July revenues up, says Deal

In a possible sign of better days to come for Georgia, Governor Nathan Deal reported on Monday that revenues for July rose 6.7 percent.  That put the total for the month at $1.41 billion. That's an increase off $88.5 million from the last fiscal year.

Click here for the full story, courtesy of the Associated Press.

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New Atlanta Falcons Stadium closer to reality.

Our first post in quite a while.  And it's big. 

Earlier this week, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed announced a tentative deal with a local church to help pave the way for the new Atlanta Falcons stadium. WXIA-TV (11alive.com) has the details here.

Things got even better for Reed and stadium supporters.  The Associated Press reports that a group who wanted to put the issue to a vote has conceded defeat. Common Cause Georgia failed to gather the needed 35,000 signatures to have the referendum qualify for the November ballot.

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Veteran Atlanta anchor retires

A veteran Atlanta television news anchor has retired after 30 years on the air.  Click here for a video about her career, courtesy of myfoxatlanta.com.

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Changing demographics could mean a changing of the guard in Georgia politics

A changing population in Georgia could open the door for the Democratic Party to win the majority of voters in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election.

That was the prediction from University of Georgia political analyst Charles Bullock.

But change might be coming more slowly, as the political tide turns, Bullock says.  For more, click here, courtesy of onlineathens.com.


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Church breaks ground on expansion

A Southwest Georgia church is set to break ground on a major expansion of its campus later tonight (Sunday).

The Albany Herald reports that Sherwood Baptist Church will spend $25 million on the multi-year expansion project. The Albany-based facility has raised over $1.7 million for the campaign thus far.

Click here for the full story, courtesy of the Albany Herald.

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City council OK Falcons stadium, bond issue put on hold

The Atlanta Falcons bid to build a new stadium cleared one last hurdle Monday night.

The Atlanta City Council voted 11-4 to approve the construction of the $1 billion facility, with at least $200 million worth of bonds financed with public money.  

Still, the pace of building the new stadium will slow down some.  Click on the links of the following articles below to find out why, courtesy of the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

Atlanta City Council approves stadium

Falcons stadium takes a breather

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Deal to announce new DeKalb school board members Wednesday

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal will announce the names of six new DeKalb County school board members Wednesday.  That move comes after Deal removed six sitting board members from office recently.

Click here for the full story, courtesy of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Falcons, City of Atlanta reach deal on new stadium

The Atlanta Falcons are one step closer to getting a new stadium.

The Falcons and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed reached a deal on Thursday that paves the way for construction of a $1 billion facility that will be built next to the Georgia Dome.  The agreement must still get final approval from the Atlanta City Council.

Read more here at 11alive.com/WXIA-TV Atlanta.


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Clayton County shows interest in Falcons stadium

Clayton County is showing an unlikely interest in building the new Atlanta Falcons stadium.  That possibility might become a reality if voters if the City of Atlanta can't reach an agreement on a new facility. But Falcons officials say they haven't talked to officials there.

Click here for the full story, courtesy of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Poverty on the rise in Atlanta's suburbs

Poverty is not just an inner city problem anymore, it has now spread to the suburbs.  The Saporta Report has more on why poverty is spreading faster in Metro Atlanta's suburban areas than the city of Atlanta itself.

Click here for the full story, courtesy of saportareport.com. 


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Anchor says goodbye

Longtime WGXA Macon news anchor Portia Lake has called it quits.

She's leaving the station to pursue other opportunities in broadcast journalism.  Lake has worked at the FOX/ABC affiliate for the last 10 years.

Click here for the full story, courtesy of TVSpy.com.


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New Falcons stadium deal taking shape

The Atlanta Falcons may have lost their shot at the Super Bowl, but plans for a new stadium are still moving forward.  

The big catch? Georgia lawmakers may not have to vote on a proposed deal.  Instead, the city of Atlanta could pick up the tab.  Click here to find out more about the Falcons stadium plans, courtesy of saportareport.com.



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Warner Robins seeking public input on minor league baseball

Imagine a city the size of Warner Robins being home to a minor league baseball team.

That's something city officials hope will become reality someday.

They met on Wednesday to get feedback from residents about the idea. Having a franchise could prove to be a big boost for the local economy.

Click here for the full story, courtesy of macon.com.

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Insurance problems for USG employees

A computer glitch is to blame for about 500 University System of Georgia gaining access to their insurance.  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has the details here.

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State Senate OKs ethics measure

The Georgia General Assembly hasn't even been in session a full 72 hours, and already, controversy is brewing.

The Gainesville Times reports that the Georgia State Senate approved a controversial new ethics measure on Monday.  It caps gifts received at $100.

Click here for the full story, courtesy of the Gainesville Times.

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New Falcons stadium faces huge obstacles

The Atlanta Falcons won a big game on the field in the final seconds Sunday. But they have a bigger battle to fight off the field.  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has more on why a new Falcons stadium is facing huge obstacles.

Click here for the full story, courtesy of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Lawmakers likely to avoid transit funding

Metro Atlanta commuters hoping to see funding for public transportation might be in for a disappointment this year.  

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Georgia lawmakers are unlikely to address any funding issues for transit services in 2013.  That puts the future of MARTA and other systems in Metro Atlanta in doubt.

Click here for the full story, courtesy of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Eight institutions become four

What was a system 35 public colleges and universities in Georgia is now at 31 schools.  The Board of Regents of the University System voted to merge eight institutions into four on Tuesday.  But that historic move hasn't come without some controversy attached to it.  Click on the following links below for more coverage.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Macon Telegraph

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WALB names new News Director

The end of an era is near for one of Georgia's heritage television stations. WALB.com in Albany reports that longtime WALB news anchor Dawn Hobby will anchor her final newscast on Friday. She will became the NBC/ABC affiliate new News Director, replacing Rick Williams, who had been the news director for more than two decades.  He moves on to Biloxi, Mississippi to become the General Manager of ABC affiliate WLOX.

More details...

WALB Albany

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Say hello to Georgia's newest university

Georgia now has a new university.  The University of North Georgia was officially chartered by the University System of Georgia on Tuesday.  The move comes as a result of a merger between the former Gainesville State College and North Georgia College and State University.

More details...

Access North Georgia

University System of Georgia press release


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The nation's top advertiser in 2012...

...currently calls Georgia home.  Click here to find out what company it is, courtesy of the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

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