Hope your Tuesday was productive...Here's the news...
Albany Herald: Local beverage maker goes green
Macon.com: New flea market opens
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Owner wants to sell WNBA's Atlanta Dream
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good Tuesday night.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
The Blog Files
Here are the worthy reads to start off this work week from Georgia blogs:
Georgia Highway 120 Politics: Kaufman appointed Fulton County GOP counsel
Intown Writer's Blog: Atlanta mayor's Shirley Franklin's latest controversy
Peanut Politics: Teilhet earns critical endorsement
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Monday night.
Georgia Highway 120 Politics: Kaufman appointed Fulton County GOP counsel
Intown Writer's Blog: Atlanta mayor's Shirley Franklin's latest controversy
Peanut Politics: Teilhet earns critical endorsement
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Monday night.
Friday, July 31, 2009
GNB Update
The weekend is here...Here's the news...
Ohio's loss seems to be Georgia's gain. Dayton, Ohio television station WDTN reports that nearly 600 employees at NCR must find new jobs by the end of September. The ATM manufacturer announced in June that it will move its headquarters to Gwinnett County.
There's controversy surrounding a southwest Georgia school system. WALB Albany reports that Randolph County school superintendent Bobby Jenkins and board chairman Henry Cook will spend four days in jail starting August 10. Superior Court Judge Kevin Chason found both men in contempt of court for not listening to other school board members.
From the blog files:
Peanut Politics: Randolph school board controversy draws NAACP attention
Project Logic GA: Improving Albany's downtown
SWGA Politics: Albany downtown scandal lingers on
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good weekend.
Ohio's loss seems to be Georgia's gain. Dayton, Ohio television station WDTN reports that nearly 600 employees at NCR must find new jobs by the end of September. The ATM manufacturer announced in June that it will move its headquarters to Gwinnett County.
There's controversy surrounding a southwest Georgia school system. WALB Albany reports that Randolph County school superintendent Bobby Jenkins and board chairman Henry Cook will spend four days in jail starting August 10. Superior Court Judge Kevin Chason found both men in contempt of court for not listening to other school board members.
From the blog files:
Peanut Politics: Randolph school board controversy draws NAACP attention
Project Logic GA: Improving Albany's downtown
SWGA Politics: Albany downtown scandal lingers on
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good weekend.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
GNB Update
One more day until Friday...Here's the news...
A big housing grant for both Macon and Bibb County. Macon.com reports that plans for the $1.5 million housing development will go forward. That comes despite a vote by the Macon City Council that could've ended the partnership. The paperwork must be submitted to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs by Friday.
139 new police officers hitting the streets. That's what Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin promised on Thursday, as she announced a new initiative to add more cops to the beat. The Associated Press reports that the new program was started because of criticism about the response to crime in Atlanta. 27 officers start their new jobs on September 15.
Georgia's sales tax holiday is underway. MySouthwestGa.com reports that a four percent sales tax will be waived on items such as clothing and school supplies. The holiday started Thursday, and runs through Sunday.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Thursday night.
A big housing grant for both Macon and Bibb County. Macon.com reports that plans for the $1.5 million housing development will go forward. That comes despite a vote by the Macon City Council that could've ended the partnership. The paperwork must be submitted to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs by Friday.
139 new police officers hitting the streets. That's what Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin promised on Thursday, as she announced a new initiative to add more cops to the beat. The Associated Press reports that the new program was started because of criticism about the response to crime in Atlanta. 27 officers start their new jobs on September 15.
Georgia's sales tax holiday is underway. MySouthwestGa.com reports that a four percent sales tax will be waived on items such as clothing and school supplies. The holiday started Thursday, and runs through Sunday.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Thursday night.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
GNB Update
Thanks for logging on to GNB for this mid-week...Here's the news...
Governor Sonny Perdue stands up for Columbus and NCR. Ledger-Enquirer.com reports that the governor came to the west Georgia city's defense Tuesday. The battle centers on whether or not federal stimulus money can be used to move NCR headquarters to Georgia. Vice President Joe Biden says those funds can't be used. The Ohio-based ATM manufacturer is opening a facility in Columbus later this year.
Albany is looking for a new downtown manager. The Albany Herald reports that city manager Alfred Lott fired Don Buie Wednesday morning. Buie was given the chance to resign, but refused, and was fired. The dismissal comes as the GBI continues its investigation into the alleged mismanagement of funds by Buie.
More of your federal stimulus dollars at work. Macon.com reports that a stretch of the Fall Line Freeway will be built with federal stimulus money. The project will complete an unfinished stretch of the highway between Augusta and Columbus.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Wednesday night.
