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.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
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.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat, on Facebook, and can be contacted via e-mail at georgianewsbeat@gmail.com.
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.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat, on Facebook, and can be contacted via e-mail at georgianewsbeat@gmail.com.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
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.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat, on Facebook, and can be contacted via e-mail at georgianewsbeat@gmail.com.
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.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat, on Facebook, and can be contacted via e-mail at georgianewsbeat@gmail.com.
Friday, January 18, 2013
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.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat, on Facebook, and can be contacted via e-mail at georgianewsbeat@gmail.com.
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.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat, on Facebook, and can be contacted via e-mail at georgianewsbeat@gmail.com.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
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.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat, on Facebook, and can be contacted via e-mail at georgianewsbeat@gmail.com.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat, on Facebook, and can be contacted via e-mail at georgianewsbeat@gmail.com.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
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.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat, on Facebook, and can be contacted via e-mail at georgianewsbeat@gmail.com.
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.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat, on Facebook, and can be contacted via e-mail at georgianewsbeat@gmail.com.
Monday, January 14, 2013
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.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat, on Facebook, and can be contacted via e-mail at georgianewsbeat@gmail.com.
Click here for the full story, courtesy of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat, on Facebook, and can be contacted via e-mail at georgianewsbeat@gmail.com.
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