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Gov. Perdue: Health bill will hurt Ga., require new taxes or big service cuts

Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue

New taxes and fees ahead for individuals, businesses — timeline and details

The just-passed federal healthcare bill will cost Georgia an added $1 billion in Medicaid spending per year, “requiring either a tax hike or offsetting cuts to public safety, education and other core services of state government,” Governor Sonny Perdue said Monday. Read More»

Clean Air Campaign recognizes Christian City

(From left) Heidi Becker, Christian City Director of Marketing & Development, Hannah Bowles, The Clean Air Campaign Employer Program Manager, Christian City President/CEO Bob Crutchfield, and Daniel Jessee of The Clean Air Campaign

Christian City’s President/CEO Bob Crutchfield accepted a Silver Level Partnership award by The Clean Air Campaign and Governor Sonny Perdue.

The award was granted to show appreciation for Christian City’s continued participation and support of their programs. Read More»

Rep. Westmoreland: Healthcare vote fundamentally alters nation

U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland

The Democrat victory on healthcare Sunday night “will fundamentally alter the nature of our nation by implementing a government takeover of healthcare that Americans don’t want and can’t afford,” said U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (R-Grantville). Read More»

Gov. Perdue urges "NO" vote on pending federal healthcare bill

Democrat Rep. Bishop’s healthcare vote important for Georgians to watch, Perdue says

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue issued the following statement Saturday afternoon: Read More»

Mr. Harvey Jackson “Jack” Bramlett, Jr., 91, of Hampton

Mr. Harvey Jackson “Jack” Bramlett, Jr., 91, of Hampton, formerly of Atlanta, died on March 19, 2010.

He was a veteran of WWII, having proudly served his country in the Army Air Corps and was an amateur radio enthusiast for many years with the call sign of W4PIM. Mr. Bramlett was a “Railroad Man” whose career lasted over 30 years. Prior to his retirement, he served as the Station Master with the Atlanta Terminal Company, which later became Southern Railroad. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lovejoy. Read More»

A photographer’s dream opens at Serenbe with Photography Center

Visitors from Coweta, Fayette and across metro Atlanta attended the March 13 grand opening of the Serenbe Photography Center. Located in the Serenbe community in Chattahoochee Hills, the center’s multi-use lab is a one-of-a-kind for metro Atlanta and the Southeast. Photo/Ben Nelms.

There have been many reasons in recent years to visit the unique community called Serenbe located in Chattahoochee Hills. Read More»

Schubert piano trios and guitar duo perform at Spivey Hall this weekend

Franz Schubert’s Piano Trios and the Assad guitar duo will be featured this coming weekend at Clayton State University’s world-famous Spivey Hall.

On Saturday, Mar. 20, David Finckel (cello), Wu Han (piano) and Philip Setzer (violin) will play the Schubert Piano Trios in an 8:15 p.m. concert, preceded by a 7:15 p.m. pre-concert talk. Read More»

Heritage opens registration for Winshape Camp

Fifth and sixth graders from last year’s Winshape Camp show their enthusiasm during the Alpine Village Cheer contest. Photo/Special.

Registration is now open for Winshape C3 Camp, which will be hosted by Heritage Christian Church, July 12-16. The day camp is open to all students who have completed first through sixth grade. Camp runs from 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Cost is $179 for a full week of camp. A deposit of $50 is due upon registration.

C3 combines sports and recreation, arts, Bible study and worship for a truly unforgettable week of life change. Read More»

Gospel singing set for March 26, 27 in Grantville

Two free nights of “Old Fashioned Southern Gospel Singing” will be featured at the Old Train Depot in downtown Grantville Friday and Saturday, March 26 and 27, beginning at 7 p.m.

Featured groups for Friday’s performance will be Kingdom Express, Mona Gayle Presly, Amazing Grace and One Accord, all from Columbus.

Saturday’s performance will feature the Cleghorns from Warner Robins and the Hall Sisters from Soperton.

All attending are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the local food bank and an unwrapped toy for the 2010 Toys for Tots program. Read More»

Religion Briefs 03/17/10

CDM seminar focuses on single women
Christ Discipleship Ministries (CDM), 114 W. Campbellton Street, Fairburn,, will host a seminar titled “All The Single Ladies” on Friday, March 19 at 8:30pm. The speaker will be Pastor Timothy Frazier who will discuss “the truth about what and how men think about women.” For more information and/or directions, contact the CDM office, 770-969-8370. No nursery or childcare will be provided.

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