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New cell phone app shows nearest gun-free zones

By   /  March 20, 2013  /  Around the nation  /   Comments

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Tweet Written by Robby Soave of the Daily Caller News Foundation A new cell phone app will let people know whether the building they are about to enter is a gun-free zone. The Gun Free Zone app uses the GPS tracking system in smart phones. Users will see a map of their surrounding area, including [...]

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GHA recognizes Georgia Regents Medical Center as a patient safety leader

By   /  March 20, 2013  /  Health  /   Comments

Tweet AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Georgia Hospital Association has recognized Georgia Regents Medical Center as a leader in patient safety for 2012. The medical center was named to the GHA Chairman’s Circle for improving patient care based on national patient safety goals defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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ASU to Present Foundation for Economic Education Series

By   /  March 20, 2013  /  Community  /   Comments

Dr. Lawrence W. Reed

Tweet Written by Pearly Bowser Albany, Ga – The Albany State University College of Business will open its 2013 Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) lecture series Thursday, March 21, at 11:15 a.m. in Peace Hall Room 127. The president of the Foundation for Economic Education, Dr. Lawrence W. Reed will present a popular lecture, “Seven [...]

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BISHOP HONORED FOR SUPPORT OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

By   /  March 20, 2013  /  Politics  /   Comments

Congressman Sanford Bishop was presented with the Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence by the National Association of Manufacturers and MillerCoors. Manufacturing drives the engine of our economy, and should be supported in order to remain competitive in our global economy

Tweet WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was presented the Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence from the National Association for Manufacturers (NAM) for his support and leadership in promoting issues important to the manufacturing industry that create jobs, spur innovation, and encourage growth.

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Darton State Golf Director Dale Dover to enter the hall of fame

By   /  March 20, 2013  /  Sports  /   Comments

(From left to right) Darton head golf coach Bill Jones, Darton Golf Director Dale Dover.  Dover will be inducted into the NJCAA  Golf Coaches Hall of Fame.

Tweet Written by David Mann Albany, Ga – This May, at the 2013 NJCAA D-1 National Golf Championship in Lubbock, Tex., Darton State College Golf Director Dale Dover will become an official member of the NJCAA Golf Coaches Hall of Fame.

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Broun – More Headlines For The Sake Of Headlines

By   /  March 20, 2013  /  Charlie Harper  /   Comments

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Tweet Congressman Paul Broun is good at making headlines.  Being adored by the far right media or eviscerated by MSNBC are both good for his personal politics, and Broun knows it.  And the way one makes headlines in those spheres is not to suggest good policy, but rather to stake out the most rigid position, [...]

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Commission makes the right move

By   /  March 20, 2013  /  Tom Knighton  /   Comments

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Tweet The Albany City Commission made the right move yesterday.  Yes, I actually typed those words.  Don’t faint, because it’s true.  It’s not a binding move, but it was still the right one.  The City Commission needs to have more oversight on the doings of Water, Gas & Light.  I know that WG&L employees aren’t [...]

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Brown University’s workshop on gay sex will segregate participants by race

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Tweet Written by Robby Soave of the Daily Caller News Foundation Students at Brown University will host a workshop called “Protect me from what I desire,” which purports to help gay minority students resist their same-sex attractions to white people. The event is sponsored by the Comprehensive Allyship Network, and will take place on April [...]

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