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Democrats believe they could turn Georgia blue in 2014 or 2016

April 23, 2013 Legacy Content

Democrats in Georgia believe they can turn The Peach State into a blue state by as soon as 2014 or 2016.

Marriott CEO: Congress needs ‘to reach a balanced deal now’

December 31, 2012 Legacy Content

The so-called “fiscal cliff” facing the nation “was created by politicians of both parties” who could not previously reach a deal and leaders “need to reach a balanced deal now,”Arne Sorenson, president and CEO of Marriott International, said in a statement. A new deal is needed “before we go off the fiscal cliff at year end and without creating a new set of future conditions that create a new fiscal cliff in the future,” Sorenson

Dooley fired as Tennessee’s head coach, he ‘did indeed improve this program’

November 18, 2012 Legacy Content

Derek Dooley has been fired as as Tennessee’s head football coach.

GCUA: Georgians moving their money to credit unions

March 23, 2012 Legacy Content

Georgians are moving their money to credit unions to take advantage of lower fees and better interest rates on a range of services, from new and used car loans to savings and checking accounts, according to a new report.

Smyrna approves rail crossing quiet zones

July 10, 2010 Legacy Content

The new Rail Crossing Quiet Zones are approved for use in the downtown and trains are no longer required to sound at the Quiet Zone intersections, but residents may expect to hear horns at various times.

Poll: Georgians Cautious with Spending This Holiday Season

November 17, 2009 Legacy Content

ATLANTA (Nov. 17, 2009) – Georgians are planning to spend money carefully this holiday season, and overwhelmingly, they don’t want to rack up enormous credit card bills in the process, according to a new poll from Georgia Credit Union Affiliates (GCUA). The Georgia Credit Unions’ Holiday Spending Poll of 1,000 credit union members from across the state revealed that 52 percent plan to spend less than they did last year, while 45 percent plan to

Train vs. motorists or pedestrians – the train will win

September 23, 2009 Legacy Content

MARIETTA, Ga. – Now, a number of organizations – Operation Lifesaver, the U.S. Department of Transportation and major railroad companies – joined together to launch the Common Sense campaign. The initiative aims to reduce the number of pedestrians who are killed and injured when trespassing around tracks and trains. The campaign is targeted toward 18-34 year olds. “Young adults also may be distracted by cell phones, texting, or listening to MP3 players if they’re near

Quikrete Helps Restore Aging Bridge

August 10, 2009 Legacy Content

PITTSBURGH (Aug. 10, 2009) — After years of continual use and limited attention to structural repairs, the mid-century bridge supporting Noblestown Road, a vital state highway for commuters in and around Pittsburgh, desperately needed repair. Rather than only focusing on cosmetic surface treatments, as was the case in a number of past repairs, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) decided it was time to fully rehabilitate the bridge and its piers by removing all unsound,

Former Boeing Engineer Convicted of Economic Espionage in Theft of Space Shuttle Secrets for China

July 16, 2009 Legacy Content

A former Rockwell and Boeing engineer from Orange County, Calif., was remanded into custody this morning after a federal judge convicted him of charges of economic espionage and acting as an agent of the People’s Republic of China, for whom he stole restricted technology and Boeing trade secrets, including information related to the Space Shuttle program and Delta IV rocket.

Bob Dylan’s ‘Together Through Life’, Debuts at No. 1 on U.S. & UK Album Charts

May 6, 2009 Legacy Content

Bob Dylan’s new album, Together Through Life, has entered both the U.S. and UK album charts at #1, marking the artist’s second consecutive U.S. No. 1 debut and his first chart-topping release in the UK since New Morning in 1970.