Here's what's making news for Thursday on GNB...
Mixed results on several measures under the Gold Dome. State representative Steve Davis (R-McDonough) via Twitter says that fellow lawmakers approved the fiscal year 2011 budget by a vote of 120-52. But on other matters, Davis says that fellow state representative David Lucas (D-Macon) saw his bid to fund the two defunct state Halls of Fame fail miserably. That vote failed 107-62. Also, state representative Bobby Franklin's (R-Marietta) measure to shut down the Department of Human Services failed an overwheliming margin. The vote was 165-4 to keep the DHS in business.
Georgia mulls a proposed offer on monitoring radiation. The Associated Press reports that federal energy officials made the offer to state officials earlier this week. The state hopes to find more funding to test radiation levels along the Savannah River. The last time Georgia received federal money for radiation testing came from 2001 to 2004.
The Clayton County School System gets a visit from SACS. The Clayton News-Daily reports that the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools paid a visit to south metro Atlanta Thursday to observe Clayton's progress since SACS stripped it of its accreditation in 2008. It regained those credentials on a two-year probationary basis in 2009.
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
GNB Update
Once again, it's "Hyperlocal Wednesday" at GNB...Here's what's happening...
Houston County has a new school superintendent. The Warner Robins Patriot reports that Robin Hines was unaminously approved by the school board to lead the middle Georgia school system Tuesday. Hines will replace David Carpenter, who announced earlier this year that he's giving up the top job after a 30-year education career.
A seizure send shockwaves throughout the Port of Savannah. Savdailynews.com reports that U.S. customs officials seized 9,000 counterfeit electronic components. They say the value of shipment was priced at more than $27,000. Additionally, the manufacturer's suggested retail price was listed at over $77,000.
An MIT graduate comes home to tutor math students. Find out more here.
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Houston County has a new school superintendent. The Warner Robins Patriot reports that Robin Hines was unaminously approved by the school board to lead the middle Georgia school system Tuesday. Hines will replace David Carpenter, who announced earlier this year that he's giving up the top job after a 30-year education career.
A seizure send shockwaves throughout the Port of Savannah. Savdailynews.com reports that U.S. customs officials seized 9,000 counterfeit electronic components. They say the value of shipment was priced at more than $27,000. Additionally, the manufacturer's suggested retail price was listed at over $77,000.
An MIT graduate comes home to tutor math students. Find out more here.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat, on Facebook, and via e-mail at georgianewsbeat@gmail.com.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
GNB Update
Here are the goings-on for Tuesday...
A public transportation bill could be pushed towards passage. That's according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The AJC reports that the Atlanta Regional Commission is making a last-ditch effort to get the legislation passed. An e-mail alert sent out Monday says only one week remains to convince lawmakers that transportation is a crucial issue. ARC representatives are in meetings for the rest of the week.
Milledgeville is looking to move on from the Ben Roethlisberger case. Macon.com reports that residents in the middle Georgia college town have grown weary of the scrutiny surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback. On Monday, Baldwin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Fred Bright announced he would not prosecute Roethlisberger for the alleged rape of a female student at Georgia College & State University.
Professional baseball could soon return to southwest Georgia. The Albany Herald says that the Peach State League is considering using the Paul Eames Complex on a trial during the independent minor league's trial season, which starts in June. The South Georgia Peanuts of the South Coast League were the last team to play in Albany. That happened in 2007.
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A public transportation bill could be pushed towards passage. That's according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The AJC reports that the Atlanta Regional Commission is making a last-ditch effort to get the legislation passed. An e-mail alert sent out Monday says only one week remains to convince lawmakers that transportation is a crucial issue. ARC representatives are in meetings for the rest of the week.
Milledgeville is looking to move on from the Ben Roethlisberger case. Macon.com reports that residents in the middle Georgia college town have grown weary of the scrutiny surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback. On Monday, Baldwin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Fred Bright announced he would not prosecute Roethlisberger for the alleged rape of a female student at Georgia College & State University.
Professional baseball could soon return to southwest Georgia. The Albany Herald says that the Peach State League is considering using the Paul Eames Complex on a trial during the independent minor league's trial season, which starts in June. The South Georgia Peanuts of the South Coast League were the last team to play in Albany. That happened in 2007.
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Thursday, April 8, 2010
GNB Update
It's Thursday...Here's what's happening at GNB...
One of America's most popular radio personalities makes a stop in Savannah. Savannahnow.com reports that syndicated radio host Tom Joyner came to coastal Georgia Wednesday morning. He was there to encourage citizens to send in their Census forms for 2010. The most recent stats show that just over half of Savannah residents had filled out the paperwork.
A nursing home down the coast makes some needed corrections. The Brunswick News reports that the Georgia Department of Health and Human Services found no deficiencies in the Southeast Georgia Health Care System Senior Center last Friday. The Brunswick-based facility had failed two previous inspections.
A college professor says goodbye after more than three decades on the job. The Tifton Gazette reports Eddie Seagle announced his retirement as a professor at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Seagle has taught agriculture and environmental horticulture at ABAC for 32 years.
