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2009

Economic Gains Made By Several Georgia Counties in 2009

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New data shows seven of Georgia's least-developed counties made fiscal improvements in 2009, while some of the highest performers saw declines.
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New data shows seven of Georgia's least-developed counties made fiscal improvements in 2009, while some of the highest performers saw declines. New 2010 job tax credit rankings issued by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs rank Georgia counties in four tiers, based on unemployment rates, per capita income and residents living below the poverty line. The rankings determine the tax credit employers receive for creating jobs and reflect how economically robust a county is. Clarke, Colquitt, Lamar, Liberty and Peach counties all rose from Tier 1 to Tier 2. Muscogee and Webster counties rose from the second tier to the third. Oconee remained the most economically robust county in Georgia, while Forsyth dropped from second to fourth. Hancock remains the worst-performing county in Georgia.
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Colquitt County is one of several in Georgia to make economic strides. (photo courtesy J. Trainor--Flickr)

Fighting the Epidemic Through History

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by Josephine Bennett
Posted July 2, 2009

As we continue our series on childhood obesity in Georgia, Josephine Bennett takes us to rural Hancock County. People there are going back to the community’s historical roots to combat this very modern epidemic.

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As we continue our series on childhood obesity in Georgia, Josephine Bennett takes us to rural Hancock County. People there are going back to the community’s historical roots to combat this very modern epidemic.

Children from the TeensAMillion program at their community garden in Sparta - Friday, June 26, 2009. Photos by Morgan Riley.

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Bulloch County Bands Together to Beat Obeisty

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by Orlando Montoya
Posted July 1, 2009

All this week on Georgia Gazette, we're looking at childhood obesity. Today, we focus on southeast Georgia's Bulloch County and a new program that seeks to bring the community together around getting kids to lead healthier lifestyles. From member station WSVH in Savannah, Orlando Montoya reports.

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All this week on Georgia Gazette, we're looking at childhood obesity. Today, we focus on southeast Georgia's Bulloch County and a new program that seeks to bring the community together around getting kids to lead healthier lifestyles. From member station WSVH in Savannah, Orlando Montoya reports.

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How Mitchell County Tries to Buck the Obesity Trend

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by Dave Bender
Posted June 30, 2009

Childhood obesity is a growing problem in Georgia. According to the Georgia Department of Health, one in four third-graders is at risk for being overweight. Today in our childhood obesity series, Dave Bender travels to Mitchell County in south Georgia where one community is trying to reverse the trend.

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Childhood obesity is a growing problem in Georgia. According to the Georgia Department of Health, one in four third-graders is at risk for being overweight. Today in our childhood obesity series, Dave Bender travels to Mitchell County in south Georgia where one community is trying to reverse the trend.

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Overview of Childhood Obesity

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by Rickey Bevington
Posted June 29, 2009

Today we begin our series on childhood obesity with an overview of the problem. Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. William Canto recently spoke with Georgia Gazette host Rickey Bevington.

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Today we begin our series on childhood obesity with an overview of the problem. Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. William Canto recently spoke with Georgia Gazette host Rickey Bevington.

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432 - Andy Levine, Web Only Q&A - May 3, 2009

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Web Only Bonus Material
Q & A Session
Andy Levine answered questions from the live studio audience after taping of the broadcast show. This is exclusive content available only on the world wide web.


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Web Only Bonus Material
Q&A Session

Andy Levine answered questions from the live studio audience after taping of the broadcast show. This is exclusive content available only on the world wide web.


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424 - Suzanne Sitherwood, President of AGL Resources - June 8, 2009

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Episode #424
Suzanne Sitherwood
President, AGL Resources



She is one of the state’s most dynamic executives — not only leading the company where she has worked for 25 years, but working with state leaders on the issues that affect the state’s future, like water, transportation and business development. As President of Atlanta Gas Light (the oldest corporation in the state), Chattanooga Gas and Florida City Gas, she also confronts energy issues head on. Our guest: a woman who has more than 1.5 million customers in Atlanta alone... Suzanne Sitherwood.

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Episode #424
Suzanne Sitherwood
President, AGL Resources




She is one of the state’s most dynamic executives — not only leading the company where she has worked for 25 years, but working with state leaders on the issues that affect the state’s future, like water, transportation and business development. As President of Atlanta Gas Light (the oldest corporation in the state), Chattanooga Gas and Florida City Gas, she also confronts energy issues head on. Our guest: a woman who has more than 1.5 million customers in Atlanta alone... Suzanne Sitherwood.


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433 - Michael Garrett, President and CEO, Georgia Power - May 10, 2009

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Episode # 433
Michael Garrett
President and CEO, Georgia Power



Michael Garrett, President and CEO of Georgia Power. A native of McRae in south Georgia, grad of Georgia College, this year's Georgia Chamber of Commerce Chairman and this month, the recipient of Georgia Trend Magazine's Most Respected Business Leader; on the cover of the May issue.

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Episode # 433
Michael Garrett
President and CEO, Georgia Power




Michael Garrett, President and CEO of Georgia Power. A native of McRae in south Georgia, grad of Georgia College, this year's Georgia Chamber of Commerce Chairman and this month, the recipient of Georgia Trend Magazine's Most Respected Business Leader; on the cover of the May issue.



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432 - Andy Levine, Founder and President, Sixthman - May 3, 2009

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Episode # 432
Andy Levine
Founder and President, Sixthman



A truly unique business. The concept: book an entire cruise ship, hire a top-tier act like John Mayer, Lynard Skynard, EmmyLou Harris, Sister Hazel...and sell it out to fans of the performer. The business is called “Sixthman,” and the CEO and founder is Andy Levine.

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Episode # 432
Andy Levine
Founder and President, Sixthman




A truly unique business. The concept: book an entire cruise ship, hire a top-tier act like John Mayer, Lynard Skynard, EmmyLou Harris, Sister Hazel...and sell it out to fans of the performer. The business is called “Sixthman,” and the CEO and founder is Andy Levine.


Click here to go to Enterprising Entrepreneurs for additional web-only content.


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431 - John Wieland, Founder and Chairman, John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods - April 26, 2009

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Episode # 431
John Wieland
Founder and Chairman, John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods



An icon in the home building industry... John Wieland’s company is one of the south’s leading home builders, with projects across Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Raleigh and Charleston. The industry has been pummeled, sales down 80 percent...so John Wieland hit the road on a promotional tour to sell 101 of his homes, camping out on an air mattress in unsold homes.

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Episode # 431
John Wieland
Founder and Chairman, John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods




An icon in the home building industry... John Wieland’s company is one of the south’s leading home builders, with projects across Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Raleigh and Charleston. The industry has been pummeled, sales down 80 percent...so John Wieland hit the road on a promotional tour to sell 101 of his homes, camping out on an air mattress in unsold homes.


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