Here's what's happening for Thursday on GNB...
Sarah Palin's former pageant rival is trying her hand at Georgia politics. The Associated Press reports that former Miss Alaska Maryline Blackburn qualified to run for the House District 34 seat Thursday. Blackburn beat out Palin for the Miss Alaska title in 1984. The former Alaska governor and U.S. vice presidential candidate finished as second runner-up that year.
A surprise development in the race for Congress. The Associated Press reports that GOP state representative Austin Scott announced Thursday he would run against incumbent Democrat Jim Marshall for Georgia's 8th Congressional District seat. Scott was one of the leading candidates for the Republican nomination for governor, but decided to make a run at Capitol Hill instead.
A candidate running for a seat in the Georgia House has decided to go for state Senate instead. Peach Pundit reports that Travis Bowden will end his bid to run for the House District 102 seat, and challenge nine-term incumbent Don Balfour for the Senate District 9 spot. Bowden was running to succeed Clay Cox. Cox left the state House to run for U.S. Congress last month (March).
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
GNB Update
It's time for yet another edition of "Hyperlocal Wednesday" on GNB...Here's the news...
A new fiscal year is on the horizon for officials in one northwest Georgia county. The Calhoun Times reports that commissioners in Gordon County will soon give the OK to a new budget for fiscal year 2011. But the news is not all good. County Administrator Randy Downing told the Times that Gordon expects to face a budgetary shortfall of around $1.5 million. That means the county must rely on reserves to cover it. The final budget is expected to be approved in June.
Some possible good news for a middle Georgia aerospace manufacturer. The Warner Robins Patriot reports that an imminent order from India's government could keep the C-17 line of planes coming from the Boeing's Macon facility for at least another year. If the sale is approved, India would the likes of Great Britain, Canada, and Australia as C-17 customers.
A southwest Georgia high school senior gets a prestigious honor. Click here to find out what she wrote to earn it.
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A new fiscal year is on the horizon for officials in one northwest Georgia county. The Calhoun Times reports that commissioners in Gordon County will soon give the OK to a new budget for fiscal year 2011. But the news is not all good. County Administrator Randy Downing told the Times that Gordon expects to face a budgetary shortfall of around $1.5 million. That means the county must rely on reserves to cover it. The final budget is expected to be approved in June.
Some possible good news for a middle Georgia aerospace manufacturer. The Warner Robins Patriot reports that an imminent order from India's government could keep the C-17 line of planes coming from the Boeing's Macon facility for at least another year. If the sale is approved, India would the likes of Great Britain, Canada, and Australia as C-17 customers.
A southwest Georgia high school senior gets a prestigious honor. Click here to find out what she wrote to earn it.
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 27, 2010
GNB Update
Here's what's happening for Tuesday at GNB...
Forbes.com has released its "Best Places for Business & Careers" list for 2010, and one northeast Georgia city is near the top of it. The business publication ranked Athens 26th out of 184 small metropolitan areas, while nearby Atlanta came in 27th out of 200 mid-sized/large metros. Des Moines, Iowa was tops in the medium/large category, while Merced, California finished in last place. In the small metro division, it was mixed results for the Midwest, as Sioux Falls, South Dakota topped that list, while Jackson, Michigan finished at the bottom.
For the complete rankings of the "Best Places for Business and Careers" from Forbes.com, please click here. Also, click here for the "Best Small Places".
Additionally, to see how the Georgia metros fared, please click here and here.
The GOP says "no" to a gubernatorial candidate. OnlineAthens.com reports that the Republican Party has turned down a request by real estate broker Ray Boyd to run for governor under their ticket. GOP officials say Boyd's refusal to pledge loyalty to their party led to him being rejected. Boyd deposited $2 million of his own money into a campaign account earlier this month, but was turned away when he tried to get his name on the Republican ticket.
Georgia is one step closer to getting a new "Golf Hall of Fame". The Morris News Service reports that the House unaminously approved legislation allowing for the state to sell 16 acres of land for the now-defunct Augusta-based facility Tuesday. The bill now goes to the state Senate for approval.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat, on Facebook, and via e-mail at georgianewsbeat@gmail.com.
Forbes.com has released its "Best Places for Business & Careers" list for 2010, and one northeast Georgia city is near the top of it. The business publication ranked Athens 26th out of 184 small metropolitan areas, while nearby Atlanta came in 27th out of 200 mid-sized/large metros. Des Moines, Iowa was tops in the medium/large category, while Merced, California finished in last place. In the small metro division, it was mixed results for the Midwest, as Sioux Falls, South Dakota topped that list, while Jackson, Michigan finished at the bottom.
