The 59th Mayor of the great City of Atlanta is...drumroll...Kasim Reed.
From the AJC:
Kasim Reed won the Atlanta mayor's race by 714 votes, a recount of the Dec. 1 runoff results showed Wednesday.
Reed won 42,549 votes while Mary Norwood won 41,835 votes, Fulton County officials' [...]
There was never any doubt about the outcome, but in case you wondered, Kasim Reed has officially won the Atlanta mayor's race after a recount Wednesday by Fulton County election officials showed that he finished 714 votes ahead of City Councilwoman Mary Norwood.
OK Georgia Democrats we can win the entire enchilada in 2010. A clean sweep! If we stick to one message: If the Georgia Republicans could care less about their own families what makes you think that they care about YOUR family. Easy as pie.
The Georgia GOP's code of ethics is' [...]
You are cordially invited to attend The Progressive Holiday Party!
Hosted By:
Atlanta Stonewall Democrats
Mid-Fulton Democrats
Planned Parenthood Action Fund
Red Clay Democrats
Young Democrats of Atlanta
Young Democrats of Dekalb
When: Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 7:00 pm
Where: Amsterdam Café
502 Amsterdam Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
Attire: Festive
There is [...]
It appears that the Georgia Republicans may need help procuring contract employees for discreet work in and around the Georgia Dome. Discretion and attention to desired details are essential. There is some urgency, as legislators are currently seeking work product from interns staff and lobbyists, [...]
Lets get the Falcons-Eagles sideshow out of the way. Quarterback Michael Vick, Philadelphia's backup to the backup, was quoted as saying, "I'm going to get a great reaction from the [Atlanta] crowd. . . . It's still my city."
Guess Vick is not being drug-tested. Only somebody high, or with' [...]
Let's forget about the ACC Championship face-off between Georgia Tech and Clemson having no impact on the BCS title game. (In fact, it never has since inception in 2005.)
Or that both sets of Hatfields got shown up by SEC McCoys -- Georgia and South Carolina -- last weekend.
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A) For the waffling DINO on your list, pick up a copy of Ballsy, how to grow a bigger pair and score extreme business success. If that doesn't work, try a membership to the Progressive Book Club.
B) A random collection of things from the
A) The new Michelle Obama doll from Jailbreak Toys. Not terribly flattering, but art vinyl rarely is.
B) Print and frame high resolution images from The White House photostream on flickr. This one and this one are favorites.
C) For the girl who has everything, [...]
Am I the only one who finds it odd that the "Southeast's Premiere Social Media and Social Networking Conference" is not using social media to publicize the event? Just asking.
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It took less than 72 hours for the speaker of the Georgia House, one of the most powerful people in state politics, to be smashed, destroyed, and run out of office. Just like that, Glenn Richardson's political career is finished.
Jan. 12th is the day the 2010 Georgia General Assembly will begin and I can guess what will happen during the 40 day session. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. Nothing that will enhance the lives of everyday Georgians. Instead, there will be a lot of grown folks acting like a bunch of kids [...]
WSB is now confirming Glenn Richardson will announce his resignation during today's 4 p.m. conference call. Sources tell WSB's Lori Geary the resignation will be effective December 31.
The blogs and twitter have been all over this today, looks we will know fo'sure in about 30 mins.
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So, Vince Dooley (left) has been asked to consult with Kennesaw State regarding the university's desires to launch a competitive football program.
Just one question: Why didn't the University of Georgia think of that?
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' [...]Shown here. Now if someone could just figure out how to lojack them. From Killer Campaigning.
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(Jen B. on Dec 3, 2009 5:34 PM) Can we start fining campaigns for leaving their campaign signs out two days past [...]
*Please see comments-it's not "wrong".
Hint: look all the way at the bottom of the mailer.
Does anyone know anything about this? Is it some kind of "photo-shopped" effort on someones part to discredit the candidates listed and the DPG?
If the candidates don't already know, someone [...]
Ken Hodges just released a non-ad ad for the holidays. Love it, hate it or do we all just want a break till January?
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(Tony on Dec 3, 2009 1:10 PM) What up with the shaky, off centered shots [...]
When a college football program runs into a ditch, one of two things happens. More commonly, the head coach gets fired. Or, as in the University of Georgia's case, a head coach in good stead dumps a right-hand man.
Tomorrow (Wednesday), Jason Carter will formally announce his intention to seek the Georgia State Senate seat, District 42. The seat was formerly held by Sen. David Adelman, who was recently appointed Ambassador to Singapore and is expected to be confirmed.
Come celebrate and help kickoff [...]
If you don't love OK Go, then I don't know that we can be friends.
OK Go - WTF? from OK Go on Vimeo.
P.S. Damian Kulash Jr. is super dreamy!
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Relief pitcher Billy Wagner, the newest Atlanta Brave, recorded 159 pitches of at least 100 mph in one season. He hit 101 once -- in Turner Field.
That was six years ago. Wagner is 38, freshly recovered from the dreaded Tommy John surgery. He relies less on heat, more [...]
Even though I've had nothing to drink?
If there's anything left to say about the Election (or anything else), that you haven't facebooked, tweeted, texted or IM'd, feel free to put it here.
And please hit POST just once. Comments are slow, but they do eventually publish.
Like ME!!! Who would have thunk that the turnout numbers in today's run-off election would be similar to the general election numbers. Freaking freaky weird. Very weird. I'll write my assumptions about why this later...after I have some time to actually process and comprehend.
So here are some numbers:
Northside:
North Atlanta [...]
