Election 2012 Archives - Sightseers' Delight

Georgia should be the beige state, not a red state

November 7, 2012 Todd DeFeo

ATLANTA – Georgia may be a red state all the way, but its color might as well be beige. Expected to have at least a few interesting – closely contested, that is – elections, the state on Tuesday further entrenched itself as a Republican mainstay. Especially at the state level. After a quick look at Tuesday’s election results, one could argue the state’s current congressional districts are perfectly drawn for incumbents. Consider this fact: In

Georgia voters say yes to charter schools, Romney

November 7, 2012 Todd DeFeo

ATLANTA — Georgia voters on Tuesday approved an amendment to the state constitution that gives a state commission the power to authorize public charter schools upon the request of communities. Under the amendment, which appeared headed toward approval with more than 58 percent of voters casting ballots in favor of the measure, the State Charter Schools Commission would have the power to review charter school petitions and “ensure that charter schools are consistent with state

Atlanta Press Club Hosts Charter School Amendment Forum

October 16, 2012 Express Telegraph

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

Two Georgia candidates decline invitation to participate in statewide debate

October 5, 2012 Express Telegraph

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,

Watch the Atlanta Press Club debates from July 29

July 29, 2012 Express Telegraph

Democrats Vying for 5th Congressional District Seat Face Off in Atlanta Press Club Debate

July 29, 2012 Express Telegraph

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

Republicans Vying for 9th Congressional District Seat Face Off in Atlanta Press Club Debate

July 29, 2012 Express Telegraph

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

Republicans vying for 11th Congressional District seat face off in Atlanta Press Club debate

July 24, 2012 Express Telegraph

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

Republicans vying for 7th Congressional District seat face off in Atlanta Press Club debate

July 24, 2012 Express Telegraph

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

Candidates for 4th Congressional District seat face off in Atlanta Press Club debate

July 23, 2012 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — Candidates vying for the Republican and Democratic nominations for the 4th Congressional District will have the opportunity to face off Sunday during the Atlanta Press Club’s Loudermilk-Young Debate Series. On the Democratic side, Courtney L. Dillard, Incumbent Hank Johnson Sr. and Lincoln Nunnally are invited to appear at the debate, which will air statewide Sunday at 5 p.m. on Georgia Public Broadcasting. On the Republican side, Greg Pallen and J. Chris Vaughn Nunnally