January 2010 - Page 3 of 5 - Sightseers' Delight

King Cotton’s story on display in Augusta Cotton Exchange

January 15, 2010 Todd DeFeo

AUGUSTA, Ga. — During the latter half of the 19th century and early part of the 20th century, cotton was indeed king here in Augusta. In fact, in its prime, Augusta was the “second largest inland

Perdue outlines approach to transportation funding

January 15, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

The state could spend $3 billion or more on transportation over the next decade under a proposal Gov. Sonny Perdue floated today.

Rep.: State legislature ‘proven itself to be unable to police its own leadership on ethics’

January 15, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

A state representative from Smyrna says he wants to put a “screeching halt” on the state legislature policing itself when it comes to matters of ethics.

Bill would let out-of-state physicians practice in Georgia during emergencies

January 14, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

Medical providers who are in good standing in their home states would be allowed to practice in Georgia during emergencies under legislation introduced this week.

Morris: Company received ‘overwhelming support’ for reorganization plan

January 14, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

Augusta-based Morris Publishing Group says the company has received “overwhelming support” for its prepackaged reorganization plan.

Perdue: ‘This is our time to carry a heavy load’

January 14, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

Turning to the likes of Alexis de Tocqueville and Thomas Paine for inspiration, Gov. Sonny Perdue today urged the state legislature “to carry a heavy load” and “do the hard thing now for the sake of” future generations.

A new meaning for ‘scenic vista’

January 12, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Trying the Christmas Day terrorist is the wrong decision?

January 11, 2010 Todd DeFeo

President Obama and the Justice Department are being criticized over the decision to federally charge a Nigerian national with trying to blow up an airplane on Christmas Day rather than detain him as an enemy combatant.

Ga. legislators return to the Gold Dome today

January 11, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

The General Assembly heads back to the Gold Dome today, and a number of recurring themes are likely this session.

James Oglethorpe also founded Georgia’s second city

January 10, 2010 Todd DeFeo

James Oglethorpe’s role in founding Georgia is well-known. For instance, many people readily know Oglethorpe founded Savannah in 1733.