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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.

Ga. legislators return to the Gold Dome today

January 11, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

The General Assembly heads back to the Gold Dome today, and a number of recurring themes are likely this session.

Jekyll Island Authority celebrates the opening of first new hotel to the island since 1974

January 8, 2010 Special to The Travel Trolley

On Jan. 7, the Jekyll Island Authority celebrated the opening of the Hampton Inn and Suites, the first new hotel to open on Jekyll Island since 1974.

A one-stop guide to Marietta, Ga., the Gem City of the South

January 3, 2010 Todd DeFeo

MARIETTA, Ga. — The Gem City of the South is steeped in history. Located about 20 miles north of Atlanta, the city is one of Metro Atlanta’s largest suburbs. Like so many other North Georgia cities, Marietta unwillingly played host to William T. Sherman during 1864. But that only helped to shape the city into what it is today. Places to see The Kennesaw House: The one-time cotton warehouse and former hotel is one of the

‘Super speeders’ face new fine in Georgia

January 3, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

Anyone convicted of driving 75 miles per hour or more on a two-lane road or 85 miles per hour or more on any road in the state faces new penalties.

Ga. legislators: Amend state constitution to stop federal takeover of health care

December 3, 2009 Caboose Chronicle

A pair of state legislators are proposing an amendment to the state constitution they say will “protect individuals’ right to make their own health care choices.”