Category Georgia

Georgia, Politics & Elections

Is there Something in the Water in U.S. House Georgia District 10?

This is a very serious question. They sure seem to like their kooks in that district. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof … ” First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 20, 2014
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Georgia, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

Sam Olens Spent $30.38 Million on Outside Lawyers in AG Budget

I received an email tip today likely due to a recent article I wrote entitled Meet your Attorney General Sam Olens I was less than kind to Monsieur Olens and suffice it to say he would prefer all voters in Georgia not…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 20, 2014

Georgia, Politics & Elections

Andrew Hunt & Jason Carter Demolish Nathan Deal in Debate

Unlike the circus like atmosphere of the previous debate in Perry, GA with thousands of raucous supporters, this debate was what you tend to normally expect with a much quieter and more reserved atmosphere. However, that did not stop the…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 19, 2014
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Georgia, Health

Nathan Deal to form Ebola response team in Georgia

By Greg Bluestein An ambulance carrying Amber Joy Vinson arrives at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. As the specter of Ebola threatens to shake up Georgia’s top political races, Gov. Nathan Deal said today he would sign an executive order…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 19, 2014

Georgia, Lifestyle, Politics & Elections

Words that Start with D to Describe Nathan Deal (humor)

I like to consider myself a bit of a wordsmith and enjoy games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. I am certainly no fan of Nathan Deal and I truly hope this man is Defeated in the election as that…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 19, 2014
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Education, Georgia, Health

UGA cancels Liberian journalist’s appearance out of Ebola concern

By Jim Galloway In this Saturday photo a burial team in protective gear bury the body of a woman suspected to have died from Ebola virus in Monrovia, Liberia. The disease has ravaged a small part of Africa, but the…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 19, 2014

Georgia, Opinion, Politics & Elections

Georgia Sheriffs See the Light and Switch Endorsement to Greg Hecht

34 sheriffs have switched their endorsement from incumbent Sam Olens to Democratic challenger Greg Hecht. This bipartisan group includes ten Republicans. It is not surprising since Greg Hecht destroyed Sam Olens in the debate. The current mealymouthed AG is more…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 17, 2014

Georgia, Lifestyle, Politics & Elections

TweedleDeal and TweedleDue Photoshop Meme Challenge

Although I know my way around Photoshop, I am a bit swamped at the moment with other articles and projects that take priority putting aside my lack of any creative talent with artwork. I am issuing a challenge to all…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 16, 2014

Georgia, Politics & Elections

David Perdue, John Barrow join drumbeat for travel ban on Ebola-troubled nations

By Daniel Malloy August, 5, 2014 Atlanta: Medical workers roll patient, Nancy Writebol into Emory University Hospital. AJC / John Spink A Dallas health care worker stricken with the Ebola virus arrived last night at Emory University hospital, and panic…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 16, 2014

Georgia, News, Opinion, Politics & Elections

Republican Calls for Ebola Czar Height of Hypocrisy

Rep. Jack Kingston is a Republican who represents the 1st Congressional District of Georgia wrote an editorial today called We need an Ebola czar. In the article he wrote “The global response — and more recently America’s response — to…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 16, 2014

Georgia, Opinion, Politics & Elections

Max Cleland, David Poythress accuse Nathan Deal of appointing cronies to Georgia National Guard

By Walter C. Jones [Link] MARIETTA, GA. | Fellow Democrats David Poythress and Max Cleland gave Jason Carter a little help Thursday in criticizing Nathan Deal. Surrounded by historic military planes, the men attacked Deal over his appointments to the Georgia…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 16, 2014

Georgia, Politics & Elections

Andrew Hunt Calls Nathan Deal an Idiot Over Ebola Comment

The following dispatch comes from our AJC colleague Nicholas Fouriezos: Plenty of people have already grilled Gov. Nathan Deal over his “water kills the Ebola virus” comment during a recent campaign stop. On Wednesday, his Libertarian opponent Andrew Hunt joined the fray…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 16, 2014

Georgia, Macon

Could blight-burdened neighborhoods take control of abandoned homes and sell them?

Preface: I am reblogging this article because it may provide some possible remedies for the massive blight problem facing Macon. Posted by John Ruch @JohnRuchAtlanta on Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 3:24 PM Joeff Davis/CL File Eyesore be gone! Vine…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 15, 2014
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Georgia, Macon, News, Watchdog Reports

Reminder: Macon Open Government Symposium Oct. 17

I encourage all to attend. The info I have for the event is in a PDF at the link below. I will also upload a screenshot as well. Any and all watchdog groups, local officials, bloggers, or indeed concerned citizens…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 15, 2014

Georgia, News, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

Tax Cheat Copart Donating Big to Deal Re-Election Bid

The scofflaw that made Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal rich while in office is also donating heavily to support the governor’s reelection according to IRS reports. That same company owes the state more than $70 million in back taxes, according to…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 14, 2014
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Georgia, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

Meet your Attorney General Sam Olens

It is a shame so few races besides Governor and the U.S. Senate are garnering any media attention. Many of these other offices can have as big if not bigger effect on people as the two more famous races. On…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 13, 2014

Georgia, Politics & Elections

David Perdue Hiding Time at Gujarat Heavy Chemicals

Gujarat Heavy Chemicals Ltd. (GHCL) is an Indian chemical textile conglomerate. The Hill reports David Perdue worked for them as a Senior Consultant between 2007 and 2009. This company also makes chemicals, textiles, yarn, and edible salt. Perdue’s official website biography for…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 13, 2014

Georgia, Politics & Elections

Jimmy Carter’s Record as Governor Versus Nathan Deal

Since President Carter has decided to be a bit more active in the campaign for his grandson in the closing weeks of the campaign I decided to compare and contrast the record of Jimmy Carter with that of Nathan Deal…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 12, 2014
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