Isakson Statement on a Military Strike on Syria
Tweet Special to the Journal WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today issued the following statement on a resolution to authorize a U.S. military strike on Syria. The resolution, S.J.Res.21, is expected to come to the Senate floor for consideration early this week.
Read More →Junior League of Albany, Ga, Inc. Gives Back
Tweet League presents checks at membership meeting Special to the Journal (ALBANY, GA)- Junior League of Albany, Ga, Inc. will be presenting checks to both Children’s Miracle Network and The Lily Pad at the first general membership meeting on September 12, 2013. The funds for the donations were raised during the previous 2012-2013 League year, [...]
Read More →VA Focuses National Attention on Suicide Prevention Month 2013
Tweet Collaborates with Communities to Help Veterans Access Mental Health Support WASHINGTON— In recognition of September as Suicide Prevention Month, the Department of Veterans Affairs is mobilizing people and organizations nationwide to support Veterans in crisis and spread the word about VA mental health services. Throughout the month, VA suicide prevention coordinators at all 151 [...]
Read More →ASU to hold photo contest to launch online newspaper
Tweet by Pearlie M.Bowser Photo by Kwanesha ShepardASU Study Abroad students and actor Tom Cruise at the foot of The Great Wall in Beijing/. The first issue of Albany State University’s newspaper The Student Voice includes a photo contest featuring ASU Study Abroad students who visited China during the summers in 2012 and 2013. The [...]
Read More →Syria Now The Top Issue In Washington
Tweet by Charlie Harper Congress returns to Washington this week after their five week summer recess. There are a short eight days scheduled for votes this month, the final month of the federal government’s fiscal year. By design, Congress left town knowing there were votes they would have to take during September to fund the [...]
Read More →Cheryl Calhoun is throwing her hat in the ring again for Ward 3 City Commissioner!
Tweet by Cheryl Calhounn I will be publically announcing my candidacy on: Date—July 23, 2013 Time—11 am Place—Government Center 222 Pine Ave. I believe that the city of Albany: Deserves a strong spirit of cooperation and a focus on the future I would like to serve the city of Albany by: Looking out for the [...]
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