Atlanta Progressive News

On July 15, 2009, State House Speaker Glenn Richardson announced the Georgia House of Representatives will begin furloughs effective August 1, 2009. “As a result of the tough economic times and declining state revenues, we have made tremendous cuts in state spending,” Richardson said in a statement released to APN. “I believe there is an obligation for us, as leaders […]

Below is an email obtained by Atlanta Progressive News concerning the recent presentation made by VoterGA to the Georgia Supreme Court: #### Hello all VoterGA Supporters, As you know the Georgia Supreme Court hearing was held yesterday morning and it seem to go very well. Both Mark and I felt that Walker presented our case very clearly. The five judges […]

The Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless (Peachtree and Pine) appears to be keeping up with the latest payment plan on its water bill so far. On July 15, 2009, APN obtained a fundraising pitch from the Task Force where they were seeking $8,000 which was due that day, entitled “PLEASE KEEP WATER ON FOR PEACHTREE-PINE!!!” “TODAY IS THE […]

A new report from the Center for Public Integrity released Thursday finds that the Department of Homeland Security is still answering to more than 80 congressional panels and subcommittees five years after the 9/11 Commission recommended “a single, principal point of oversight” for the department. The investigation, “Is Congress Failing on Homeland Security Oversight?,” details political infighting, power plays, and […]

According to an email from the Wonderroot Community Center, someone broke in and stole their computers, thus causing them to temporarily close their digital lab.  APN previously ran a lovely feature on Wonderroot. “Due to a break-in at the WonderRoot Community Arts Center over the past weekend, the Digital Media Lab will be temporary closed. We are sad to say […]

Two major staff changes have transpired at the Lisa Borders campaign, signaling discontent. Verna Jennings, who had previously been on Hillary Clinton’s Georgia team, is no longer working for the Borders campaign. Also, Rick Blalock, who had previously been working for Fulton County Commissioner Emma Darnell, also left, according to an email obtained by APN. “Good evening: This is to […]

Meanwhile, Maynard Eaton has taken over media relations at the Jesse Spikes for Mayor campaign. He replaced Jennifer Thomas of Media Ready Consulting. Eaton has been involved in many things. He runs Newsmakers’ Live, he has been a columnist at the Atlanta Voice magazine, and he has previously done media work for Lt. Gov Mark Taylor, as well as… (Few […]

Okay, this has got to get honorable mention. So far, there are actually 3 candidates running for City Council President: Ceasar Mitchell, Clair Muller, and Dave Walker. If you’ve ever been to a City Council meeting or watched footage on Channel 26, chances are you’ve seen Dave Walker.  Along with other regulars like Ben Howard, Mr. Walker is one of […]

The press release says it all, except that APN has covered in depth the lack of women’s shelters in Atlanta for years.  This should make a dent. ### ATLANTA – The Atlanta Development Authority has awarded $620,000 to Phase II of City of Refuge’s Eden Village transitional center. This second phase of construction at Eden Village will benefit an additional […]

Btw, Glenn Thomas (who is running for Mayor) did get back to us.  Last quarter he raised about $22,000, he told APN in a Facebook message.

Health insurance reform opponents, recently joined by former Alaska governor Sarah Palin and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, continue to spread myths about components of America’s Affordable Health Choices Act. The facts, however, disprove Palin and Gingrich’s claims and expose their real motive: scaring seniors in a cynical effort to stop the necessary national debate about health insurance reform. Myth: […]