http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf Atlanta news and views, one slice at a time Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:10:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2009/07/28/tennessee-can-you-spare-your-river-for-thirsty-friendly-georgia/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2009/07/28/tennessee-can-you-spare-your-river-for-thirsty-friendly-georgia/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:42:08 +0000 Thomas Wheatley http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/?p=22951 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2009/07/28/tennessee-can-you-spare-your-river-for-thirsty-friendly-georgia/feed/ 4 Short answer: No http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2009/06/10/georgia-drought-is-over-water-restrictions-eased/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2009/06/10/georgia-drought-is-over-water-restrictions-eased/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:42:51 +0000 Thomas Wheatley http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/?p=20735 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2009/06/10/georgia-drought-is-over-water-restrictions-eased/feed/ 3 Seen leaving Georgia for Southwest United States, 'drought' promised to return when state least expects it http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/12/30/dick-pettys-of-insideradvantages-2008-review/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/12/30/dick-pettys-of-insideradvantages-2008-review/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:47:23 +0000 Thomas Wheatley http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/?p=11691 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/12/30/dick-pettys-of-insideradvantages-2008-review/feed/ 0 Gold Dome veteran journalist offers his "year in review. " http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/08/20/georgia-lawmakers-environmental-voting-record/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/08/20/georgia-lawmakers-environmental-voting-record/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:49:32 +0000 Thomas Wheatley http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/08/20/georgia-lawmakers-environmental-voting-record/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/08/20/georgia-lawmakers-environmental-voting-record/feed/ 1 The Georgia Conservation Voters released their annual scorecard grading our elected officials on how they voted when it came down to the environment. A preserved and clean Earth makes all the chichanery and favor-letting more possible, right guys? From their press release (emphasis added, full version follows after the jump): The latest scorecard shows the average [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/08/01/sen-jeff-chapman-on-what-jekyll-island-needs/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/08/01/sen-jeff-chapman-on-what-jekyll-island-needs/#comments Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:39:51 +0000 Thomas Wheatley http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/08/01/sen-jeff-chapman-on-what-jekyll-island-needs/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/08/01/sen-jeff-chapman-on-what-jekyll-island-needs/feed/ 19 State Sen. Jeff Chapman, R-Brunswick, fought hard and fast against members of his own party during the most recent legislative session to protect Jekyll Island, the state park and getaway. The senator earned an Arnie award because he stood up to the powers that be during the legislative session and voiced the wishes of not only [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/07/09/state-energy-efficiency-credits-availble-now/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/07/09/state-energy-efficiency-credits-availble-now/#comments Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:48:40 +0000 Thomas Wheatley http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/07/09/state-energy-efficiency-credits-availble-now/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/07/09/state-energy-efficiency-credits-availble-now/feed/ 0 State tax credits for a variety of energy-efficiency improvements and installations on homes and businesses are now available. The eligibility criteria is available for viewing at the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority’s website. The perks cap out at $2.5 million each year and will be pro-rated among the applicants. The credits sprang from HB 670, a piece [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/04/14/fulton-county-gets-jipped-in-earmarked-goodies/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/04/14/fulton-county-gets-jipped-in-earmarked-goodies/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:21:53 +0000 Thomas Wheatley http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/04/14/fulton-county-gets-jipped-in-earmarked-goodies/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/04/14/fulton-county-gets-jipped-in-earmarked-goodies/feed/ 5 Big surprise, but it looks like the areas in Georgia that received the most funding in budget earmarks are those whose representatives and senators carry clout. Like Columbia County, whose Rep. Ben Harbin, R-Evans, brought home 88.9 cents per person on average. Fulton? We yanked 32.8 cents. Gooooo Fulton! Bookmark It http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/04/13/word-%e2%80%98king-jesus%e2%80%99/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/04/13/word-%e2%80%98king-jesus%e2%80%99/#comments Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:00:29 +0000 Thomas Wheatley http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/04/13/word-%e2%80%98king-jesus%e2%80%99/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/04/13/word-%e2%80%98king-jesus%e2%80%99/feed/ 1 During the legislative session, Rep. Bobby Franklin, R-Marietta, blogged for The American View, a conservative Christian web site whose organizers aim to create “Christian America, and a Christian world, a Christian galaxy and a Christian universe.” But since there is no area of life outside of the Lordship of King Jesus, all votes cast are [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/04/08/georgia-leaders-guns-are-awesome-except-around-us/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/04/08/georgia-leaders-guns-are-awesome-except-around-us/#comments Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:00:28 +0000 Andisheh Nouraee http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/04/08/georgia-leaders-guns-are-awesome-except-around-us/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/04/08/georgia-leaders-guns-are-awesome-except-around-us/feed/ 0 According to the fine print on the back of Georgia gun permits, it’s currently illegal to carry an “explosive compound, firearm, or knife” to “athletic or sporting events, churches or church functions, political rallies or functions, publicly owned or operated buildings, or establishments at which alcoholic beverages are sold [sic] for consumption on the premises.” On [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/04/07/general-assembly-2008-%e2%80%94-much-ado-about-nothing/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/04/07/general-assembly-2008-%e2%80%94-much-ado-about-nothing/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:19:34 +0000 Thomas Wheatley http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/04/07/general-assembly-2008-%e2%80%94-much-ado-about-nothing/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2008/04/07/general-assembly-2008-%e2%80%94-much-ado-about-nothing/feed/ 17 Pfft. In the final hours of sine die, the Georgia General Assembly let loose like a balloon. Inflated egos and petty bickering between chambers over tax reform held hostage the most important of issues, such as transportation and trauma care. Once Speaker Glenn Richardson declared the issue dead an hour before he gaveled the session [...]