[ In Government ]
McCain Makes Statement About Financial Markets

"We are carefully monitoring the financial markets, including the duress at Lehman Brothers that is the latest reminder of ineffective regulation and management. Efforts must also be focused on ensuring that the deposits of hardworking Americans are protected."...
Sep 15, 2008

[ In Government ]
Governor Perdue Signs Executive Order Activating Georgia’s Price Gouging Statute

Governor Sonny Perdue signed an Executive Order today activating Georgia’s price gouging statute to protect Georgia consumers from unlawful increases in gas prices and other products...
Sep 12, 2008

[ In Government ]
Congressman John Lewis Announced as Keynote Speaker At Gainesville 'For The People Rally'

Congressman Lewis first arrived on the national stage during the Freedom Rides of 1961, where he challenged segregation on bus systems throughout the south. He soon emerged as a national civil-rights leader, and was an organizer and keynote speaker at the March on Washington in 1963...
Sep 12, 2008

[ In Government ]
Oxendine Announces Georgia Bid to Host 2012 Republican National Convention

"Georgia has earned a wonderful reputation as a world class host state for large events. Recently, the NBA and NHL All-Star games, the G-8 Summit, the 1996 Olympics and the many Super Bowls and sporting events as well as other corporate conventions we have already hosted have proven as such."...
Sep 11, 2008

[ In Government ]
Governor Perdue Issues Statement Concerning Flu Shots Being Administered Without Prescriptions

"No statute or regulation has passed or was promulgated in the past 12 months that would change the ability of pharmacists to administer flu shots"...
Sep 11, 2008

[ In Gwinnett Events ]
Ovarian Cancer Institute Hosts Fall Jamboree Fundraiser

Highlights of the outdoor family event include delicious food and drink, performances by My Friend Ian’s Band, musical entertainment by Unforgiven, and kicking demonstrations by Georgia Force Arena Football kicker, Carlos Martinez...
Sep 11, 2008

[ In Government ]
Isakson Statement on Anniversary of 9/11 Terror Attacks

"There is no doubt that Sept. 11 was a wake-up call. I’m so proud of our country and especially our men and women in the armed forces. It is imperative now more than ever that we remain diligent and continue our efforts against terrorism to protect our homeland and fight for freedom around the world”...
Sep 11, 2008

316-85 Project Getting Closer to Completion Says the GDOT

The $147 million interchange reconstruction project, which began in January of 2006, includes two new flyover bridges from SR 316 westbound to I-85 southbound and to Pleasant Hill Road, as well as a congestion relieving collector-distributor system...
Sep 11, 2008

[ In Government ]
Statement by John McCain on 9/11

"No American living then should ever forget the heroism that occurred in the skies above this field on September 11, 2001. It is believed that the terrorists on United Flight 93 may have intended to crash the airplane into the United States Capitol. Hundreds if not thousands of people would have been at work in that building when that fateful moment occurred"...
Sep 11, 2008

[ In Education ]
Parkview High’s Datta Roy Achieves Perfection on College Entrance Exam

Siddhartha “Deep” Datta Roy will be recognized by the Gwinnett School Board on September 11 for his ACT achievement, along with Brookwood High’s senior Donald Geldbach, who also earned a perfect score when he took the test in February. North Gwinnett High senior Jeffrey Angell also earned a perfect score in February...
Sep 10, 2008

[ In Government ]
Gwinnett County Property Tax First Installment Payments Due Monday

Late payments will result in a penalty of five percent of the installment amount...
Sep 9, 2008

[ In Government ]
Joint Statement From John McCain and Barack Obama on 9/11 Anniversary

"On Thursday, we will put aside politics and come together to renew that unity, to honor the memory of each and every American who died, and to grieve with the families and friends who lost loved ones."...
Sep 6, 2008

[ In Government ]
'BULLI Pulpit’ Opens as Brenau Group Hosts Public Forum for Political Candidates

Brenau University Learning and Leisure Institute will sponsor an open-to-the-public political forum Saturday, Sept. 13, featuring Democratic and Republican candidates for U.S. Senate, north Georgia posts in the U.S. House of Representatives, and candidates for the Georgia General Assembly...
Sep 6, 2008

[ In Government ]
What They're Saying About McCain's Address to RNC

The McCain camp shares several sound bites from various media sources, including the New York Post, the Boston Globe, the New York Times, Fox News, CNN and others...
Sep 5, 2008

Ten Free Atlanta Attractions

In between stressing over your mortgage payment, gas bills, and long commutes, keep money in your wallet by exploring all the free attractions Atlanta has to offer.  From tours, art, wine, and more, you can say, “The best things in life are free” and truly mean it...
Sep 5, 2008