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Morris Publishing’s restructuring plan confirmed

February 18, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

A bankruptcy court in Augusta has approved Morris Publishing Group’s reorganization plan, the company announced. With the approval, the company could emerge from bankruptcy as soon as March 1.

MARTA renames ‘Yellow’ line to avoid ‘racially insensitive’ perceptions

February 17, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

DECATUR — MARTA announced that it is changing the name of one of its lines to avoid any perceived “racially insensitive” overtones by the Asian community it serves. In October, MARTA introduced color-coded rail lines

Snowstorm strikes Atlanta, Southeast

February 13, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

ATLANTA – A rare snowstorm walloped the Southeast Friday, dumping upwards of five inches of snow. A number of businesses closed early and various events – especially at public schools – were canceled because of

Dunwoody police probing firefighters’ response to fatal house fire

January 30, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

Four DeKalb County firefighters were fired and the Dunwoody Police Department has opened a criminal investigation following a Jan. 24 fatal fire that claimed the life of a 74-year-old woman.

Hoschton closing its police department to save money

January 22, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

In a cost-cutting move, the city of Hoschton is closing its police department – at least for now.

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.