Here's an abbreviated edition of the GNB Update...on this MLK Day...
Martin Luther King Day was observed all over Georgia and nationwide Monday, including Warner Robins. A civil rights pioneer from Albany says he's looking forward to seeing Barack Obama become America's 44th president Tuesday. Of course, the celebration started Monday morning from Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Speaking of the inauguration, an Albany restaurant is offering its own special while history is being made. Meanwhile, a Democratic activist from Columbus will contribute reports from the nation's capital for a local television station.
And Governor Sonny Perdue owes his creditors a huge debt. The price tag? $21 million. He must pay back that debt by March 1.
That's the news. Remember to check the "GNB Report", and the "Blog Roll" for the latest news you can't get anywhere else.
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Monday, January 19, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
GNB Update
Another day, another GNB Update...
Governor Sonny Perdue delivered the State of the State address under the Gold Dome in Atlanta Wednesday morning. And to no one's surprise, the big topic of discussion was Georgia's budget shortfall, which currently stands at more than $2 billion. He urged lawmakers to tap into the state's reserves for $50 million now, and more than $400 million in the next fiscal year. Perdue also urged Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle and House Speaker Glenn Richardson to devise an effective transportation plan with the Georgia Department of Transportation.
There's some resistance to Governor Perdue's proposal to fund Medicaid for hospitals and insurance companies. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that both Republicans and Democrats oppose the fee proposal, which calls for a 1.6 per cent fee on hospital revenues and insurance plans in hopes of covering a hole for Medicaid that totals more than $200 million. The proposal also would provide a $60 million statewide trauma network.
In other health care news, there'll soon be more options for expectant mothers delivering children in Albany. The Georgia Department of Community Health recently approved Palmyra Medical Center's certificate of need to provide obsteric services. But Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital plans to appeal that decision, saying that competition will be stifled.
Finally, Gwinnett County has a problem with leaks. Only these leaks come from grease instead of water, which Gwinnett's water resources department has already fixed six times so far this year. A leak earlier this month in Norcross saw more than 12,000 gallons of effluent disappearing from the sewers.
Remember, the GNB Report has all the news that's fit to browse on the Internet all day, all night. Have a great day.
Governor Sonny Perdue delivered the State of the State address under the Gold Dome in Atlanta Wednesday morning. And to no one's surprise, the big topic of discussion was Georgia's budget shortfall, which currently stands at more than $2 billion. He urged lawmakers to tap into the state's reserves for $50 million now, and more than $400 million in the next fiscal year. Perdue also urged Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle and House Speaker Glenn Richardson to devise an effective transportation plan with the Georgia Department of Transportation.
There's some resistance to Governor Perdue's proposal to fund Medicaid for hospitals and insurance companies. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that both Republicans and Democrats oppose the fee proposal, which calls for a 1.6 per cent fee on hospital revenues and insurance plans in hopes of covering a hole for Medicaid that totals more than $200 million. The proposal also would provide a $60 million statewide trauma network.
In other health care news, there'll soon be more options for expectant mothers delivering children in Albany. The Georgia Department of Community Health recently approved Palmyra Medical Center's certificate of need to provide obsteric services. But Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital plans to appeal that decision, saying that competition will be stifled.
Finally, Gwinnett County has a problem with leaks. Only these leaks come from grease instead of water, which Gwinnett's water resources department has already fixed six times so far this year. A leak earlier this month in Norcross saw more than 12,000 gallons of effluent disappearing from the sewers.
Remember, the GNB Report has all the news that's fit to browse on the Internet all day, all night. Have a great day.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
GNB Nightside Update
Good evening. Here's what making news in Georgia right now.
There's bad economic news out of middle Georgia at this hour. Eddie Wiggins announced that he's closing his car dealership in Warner Robins. He won't re-open it. Wiggins filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on New Year's Eve, but remained open while seeking relief from creditors. The Buick, Pontiac, and GMC dealership officially closed Friday.
Almost a month after the announcement of Cooper Tire closing its doors, one current Albany plant will see increased business. The Miller brewing plant will now produce the Coors brand of beer under the merger of Miller and Coors. Training of new employees will be done through the Georgia Quick Start program. There's no word on how many new jobs created as a result of Tuesday's announcement.
Atlanta could be taking on a big gamble, literally. That's what developers with Underground Atlanta are hoping for soon, as they plan to start a casino-style gaming facility. The Delaware-based Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment plan to bring in video lottery terminals as part of the proposal, pending approval by the Georgia Lottery Corporation. But that effort faces opposition from Governor Sonny Perdue, who's a devout Christian.