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One of America's most popular radio personalities makes a stop in Savannah. Savannahnow.com reports that syndicated radio host Tom Joyner came to coastal Georgia Wednesday morning. He was there to encourage citizens to send in their Census forms for 2010. The most recent stats show that just over half of Savannah residents had filled out the paperwork.
A nursing home down the coast makes some needed corrections. The Brunswick News reports that the Georgia Department of Health and Human Services found no deficiencies in the Southeast Georgia Health Care System Senior Center last Friday. The Brunswick-based facility had failed two previous inspections.
A college professor says goodbye after more than three decades on the job. The Tifton Gazette reports Eddie Seagle announced his retirement as a professor at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Seagle has taught agriculture and environmental horticulture at ABAC for 32 years.
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
GNB Update
It's "Hyperlocal Wednesday" once again at GNB...Here's what's happening...
A candidate for state senator wants a new county...Click here for more...
Improvements could soon be on the way for MARTA in Roswell...Click here for the details...
A Clayton County resident is collecting teddy bears for children in orphanages throughout Haiti. Click here to find out how you can help.
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A candidate for state senator wants a new county...Click here for more...
Improvements could soon be on the way for MARTA in Roswell...Click here for the details...
A Clayton County resident is collecting teddy bears for children in orphanages throughout Haiti. Click here to find out how you can help.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat, on Facebook, and via e-mail at georgianewsbeat@gmail.com.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
GNB Update
Here's what's happening on Tuesday at GNB...
A surprise entry in the Georgia governor's race. The Associated Press reports that Ray Boyd announced his intention to run for the top job Tuesday. The 67-year-old real estate executive told the AP that a lack of ethics in both Washington and Atlanta prompted him to toss his hat in the ring. Boyd is running for the Republican nomination.
Good news for Georgia schools. The Associated Press reports that the state will get more than $120 million in funding for schools in Tier III. It'll be used to turn around the lowest performing schools statewide. The millions of dollars in funding are part of a $3.5 billion made available to states as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Qualifying is underway, but few people want to run. The Albany Herald reports that although three seats are up for grabs in the race for a seat on the Dougherty County school board, elections officials say only two people have filed the paperwook they need to qualify. In a controversial move, the board recently appointed Joshua Murfree to replace Sally Whatley as school supertindent.
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A surprise entry in the Georgia governor's race. The Associated Press reports that Ray Boyd announced his intention to run for the top job Tuesday. The 67-year-old real estate executive told the AP that a lack of ethics in both Washington and Atlanta prompted him to toss his hat in the ring. Boyd is running for the Republican nomination.
Good news for Georgia schools. The Associated Press reports that the state will get more than $120 million in funding for schools in Tier III. It'll be used to turn around the lowest performing schools statewide. The millions of dollars in funding are part of a $3.5 billion made available to states as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Qualifying is underway, but few people want to run. The Albany Herald reports that although three seats are up for grabs in the race for a seat on the Dougherty County school board, elections officials say only two people have filed the paperwook they need to qualify. In a controversial move, the board recently appointed Joshua Murfree to replace Sally Whatley as school supertindent.
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Thursday, April 1, 2010
GNB Update
Here's what's happening at GNB for Thursday...
A possible merger between Macon and Bibb County appears to have hit a snag. Macon.com reports that talks to consolidate the two middle Georgia governments might be headed toward a stalemate. A Republican state senator, Cecil Staton, and a Democrat, Robert Brown, both disagree on a key part of consolidation. Staton says he wants to limit costs for a new government, while Brown says he won't vote, saying it puts a "hold on local decision making."
Macon isn't the only city with consolidation concerns. The Albany Herald reports in its Wednesdy edition that state Senator Freddie Powell Sims (D-Dawson) will keep Senate Bill 538 as is. She introduced the bill to her fellow senators, then referred it to the State and Local Government Operations Committee. The proposed legislation goes to the House without changes to two controversial provisions. One of those issues involves the pay of the Mayor/CEO, as well as the commision.
Find out why the Albany/Dougherty County consolidation debacle might be down for the count here.
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A possible merger between Macon and Bibb County appears to have hit a snag. Macon.com reports that talks to consolidate the two middle Georgia governments might be headed toward a stalemate. A Republican state senator, Cecil Staton, and a Democrat, Robert Brown, both disagree on a key part of consolidation. Staton says he wants to limit costs for a new government, while Brown says he won't vote, saying it puts a "hold on local decision making."
Macon isn't the only city with consolidation concerns. The Albany Herald reports in its Wednesdy edition that state Senator Freddie Powell Sims (D-Dawson) will keep Senate Bill 538 as is. She introduced the bill to her fellow senators, then referred it to the State and Local Government Operations Committee. The proposed legislation goes to the House without changes to two controversial provisions. One of those issues involves the pay of the Mayor/CEO, as well as the commision.
Find out why the Albany/Dougherty County consolidation debacle might be down for the count here.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat, on Facebook, and via e-mail at georgianewsbeat@gmail.com.
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