Friday, July 18, 2003

July 18, 2003    Budget State Revenue down for 2003.  Business Chronicle State must dip further into reserves after missing estimate.  Access North Ga Columbus Macon Rome Perdue looking for more ways to cut state budget.  Athens Perdue considers cuts to help balance budget.  Augusta Georgia tax revenue down in June.  Macon State budget falls $160 million short.  Columbus Little wiggle room left in budget.  AJC Campaigns Bush draws most of Georgia donations.  AJC GOP sees southern exposure.  WSJ Economy Savannah extends summit hospitality.  AJC G-8’s details, big and small. Savannah Education Perdue to hold education summit in Perry.  AJC Work still left to make sure “No Child Left Behind” in Georgia.  Marietta Late release of report could delay pupil transfer requests.  Augusta Environment EPD to consider tougher restrictions for MWA.  Macon Health Reese resigns from DCH.  Business Chronicle Higher Ed 2 on UGA group deny aiding protest.  AJC Dooley flap no worry, Adams says.  Athens Macon Use of credit, plan dogging UT’s president.  Athens Other Cardoza joins AGL Resources.  Business Chronicle Bell angered by cuts in art funding.  Rome Tax assessor launches property web site.  Savannah Politics Political Insider.  AJC                                           Public Safety Counties seek E-911 grant.  AJC Transportation DOT board chairman stepping down.  Access North Ga Columbus Macon Transit panel’s Reynolds to quit as chairman.  AJC Editorials Wooten: Thinking Right.  AJC Tourist dollars leave Georgia.  Albany Mascot Hall of Fame?  Augusta Kathy Cox: Ga. Focuses on student achievement.  Augusta Red Storm rising.  Savannah G-8 economic summit will bring attention, commerce to Georgia.  Gainesville Concerns for air quality stuck in holding pattern.  Macon 10:41:12 AM