Unsheltered, find out why some metro Atlanta residents enjoy parking...
Municipal elections are happening soon in one northeast Georgia town...The Other Athens has the details here...
Newtown Macon has a recap of move-in day at Mercer University...
and Peanut Politics explains why one poll for the 2010 governor's race is meaningless...
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Monday.
Friday, August 21, 2009
GNB Update
Hope your week went well...Here's the news...
Darton College is set to open its first-ever on-campus apartment complex Sunday. The Albany Herald has the story here.
Georgia Southwestern State University has reached a new enrollment milestone. The Americus-based institution has 3,033 students for fall semester 2009. That's an increase of more than 300 students from last year. It's the first time GSW has enrolled more than 3,000 students during any one semester.
Top honors for Georgia's largest public university. The University of Georgia finished in the top 25 among universities in that category. That's according to U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges. The 2010 edition of those rankings will be available in both print and online early next week.
GNB is available online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good weekend.
Darton College is set to open its first-ever on-campus apartment complex Sunday. The Albany Herald has the story here.
Georgia Southwestern State University has reached a new enrollment milestone. The Americus-based institution has 3,033 students for fall semester 2009. That's an increase of more than 300 students from last year. It's the first time GSW has enrolled more than 3,000 students during any one semester.
Top honors for Georgia's largest public university. The University of Georgia finished in the top 25 among universities in that category. That's according to U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges. The 2010 edition of those rankings will be available in both print and online early next week.
GNB is available online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good weekend.
GNB Update
A little late for Thursday, but better late than never. Here's the news...
Peach Pundit: 700 turn out in Forsyth for health care meeting
SWGA Politics: Why Albany is better off as a government center
Access North Georgia: A "new" conservative party
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat.
Peach Pundit: 700 turn out in Forsyth for health care meeting
SWGA Politics: Why Albany is better off as a government center
Access North Georgia: A "new" conservative party
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
GNB Update
Welcome to "Hyperlocal Wednesday" on GNB...Here's the news...
Find out why MARTA appears not to go anywhere in Atlanta Unsheltered...
Ray McBerry of Henry County is the latest candidate to join an already crowded for Georgia governor. The Henry Herald has all of the details here...
and...
The first candidate for an open seat on the Gwinnett County commission has announced his candidacy. Read on to find out who he is, and why he's running.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Wednesday night.
Find out why MARTA appears not to go anywhere in Atlanta Unsheltered...
Ray McBerry of Henry County is the latest candidate to join an already crowded for Georgia governor. The Henry Herald has all of the details here...
and...
The first candidate for an open seat on the Gwinnett County commission has announced his candidacy. Read on to find out who he is, and why he's running.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Wednesday night.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
GNB Update
Hope you've had a productive Tuesday...Here's the news...
Georgia's largest newspaper is moving. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution announced Monday that it's moving its headquarters from downtown Atlanta to the Atlanta suburb of Dunwoody. The move is expected to take place in early 2010.
A list of the nation's fastest-growing companies is out, and four middle Georgia companies made that elite group. That's according to Inc. Magazine. Macon.com reports that Infinity Network Solutions of Macon ranked No. 1479 in the Inc. 5000. It posted nearly $500,000 in revenue last year. Two companies in Macon, and another in nearby Fort Valley also made that list. Two metro Atlanta based companies made the top 100, as Clear Harbor of Alpharetta came in at No. 53, while Summit Tech Consulting of Atlanta finished at No. 86.
More: See the full list here.
The metro Atlanta area continues to grow, but at a slower pace. The Associated Press reports that the region's population grew by less than 25,000 residents between April 2008 and April 2009. That's the smallest increase in almost two decades.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Tuesday night.
Georgia's largest newspaper is moving. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution announced Monday that it's moving its headquarters from downtown Atlanta to the Atlanta suburb of Dunwoody. The move is expected to take place in early 2010.
A list of the nation's fastest-growing companies is out, and four middle Georgia companies made that elite group. That's according to Inc. Magazine. Macon.com reports that Infinity Network Solutions of Macon ranked No. 1479 in the Inc. 5000. It posted nearly $500,000 in revenue last year. Two companies in Macon, and another in nearby Fort Valley also made that list. Two metro Atlanta based companies made the top 100, as Clear Harbor of Alpharetta came in at No. 53, while Summit Tech Consulting of Atlanta finished at No. 86.
More: See the full list here.
The metro Atlanta area continues to grow, but at a slower pace. The Associated Press reports that the region's population grew by less than 25,000 residents between April 2008 and April 2009. That's the smallest increase in almost two decades.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Tuesday night.
