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Atlanta Press Club hosts general election debates

October 4, 2010 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Press Club will host 14 debates this election season, giving voters statewide the opportunity to learn about the candidates running for public office and their positions on major issues. The debates will be filmed at Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB), located at 260 14th Street in Midtown, in front of a live studio audience. “Part of our mission is fostering journalistic excellence, and our annual debate series is an integral part of

Building a brand on a yard sign (Part IV)

September 10, 2010 Todd DeFeo

Campaign yard signs don’t only help with name recognition, they can help to establish a candidate’s so-called theme – an easy-to-remember message that resonates with voters.

Campaign signs maintain relevance in digital age (Part III)

September 9, 2010 Todd DeFeo

Among a campaign webpage, social media platforms and direct mail, it might seem as though campaign yard signs are no longer relevant.

Campaign signs: ‘A very visible metric of political strength and organization’ (Part II)

September 1, 2010 Todd DeFeo

If yard signs alone don’t necessarily translate into votes, they do work to reinforce a base of support for a particular candidate.

What role do yard signs play in an election? (Part I)

August 31, 2010 Todd DeFeo

They appear every election season – in front yards, on street corners and in abandoned lots: campaign signs. They’re an important and ever-present part of campaigns for local, state and federal offices. But what role, if any, do they play in helping elect candidates?

Smyrna workers repair water main break

August 8, 2010 Todd DeFeo

City crews on Sunday responded to a water main break near the intersection of Concord Road and South Cobb Drive.

Exclusive: Mullis: ‘We will not shy away from doing what is right’

July 7, 2010 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia state senator plans to push legislation next session to “strengthen enforcement measures particularly in the area of identifying and prosecuting illegal aliens who have committed additional violations while in Georgia.”

Easy, cost-effective fixes for your home’s concrete

June 2, 2010 ARA Content

Concrete is so durable and dependable it’s easy to take it for granted. But like any other surface around a home, concrete needs maintenance – and sometimes repair.

Zero tolerance, field trip donation bills pass Ga. legislature

May 9, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

The state legislature approved a bill intended to cut down on “excessive zero tolerance discipline” in schools statewide.

Legislature approves healthcare opt-out

April 30, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

A bill that prohibits the mandatory participation in any healthcare system, including the federal measure Congress passed last month, now heads to Gov. Sonny Perdue’s desk.