Governor Sonny Perdue stands up for Columbus and NCR. Ledger-Enquirer.com reports that the governor came to the west Georgia city's defense Tuesday. The battle centers on whether or not federal stimulus money can be used to move NCR headquarters to Georgia. Vice President Joe Biden says those funds can't be used. The Ohio-based ATM manufacturer is opening a facility in Columbus later this year.
Albany is looking for a new downtown manager. The Albany Herald reports that city manager Alfred Lott fired Don Buie Wednesday morning. Buie was given the chance to resign, but refused, and was fired. The dismissal comes as the GBI continues its investigation into the alleged mismanagement of funds by Buie.
More of your federal stimulus dollars at work. Macon.com reports that a stretch of the Fall Line Freeway will be built with federal stimulus money. The project will complete an unfinished stretch of the highway between Augusta and Columbus.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Wednesday night.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
GNB Update
Hope you've had a productive Tuesday...Here's the news...
A troubled Georgia bank chain has filed for bankruptcy. Macon.com reports that the Macon-based Security Bank Corporation made that filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission yesterday. Late last week, the State Bank & Trust Co. took over the assets of the former Security Bank. Officials say they want to move company headquarters from Pinehurst to Macon.
There's a settlement in a Savannah class action lawsuit. Savannahnow.com reports that the Savannah-Chatham School System recently agreed to pay more than $4 million to retired employees. The retirees say they were denied the right to enroll in the Teachers Retirement System. All employees will get a portion of that settlement as a reimbursement.
More layoffs are on the way. This time, it's the Athens Regional Medical Center feeling the pinch. OnlineAthens.com reports that hospital administrators expect to cut $14 million from its budget. Those measures include cutting the number of paid days off. Between 15-20 employees could lose their jobs by Friday.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good Tuesday night.
A troubled Georgia bank chain has filed for bankruptcy. Macon.com reports that the Macon-based Security Bank Corporation made that filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission yesterday. Late last week, the State Bank & Trust Co. took over the assets of the former Security Bank. Officials say they want to move company headquarters from Pinehurst to Macon.
There's a settlement in a Savannah class action lawsuit. Savannahnow.com reports that the Savannah-Chatham School System recently agreed to pay more than $4 million to retired employees. The retirees say they were denied the right to enroll in the Teachers Retirement System. All employees will get a portion of that settlement as a reimbursement.
More layoffs are on the way. This time, it's the Athens Regional Medical Center feeling the pinch. OnlineAthens.com reports that hospital administrators expect to cut $14 million from its budget. Those measures include cutting the number of paid days off. Between 15-20 employees could lose their jobs by Friday.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Have a good Tuesday night.
Monday, July 27, 2009
GNB Update
The first day of a new work week is in the books...Here's the news...
A group of Georgia banks reopens under a new name. Macon.com reports that federal and state regulators closed the now defunct Security Bank late Friday. The State Bank and Trust Company of Pinehurst now owns the assets of the former Security Bank. It has a total of 20 branches statewide.
Also see: Macon.com article on Security Bank shutdown
The superintendent of a middle Georgia school system explains why her district is having a four-day school week. WMAZ in Macon reports that budget cuts have forced the Peach County school district to shorten the school week by one day. Supertindent Susan Clark says steps will be taken to ensure that students will attend school for the standard 180 days or its equivalent. The new school year starts August 4.
Finally, here are some worthy reads from the "Blog Files":
Atlanta Progressive News: Healthcare reform
Atlanta Unfiltered: Georgia lawmakers don't file financial disclosures
SaportaReport: Georgia in weak political position
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Monday night.
A group of Georgia banks reopens under a new name. Macon.com reports that federal and state regulators closed the now defunct Security Bank late Friday. The State Bank and Trust Company of Pinehurst now owns the assets of the former Security Bank. It has a total of 20 branches statewide.
Also see: Macon.com article on Security Bank shutdown
The superintendent of a middle Georgia school system explains why her district is having a four-day school week. WMAZ in Macon reports that budget cuts have forced the Peach County school district to shorten the school week by one day. Supertindent Susan Clark says steps will be taken to ensure that students will attend school for the standard 180 days or its equivalent. The new school year starts August 4.
Finally, here are some worthy reads from the "Blog Files":
Atlanta Progressive News: Healthcare reform
Atlanta Unfiltered: Georgia lawmakers don't file financial disclosures
SaportaReport: Georgia in weak political position
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, and on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat. Enjoy your Monday night.
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