Thu., April 23, 2015 12:48pm
Sam Olens: Georgia Will Respect Supreme Court Decision On Gay Marriage
State Attorney General Sam Olens says his office will abide by any ruling the US Supreme Court will make on same-sex marriage.
Wed., December 10, 2014 1:37pm
CDC Director: We're Slowing The Ebola Outbreak, But Still A Long Way To Go
The Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the fight against Ebola is in a state of transition. Dr. Tom Frieden addressed the Atlanta Press Club Wednesday about the state of infections in West Africa.
Fri., January 31, 2014 12:46pm
Atlanta Mayor Defiantly Apologetic About Storm Prep
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed addressed how the city handled this week’s winter weather during a talk to the Atlanta Press Club Friday that capped off a tumultuous week. His appearance, scheduled months ago, was originally meant to focus on his second term priorities.
Tue., September 17, 2013 11:50am
Atlanta's CARE Helping Syrians
Syrian refugees aren’t getting the attention they deserve. That’s the message that the CEO of Atlanta-based nonprofit, CARE, told Atlanta Press Club Tuesday. Dr. Helene Gayle says it’s the worst humanitarian crisis since Rwanda.
Wed., August 28, 2013 11:56am
Is This The Braves' Year? Maybe
It’s the end of August, and that often means one thing: the Atlanta Braves are in playoff contention. That’s the case this year. But team general manager Frank Wren told the Atlanta Press Club Wednesday, it’s not always the top team that makes it to the World Series.
Tue., February 26, 2013 12:00pm
State House Speaker David Ralston says the ethics reform bill passed this week by his chamber is a historic step toward limiting lobbyists’ influence at the Capitol. Speaking at the Atlanta Press Club Tuesday, he defended some of the bill’s more controversial provisions.
Fri., January 11, 2013 1:19pm
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed is hinting he has plans for a higher office. The mayor elected four years ago is seeking his second term in City Hall this year. But Morris News Service reports he said at a luncheon this week he also has "other plans" after finishing as mayor.
Mon., November 5, 2012 12:28pm
Rushdie Recalls Years In Hiding
Salman Rushdie is an Emory University professor. But he’s arguably best known for his book “The Satanic Verses,” which resulted in a death sentence from an Iranian cleric. Rushdie spoke Monday in Atlanta about the death threat and a new book detailing his subsequent seclusion.
Tue., April 17, 2012 12:00pm
Deal Hails Legislative Session
Gov. Nathan Deal touted the General Assembly’s 2012 legislative accomplishments at a talk Tuesday at the Atlanta Press Club. He credited bi-partisan cooperation for passing a tax cut bill and a sentencing rules overhaul.
Thu., January 19, 2012 12:20pm
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle says that while affordable higher education is critical to the success of the state, Georgia cannot fund the education of every deserving college student. Speaking to the Atlanta Press Club on Thursday, Cagle said the HOPE scholarship "was never created to become or be an entitlement program."