SWGA Politics

Phoebe violates it’s own charter

The Albany Herald reports this morning of Margurete Burns, an 81 year old Albany woman, who suffered a head injury back in February. After being initially treated in Douglasville, Burns returned home. The next day, she got a phone call telling her to get medical treatment immediately. So, she went to Palmyra. The ER doctor apparently felt she needed a neurosurgeon, so he contacted Phoebe. They allegedly refused to take her, so she was airlifted to Macon.

Now, let’s ignore the fact that there are laws stating that hospitals can’t refuse to treat people, and go right to Phoebe’s own charter. Read More …

There’s no hope for Georgia it seems

Yesterday, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals decided that Ken Hodges had immunity from the legal ramifications of his actions in regards to the now infamous “Phoebe Factoids”.  No crimes were committed, and no crimes regarding thesending of the Factoids was ever alleged by any so-called victims, and yet Ken Hodges used his power to find out who was bloodying Phoebe’s nose in a public relations blitz.  And yet, according the the Appeals Court, Hodges was just “doing his job” as he keeps claiming.

So I guess we’re all screwed now. Read More …

Just under 14 days

State Senator Freddie Powell Sims has a lot on her plate.  I understand that life under the Gold Dome can be hectic, but time is running short.  Sims has just under 14 working days to let Consolidation go through, and less than 6 if she decides she doesn’t like State Rep Ed Rynder’s version and introduces her own.  I’d like to remind Senator Sims that she is on the record saying she believes that the people of Albany and Dougherty County have the right to decide on Consolidation. Read More …

See? What goes around really DOES come around

When it comes to the Dougherty Count School Board Fab Four, nothing seems to surprise me much.  Probably the biggest shock about the Albany Herald report in this morning’s paper is that it’s just so blatant it’s ridiculous.  For those that missed it, it turns out that Anita Williams-Brown received a letter of recommendation from Dr. Joshua Murfree for a principal’s position
in 2001.

I guess that’s what they mean by “what goes around comes around”, don’t you think? Read More …

Do you blame them from pulling out?

Yesterday, we learn that five of six candidates for the school superintendent pulled their names from consideration.  The sixth candidate is Dr. Joshua Murfree, who has been…well, let’s say…less than well received.  Frankly, I can’t say I blame the other finalists. Read More …

School Board to release names

Despite some of the members’ best efforts, the names of all finalists for the Dougherty County School Superintendent post being vacanted by Dr. Sally Whatley will be released as a result of reaching an agreement with local media outlets.  The board agrees to release the names of three finalists, of a possible six. 

Now, was that so hard? Read More …

School Board reaches deal

WALB is reporting that the Dougherty County School Board has reached an agreement with the three media outlets who filed suit over a failure to release the names of all finalists.  The deal will apparently release the names of the additional finalists.

More to come as more information is available.

Former Albany Mayor Dies

WALB is reporting that former Albany Mayor Larry Bays passed away earlier today. WALB should have more on their evening broadcast.

Our Condolences to Bob Langstaff

Our condolences go to Albany City Councilman Bob Langstaff and his family on the death of his dad, Robert Langstaff Sr. The Albany Herald reports this morning that the elder Langstaff has died of a massive heart attack.

Dougherty School System woes continue

As if they didn’t have enough on their plate, the Dougherty County School System is embroiled in yet another whammy.  WALB is reporting that a state audit is “questioning the integrity” of the Criterion Referenced Competency Test, or CRCT.  While there are no formal accusations of cheating, there is some concern over the number of questions where answers were erased and changed.

As if the Dougherty County School System didn’t have enough going on.