Month: December 2010
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Deal hires policy chief, executive counsel
Gov.-elect Nathan Deal today announced that he has hired Erin Hames as the deputy chief of staff for policy.Hames’ appointment fills the third and final deputy chief position.
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Dunwoody police investigating bank robbery
Dunwoody Police Department and the FBI on Tuesday morning responded to an armed robbery at the Best Bank located at 4498 Chamblee Dunwoody Roadm. Dunwoody officers discovered the suspect had fled on foot towards Cotillion Dr. Bank employees advised the suspect approach the counter and demanded cash. The suspect brandished a handgun and then fled…
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Entertainment announced for Deal inaugural events
Gov.-elect Nathan Deal’s Inaugural Committee announced the entertainment line-up for the Inaugural Celebration at Philips Arena and a separate concert to honor volunteers in a Day of Service. Leesburg native Luke Bryan, named best new artist of 2010 by the Academy of Country Music, will be headlining the Celebration. Bryan’s second album, “Doin’ My Thing,”…
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Rep. Cheokas joining GOP
ATLANTA – Another state legislator is switching sides. State Rep. Mike Cheokas of Americus is joining the House Republican Caucus and resigning from the House Democratic Caucus. “I made this decision in careful consultation with members of my community after being approached by many of them and hearing their thoughts,” Cheokas said in a news…
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Georgia to gain congressional seat
ATLANTA – Georgia is adding a 14th congressional district as a result of this year’s census. Overall, the state’s population grew by 18.3 percent between 2000 and 2010, the latest Census reveals. There are now more than 308.7 million residents. “Today’s announcement reinforces my belief that Georgia remains one of the greatest destinations for Americans…
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Ga. adding congressional district
Georgia is adding a 14th congressional district as a result of this year’s census. “Today’s announcement reinforces my belief that Georgia remains one of the greatest destinations for Americans looking for great opportunity and a high quality of life,” Gov.-elect Nathan Deal said in a statement. “As our state continues to grow, so does our…
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Isakson to support New START treaty
U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today said he will support a procedural vote to end debate on the strategic arms reduction treaty with Russia known as New START and will vote to ratify the treaty. “Only through setting the example, without giving in or capitulating a thing, do we give hope to the future that…
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State board of education approves deputy superintendent for Turnaround Schools
The State Board of Education on Monday approved Sylvia Hooker as the deputy superintendent for Turnaround Schools, a position that is directly aligned under the Race to the Top grant. Hooker is currently the assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and professional learning with Troup County Schools, where she has served since 2008. “Ms. Hooker has…