[ In Government ]
Presidential Candidate McCain Embraces The Victory Project’s Unusual Non-Profit Initiative

The Victory Project was launched as a bold new project that introduces a new economic model to the world of philanthropy.  The charity has publicly announced $1 billion cash awards for solutions to huge societal problems such as breast cancer, diabetes, a 150 mpg gasoline powered car and others...
Jun 26, 2008

[ In Education ]
Teaching Kids How to Study for Tests is Key to Classroom Success

A Forsyth County mom has created new online study tool called Qwizzy's World that makes homework time easy and can actually help boost test scores...
Jun 26, 2008

Georgia 511 reaches One Million Calls

Georgia 511, which debuted August 15, 2007, also has a companion website www.511ga.org along with a toll-free number for callers from outside the state...
Jun 25, 2008

[ In Government ]
IRS Increases Mileage Rates through Dec. 31, 2008

The Internal Revenue Service today announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rates for the final six months of 2008...
Jun 24, 2008

Tanger Gives Shoppers the Opportunity to Say "Thank You" to our Troops

The Tanger Outlet Center in Commerce, GA, is inviting the entire community to join its campaign to say “Thank You” to the brave men and women of the US military...
Jun 24, 2008

[ In Government ]
State Transportation Board Approves Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Management Plan

The 13-member Board approved a financial plan to manage the FY ’08 deficit that included federal aid and bond money totaling $527 million to mitigate the projected $1.2 billion shortfall...
Jun 24, 2008

Lt. Governor Casey Cagle Releases Statement Regarding Florida’s Decision to Sue U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

"This lawsuit is about political posturing, not protecting the environment"...
Jun 23, 2008

Pinholster Resigns State DOT Board

Garland Pinholster, Ed.D, has submitted his resignation from the State Transportation Board, effective yesterday, June 19...
Jun 20, 2008

[ In Government ]
Governor Perdue and First Lady Welcome Tenth Grandchild

Born on the evening of June 18, Rabun Ophie Perdue is the daughter of Dan, the Perdues' youngest son, and Jessica Perdue, daughter of Johnny and Georgia Woods of Perry...
Jun 20, 2008

[ In Government ]
State Transportation Board Elects Two Board Members

Bill Kuhlke, Jr. of Augusta was elected as chairman, and Larry Walker of Perry was elected vice chairman... 
Jun 20, 2008

IRS Set to Hire Tax Professionals in the Atlanta area

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is looking to hire qualified candidates to become revenue agents who are responsible for enforcing America’s tax laws...
Jun 19, 2008

[ In Government ]
Letter to the Editor: Zero Tolerance Means No Warnings and No Excuses

As Georgians begin making their vacation plans for the upcoming July Fourth festivities, please remember there are two activities that never mix well on our holiday social calendar:  Drinking and Driving.  Putting them together behind the wheel creates a deadly combination on our highways...
Jun 19, 2008

Cherokee County Supports Cultural Arts Program

The donation is part of the County’s commitment to supporting excellence in the cultural arts...
Jun 18, 2008

Hurricane Season Preparation: Nonprofits Gear-up With Technology

Local nonprofit organizations need to prepare and organize for a potential disaster in order to better serve the community...
Jun 18, 2008

[ In Government ]
Georgia Biosciences to Draw International Attention at California Convention

Governor Perdue will deliver remarks during a June 19 keynote luncheon at the 2008 BIO International Convention in San Diego, featuring General Colin Powell...
Jun 18, 2008