Category Georgia

Crime & Justice, Georgia, Opinion

Man Shot and Killed in Cold Blood in Home by Deputies in Georgia

A Georgia SWAT team shot and killed an armed homeowner during a September 24 drug raid sparked by the word of a self-confessed meth addict and burglar who had robbed the property…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 6, 2014

Georgia, Opinion, Politics & Elections

Is Georgia Really #1 For Business?

If you have a TV chances are you have seen Nathan Deal brag in commercials that Georgia is #1 in the country for business. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if his…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 5, 2014

Georgia

Pulse on Georgia: Comments & Tweets

I am starting a new series called Pulse on Georgia where I will choose comments from News articles, tweets, Facebook, Instagram, and anything else I can find of interest on the top…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 3, 2014

Georgia, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

Nursing Home Owners Love Nathan Deal

And no, it is not what you are thinking because he looks much older than 72 and looks to be living in one very soon. They love him because thanks to some…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 2, 2014

Georgia, Opinion, Politics & Elections

Nathan Deal and PACs Resort to Samsung Desperation Tactics

What does Nathan Deal’s campaign, PACs and Samsung have in common? Besides both having competition that seems far more energized and excited; both have resorted to shameless desperation and negative attacks in…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 1, 2014
6 Comments

Georgia, Lifestyle, Politics & Elections

Georgia’s Soon-To-Be Ex-Governor- Meet Nathan Deal with Gif’s

Register as a Georgia voter online at MyGAVote.com before October 6. You can check you polling location at mvp.sos.ga.gov and let’s send Nathan Deal packing back to his junkyard in Gainesville where he…

Dr. Alan Wood
September 29, 2014

Georgia, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

Questions Remain on Gainesville Salvage and Disposal Sale To Copart

Although many articles and news reports have been written about Nathan Deal and the now infamous Salvage Yard in Gainesville, GA., there always felt like there were still many unanswered questions. If…

Dr. Alan Wood
September 27, 2014
2 Comments

Georgia, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

How Nathan Deal Became a Millionaire while Governor

It is truly surprising to me that so close to the election so few Georgia voters know much about the candidates. Not a one of my otherwise politically savvy friends had heard…

Dr. Alan Wood
September 26, 2014
1 Comment

Georgia, Politics & Elections

Nathan Deal Campaign Blocking and Deleting Comments on Facebook

If you decide to visit Nathan Deal’s Facebook page, you better be prepared to heap him with fawning praise. Otherwise expect any comment or even question, no matter how factual or polite…

Dr. Alan Wood
September 26, 2014
14 Comments

Crime & Justice, Education, Georgia, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

Update on RICO Suit against AG Sam Olens and USG officials

Special thanks to Channel 4 NBC Atlanta, and CBS Channel 46 Atlanta for this special watchdog report A consortium of groups calling itself Georgia Watchdogs is paying close attention to the racketeering lawsuit filed…

Dr. Alan Wood
September 22, 2014

Georgia, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

GeorgiaWatchdogs.com to address RICO Hearing concerning AG Sam Olens

MEDIA CONTACTS: Sabrina Smith – 770-572-5888 | SabrinaWorks247@hotmail.com John Hunter – 770-492-4298 | Info@GeorgiaWatchdogs.com MEDIA ADVISORY PRESS CONFERENCE: RICO Lawsuits Against Georgia Attorney General WHO: Georgia Watchdogs, a diverse group committed to providing…

Dr. Alan Wood
September 21, 2014

Business & Finance, Education, Georgia, News, Opinion, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

Admission of Guilt, Without an Admission of Guilt?

For over a year now a group of concerned citizens has been actively seeking the truth about decisions made at the Laurens County Board of Education. It all began with a plan…

Dr. Alan Wood
September 19, 2014

Crime & Justice, Georgia, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

Off-Duty Deputy Attacks Videographer Filming Public Event

Ralston Law Attorney Instigates Attack, Web Sites Changed to Hide Connections Sheriff’s Office Returns Confiscated Video with Gap Eliminating Screams for Help By Garland Favorito from Voter GA PDF Version of this Article…

Dr. Alan Wood
September 16, 2014

Georgia, Politics & Elections

Dear Georgia GOP: Stop Being the Stupid Party

Sometimes it can be very hard to be a Republican woman in Georgia. Women often feel like party crashers at times here in the peach state. Although I support balanced budgets and…

Dr. Alan Wood
September 15, 2014
4 Comments

Georgia, Watchdog Reports

Why Does Government Transparency Matter?

Simply speaking, open government is good government, or at least it is better government. As we champion open and transparent government in our county, we are not “against” elected officials. Rather, we…

Dr. Alan Wood
September 15, 2014

Georgia, Macon, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

Public Officials Should Disclose Executive Session Discussions

In my most recent article entitled “Are Georgia Sunshine Laws Under Assault” I attempted to provide a short guide on what the open meetings and open record sections of the law entails and…

Dr. Alan Wood
September 11, 2014
1 Comment

Georgia, Macon, Watchdog Reports

Are Georgia Sunshine Laws Under Assault?

Cover of Georgia’s Sunshine Laws: A Citizen’s Guide to Open Government, fifth edition, 2014, published by the Office of the Georgia Attorney General

Open records and meetings are our best insurance against government corruption “When there is not openness, corruption grows rapidly.” — Vernon Keenan, director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Sunshine laws are…

Dr. Alan Wood
September 10, 2014
8 Comments

Education, Georgia, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

Laurens County Board Meeting of September 2, 2014

This is the audio from the called meeting at Laurens County Board of Education which has been the center of much controversy in the last week. The beginning of the audio is…

Dr. Alan Wood
September 9, 2014
2 Comments