By Todd DeFeo / (c) 2010 DeFeo.biz News Service When the House votes on its controversial health care bill on Sunday, two Georgia Democrats are expected to vote in opposition. Both John Barrow, whose district includes the Savannah area, and Jim Marshall, whose district includes the Macon area, are expected to vote “no” to the health care bill. “I am strongly in favor of reforming the health care system, but I don't think this bill
By Todd DeFeo / (c) 2010 When the House votes on its controversial health care bill on Sunday, two Georgia Democrats are expected to vote in opposition. Both John Barrow, who represents the Savannah area, and Jim Marshall, who represents the Macon area, are expected to vote 'no' to the health care bill. “I am strongly in favor of reforming the health care system, but I don't think this bill is going to do it,
ATLANTA — The state is closing the 700-bed Bostick State Prison in Milledgeville. The closure is effective May 1. By closing the prison, Georgia Department of Corrections officials say they could save upwards of $6.7 million annually in operations costs. “While budget cuts are the result of this closure, the first priority for the Department is to maintain safe and secure prisons,” DOC Commissioner Brian Owens said in a news release. “We will continue to be good
ATLANTA – Fess Parker, a long-time actor known for portraying famous historical figures turned California winemaker, died today. He was 85. Parker is perhaps best-remembered for playing both Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone on television shows based on the real life historical figures. But, one of his often-overlooked roles has a strong connection to Georgia. Parker portrayed James J. Andrews in Walt Disney’s 1956 movie “The Great Locomotive Chase.” The movie retells the story of
ATLANTA — Recipients of unemployment benefits might first need to pass a drug test under legislation a Toccoa Republican filed this week. Rep. Michael Harden, R-Toccoa, proposed the random drug testing for anyone who receives state unemployment benefits or state administered federal assistance. Anyone under 18 years old would not be subjected to the test, and it wouldn't be required for anyone receiving help for medical care. “(This bill) prevents people who use drugs illegally
Special to The Travel Trolley Delta Air Lines will resume service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Port-au-Prince, Haiti, three times weekly beginning April 3, 2010. Service from JFK to Port-au-Prince will expand to five times weekly starting June 10. “As part of a long-standing commitment to the Caribbean basin, Delta looks forward to once again providing multiple travel options that not only connect the tri-state area to Haiti, but will
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