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Mon., November 10, 2014 1:09pm

Former Gov. Sonny Perdue Testifies In Atlanta Cheating Trial

Perdue pointed out that a review of test scores showed irregularities had occurred.

Mon., February 6, 2012 4:30am

Diverted Funds Benefit Perdue Projects

A state audit shows Georgia quietly funneled millions of taxpayer dollars into two projects in Gov. Sonny Perdue's home county as he wrapped up his second term. The audit found $4 million went toward the purchase of a forestland known as Oaky Woods that's adjacent to property that Perdue owns in Houston County.

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Tue., January 25, 2011 4:11am

Day-3 General Assembly Roundup

A bill introduced on Monday could allow Sunday alcohol sales to go before voters. Lawmakers also proposed a bill to expand school vouchers to military families.

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Wed., January 5, 2011 1:10pm

Tax Council Not Ready for G-Word

The Panel charged with overhauling the State’s tax code is only days away from making its recommendations. But at one of its last meetings held Wednesday specifics where still kept under wraps.

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Fri., December 31, 2010 6:20am

Perdue May Appoint New Regents

Governor Sonny Perdue could make last-minute appointments to the Board of Regents as his days in office draw to a close. The terms of two regents expire on January 1. Perdue has been busy preparing for the transfer to Governor-Elect Nathan Deal, who’s also taking part in the decision.

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Fri., December 31, 2010 3:57am

State Trooper To Be Laid To Rest

Many police officers from around the state and country are expected to attend the funeral of Trooper Chadwick Le Croy who was fatally shot on Monday.

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Fri., December 10, 2010 3:11am

State Lawmakers Talk Water Supply

Georgia, Florida and Alabama are in a tri-state legal battle over water supply. Lawmakers met this week to find solutions to the ongoing battle over water in the region.

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Tue., December 7, 2010 12:25pm

Georgia Has Gone 4G

Georgia has stepped into the world of 4G. Governor Sonny Perdue and officials with wireless provider Verizon announced the launch of the most current innovation of high-speed wireless access.

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Tue., December 7, 2010 12:08pm

Water Talks "Closing The Gap"

Governor Sonny Perdue says Georgia and neighbor states Alabama and Florida have “come a long way to closing the gap” in solving the long-running water dispute.

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Fri., December 3, 2010 11:53am

Textile Plants Bring Jobs

A textile plant set to open in Tifton will create 120 jobs. Pennsylvania-based American Textile Company will make bed pillows at the south Georgia facility. It’s set to open in Spring 2011. The company plans to hire 50 workers right away.

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