AltWeeklies Wire
Georgia Legislators Shift Focus to Special Interestsnew
A fitting coda to the 2005 General Assembly occurred when House Speaker Glenn Richardson, presenting what was left of the governor's battered ethics bill, conceded that legislators had managed to sneak in one last secrecy provision.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
04-07-2005 |
Politics
Austell Legislator Shakes Up Dying Democratic Partynew
If the Georgia Democratic Party ever awakens from its persistent vegetative state, it may be because a 26-year-old black woman from a former white-flight suburb inserted the feeding tube.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
03-31-2005 |
Politics
GOP's Pro-bidness Stance Could Prompt Voter Backlashnew
This session in the first completely Republican-controlled Georgia General Assembly in more than a century is shaping up to be remembered as the one in which the Legislature noisily consummated its long-running love affair with big business, corporate interests and rich folks in general.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
03-17-2005 |
Politics
Capitol Doors Closed to Visitors on 'Family Day'new
On March 12, a day touted by Republican leaders as an opportunity for John Q. Public to see his Legislature at work, Georgia state troopers barred the doors of the Gold Dome, temporarily shutting out hundreds of visitors, lobbyists and liberal activists.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
03-17-2005 |
Politics
Does Perdue's Possible Perjury Parallel Clinton's?new
Both Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue and Bill Clinton made allegedly false statements as a result of troubling family matters. Perdue's sworn statement came in a case that could cost taxpayers damages and originated with his flying a state helicopter like an over-caffeinated Cub Scout. Clinton lied about a fling with a fat chick.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
03-03-2005 |
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
Democrats to Howard Dean: You the Man!new
By last weekend, Howard Dean had locked up enough of the 447 votes within the Democratic National Committee to all but assure his ascendancy to party chairman. While the ballots won't officially be cast until Feb. 12, Dean's competitors dropped out in the wake of his surge.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Steve Fennessy |
02-10-2005 |
Politics
Faith-Based Amendment Attacked as Vehicle for School Vouchersnew
On its face, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue's "Faith and Family Services" amendment is possibly the simplest bill that lawmakers will deal with all session. Less than a page long, it seeks to overturn a state constitutional provision that prohibits public money from being given to religious institutions.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
02-10-2005 |
Politics
Lawmakers Make Sure Everyone Has Right to Knownew
If, as they say, a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, then Georgia lawmakers could be flirting with disaster over various "right to know" legislation.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
02-03-2005 |
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
At Least One Candidate for Governor in 2006 Isn't Fatnew
There are so many fat people wandering around the new session of the General Assembly that someone should start a nonprofit group called "Ham Watch."
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
01-21-2005 |
Politics
Will GOP Overkill Give Dems a Taste of Their Own Medicine?new
During the first few days of the new legislative session, Democrats could be heard making light of their lackluster committee assignments, discussing rumors about desperate would-be party-switchers, and musing over the awkwardness of moving out of their old Capitol offices as Republicans moved in.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
01-21-2005 |
Politics
Dean Wants to Lead Democrats, but Do They Want Him?new
Howard Dean wants to be the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee and was looking for a vote from Bobby Kahn, chairman of Georgia's Democratic Party.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Steve Fennessy |
01-13-2005 |
Politics
Blue Island in a Red Seanew
This year's election put Republicans firmly in control under the Gold Dome. It's too soon to tell what that spells for Atlanta. But it does create a new color scheme for the political map.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
01-13-2005 |
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
