ARC ‘Regional Snapshot’ Doesn’t Discuss Projects or Costs

ARC ‘Regional Snapshot’ Doesn’t Discuss Projects or Costs

by Mike Lowry Recently the Atlanta Regional Commission sent out a puff piece titled “Regional Snapshot”. This article explored the “Congestion Cost Per Commuter” arriving at the astounding conclusion that congestion is greater where there are more jobs, and that Atlanta has some of the worst congestion in the country. They calculate the “cost per [...]

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The State of OUR Union

The State of OUR Union

Dear Friend, Tonight, Barack Obama gave his third official State of the Union address.  Despite his constant excuses and empty rhetoric, the glaring weaknesses and disastrous effects of his Presidency are now clear for everyone to see.  America’s economy is in shambles, its greatness scarred. We are on the front lines, in the trenches, carrying [...]

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The State of the County Response

The State of the County Response

At a time when fiscal responsibility and thrift should be the motto of our County government and it’s elected officials, residents were instead exposed to a campaign by our current Chmn. Oden. Of course, he even mentioned his campaign on Channel 23 right at the last part of the program. The most predictable issue that [...]

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A Weekly e-Newsletter from Senator Johnny Isakson

A Weekly e-Newsletter from Senator Johnny Isakson

January 27, 2012 Dear Friends, This week, the Senate convened for the second session of the 112th Congress. During the recess, I was able to visit the Georgia Capitol and speak to the state House and Senate, to meet with constituents and to speak to a variety of different business and community groups in the [...]

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Horne announces re-election bid for Rockdale Magistrate Court

Horne announces re-election bid for Rockdale Magistrate Court

Rockdale Citizen By Jay Jones (892) jay.jones@rockdalecitizen.com Tuesday, January 17, 2012   CONYERS — Incumbent Rockdale County Magistrate Court Judge Clarence A. “Rudy” Horne announced he will seek a sixth term in office in the 2012 elections. Horne has overseen county Magistrate Court proceedings since succeeding Hyram Pierce in 1992. The court typically handles thousands [...]

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America’s “Best Interest”

America’s “Best Interest”

1/20/12 Dear Friend, Yesterday the President once again chose political expediency over the best interests of our country and its future. In a purely political move, Obama formally rejected the Keystone XL Pipeline. In doing so, he destroyed the possibility of immediately creating 20,000 American jobs, along with the potential of 100,000+ jobs that would [...]

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Smiley announces run for Rockdale BOC seat

Smiley announces run for Rockdale BOC seat

Rockdale Citizen January 25, 2012 By Jay Jones (892) jay.jones@rockdalecitizen.com   CONYERS — Local resident and a regular at Rockdale County government meetings Sam Smiley tossed his hat in the ring for the post 1 seat on the county Board of Commissioners. #Smiley’s announcement Wednesday means there will be contested races in both the Democratic [...]

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Vaughn up for 4th district

Vaughn up for 4th district

Rockdale News By Michelle Kim mkim@rockdalenews.com 678-750-5037 The Republican effort to win the newly remapped fourth congressional district has begun with a bid from Henry County church pastor Chris Vaughn. Vaughn, 45, has been the senior pastor of The Landing church since 2008 and has lived in Rockdale County in the Meadowbrook subdivision since 2002. [...]

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Bowie announces run for Rockdale clerk of courts office

Bowie announces run for Rockdale clerk of courts office

ROCKDALE CITIZEN By Jay Jones (785) jay.jones@rockdalecitizen.com As of Wednesday, November 2, 2011   CONYERS — Paralegal and former county director of legal affairs Holly Bowie announced she plans to run for Rockdale County clerk of courts in 2012. #Bowie said she was approached by several people in the legal community who urged her to [...]

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