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Archive »Neely Young

	Neely Young: The State Of Civility The two new Georgia Trustees, Andrew Young and Tom Cousins, are not just strong leaders, but icons of civility. Neely Young Published: February 2012
	Neely Young: Immigration Snarls Why should individuals trying to make a living in Georgia and providing jobs for other Georgians have to prove, year after year, that they are U.S. citizens? Neely Young Published: January 2012
	Neely Young: Words Of Wisdom A holiday tradition: More quotes and quips and a few church bulletin bloopers. Neely Young Published: December 2011
	Neely Young: Immigration Essentials Surely all the members of the new commission on immigration enforcement have used illegal workers in some way. Maybe they should fine themselves $5,000. Neely Young Published: November 2011
	Neely Young: A Piece Of Violent History Georgia’s own version of the OK Corral occurred in Cedartown after the Civil War, when John Prior sought revenge for his father’s killers. Neely Young Published: October 2011

Archive »Business Casual

	Business Casual: Here We Go Again Even if you are comfortable with the loss of a civil liberty or two, think how much mandatory testing for welfare applicants would cost the state. Susan Percy Published: February 2012
	Business Casual: Nickels And Dimes When big banks tried to add big monthly debit card use fees, consumers got the uncomfortable feeling they were being gouged. Susan Percy Published: January 2012
	Business Casual: College Tries and Trials Budget cuts and changes to Georgia’s system of public education must not have the effect of discouraging students who want an education. Susan Percy Published: December 2011
	Business Casual: Back To Basics Hunger is a problem that can be alleviated. There is no food shortage in our country or our state. Individuals can do something. Susan Percy Published: November 2011
	Business Casual: Season Of Discontent Time to back away from a long, hot, cranky summer and embrace cool breezes, autumn leaves, SEC football and maybe even a little civility. Susan Percy Published: October 2011

Archive »Economy

	Economy: Recession - Or Not? The risk that a negative external shock or major policy mistake will tip our economy back into a recession is 40 percent for the U.S. and 45 percent for Georgia. Jeffrey Humphreys Published: February 2012
	Economy: The National Picture It will be at least 2015 before the labor market replaces the 8.8 million jobs lost during the period leading up to, during and in the immediate wake of the recession. Jeffrey Humphreys Published: January 2012
	Economy: Reversal Of Fortune Painful as it has been, the restructuring of Georgia’s economy should enhance the state’s competitiveness going forward. Jeffrey Humphreys Published: December 2011
	Economy: On The Home Front Recent foreclosures were often the result of job losses rather than poor decisions made at the time the home was purchased or lax lending standards. Published: November 2011
	Economy: High Marks For Life Sciences One job out of every 40 in the state owes its existence to the life sciences industry. Jeffrey Humphreys Published: October 2011

Archive »Georgia Vew

Georgia View: One Man, One Vote?

Externally, the discussion of extended power within the state GOP is the key message, but internally there remains some discontent.

Bill Crane

Published: February 2012

Georgia View: New Math Goes To College

Chancellor Hank Huckaby has the right mix of savvy, moxie and awareness of how things work to guide the university system through some challenging times ahead.

Published: January 2012

Georgia View: None Like It Hot

The state will soon be bidding the rights for construction of private HOT lanes, without subtracting existing lanes available to commuters for free.

Bill Crane

Published: December 2011

Georgia View: The Sunday Booze Blues

Larger turnout elections with more independent and fewer socially conservative voters seem to be a safer bet for winning on the Sunday alcohol sales issue.

Bill Crane

Published: November 2011

Georgia View: A Real Smart Deal

Gov. Nathan Deal is hoping to blend federal Head Start dollars and Georgia Pre-K money to come up with a consolidated program for three and four year olds.

Bill Crane

Published: October 2011

Archive »Guest Commentary

Guest Commentary: A Legal Workforce

The heart of the new immigration law is to expand the use of the online federal e-verify requirements for businesses with 11 or more workers.