With millions of gallons of oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico over the past month and the ongoing threat of global warming tied to burning fossil fuels, the question […]
Georgia
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‘Robin Hood in reverse’
Included amongst the stack of bills passed by the Georgia legislature this session are several that could have a significant negative impact on the state’s revenue, shifting even more of […]
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Goodness, gracious, great bills of fire
This week concludes the final session of the state’s current legislative season. Although most of the talk leading up to our politicians’ summer vacation has centered on next year’s budget, […]
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From a local perspective: ‘The Last Song’ reviewed
No one in The Last Song ever utters the word Tybee. Not even once. Oh, someone does mention that the story is unfolding in Georgia, and a little sign about […]
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Braveheart
Technically speaking, Barry Bonds eclipsed Hank Aaron’s home run record in 2007. But few people who follow baseball put Bonds — now under indictment for his involvement with steroids — […]
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A home to fight hunger
In spite of poor weather, close to 100 people gathered at the Second Harvest building on East President Street last week to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new 5,700 square […]
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Stripper poll
It’s not very often that exotic dancers are part of the legislative process – unless the story involves a politician’s after-hours indiscretions – but five strippers in Atlanta may have […]
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Green me up, County
It’s been two years since the Chatham County Commission declared its intention to become the “Greenest County in Georgia.” While the rate of progress has hardly been staggering, work is […]
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The alleged bucket of urine
An officer responded to a call about a domestic disturbance and arrived to find both parties saying that there had been a fight. The man walked out of the residence […]
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Grave situations
A local production company is bringing the dead back to life with a new DVD called “Savannah’s Historic Graveyards” that explores the rich history buried in our cemeteries. “This opens […]
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Working well
Under-budget and highly effective aren’t two words commonly used in discussions about healthcare these days, but they’re apt descriptors of the City of Savannah’s healthcare system. The City’s wellness program, […]
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Talking healthcare reform with John Barrow
Democrat John Barrow has been Savannah’s congressman since 2004. Though an early supporter of Barack Obama’s presidential run, he has since become something of a thorn in the president’s side […]