Political Notes: November 2014
Down to the wire in election season, an ethics commission update and more cityhood efforts in DeKalb.
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Down to the wire in election season, an ethics commission update and more cityhood efforts in DeKalb.
More trouble in DeKalb, the RNC recognizes B.J. Pak and Robert Jepson is honored for his leadership and service.
A look at the state’s political races, the Democratic Party of Georgia names its coordinated campaign co-chairs, and new Ports Authority appointments.
New leadership for the Ports Authority and DFCS, the Georgia Chamber and TAG honor legislators, and Gov. Deal receives national recognition.
Runoff election updates, support for SHEP and a new gig for a former state senator.
A new gun law for Georgia, child welfare reform and accolades for House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams.
Candidates hit the campaign trail, Gov. Deal is honored by the University System of Georgia Foundation, and more state funds for the port-deepening project in Savannah.
Port funding fallout, support for Common Core and more changes in the upcoming campaign season.
The Georgia general primary moves to May, there’s a new Georgia Chamber board chair, and the DeKalb School System gets upgraded.
Don Balfour returns to the Senate, a new Atlanta Regional Commission chair and Democrat leaders voice opposition to federal court nominations.
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