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Atlanta Press Club inducts five into Hall of Fame
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Press Club on Tuesday inducted five new members into its Hall of Fame during its third annual induction ceremony. The most recent class includes Ed Baker, the long-time publisher of Atlanta Business Chronicle; Monica Pearson, the first minority and first female to anchor an evening newscast in Atlanta; Dale Russell, the senior investigative reporter for WAGA-TV; Bill Shipp, a long-time and well-respected political commentator; and Margaret Mitchell, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author
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Democrats believe they could turn Georgia blue in 2014 or 2016
ATLANTA – Democrats in Georgia believe they can turn The Peach State into a blue state by as soon as 2014 or 2016. But, it will take strong candidates to run for Senate in 2014 and governor in 2016. That was the sentiment shared during an Atlanta Press Club Panel, “Loyal Opposition: What is the Future for Georgia Democrats?” The event featured a pair of state lawmakers, a political science professor, the head of an
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Atlanta Press Club Hosts Charter School Amendment Forum
Panelists will have the opportunity to discuss Georgia Charter School Amendment Sunday during the Atlanta Press Club’s Loudermilk-Young Debate Series. Jan Jones, Georgia House of Representatives; Kelly McCutchen, president of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation and founder of Tech High Charter School; Alvin Wilbanks, CEO and superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools; and Valarie Wilson, president of the Georgia School Board Association are invited to appear at the debate, which will air live statewide Sunday at
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Two Georgia candidates decline invitation to participate in statewide debate
ATLANTA — Two candidates running for public office are declining to debate their challengers in the Atlanta Press Club’s upcoming Loudermilk-Young Debate Series. Lee Anderson, a Republican running for Congress, and Stan Wise, a Republican running for a seat on the state’s Public Service Commission, have declined to appear at their respective Oct. 21 debates, which are airing on Georgia Public Broadcasting. “We believe the best public is an informed one. The Press Club’s forum,
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Democrats Vying for 5th Congressional District Seat Face Off in Atlanta Press Club Debate
Candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for the 5th Congressional District will have the opportunity to face off Sunday during the Atlanta Press Club’s Loudermilk-Young Debate Series. Michael Johnson and Incumbent John Lewis are invited to appear at the debate, which will air statewide Sunday at 6:30 p.m. on Georgia Public Broadcasting and on GPB Radio. The winner of the July 31 primary will face Republican Howard Stopeck in the Nov. 8 general election. Scheduled
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Republicans Vying for 9th Congressional District Seat Face Off in Atlanta Press Club Debate
Candidates vying for the Republican nomination for the 9th Congressional District will have the opportunity to face off Sunday during the Atlanta Press Club’s Loudermilk-Young Debate Series. Doug Collins, Roger D. Fitzpatrick and Martha Zoller are invited to appear at the debate, which will air statewide Sunday at 6 p.m. on Georgia Public Broadcasting and on GPB Radio. The winner of the July 31 primary will face Democrat Jody Cooley in the Nov. 8 general
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Republicans vying for 11th Congressional District seat face off in Atlanta Press Club debate
ATLANTA — Candidates vying for the Republican nomination for the 11th Congressional District will have the opportunity to face off Sunday during the Atlanta Press Club’s Loudermilk-Young Debate Series. Incumbent Phil Gingrey, William Llop, and Michael S. Opitz are invited to appear at the debate, which will air statewide Sunday at 4:30 p.m. on Georgia Public Broadcasting and at 7 p.m. on GPB Radio. The winner of the July 31 primary will face Democrat Patrick
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Republicans vying for 7th Congressional District seat face off in Atlanta Press Club debate
ATLANTA — Candidates vying for the Republican nomination for the 7th Congressional District will have the opportunity to face off Sunday during the Atlanta Press Club’s Loudermilk-Young Debate Series. David Hancock and Incumbent Rob Woodall are invited to appear at the debate, which will air statewide Sunday at 4 p.m. on Georgia Public Broadcasting and at 7:30 p.m. on GPB Radio. The winner of the July 31 primary will face Democrat Steve Reilly in the