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What We’re Reading – Sunday, December 13, 2015

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Atlanta BeltLine Receives Approval for the First Long Range Public Transit Plan for the City Beltline blog http://beltline.org/2015/12/09/atlanta-beltline-receives-approval-for-the-first-long-range-public-transit-plan-for-the-city/ Atlanta Home to Largest Permeable Pavers Project in U.S. WABE radio news http://news.wabe.org/post/atlanta-home-largest-permeable-pavers-project-us Studies Show Big Risks for Georgia in Religious Freedom Bill Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription only) http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/opponents-studies-show-big-risks -for-ga-in-religio/npRM5/ Vogtle at 65 Billion and Counting Safe Energy http://safeenergy.org/2015/08/03/vogtle-at-65-billion-and-counting/ […]

What We’re Reading – Sunday, December 06, 2015

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To access links, pls click on full post. Georgia Ethics Watchdog: Oxendine Loan Could be a Felony Investigations Blog, Atlanta Journal-Constitution http://investigations.blog.ajc.com/2015/12/03/ethics-watchdog-oxendine-campaign-loan-could-be-a-felony/ MARTA Expansion May Have an Ally in Georgia House Leader Politics Blog, Atlanta Journal-Constitution http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/12/03/marta-expansion-may-have-an-ally-in-georgia-house-leader/ Atlanta Police Arrest Water Department Inspector on Bribery Charges Atlanta Journal-Constitution http://www.ajc.com/news/news/crime-law/atlanta-police-arrest-water-department-inspector-o/npZf8/ Northside Hospital: Records Not Public’s Business Investigations […]

What We’re Reading – Tuesday, December 01, 2015

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To access links, pls click on full post. PARK Atlanta Contract May Not Be Renewed Commuting Blog, Atlanta Journal-Constitution http://commuting.blog.ajc.com/2015/12/01/parkatlanta-contract-may-not-be-renewed/ Cancer: A Time to Reflect and Appreciate and Recalibrate Saporta Report http://saportareport.com/cancer-a-time-to-reflect-appreciate-and-recalibrate/ Grand Jury Indicts Citizen Journalist (Nydia Tisdale) Dawson News http://www.dawsonnews.com/section/5/article/18288/ Georgia Man Acquitted after 29 Years Filed Civil Suit Associated Press via Atlanta Voice […]

What We’re Reading – Sunday, November 29, 2015

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To access links, pls click on full post. #### Former Aide to DeKalb Commissioner Boyer Pleads Guilty Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription) http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/former-aide-to-dekalb-commissioner-boyer-pleads-gu/npQ96/ Johns Creek Council Votes Full and Complete Opposition to MARTA Rail Expansion Political Insider blog, Atlanta Journal-Constitution http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/11/19/johns-creek-council-votes-full-and-complete-opposition-to-marta-rail-expansion/ DeKalb Lawmakers Update Residents on Possible Cityhood Reforms Decaturish http://www.decaturish.com/2015/11/dekalb-lawmaketyhood-reforms/ Eugene City Council Passes Ordinance Allowing Campers to […]

What We’re Reading – Wednesday, November 25, 2015

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Click on full post to access links. Atlanta Mayor We’re Going to End Homeless for Veterans Business Journals http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2015/11/12/atlanta-mayor-were-going-to-end-homelessness-for.html Protesters Defend Stone Mountain Against Proposed MLK Monument Atlanta Magazine http://www.atlantamagazine.com/news-culture-articles/protesters-defend-stone-mountain-against-proposed-mlk-monument/ A First Sign of Alliances Around Marta’s Rail Push Into North Fulton Atlanta Journal-Constitution http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/11/14/a-first-sign-of-alliances-around-martas-rail-push-into-north-fulton/ Fulton County Budget Writers Say Annexations Cost South Fulton $1 Million […]

What We’re Reading – Thursday, October 29, 2015

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To access links, pls click on full post. Job Posting: Cox Media Group – Content Producer Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/81819407?refId=b6188fdd-24a5-4d5d-abdd-1d4866de141d&trk=jobs_home_click_jymbii The Rule is Simple: Live Where You Serve (re: Angela Moore) Peach Pundit http://www.peachpundit.com/2015/10/25/the-rule-is-simple-live-where-you-serve/ State Rep. Allen Powell: No Need to Fear Medical Cannabis Insider Advantage http://insideradvantage.com/2015/10/29/no-need-to-fear-medical-cannabis/ Tree Ordinance Could Be Revisited Fresh Loaf blog, Creative Loafing […]

What We’re Reading – Tuesday, October 27, 2015

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To access links, pls click on full post. Can Newfound Cities Keep Citizens’ Interest? Atlanta Journal-Constitution http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/can-newfound-cities-keep-citizens-interest/nn72h/ MARTA Chair Says Agency Plans to Seek Part of Transportation Sales Tax for Expansion Reporter newspapers http://www.reporternewspapers.net/2015/10/26/marta-chair-says-agency-plans-to-seek-part-of-transportation-sales-tax-for-expansion/ Op-ed: Liane Levetan: Say No to LaVista Hills Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription) http://www.myajc.com/news/news/opinion/say-no-to-lavista-hills/nn7K3/ The Race for Mayor Begins and Turner Field is Front […]

What We’re Reading – Sunday, October 25, 2015

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Click on full post to access links. Case Closed: Georgia’s Same-Sex Marriage Lawsuit is History Georgia Voice http://thegavoice.com/case-closed-georgias-same-sex-marriage-lawsuit-is-history/ Central Atlanta Progress Hires Journalist-Activist George Chidi as Social Impact Director Saporta Report http://saportareport.com/central-atlanta-progress-hires-journalist-activist-george-chidi-as-social-impact-director/ Nathan Deal to Pick 11 Finalists for Three Appeals Court Slots Political Insider blog, Atlanta Journal-Constitution politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/10/07/nathan-deal-to-pick-from-11-finalists-for-three-appeals-court-slots/ President Carter to Mediate King Siblings’ Dispute […]

