Atlanta Progressive News

The Obama administration announced Tuesday that it is nominating Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran to be the U.S. Fire Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). As U.S. Fire Administrator, Cochran would be charged with overseeing, coordinating, and directing national efforts to prevent fires and improve fire response as well as oversee fire prevention and safety education programs and […]

I highly recommend “Food Inc.,” a documentary film about the American food supply, and its domination by the agricultural-industrial complex.  Monsanto, ADM and a handful of other heavily-subsidized companies have gained near-total control over the food most Americans eat, with catastrophic consequences for personal and public health, the environment and even our civil liberties.  Incidentally, the film does not push vegetarianism — […]

Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced Monday the release of $153 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds for state energy programs in seven states, including Georgia.  “This funding will provide an important boost for state economies, help to put Americans back to work, and move us toward energy independence,” Secretary Chu said. “It reflects our commitment to […]

The Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday that it is awarding American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to four southern states, including Georgia, in an effort to reduce diesel emissions, protect the health of citizens and the environment, and create jobs. Georgia is set to receive $748,000 to provide truck stop electrification at three truck stop locations and another $165,000 […]

On Tuesday Israeli Occupation Forces attacked and boarded the Free Gaza Movement boat, the SPIRIT OF HUMANITY, abducting 21 human rights workers from 11 countries, including Noble laureate Mairead Maguire and former U.S. Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (see below for a complete list of passengers). The passengers and crew were forcibly dragged to Israel. ‘This is an outrageous violation of international […]

A new poll by Insider Advantage conducted for WSB-TV shows Mary Norwood has gained to 42%. Lisa Borders is in second place at 34%.  Kasim Reed is trailing at 9%.  Jesse Spikes has 2%.  1% supported other candidates. It looks like the undecideds are deciding. Reed’s campaign dismissed the poll in a press release, pointing to a poll done by […]

Vice President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the White House is releasing $4 billion of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to expand broadband internet service to unserved and underserved areas. This is the first round of ARRA funds aimed at expanding broadband and creating jobs to build such infrastructure. ”Today’s announcement is a first step toward realizing President Obama’s […]

On June 30, Center for American Progress President and CEO John Podesta, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) President Andy Stern, and (wait for it) Wal-Mart CEO Mike Duke sent a letter to President Obama noting “reforming health care is necessary not just to improve the health of all Americans, but also to remove the burden that is crushing America’s businesses and hampering […]

A new report from Smart Growth America, a coalition of national, state, and local organizations working on better rural and urban planning, tracks how well the states are spending $26 billion in transportation funds allocated in the first 120 days of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The report makes two key spending conclusions: Almost one-third ($6.6 billion) of […]

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced this week it has awarded 22 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) contracts worth $56.7 million.  Construction will begin this month on projects such as the repaving of 20 miles of I-575 as well as bridge replacements and safety improvements in a dozen counties. “This truly is a ‘win-win’ for Georgia,” GDOT Commissioner […]