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Month February 2015

Education, Macon

Georgia Peach Awards: Dr. Thelma Dillard

It is time for another edition of our Elberta Peach award. I think it is time that Dr. Thelma Dillard gained some recognition for her services. Although I disagree with a few of her early votes when she first started…

Dr. Alan Wood
February 12, 2015

Education, Macon

Dallemand Lawsuit only Possible Thanks to Board Allies

Romain Dallemand, former Bibb County superintendent, whose tenure ended in a federal tax conviction and a $47.5 million civil damages order

Three current Bibb Board of Education members were signatories on Dallemand’s renewal contract for three additional years back in late 2012. They did so even though it was well-known at the time he planned to quit soon after. The local…

Dr. Alan Wood
February 11, 2015
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Crime & Justice, Georgia, Opinion, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

No-Knock Warrants Should Remain Illegal in Georgia

The letter below was authored by Catherine Bernard on 2/10/2015] “…the house of every one is to him as his castle and fortress, as well for his defence against injury and violence as for his repose.” – -Sir Edward Coke,…

Dr. Alan Wood
February 10, 2015

Education, Macon, News

Bibb County Hires Promising West Point Graduate As New Superintendent

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It has been nearly two years since Dallemand turned tail and ran in disgrace. Everyone is thankful that he is gone but we might finally have some good news. Today we learned that Bibb county finally found their way out…

Dr. Alan Wood
February 10, 2015
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Education, Georgia, Macon, Watchdog Reports

Dallemand Seeking $10 Million but Deserves 10 Years

In an article today in the Macon Telegraph they report that Romain Dallemand is seeking $10 million in a lawsuit. The article was very short and lacking any real details. You would think an article about a lawsuit over a…

Dr. Alan Wood
February 10, 2015
1 Comment

Georgia, Health, Opinion, Politics & Elections

Medical Cannabis May Determine Georgia’s Next Governor

Even though we just had an election a few months ago, the battle to decide the 2018 election is already in high gear. Allen Peake and Casey Cagle are likely to feature very prominently in that race as will the…

Dr. Alan Wood
February 9, 2015

Crime & Justice, Georgia, News

5 dead, including gunman, in Douglasville, Georgia shooting

Neighbors along a quiet, suburban street outside Atlanta were left horrified after police say a man shot six people — killing four of them, including his ex-wife and several children — before ending the rampage by fatally turning the gun…

Dr. Alan Wood
February 8, 2015

Georgia, Health, Opinion

Nathan Deal Joins Georgia Sheriff’s Association Call to Weaken HB-1

Recently the fight for medical cannabis oil in Georgia took a new twist. The Georgia Sheriff’s Association said they think “the list of illnesses is too long”. They essentially only want to allow young children with epileptic seizures and no one…

Dr. Alan Wood
February 5, 2015
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Georgia, Lifestyle, Opinion

Georgia Religious Liberty Bill is Bulwark Against Anticipated SCOTUS Ruling

Currently 36 states have legal same-sex marriage and 14 states have bans. The Supreme Court of the United States has decided to settle this debate once and for all by hearing several cases very soon. Only yesterday a federal appeals court…

Dr. Alan Wood
February 4, 2015

Crime & Justice

Police Murders of Civilians Continues – 4 Murders captured on Video

By Garland Favorito Police initiated murders of unarmed, non-threatening civilians who committed no crime or were suspected of a victimless crime have continued despite media hype around the August 6 shooting in Ferguson, Missouri. Four separate killings have now actually…

Dr. Alan Wood
February 3, 2015
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Georgia, Health, Opinion

The Long Road to Marijuana Legalization in Georgia

Earlier this month Representative Allen Peake doubled-down on last year’s failed attempt to bring relief to sick Georgians with the filing of House Bill 1. Also known as the Haleigh’s Hope Act, HB1 would expand the number of eligible conditions…

Dr. Alan Wood
February 3, 2015

Health

Escalating the fight against breast cancer

MEXICO CITY — On Avenue San Fernando, a tree-lined street crowded with food stands, the new wing of Mexico’s flagship cancer hospital gleams like a silver airplane. Barely a year old, the light-filled structure attached to the National Institute of…

Dr. Alan Wood
February 2, 2015