Finally, northeast Georgia saw significant improvement in its adult literacy rates. The Athens Banner-Herald reports that more residents in that part of the state have the basic skills to read and understand a newspaper than 10 years ago. Adults in Jackson and Barrow Counties had the biggest increase during the last decade, with Jackson's illiteracy rate dropping from 26 to 16 percent, while Barrow's fell from 23 to 14 percent.
Don't forget to check the GNB Report for the latest news statewide, 24/7. Have a good evening, and keep warm.
There's bad economic news out of middle Georgia at this hour. Eddie Wiggins announced that he's closing his car dealership in Warner Robins. He won't re-open it. Wiggins filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on New Year's Eve, but remained open while seeking relief from creditors. The Buick, Pontiac, and GMC dealership officially closed Friday.
Almost a month after the announcement of Cooper Tire closing its doors, one current Albany plant will see increased business. The Miller brewing plant will now produce the Coors brand of beer under the merger of Miller and Coors. Training of new employees will be done through the Georgia Quick Start program. There's no word on how many new jobs created as a result of Tuesday's announcement.
Atlanta could be taking on a big gamble, literally. That's what developers with Underground Atlanta are hoping for soon, as they plan to start a casino-style gaming facility. The Delaware-based Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment plan to bring in video lottery terminals as part of the proposal, pending approval by the Georgia Lottery Corporation. But that effort faces opposition from Governor Sonny Perdue, who's a devout Christian.
Finally, northeast Georgia saw significant improvement in its adult literacy rates. The Athens Banner-Herald reports that more residents in that part of the state have the basic skills to read and understand a newspaper than 10 years ago. Adults in Jackson and Barrow Counties had the biggest increase during the last decade, with Jackson's illiteracy rate dropping from 26 to 16 percent, while Barrow's fell from 23 to 14 percent.
Don't forget to check the GNB Report for the latest news statewide, 24/7. Have a good evening, and keep warm.
GNB Morning Update
Here's another GNB Update...
Georgia comes up empty in the latest battle over water usage.
Florida Environmental News reports that the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear an appeal by Georgia dealing with the flow of the Apalachicola River.
A district court ruling from 2003 says that a deal between Georgia and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was illegal. Alabama and Florida sued to block that deal. Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue expressed his disappointment over the high court's decision in a written statement, but added that he would continue to work with Alabama and Florida to reach consensus on a plan that would protect the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint River basins.
Get ready for cold, chilly weather later this week. The National Weather Service says that temperatures are expected to drop into the low 20's by Thursday. Meanwhile, one Albany business is doing what it can to help a few people that are less fortunate keep warm this winter.
And with less than a week remaining until Barack Obama becomes President, a former commander-in-chief recently fell victim to thieves. Earlier this month, former President and Plains native Jimmy Carter, and his wife, Rosalynn, had their bikes stolen from inside the Carter Center in Atlanta earlier this month. A local bike shop owner donated the bikes to the Carters due to the poor condition of their previous bikes. Atlanta police say they have made no arrests.
Georgia comes up empty in the latest battle over water usage.
Florida Environmental News reports that the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear an appeal by Georgia dealing with the flow of the Apalachicola River.
A district court ruling from 2003 says that a deal between Georgia and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was illegal. Alabama and Florida sued to block that deal. Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue expressed his disappointment over the high court's decision in a written statement, but added that he would continue to work with Alabama and Florida to reach consensus on a plan that would protect the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint River basins.
Get ready for cold, chilly weather later this week. The National Weather Service says that temperatures are expected to drop into the low 20's by Thursday. Meanwhile, one Albany business is doing what it can to help a few people that are less fortunate keep warm this winter.
And with less than a week remaining until Barack Obama becomes President, a former commander-in-chief recently fell victim to thieves. Earlier this month, former President and Plains native Jimmy Carter, and his wife, Rosalynn, had their bikes stolen from inside the Carter Center in Atlanta earlier this month. A local bike shop owner donated the bikes to the Carters due to the poor condition of their previous bikes. Atlanta police say they have made no arrests.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Clem named new Albany EDC CEO
Photo: Ted ClemCourtesy of Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission
The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission finally has its man.
In a special called meeting Monday, the commission's board of directors named Ted Clem as chief executive officer. He comes to Albany from the Florida Panhandle, where he currently works with the Bay County Economic Development Alliance. During his tenure in Panama City Beach, Fla., he helped create more than 5,000 jobs.
Clem is no stranger to economic development in the Southeast, as he graduated from what is now Troy University of Alabama. In 1995, he was selected as the vice president of business development for Pensacola Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Georgiana, Ala. native will face a huge challenge as the new face for economic development in Albany, as he attempts to fill the void left by the immiment departure of Cooper Tire Company. The Findlay, Ohio-based tire manufacturing company announced last month that it would close the Albany plant by the end of this year.
His first day on the job is January 16.
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