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Jul 26, 2008 – Georgia Political Digest.com   BREAKING NEWS

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Jul 26, 2008 – Georgia Public Broadcasting   NEW
This Week on Georgia Weekly
This Week on Georgia Weekly hosted by David Zelski (filling in for Susan Hoffman): Economic State of the State - June’s revenue figures were disappointing and the unemployment numbers are up, but is the news all bad? Mercer University Economics Professor, Roger Tutterow, says no. He joins David with his analysis and prognosis. ALSO, Energy Independence – How close has the U.S. come to energy independence in the past and what will it take to get there now? Jay Hakes, former head of the DOE’s Energy Information Administration and current Director of the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum, has the answers in his new book A Declaration of Energy Independence. He joins David to share his historical perspective and ideas for the way forwards. The program airs at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 27, on your GPB station.

Tune in at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, for the Atlanta Press Club U.S. Senate Democrats debate.


Jul 25, 2008 – Brenau University   
Brenau University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine initiate joint physician assistant program
Addressing the chronic shortage of primary care health providers in North Georgia, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Brenau University have signed an agreement to create a five-year accelerated Bachelor of Sciences/Master of Sciences degree in physician assistant studies. The new program builds on Brenau’s record for graduate and undergraduate education to prepare health care professionals in a variety of disciplines, including nursing, occupational therapy and clinical psychology.
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Jul 24, 2008 – Oglethorpe University   
Oglethorpe University Begins “Going Green”
Oglethorpe University is well known for its gothic architecture and outstanding faculty, but what many do not know is that Oglethorpe alumni, faculty students and staff have stepped forward to make Oglethorpe a more environmentally friendly place, beyond the classroom.
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Jul 19, 2008 – Denis O'Hayer's Blog - WXIA, 11 Alive   
Primary Debris
Denis O'Hayer, WXIA TV Political Reporter, writes "Primary Debris" a round up additional thoughts from the recent primary elections across Georgia. In this blog, O'Hayer writes that former television reporter and senate candidate Dale Cardwell said, "I'm disappointed that the media did not do a background check on any of these candidates that were running for a very important office. It's the media's job to vet candidates and tell people things they need to know. The media didn't do its job this time." The blog also contains a number of interesting election insights. (Scroll below the O'Hayer bio to read the blog.)

Jul 17, 2008 – Secretary of State   ELECTION RESULTS
Georgia Primary Election Results
The July 15 Georgia Primary Election results for federal & statewide offices & the Georgia General Assembly from the Georgia Secretary of State's Office. The results displayed are UNOFFICIAL AND INCOMPLETE until certified by both county election superintendents and the Secretary of State, a process that will not be completed until the week of July 21.

Jul 14, 2008 – University of Georgia   
Link shown between thunderstorms and asthma attacks in metro Atlanta area by team of researchers from University of Georgia and Emory University
In the first in-depth study of its kind ever done in the Southeastern United States, researchers at the University of Georgia and Emory University have discovered a link between thunderstorms and asthma attacks in the metro Atlanta area that could have a “significant public health impact.”
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Jul 26, 2008 – Brunswick News   
Alaimo committed to justice

Jul 26, 2008 – Tifton Gazette   
Irvin tells Ag employees to save water, don’t shave

Jul 26, 2008 – Athens Banner-Herald   
Dean: Georgia can be taken by Dems

Jul 26, 2008 – Athens Banner-Herald   
Nader rips Georgia ballot law

Jul 26, 2008 – Clayton News Daily   
Barr outlines plans for Libertarian presidential campaign

Jul 26, 2008 – Atlanta Journal Constitution   
Nader continues to taunt Obama in Athens

Jul 26, 2008 – Macon Telegraph - COLUMN   
This is Perspective for Saturday, July 26, 2008

Jul 26, 2008 – Savannah Morning News - EDITORIAL CARTOON   
The Dean Scream ...

Jul 26, 2008 – Newton Citizen   
Candidate Goddard visits Covington

Jul 26, 2008 – Moultrie Observer   
County to cut tax rate

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