SWGA Politics

It’s time for Buie to go[ July 11, 2009 – 9:00 am]by Tom Posted in » Albany Dougherty County

If you want to talk about bad weeks, few of us could really compare to the last couple that the Downtown Manager has had. Don Buie has been accused of plenty, and now he’s had his purchasing authorization stripped as well. The city seems to be outside the walls of Don Buie’s castle with fire and pitchforks, waiting for him to step outside. In one conversation regarding Buie’s potential fate, a longtime Albany resident suggested something involving tar, feathers, and a rail. And no, she wasn’t completely joking. In fact, I’m not sure that she was joking at all. Read More …

[UPDATED] Austin Scott is Walking Through Southwest GA[ July 11, 2009 – 6:36 am]by Jeff Posted in » 2010 Campaigns

As I noted when I first posted about State Rep Austin Scott’s Walk of Georgia, I’ve been checking in with its site, www.walkingwithaustin.com at least every couple of days or so since the walk began two weeks ago today.

As of yesterday, Scott hit the 200 mile mark somewhere around Columbus – meaning he is now entering the general SWGA area. So if you get a chance this over the next week or two, Scott will be in the area – you should go meet up with him. As I learned when I interviewed him nearly two months ago, he really is very open and approachable, and he really is interested in hearing what you have to say.
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