Democrats and Independents to Rally for McCain During DNC

Calling themselves Citizens for McCain, the group is an organization within the McCain campaign who put country before political party and support the candidate for President they feel has a proven record of bipartisanship...
Aug 27, 2008

John McCain 2008 Launches New TV ad: "Debra"

The ad features Debra Bartoshevich, a lifelong Democrat and former Clinton delegate, explaining why she supports John McCain...
Aug 25, 2008

Governor Perdue Urges Georgia Residents to Act Now to Prepare for Digital TV Transition

Today Governor Sonny Perdue and U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez urged consumers to prepare for the upcoming digital television transition by applying for coupons to be used toward the purchase of two digital-to-analog converter boxes...
Aug 20, 2008

Governor Announces Launch of Together Rx Access For Georgia Card

Governor Sonny Perdue and Together Rx Access announced Thursday the launch of the Together Rx Access® FOR GEORGIA Card to help eligible uninsured Georgians gain access to immediate and meaningful savings on prescription medicines and products right at the pharmacy counter...
Aug 17, 2008

Governor Reminds Georgians of Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

Georgia shoppers will be able to purchase certain clothing items, schools supplies, computers and computer accessories without paying state and local sales tax during the state’s seventh annual tax-free holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. July 31 and continues until midnight August 3...
Jul 31, 2008

DOT Announces Lane Closures Limited for Sales Tax Holidays

The Georgia Department of Transportation will curtail construction-related lane closures from Thursday, July 31, through Sunday, August 3, to ease public access to major retail venues during the state’s sales tax holiday weekend..
Jul 30, 2008

DeKalb to Extend Hours for Advance Voting in General Primary Runoff Election

The DeKalb County Board of Registration & Elections will extended Advance Voting hours July 28 through August 1, 2008, in an effort to encourage better voter turnout during the General Primary Runoff Election ...
Jul 24, 2008

DeKalb Lifts Boil Water Advisory

DeKalb lifts boil water advisory. Test results reveal clean “bill of health” for county water system …
Jul 23, 2008

Construction to Start on Decatur Fire Station No. 2 in Oakhurst Village

The City Commission has awarded a contract for the construction of Fire Station No. 2 to the low bidder, Ward General Contractors of Kennesaw, in the amount of $1,434,000 ...
Jul 22, 2008

DeKalb to Host Non-Invasive Prostate Screening Events 7/23 & 7/24

DeKalb to host non-invasive prostate screening events Wednesday, July 23 and Thursday, July 24 ...
Jul 21, 2008

Lt. Governor Casey Cagle Announces Bart Gobeil as Chief of Staff

Gobeil succeeds Brad Alexander, who is departing government service to pursue opportunities in the private sector...
Jul 16, 2008

Governor Perdue, Georgia Lottery Officials Announce Milestone Achievement

The mission of the Georgia Lottery Corporation is to raise revenue for education in Georgia. Since its first year, the Georgia Lottery Corporation has returned over $10.1 billion to the state of Georgia for education...
Jul 16, 2008

DeKalb to Host Non-Invasive Prostate Screenings July 23-24

DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Vernon Jones and the Board of Commissioners have partnered with the Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia, The DeKalb County Board of Health and Oakhurst Medical Centers to host free non-invasive prostate cancer screenings for men age 40 and older ...
Jul 14, 2008

DCA, KSU & State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless to Discuss Findings From “Homeless In Georgia 2008” Study

Homeless In Georgia 2008, represents an effort to provide an overview of the state’s homeless problem and what is being done to address it. Study seeks to initiatef "results-oriented" discussion about responding to Georgia's  homeless citizens ...
Jul 14, 2008

FDA Food Protection Plan Shows Significant Progress

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Protection Plan Progress Report, released in conjunction with the Interagency Working Group on Import Safety Action Plan Update, shows significant areas of activity to further improve the safety of America’s food ...
Jul 7, 2008