Monday, August 17, 2009
GNB Update
A new work week has arrived...Here's the news...
Here's what in "The Blog Files" for Monday.
Ken Edelstein of Atlanta Unsheltered writes on why U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson won't take his advice on health insurance.
The Intown Writer's Blog has an inside look on "Street Scenes". Read on to find out what that is.
Peanut Politics has a "must-read" article on the ongoing health care debate...
and The Other Athens explains the difference between "red fish" and "blue fish".
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Monday.
Here's what in "The Blog Files" for Monday.
Ken Edelstein of Atlanta Unsheltered writes on why U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson won't take his advice on health insurance.
The Intown Writer's Blog has an inside look on "Street Scenes". Read on to find out what that is.
Peanut Politics has a "must-read" article on the ongoing health care debate...
and The Other Athens explains the difference between "red fish" and "blue fish".
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Monday.
Friday, August 14, 2009
GNB Update
The weekend has arrived...Here's the news...
Albany State University has the potential to meet record enrollment as a new academic year starts. But according to campus housing officials, that's not necessarily a good thing. Read on to find out what problems ASU students face in trying to get a spot in one of the residence halls by clicking here.
Speaking of residence halls, here's a video of the Magnolia facilities at Georgia Southwestern State University. The new dormitories opened Friday at the Americus campus.
Valdosta State University is working on a furlough plan for its employees. Find out what that plan is here.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good weekend.
Albany State University has the potential to meet record enrollment as a new academic year starts. But according to campus housing officials, that's not necessarily a good thing. Read on to find out what problems ASU students face in trying to get a spot in one of the residence halls by clicking here.
Speaking of residence halls, here's a video of the Magnolia facilities at Georgia Southwestern State University. The new dormitories opened Friday at the Americus campus.
Valdosta State University is working on a furlough plan for its employees. Find out what that plan is here.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good weekend.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
GNB Update
Friday is almost here...Here's the news...
The new fiscal year is getting off to a rough start. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that state revenue collections were down 10 percent in July 2009, compared to that same month last year. It's the eighth straight month of declining revenue.
Georgia has a new state Supreme Court justice. GPB News reports that U.S. Attorney David Nahmias was named to the state's high court Thursday. Nahmias will replace Leah Ward Sears, who resigned as the chief justice in June.
The Fulton County Republican Party is set to start a new breakfast club. Georgia Highway 120 Politics has the details here.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good Thursday night.
The new fiscal year is getting off to a rough start. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that state revenue collections were down 10 percent in July 2009, compared to that same month last year. It's the eighth straight month of declining revenue.
Georgia has a new state Supreme Court justice. GPB News reports that U.S. Attorney David Nahmias was named to the state's high court Thursday. Nahmias will replace Leah Ward Sears, who resigned as the chief justice in June.
The Fulton County Republican Party is set to start a new breakfast club. Georgia Highway 120 Politics has the details here.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good Thursday night.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
GNB Update
We're at the halfway point of the week...Here's the news...
Fayette County commissioners are expected to give final approval to renewal of a Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) on Thursday. Click here to find out what that means for local taxpayers.
Abraham Baldwin College has nine interim department head. Read on to find out who they are.
Finally, Warner Robins will host the Little League Baseball Southeast Regional tournament in 2010. See how officials in the middle Georgia city plan to capture the "hometown magic".
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good Wednesday night.
Fayette County commissioners are expected to give final approval to renewal of a Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) on Thursday. Click here to find out what that means for local taxpayers.
Abraham Baldwin College has nine interim department head. Read on to find out who they are.
Finally, Warner Robins will host the Little League Baseball Southeast Regional tournament in 2010. See how officials in the middle Georgia city plan to capture the "hometown magic".
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good Wednesday night.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
GNB Update
Hope Tuesday turned out good for you...Here's what making news on the Georgia business front...
On Macon.com, local residents are opposed to having a new cell phone tower in their neighborhood. Find out why by clicking here.
Savannahnow.com has a report on what progress is being made towards building a new Wal-Mart on the city's southside.
And on Ledger-Enquirer.com, read why officials Kia are excited about both the experience and education that their soon-to-be new employees at the company's new west Georgia plant have.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good Tuesday night.
On Macon.com, local residents are opposed to having a new cell phone tower in their neighborhood. Find out why by clicking here.
Savannahnow.com has a report on what progress is being made towards building a new Wal-Mart on the city's southside.
