February 2016

February 7, 2016 0

Georgia Rep. Tom Rice won’t seek re-election

State Representative Tom Rice, R-Norcross, chairman of the House Motor Vehicles Committee, announced today that he will not seek re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives after 20 years of service as a state representative. [...]

February 6, 2016 0

Encore Parkway widening project ongoing in Alpharetta, Ga.

A $14 million project to widen Encore Parkway between North Point Parkway and Westside Parkway is ongoing. [...]

February 4, 2016 0

Buckhead Business Association to Honor Businesses During Annual Luncheon

Georgia State University President Dr. Mark Becker will give the keynote address during the Buckhead [...]

February 4, 2016 0

Laura Turner Seydel: ‘Zero Waste Zones says it all’

Everyone plays a role when it comes to helping the planet, the chairperson of the Captain Planet Foundation [...]

February 3, 2016 0

Atlanta police make arrest in 1988 slaying

Atlanta police have arrested a 74-year-old man in connection a 1988 slaying. [...]

February 3, 2016 0

How Should We Use Casino Gaming Funds?

If you were given control of one billion dollars per year in state funding, how would you spend it? Casino revenues are projected to net one billion dollars per year, and legislation for casino gaming is currently before your General Assembly. However, the debate as to where the funds should go is still on-going. [...]

February 3, 2016 0

Chief Bicycle Officer, Chastain Park Conservancy Director to Address BBA

Also in February, the president of Georgia State University will give the keynote address during the BBA’s [...]

February 3, 2016 0

Georgia executes 72-year-old inmate for 1979 murder

The state of Georgia early Wednesday morning executed the oldest prisoner on its death row, state officials said. [...]

February 2, 2016 0

Pardons and Paroles denies clemency for Brandon Astor Jones

The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles yesterday denied clemency for Brandon Astor Jones. Jones is slated to be executed this evening. [...]

February 2, 2016 0

Buckner: Georgia Needs a New EPD Buffer Provision

A law is only as good as it is understood and enforced. These laws, like the buffer provision in the Erosion and Sedimentation Act, are poorly written, not uniformly enforced, and are costly and frustrating for the taxpayer and property owners of Georgia. [...]

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