AltWeeklies Wire
Fighting the Powernew
Rev. Richard Cobble fights for intown transit in Atlanta.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Wall |
03-23-2006 |
Politics
Grassroots or Astroturf?new
A powerful transportation PAC claims to have Georgians' interests at heart, but donations from road builders cast suspicion.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Wall |
03-02-2006 |
Politics
What Might Have Beennew
Former Georgia Gov. Roy Barnes publicly shared for the first time specifics on what he would have done to ease traffic and expand MARTA -- if only he'd been re-elected.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Wall |
02-09-2006 |
Politics
Environmental Electionnew
Most legislators want to be a friend of the environment on the campaign trail, even while they assault it in office.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Wall |
01-26-2006 |
Politics
Transit Experts Dis the Beltlinenew
A panel of transportation and planning experts is expected to issue a report Sept. 29 that offers the harshest criticism to date of the proposed 22-mile transit loop around the inner city.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Wall |
09-29-2005 |
Politics
The Little Beltline That Could Change Atlantanew
A proposed 22-mile ring of parks, paths and trains has become the rage of the city, winning praise from divergent interest groups.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Wall and Ken Edelstein |
09-22-2005 |
Politics
Lobbyist Is Example of Georgia's Revolving Doornew
A one-year prohibition of lobbying by ex-government officials has slowed down the revolving door. But the lobbying roles of Harold Reheis, the state's former top environmental enforcer, and others have convinced some watchdogs that one year isn't enough time.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Wall |
05-05-2005 |
Politics
Sonny Perdue's Appointments Surprisenew
Sonny Perdue appointed Michael Lee Baugh to Georgia's Juvenile Justice board. Baugh's qualifications for the job, according to the governor's press release, are that he's a sales representative and Internet manager for Roy Campbell Chevrolet in Thomasville.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Wall |
02-25-2005 |
Politics
Roger Kahn, Birdslayernew
Up until two weeks ago, Roger F. Kahn was known as the guy who lost to Bob Barr in the race for a U.S. House seat in 2000. Nowadays, Kahn is referred to as the guy who killed all those hundreds of birds.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Wall |
02-03-2005 |
Politics
Atlanta Mayor's Swing at Druid Hills Golf Club Looks Way Offnew
A frustrated Mayor Shirley Franklin decided to cut off negotiations with Druid Hills Golf Club officials, informing the club that it's subject to fines of up to $500 a day for violating the city's 4-year-old, yet-untested nondiscrimination ordinance.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Wall |
01-06-2005 |
Politics
Governor's Vision for Atlanta's Future Is Brightnew
Gov. Sonny Perdue has taken the first steps to spend $15.5 billion on transportation projects intended to alleviate congestion and encourage economic development.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Wall |
11-18-2004 |
Politics
What if Everybody is Wrong About Dubya Winning Georgia?new
When you look at some of the numbers, it's understandable why politicos would assume Kerry can't win here. And it's not necessarily over for Kerry, but it does mean that the Kerry team might have missed a big opportunity to turn the tide in Georgia.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Wall |
10-07-2004 |
Politics
