GNB Update

It's "Hyperocal Wednesday" at GNB...Here's what's happening...

Baldwin Bulletin: Overspending on credit cards at City Hall

Gwinnett Buzz: Residents choose trash collection providers

Jackson Herald: Town says no to public comments

Mostly Media: Touring a flooded Atlanta home

Saporta Report: Atlanta mayoral candidate gets high marks

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GNB Update

Hope your Tuesday was productive...Here's the news...

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Penthouse prices cut

Macon.com: Zoning panel OK's cell phone tower

Valdosta Daily Times: Flooded business re-opens

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GNB PHOTO EXTRA--Armstrong Atlantic gets $1.5 million in stimulus funding

Photo: Flowers in front of Science Center

Courtesy of Armstrong Atlantic State University

More than $1.5 million in stimulus funding from the federal government.

That's how much money Armstrong Atlantic State University will receive to fund an energy conservation project for its Science Center. The project is expected to save more than $340,000 a year in energy consumption.

Click here to read the complete press release, courtesy of Armstrong Atlantic State Universiry.

GNB Update

It's "Blog Files" Monday at GNB...Here's the news...

Decatur Metro: Restaurant goes out of business

Saporta Report: Georgia running behind on transit issue

SWGA Politics: Challenging Roy Barnes

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GNB Update

It's "Hyperlocal Wednesday" at GNB...Here's what happening this mid-week...

Barrow County News: Millage hike out of the question

Clayton Neighbor: Bus riders make plea to salvage routes

The Citizen (Fayette County): Fayetteville featured in Wall Street Journal

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GNB Update

It's "Business & Economic Development" Tuesday at GNB...Here's what happening...

Midstate economic developer named GEDA President (Macon.com)

Columbus chamber honored by state (Ledger-Enquirer.com)

Best Buy could set up shop in southwest Georgia (Albany Herald)

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GNB Update

It's Monday...time for the "Blog Files"...

Atlanta Progressive Blog: Injunction stops closure of dialysis clinic

Saporta Report: Foundation teams up with UNICEF to protect kids

SWGA Politics: An analysis on two different campaign stops for Georgia governor

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GNB PHOTO EXTRA--Professor to appear on Jeopardy

Photo: Marlene Allen, Ph. D.

Courtesy of Georgia Southwestern State University

Georgia Southwestern State University gets some rare national attention. GSW English professor Marlene Allen is scheduled to appear on the TV game show Jeopardy tomorrow night (Tuesday). Click here to view a brief commercial featuring Dr. Allen.

GNB Update

It's "Hyperlocal Wednesday" at GNB...Here's what happening...

Bainbridge Post-Searchlight: Rodeo declared success

Dodge County News: Motorbike ride helps underprivileged children

Swainsboro Forest-Blade: Swainsboro gets improved fire rating

Monroe County Reporter: Coach honored for 50th anniversary

Covington News: Covington to get Walgreen's store

Dunwoody Blog: Can Dunwoody support a charter school? Find out by clicking here.

Barrow Journal: A car show for a good cause

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GNB Update

What happened on Tuesday in Georgia business? Read below to find out...

There seems to be an unlimited supply of barbecue in Georgia. Click here to read more about the newest restaurant to open in Macon.

A global company acquires an Effingham County manufacturing firm. Find out more on both companies here.

The world's leading airline is facing cash flow problems. The Associated Press has the story on Atlanta-based Delta Airlines here.

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GNB Update

One work day down...four to go...Here's the news...


Lucid Idiocy: August brought more bad news for Georgia's finances. Click here to find out how far revenues have fallen.

Peanut Politics: A candidate for Georgia governor paid a visit to east central Georgia. Find out who he is, and where his most recent stop was.

Saporta Report: An article on the similar views of Cobb County Commission chairman Sam Olens, and DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis.

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GNB Update

It's "Education Friday" at GNB...Here's the news...

$27.3 million for energy conservation (University System of Georgia)

Enrollment for fall 2009 at Armstrong Atlantic State University is up slightly compared to last year. Click here for details.

What are "Intellectual Property Legends"? Read on to find out.

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GNB Update

It's "Hyperlocal Wednesday" on GNB...Here's the news...

Coosa Valley News: Teacher of the Year finalists named

Dunwoody Neighbor: Police to carry AED's

South Fulton Neighbor: Critical elections looming

Warner Robins Patriot: A lower tuition rate for students?

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GNB Update

Hope you enjoyed Labor Day Weekend...Here's the news...

People who applied for jobs at the new Kia plant in West Point may have to start over. Click here to find out why.

More bad economic news, this time out of northwest Georgia. The Chattanooga (Tenn.) Times-Free Press reports that Shaw Industries of Ringgold is closing soon. That will cost more than 400 employees their jobs. The company closed similar plants in Calhoun and Valdosta earlier this year.

and Macon.com has this report warning consumers to be wary of fake debt collectors.

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GNB Update--Special Labor Day Edition (Part 2)

Here's Part 2 of the special Labor Day Edition of GNB Update...

The Sunday Paper in Atlanta has a report on a slow economic recovery.

It's a "lucky" $700 million for Georgia Southern University in terms of boosting the Statesboro economy. Read the full story here.

One Albany tourist attraction celebrated its anniversary in style. Find out which landmark celebrated its birthday by clicking here.

GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your holiday weekend.

GNB Update-Special Labor Day Edition (Part 1)

Hope you're having a good holiday weekend...Here's the news...

Peach Pundit has the details on a Gwinnett County business owner running for a state house seat...

A potential candidate for the Republican nomination for Georgia's 2nd Congressional District has dropped out. Read all of the details here.

If you're looking for any Georgia-related blogs worth reading on this Labor Day weekend, please visit the following blog here.

GNB Update

It's "Hyperlocal Wednesday" at GNB...Here's the news...

Qualifying for local elections is underway in northwest Georgia...Click here to find out who's running in Rome.

A battle over a boat ramp in Chatham County is creating controversy. Find out why here.

The H1N1 virus strangehold in Camden County is easing up. The Tribune-Georgian has the details here.

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GNB Update

It's Tuesday...Here's what making news in Georgia business...

Macon.com: Local bank ordered to "cease and desist"

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Cheaper flights for Labor Day

Warner Robins Patriot: Robins AFB continued boost to local economy

Albany Herald: Local entrepreneur re-enters candy business

Valdosta Daily Times: A look back at "Cash For Clunkers"

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