What We’re Reading – Saturday, October 24, 2015

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Pls click on full post to access links. Who’s Blocked on Twitter by Mayor Kasim Reed Now? Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription) www.myajc.com/news/news/local/whos-blocked-twitter-mayor-kasim-reed-now/nn7gf/ Rainbow Crosswalks Commemorating Atlanta Pride Disappear from Midtown http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/rainbow-crosswalks-commemorate-atlanta-pride-disap/nn8qd/ Female Beluga Whale Dies at Georgia Aquarium Associated Press via The News (Brunswick, Georgia) http://www.thebrunswicknews.com/news/state_news/female-beluga-whale-dies-at-georgia-aquarium/article_5124a561-8a6c-56c4-9106-c0697764de71.html Judge is Asked to Sanction Walmart for Destroying Video Evidence in […]

What We’re Reading – Friday, October 23, 2015

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Pls click on full post to access links. Atlanta Underground Development Could Hit $400 Million Atlanta Business Chronicle http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/print-edition/2015/07/03/underground-atlanta-redevelopment-could-hit-400m.html Tip Your Huge Media Market Giant Mostly Media blog https://mostlymedia.wordpress.com/2015/10/23/tip-your-huge-media-market-giant/ Turner Field Neighborhood Survey Turner Field Community Benefits Coalition http://www.turnerfieldcoalition.org/?page_id=1011 DeKalb, Atlanta Council Ponder New Spending Transparency Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription) http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/dekalb-atlanta-council-ponder-new-spending-transpa/nnz6b/ DeKalb Pitches One Cent Sales […]

What We’re Reading – Thursday, October 22, 2015

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Pls click on full post to access links. Analysis: Atlanta’s Low-cost Rentals are Disappearing WABE radio http://news.wabe.org/post/analysis-atlantas-low-cost-rentals-are-disappearing Georgia Lawmakers to Push Medicaid Expansion in General Assembly Ledger-Enquirer newspaper (Columbus, Georgia) http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article40808826.html Johnny Isakson Drawn a Libertarian Challenger Political Insider blog, Atlanta Journal-Constitution http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/10/07/johnny-isakson-draws-a-libertarian-challenger/ Governor on Casinos in Georgia: Don’t bet on it Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription) http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/governor-on-casinos-in-georgia-dont-bet-on-it/nny28/ […]

What We’re Reading – Wednesday, October 21, 2015

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Pls click on full post to access links. One DeKalb Neighborhood Quietly Winning Annexation into Atlanta (Edmund Park) Saporta Report http://saportareport.com/one-dekalb-county-neighborhood-quietly-winning-annexation-into-atlanta/ Decatur Annexation May Hinge on Neighborhoods’ Consent Atlanta Journal-Constitution http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/decatur-annexation-may-hinge-on-neighborhoods-cons/nn6Xm/ Atlanta Charter School Reports 600,000 Dollars Missing (Latin Academy) Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription) www.myajc.com/news/news/local-education/atlanta-charter-school-reports-600000-missing/nn6k2/ Nathan Deal Endorses Plan to Abolish DeKalb CEO Position Political Insider blog, […]

What We’re Reading – Tuesday, October 06, 2015

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To access the links, pls click on full post. Deal May Intervene in DeKalb Crisis Atlanta Journal-Constitution http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/deal-may-intervene-in-dekalb-crisis/nnwJn/ Pastor of MLK’s Church Will Not Run for Georgia Senate Seat Political Insider blog, Atlanta Journal-Constitution http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/10/02/pastor-of-mlks-church-will-not-run-for-georgia-senate-seat/ Opinion: Embrace Turner Field Community First Atlanta Journal-Constitution www.myajc.com/news/news/opinion/embrace-community-first-foremost/nnsCs/ Parents Concerned about Possible Takeover of Failing APS Schools WSBTV Channel 2 […]

What We’re Reading – Monday, October 05, 2015

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To access links, pls click on full post. Atlanta School Board Chair Won’t Campaign against State Takeover Plan Atlanta Journal-Constitution http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/atlanta-school-board-chair-wont-campaign-against-s/nnqqg/ Georgia Power Unveils 11 new Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Atlanta Business Chronicle http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2015/09/30/where-are-georgia-power-s-new-electric-vehicle.html It’s a Peoplestown The Southerner http://thesoutherneronline.com/frontpage/?p=60455 AUDIO: Hear Kelly Gissendaner’s Final Words 11 Alive television news http://www.11alive.com/story/news/2015/09/30/audio-recording-hear-kelly-gissendaners-final-words/73097368/ Georgia Families Want Medical […]

What We’re Reading – Saturday, October 03, 2015

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To access links, pls click on full post. U.S. Rep. Tom Price Eyes Majority Leader Run Political Insider blog, Atlanta Journal-Constitution http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/09/25/tom-price-eyes-majority-leader-run/ Atlanta Likely Winner of 30 Million Dollar Choice Neighborhoods Grant from HUD Saporta Report http://saportareport.com/atlanta-likely-winner-of-30-million-choice-grant-from-hud/ Ethics Agency Slams John Oxendine over Campaign Spending Atlanta Journal-Constitution www.ajc.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/ethics-agency-slams-john-oxendine-over-campaign-sp/nnnwz/ Jester Reacts to Activists with Call for More […]

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