AltWeeklies Wire
Georgia Clings To Its Gunsnew
Even pro-NRA Peach State could be dragged into a more sensible place.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
02-07-2013 |
Policy Issues
Super-sizing Savannahnew
Why Atlanta's mayor cares so much about improving another city's port.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
04-13-2012 |
Policy Issues
Kill the Death Penalty in Georgianew
Georgia should put an end to capital punishment.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
06-08-2011 |
Policy Issues
For Fulton's Sake, Downsize County Governmentnew
The county's scope of programs and spending should reflect the new reality.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
10-13-2010 |
Policy Issues
Civil Rights Museum Shouldn’t Be Co-Opted by Cokenew
The legacies of Sweet Auburn and MLK are what give Atlanta the standing to create a top-rank Civil Rights museum. But instead, it will be planted next to the World of Coca-Cola and the Georgia Aquarium.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
06-21-2010 |
Policy Issues
Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunitionnew
Dueling gun bills in Georgia show legislative sausage-making at its worst.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
02-13-2008 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Oops, They Did it Againnew
Atlanta faces budget shortfall as large as $100 million.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
01-23-2008 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
2009's Mayoral Candidates Will Face a Changed Atlantanew
It's quite likely that, for most Atlanta residents, the name of Sidney Marcus rings a bell only as a cut-through street linking Piedmont Road and Ga. 400.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
01-03-2008 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Federal Grants Go to Groups with Shaky Pastnew
When Atlanta's old Empowerment Zone finally imploded in late 2001, the end came amid a spectacular flurry of federal audits, indictments and guilty pleas.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
09-27-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Tax Plan Has Many Hurdles, Even More Questionsnew
When Glenn Richardson took the stage at the state Republican convention in May to unveil his plan to eliminate property taxes, it had the ring of a "lottery speech" -- the kind of grand, populist proposal that could be used to propel a guy into the governor's office.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
09-13-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Have a Very Sober New Year's Evenew
"Blue laws" are to blame for a liquor-free midnight.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
12-14-2006 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Political Paybacknew
Franklin radio ad linked to bad blood with Morris.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
11-16-2006 |
Policy Issues
