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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,…

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…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 12, 2014
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Georgia, Politics & Elections

Meet Ralph Hudgens Georgia Insurance Commissioner

What Does an Insurance Commissioner Do? From this website: The Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner is a state executive position in the Georgia state government. The commissioner heads the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 12, 2014
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Georgia, Politics & Elections

National group sues Georgia over missing voter applications

By Kristina Torres – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The national Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights filed suit against Secretary of State Brian Kemp and five Georgia counties late Friday, asking a state judge…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 10, 2014

Crime & Justice, Georgia, Politics & Elections

Stalking vs. First Amendment in Dekalb? Not So Fast

There was a recent story out of Dekalb county in Atlanta about a political candidate that got a temporary restraining order earlier this week against a journalist blogger he accuses of threatening and…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 10, 2014
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Georgia, Opinion, Politics & Elections

Why We Need More Women in The Senate

Out of the 100 U.S. Senators only 20 are female at the moment even though more than 50% of our population are women. I am not in favor of quotas in any…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 9, 2014

News, Politics & Elections

Will ‘security moms’ shift women voters away from Democrats?

By Travis Daub Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Republican challenger Scott Brown are in a tight race in New Hampshire, where women voters will likely choose the victor. Photos from NHPR Editor’s…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 7, 2014

Georgia, Politics & Elections

Republican Governor Association Gives Deal another Million

Today the Atlanta Journal reported that the RGA is heeding Nathan’s Deal’s call for help as the election nears and polls shows Carter in a tie or a lead depending on which…

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, 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
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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
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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
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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
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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