And on Ledger-Enquirer.com, read why officials Kia are excited about both the experience and education that their soon-to-be new employees at the company's new west Georgia plant have.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good Tuesday night.
Monday, August 10, 2009
GNB Update
Hope you enjoyed your weekend...Here's the news...
We'll start our "Blog Files" in southwest Georgia, as Lon McNeil of Albany On Point remembers Albany's tourism cheerleader, the late Sara Underdown.
Drifting Through The Grift gives you a definition of "Constablegate", and what it means for one gubernatorial candidate.
and...
Get a taste of "social media cooking school, on Mostly Media.
We'll start our "Blog Files" in southwest Georgia, as Lon McNeil of Albany On Point remembers Albany's tourism cheerleader, the late Sara Underdown.
Drifting Through The Grift gives you a definition of "Constablegate", and what it means for one gubernatorial candidate.
and...
Get a taste of "social media cooking school, on Mostly Media.
Friday, August 7, 2009
GNB Update
The weekend is just around the corner...Here's the news...
A southwest Georgia university gets two visiting fellows for the new academic year. Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus announced that Myrtle Habersham (photo on left), and Clarice Davis were appointed to the fellowships at the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving earlier this week. Habersham is the associate director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency's Office of Management Planning, while Davis is a community outreach director in the Alabama public health system. Their appointments will begin later this month.
Columbus State University is opening a new bookstore on its campus in downtown Columbus. CSU officials say they're opening it to better serve students that study fine or performing arts. The new facility opens Monday.
A new year and a new era for an Albany private school. The Albany Herald reports that Deerfield-Windsor School started its 46th year of operation this morning. Dave Davies is the new headmaster for Deerfield-Windsor. He takes over for W.T. Henry, who retired after 20 years at the school. The new academic year at DWS started with more than 800 students. That's about the same amount as last year.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good weekend.
Another slight change to the GNB format
Instead of the week in review for Friday...there will be a quick read on the worthy reads involving education throughout Georgia. GNB Weekend Update will be available most, if not all, weekends with a "week in review", though.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
GNB Update
One more day until Friday...Here's the news...
Georgia Legislative Watch: Lawmaker tax problems persist
Lucid Idiocy: Special elections ordered in several state House districts
Peach Pundit: Georgia Dems attack Oxendine over website
Honorable Mention
Albany On Point: Albany/Dougherty County consolidation on the table
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good Thursday night.
Georgia Legislative Watch: Lawmaker tax problems persist
Lucid Idiocy: Special elections ordered in several state House districts
Peach Pundit: Georgia Dems attack Oxendine over website
Honorable Mention
Albany On Point: Albany/Dougherty County consolidation on the table
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good Thursday night.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
GNB Update
At the halfway point of the week, here's the news...Our new look GNB Update continues with news from community and/or hyper-local media outlets from Georgia...
In the Dunwoody Neighbor from DeKalb County, find out how autism can be reversed in a natural way.
Staying in DeKalb County, a new shopping center could soon be on its way. Click here to see what progress is being made toward its completion.
A new source for local news debuted in middle Georgia this week. Click here to read the all-new Warner Robins Patriot. The printed version of the new publication is expected come out on August 26.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Wednesday night.
In the Dunwoody Neighbor from DeKalb County, find out how autism can be reversed in a natural way.
Staying in DeKalb County, a new shopping center could soon be on its way. Click here to see what progress is being made toward its completion.
A new source for local news debuted in middle Georgia this week. Click here to read the all-new Warner Robins Patriot. The printed version of the new publication is expected come out on August 26.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Wednesday night.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
GNB Update
Hope your Tuesday was productive...Here's the news...
Albany Herald: Local beverage maker goes green
Macon.com: New flea market opens
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Owner wants to sell WNBA's Atlanta Dream
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good Tuesday night.
Albany Herald: Local beverage maker goes green
Macon.com: New flea market opens
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Owner wants to sell WNBA's Atlanta Dream
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good Tuesday night.
Monday, August 3, 2009
The Blog Files
Here are the worthy reads to start off this work week from Georgia blogs:
Georgia Highway 120 Politics: Kaufman appointed Fulton County GOP counsel
Intown Writer's Blog: Atlanta mayor's Shirley Franklin's latest controversy
Peanut Politics: Teilhet earns critical endorsement
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Monday night.
Georgia Highway 120 Politics: Kaufman appointed Fulton County GOP counsel
Intown Writer's Blog: Atlanta mayor's Shirley Franklin's latest controversy
Peanut Politics: Teilhet earns critical endorsement
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Monday night.
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