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UPS creating 1,250 jobs with regional sorting and distribution hub

November 16, 2016 Express Telegraph

United Parcel Service (UPS) will create 1,250 jobs and invest more than $400 million to establish a regional sorting and distribution hub in Atlanta by the end of 2018.

The Weather Company creating 400 jobs in DeKalb County

November 16, 2016 Express Telegraph

The Weather Company, an IBM Business, will create 400 jobs and relocate its headquarters from Cobb County to DeKalb County in the spring of 2017.

Rise and shine, Atlanta

November 15, 2016 Ruth DeFeo

How much are Georgians spending this Christmas?

November 2, 2016 Express Telegraph

Just 15 percent of Georgians spend more than $1,000 on holiday expenses, while 29 percent spend between $500 and $1,000 and 28 percent spend between $300 and $500.

Belton: Visiting Dobbins Air Reserve Base

November 2, 2016 Dave Belton

The House Military Affairs Study Committee, the committee I chair, visited Dobbins Air Reserve Base (ARB) last week in continuation of our mission to visit Georgia’s nine military installations. Congressman Barry Loudermilk attended the committee meeting in support of our efforts to protect Georgia’s bases.

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Atlanta mayor does not like sitting in traffic, TV investigation finds

November 2, 2016 Express Telegraph

The security detail for Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed regularly uses blue lights to bypass traffic, so the mayor arrives at events on time, according to a WSB-TV report.

Tim Lee: My Position on Future Spending Policy

October 21, 2016 Tim Lee

Last month, I proposed and the Board of Commissioners adopted, the final budget under my leadership as Chairman of Cobb County. Out of respect for the incoming administration, the budget I put forth is a continuation budget. In other words, it maintains tax rates, spending and service levels from the prior year (2016).

Let’s talk about this year’s election

October 18, 2016 Todd DeFeo

This year’s election has been interesting, to say the least. The race for the White House has brought out the worst in people. And, most disapprove of the campaign’s harsh rhetoric.

Where have all the campaign yard signs gone?

October 13, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Are people embarrassed? Do they not want to announce their choice? Are they looking to avoid a confrontation? Do signs no longer work in today’s digital era? Some would rather a meteor crash into Earth than cast a ballot in this year’s election.

Belton: Visiting the Cyber-Hub of the South and the Nation

October 4, 2016 Dave Belton

Our common defense is the government’s greatest obligation. That is why Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) appointed me as the chairman of the new House Military Affairs Study Committee, a committee that looks at ways we can improve the military value of Georgia’s bases. The committee’s fourth meeting was held at Fort Gordon in Augusta, and Congressmen Jody Hice and Rick Allen joined us in support of our efforts to protect Georgia’s bases.