For the complete rankings of the "Best Places for Business and Careers" from Forbes.com, please click here. Also, click here for the "Best Small Places".
Additionally, to see how the Georgia metros fared, please click here and here.
The GOP says "no" to a gubernatorial candidate. OnlineAthens.com reports that the Republican Party has turned down a request by real estate broker Ray Boyd to run for governor under their ticket. GOP officials say Boyd's refusal to pledge loyalty to their party led to him being rejected. Boyd deposited $2 million of his own money into a campaign account earlier this month, but was turned away when he tried to get his name on the Republican ticket.
Georgia is one step closer to getting a new "Golf Hall of Fame". The Morris News Service reports that the House unaminously approved legislation allowing for the state to sell 16 acres of land for the now-defunct Augusta-based facility Tuesday. The bill now goes to the state Senate for approval.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat, on Facebook, and via e-mail at georgianewsbeat@gmail.com.
Friday, April 23, 2010
GNB EXTRA--Valdosta named among Top 100 Places
Valdosta has joined some select company. The south Georgia city was named among the "Top 100 Places" to live in America for 2010. That's according to RelocateAmerica.com. Columbus and Peachtree City join Valdosta as the only other Georgia cities on that list.
Click here for the full article.
Click here for the full article.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
GNB Update
Welcome to another edition of "Hyperlocal Wednesday" on GNB...Here's what's happening...
A commissioner in one southwest Georgia county speaks out on the negative press surrounding his community. Click here to find out what all of the fuss is about.
Robins Air Force Base is hiring. The Warner Robins Patriot has the details here...
A southeast Georgia man recently finished a 12-day, 250-mile walk carrying a cross...Click here to read the amazing story.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat, on Facebook, and via e-mail at georgianewsbeat@gmail.com.
A commissioner in one southwest Georgia county speaks out on the negative press surrounding his community. Click here to find out what all of the fuss is about.
Robins Air Force Base is hiring. The Warner Robins Patriot has the details here...
A southeast Georgia man recently finished a 12-day, 250-mile walk carrying a cross...Click here to read the amazing story.
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 20, 2010
GNB EXTRA--BREAKING NEWS
The Georgia Senate has voted to bring back federal funding for the arts. It restored around $890,000 in funding for the Georgia Council of the Arts Tuesday. Also, state Senators voted in favor of restoring for the Georgia Music and Sports Halls of Fame, both located in Macon. The article on the arts can be read here, as well as the article for the halls of fame here.
GNB Update
Here's what's making news for Tuesday on GNB...
One south Georgia town is now known for something besides big fruit. Macon.com reports that Crisp County High School in Cordele earned honors as one of the nation's best public high schools. That's according to U.S. News & World Report. Crisp is one of 29 Georgia high schools to earn that honor. The list of the state's best public schools is available here.
The world's top soft drink company sees a profit increase, thanks to worldwide sales. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Coca-Cola reported growth in sales and profits all over the world for the first quarter of 2010. The Atlanta-based drink maker says its revenues jumped five percent to more than $7.5 billion, while profits rose 20 percent to more than $1.5 billion. Coke also 69 cents per share. That's up from 58 cents from the first quarter of 2009.
There's a challenger for Jim Marshall's seat in Georgia's Eighth Congressional District. PeachPundit.com has an interview with GOP primary candidate Angela Hicks. The podcast can be downloaded by clicking here.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat, on Facebook, and via e-mail at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com
One south Georgia town is now known for something besides big fruit. Macon.com reports that Crisp County High School in Cordele earned honors as one of the nation's best public high schools. That's according to U.S. News & World Report. Crisp is one of 29 Georgia high schools to earn that honor. The list of the state's best public schools is available here.
The world's top soft drink company sees a profit increase, thanks to worldwide sales. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Coca-Cola reported growth in sales and profits all over the world for the first quarter of 2010. The Atlanta-based drink maker says its revenues jumped five percent to more than $7.5 billion, while profits rose 20 percent to more than $1.5 billion. Coke also 69 cents per share. That's up from 58 cents from the first quarter of 2009.
There's a challenger for Jim Marshall's seat in Georgia's Eighth Congressional District. PeachPundit.com has an interview with GOP primary candidate Angela Hicks. The podcast can be downloaded by clicking here.
GNB is online at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/georgianewsbeat, on Facebook, and via e-mail at georgianewsbeat.blogspot.com
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