To say that I'm pleasantly pleased with the turnout today is an understatement. Voter turnout is rocking this morning. I'm tracking 45 key precincts for the Aaron Watson campaign (Post 2 At-Large).
Northside:
North Atlanta - 446 voters at 10 am; 509 at 10 am on [...]
And now you know, as Paul Harvey used to growl, the rest of the story. The divorced wife of House Speaker Glenn Richardson granted an interview to Fox 5 TV Monday and said that the factors in Richardson's recent suicide attempt were "power and control," not depression.
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JOIN THE GFD FILM CLUB TONIGHT FOR A SCREENING AND PLAY
What: Film Screening of Kinky Boots
When: Tuesday 12.01.09 at 7:00pm
Where: PushPush Theater 121 New St Decatur 30030 | 404-377-6332
Cost: Free
Continued reading Queer things...
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Glenn Richardson's ex-wife Susan cuts loose about the real reason behind his suicide attempt. And she's got text messages and emails to boot. Hell hath no fury indeed.
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Chris Redman's final play Sunday, a touchdown pass, kept the Atlanta Falcons from falling into NFL playoff purgatory with a 5-6 record. Now, with Matt Ryan out for at least a week with the dreaded turf toe, Redman (left)
must improve on the decent performance in his first start since' [...]
Tomorrow Today is run-off Election Day and most of the races are going to be squeakers. If you didn't vote Early or in Advance, PLEASE vote today (Tuesday, December 1st), and help decide the run-off races in your districts.
Here are a few links from over the' [...]
This much we know: Atlanta voters will make a historic decision in Tuesday's runoff election for mayor. The question remains: which way is history going to tilt?
Matt Ryan went out early. Michael Turner went out midway through. The Atlanta Falcons also lost offensive linemen Harvey Dahl and Sam Baker, all to injuries.
That they won -- ugly, but this ain't no beauty pageant -- is a testament to the persistence that coach Mike Smith has' [...]
It will linger like a pesky flu, this loss for Georgia Tech fans. The discomfort from Saturday's 30-24 eye-gouging by inferior Georgia will nag for several days, maybe a week. There will be headaches, soreness and enough sniffling to water the eyes more than they already are.
But when' [...]
What? We've been doing sports on the front page for months now..
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(innerredneckexposed on Nov 29, 2009 6:35 PM) Have fun at the Rustoleum Epoxy Shield New Orleans Bowl brought to you by Sizzler.
(Jen B. on Nov 29, 2009' [...]
When toe met leather to begin Georgia's football season, grounded fans -- the few of you know who you are -- were anticipating an 8-4 season. Turns out, they weren't far off. The Bulldogs' 30-24 ambushing of Georgia Tech left them at 7-5 against a brutal schedule.
One of the accomplishments Gov. Sonny Perdue has claimed for his administration is that his creation of the Department of Driver Services helped reduce the waiting time for Georgians trying to get a driver's license renewed or issued.
Happy Thanksgiving to you all. It's a lovely day here in the metro Atlanta area, hopefully you will have a break in the cooking and football to step outside and enjoy it a little.
I have 10 for dinner, but wish it could be more, couple friends' [...]
Eager fashionistas awaited photos from last nights first State Dinner hosted by President and First Lady Obama. 
The Committee for a Better Atlanta (CBA) is hosting the first known "virtual" mayoral forum hosted live on CBA's online community at www.betteratlanta.org.
On Tuesday, November 24th from 4:30 - 7:00pm, bloggers, political aficionados and concerned citizens can log on to www.betteratlanta.org and speak directly' [...]
Advance Voting for the December 1 runoff starts today!
And here's your handy voting info:Advance voting starts Monday, November 23, 2009, and runs through Wednesday, November 25, 2009. The hours of Advance voting are 8:30am to 7:00pm.
Find locations for Early and Advance voting in Fulton and Dekalb Counties here.
Election Day [...]
Matthew Stafford's astonishing performance Sunday for the Detroit Lions eased the pain for suffering Bulldog Nation this weekend. Or, it made things worse.
The ex-Georgia gunslinger (left) fought an aching, injured shoulder and willed his team to a win for the ages over the Browns. Too bad few eyeballs watched,' [...]
At some point, the NFL likely will change its overtime procedure to allow a possession for each side. Since kickoffs were moved back to the 30-yard line in 1994, 60 percent of teams receiving the kick have won in OT -- half on their opening series.
From a DKos diary by EdinGA, submitted by a reader.
GA's Next Governor: Dubose Porter (D)His website doesn't begin to describe the breadth of this man's knowledge or his overwhelming passion, especially when discussing education. It has to be experienced in person. Dubose knows the minutiae,' [...]
Oddsmakers list Georgia Tech as a seven-point pick over Georgia. If you were a betting man, or woman -- and the odds say you are -- wouldn't you ride the Yellow Jackets?
Maybe if wide receiver A.J. Green (shoulder) can ingest enough pain medication and play, the' [...]
"But, there are some very fine Latino people that are here legally. They work hard and I'm proud to call them friends and proud to have them in the United States of America." - Sue Everhart, Chair of the Georgia Republican Party
The ignorance displayed by' [...]
Senate Democrats Advance Health Care Reform BillDemocrats in the U.S. Senate have united to push health care reform legislation past a key procedural hurdle, paving the way for full-scale debate starting later this month. President Barack Obama has made passing sweeping health care reform his top domestic priority.
Heightened terrorist threats, an open invitation to "tour" WHINSEC, and Father Roy's absence, won't stop tens of thousands of activists to converge on Fort Benning this weekend.
The AJC reports:
The Army Times is reporting exclusively that an anonymous note threatening a massacre similar to the Nov. 5 attack at [...]
