July 30
Draft map puts Savannah congressman in another’s district PSC’s Tim Echols defends his travel expenses AG cites Forsyth Co. for Open Meetings violation
July 29
Cobb school board accused of violating laws, blacklisting Forest Park councilwoman ousted in chaotic meeting ATL principals say test monitors prevented cheating Ogeechee riverkeeper to sue Screven Co. industry Savannah council coached on open meetings, records laws
Paulding County lawmaker faces $36K federal tax lien
State Rep. Paulette Rakestraw Braddock owes more than $36,000 in taxes, interest and penalties, the IRS says. But the debt will not affect her standing as a Georgia legislator. The debt for unpaid payroll taxes was incurred by the Paulding County lawmaker’s failed direct-mail marketing firm, but she said she couldn’t negotiate a settlement until the debt was rolled over to become her personal liability.
July 28
Prison for profit: Immigration law will boost thriving private-prison industry ATL police tap into Big Brother cameras Doraville city clerk failed to collect millions in taxes, fees Bishop Eddie Long had 5th accuser in sexual misconduct lawsuit Red Dogs’ questionable cavity search could cost ATL $200K Education groups seek clarity in scholarship law Muscogee Co. […]
July 27
PSC member draws questions over expenses State suspends hearing, lets APS board keep jobs SunTrust subsidiaries fined by regulator
July 26
How not to build a bus stop: Video of CCT stop where AJ Nelson died Rep. Tom Graves’ failed hotel manager charged with theft Credit probe delays diploma for Bishop Long’s daughter ATL school board sanctioned by attorney general GBI investigating Turner Co. sheriff
