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Barnes blames bad bookkeeping for Brooks' troubles
State Rep. Tyrone Brooks (D-Atlanta) did not speak at his press conference, but his attorney former Gov. Roy Barnes says the lawmaker is only guilty of bad bookkeeping. Barnes, who is representing Brooks pro bono, says the $1 million in donations from two charitable organizations he's alleged to have taken ...
Atlanta Council clears way for downtown Ferris wheel
Skyview Atlanta is coming to Atlanta.The Atlanta City Council on Monday voted unanimously to provide an encroachment for a right of way that would allow a 20-story Ferris wheel to be built in downtown Atlanta.A private company is building the Ferris wheel, which would be next to The Tabernacle on ...
Wackiness abounds during 2013 Bay Area race
Officials say that over 30,000 runners participated in the 102nd Bay to Breakers Sunday morning and as of noon that day, San Francisco Police had yet to report any notable incidents.
State Rep. Brooks indicted by federal grand jury
State Rep. Tyrone Brooks Sr., D-Atlanta, was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury for allegedly misappropriating almost $1 million in charitable funds, the U.S. Attorney’s office said. The grand jury had been investigating the Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials’ finances. Brooks has served as the organization’s president. The ...
Deal signs bills for changes in Fulton Co.
Gov. Nathan Deal has signed nearly a dozen bills aimed at changing the governance of Fulton County. Among them, one that prevents the county commission from raising property taxes for the next two years and then make it more difficult to do so after that. After a meeting with Deal ...
Deal signs ethics bill
Gov. Nathan Deal signs sweeping ethics reform legislation into law at the state Capitol surrounded by House and Senate members. When the law takes effect January 1, lobbyists will no longer be able to spend more than $75 dollars on state or locally elected officials. Exceptions will be made for ...
Isakson in favor of Internet sales tax
The state of Georgia has lost out on sales tax for decades, but the U.S. Senate is planning on changing that this afternoon. And one Georgian is strong supporting the measure. Johnny Isakson, speaking to the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce at the Galleria, says it's about time. "In some ...
Deal seeks better transition for inmates
A year after state lawmakers pass a massive overhaul to the criminal justice system, Gov. Nathan Deal wants to make it easier for those who have served their time to better transition back into society. During a speech to the Atlanta Press Club, Deal became emotional as he described helping ...
Fulton Commission Chair seeks veto from governor
Fulton County Commission Chairman John Eaves is asking Gov. Nathan Deal to veto a bill that's being blamed for a downgrade in the county's credit rating. Fitch Ratings Agency cited the bill, which prevents the county from raising its millage rate for next two years, in part for its decision. ...
Isakson believes Atlanta is ready for July 4
The Boston marathon bombings will not disrupt this year's Peachtree Road Race. So says U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, who believes local, state and federal police will be ready on July 4th. "You don't leave a single I un-dotted or a T uncrossed," Isakson says. "You don't leave a manhole cover ...
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