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'I Love This School' Tour Reaches Out to Elementary Schools

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:18:57 UT

An interactive concert event specifically for elementary schools, promoting positive energy with a positive message, the 'musical show' includes songs like I Love This School, Keep Your Hands to Yourself, Bullies Ain't Nice, Reading Rocks! and Teachers Rule the School...

House Passes $700B Bailout Bill

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:31:37 UT

The stock markets peaked in the moments before the House signed off on the financial rescue plan, falling sharply after it became clear the bill would pass...

GREEN Courier Delivers During Atlanta Gas Crises

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:38:43 UT

One Atlanta courier company dependent on fuel actually fared well during the gas crises. With hybrid cars and GPS tracking, Atlanta businesses that needed help got their packages delivered on-time...

Fall Festival Fever Hits Georgia

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:58:45 UT

Oktoberfest celebrations, harvest and arts & crafts festivals can be found all across the state offering Georgians and visitors opportunities for day trips or weekend getaways...

Oxendine to Governor Perdue: Implement the Georgia Energy Emergency Plan

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:03:00 UT

"I call upon the Governor and our Georgia Congressional Delegation to invite President Bush, Speaker Pelosi, Senate Leader Reed, the Secretary of Energy and the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency to Atlanta for a Town Hall meeting with Georgians"...

Statement From McCain Advisor on SEC's Plan to Relax Mark-to-Market

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:15:27 UT

"John McCain is pleased to see that the SEC has finally decided to permit alternative accounting methods to mark-to-market accounting for securities where no active market exists. There is serious concern that these accounting rules are worsening the credit crunch"...

Governor Perdue Releases Tuesday Fuel Update

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:05:01 UT

The Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) announced today that it will make an exception allowing out-of-state haulers that do not hold a current Georgia motor fuel license to bring supplies into Georgia. These suppliers will have to apply for a Georgia motor fuel license within 72 hours...

Governor Perdue Releases Monday Fuel Update

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:56:38 UT

On September 27, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it is delivering 500,000 barrels of emergency exchange oil to Marathon’s Midwest refineries via the Capline. The Governor has sent a letter to President Bush asking for release of crude from reserve...

Oxendine Calls on Government Agencies to Expand Teleworking

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:34:30 UT

Today, Oxendine implemented enhanced teleworking procedures for his department employees allowing any employee whose job responsibilities do not require them to be physically present at the state office building to telework for the remainder of the week...

SEC Sports Report Chooses Dawgs in Saturday Picks

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:01:29 UT

SEC Sports Report makes their picks known for the SEC games played on Saturday. The big SEC Game of the Week features #3 Georgia vs #8 Alabama..

Governor Perdue Releases Friday Fuel Update

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:27:59 UT

Governor Perdue today extended a previous Executive Order which allows larger shipments of fuel into the state of Georgia...

This Holiday Season, Deck the Halls and Pack the Binoculars

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:39:50 UT

With holiday season not far around the corner, it's not too early to start making plans. Monterey County, California delivers historic adobe tours, cowboy poets, live reindeer and the seasonal migration of all things wild. There's something for everyone during the holidays or any time of the year...

McCain Comments on Clinton Global Initiative

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:39:38 UT

"As of this morning I suspended my political campaign. With so much on the line, for America and the world, the debate that matters most right now is taking place in the United States Capitol -- and I intend to join it. Senator Obama is doing the same. America should be proud of the bipartisanship we are seeing."...

Governor Perdue to Lead Economic Development Mission to Europe

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:19:16 UT

Governor Perdue will focus on economic development and transportation issues during the trade mission. The trip’s itinerary covers stops in Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon and Milan, where the Georgia delegation will meet with companies and government officials...

Independence Party of New York Officially Endorses John McCain

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:01:14 UT

The Independence Party of New York has more than 360,000 members statewide and is often cited as the bridge to the state's 2.5 million independent voters...