Wednesday, July 23, 2003

July 23, 2003    Campaigns Incumbent Democrat Snow narrowly wins third election.  Access North Ga Columbus Macon Snow edges out win in 3rd Walker election.  Rome Snow defeats Neal in third face-off.  Walker Snow keeps House seat in third election.  AJC GOP now fretting over Bush re-election.  Athens Education Atlanta schools trail state and nation on tests.  AJC Conyers: Controversial budget to be finalized by BOE Thursday.  Conyers Teachers take Algebra lessons as class becomes required for 8th graders.  Gwinnett G-8 G-8 summit planning group names.  AJC Perdue announces G-8 working group.  OG Health Perdue blocks Peachcare cuts, orders review.  Access North Ga Athens Columbus Macon Rome Perdue orders review of kids’ insurance changes.  AJC Perdue orders review of child healthcare changes.  OG Health group leader resigns.  Augusta Higher Ed UGA supporters cracked open their wallets in ’03.  Business Chronicle Miller says UGA family fight should end.  Access North Ga Canton Columbus Macon Despite his call for cooling off, Dooley still upset.  Athens A dream come true.  Savannah UGA reports donation record despite Dooley discord.  AJC UGA offers degree at Tifton campus.  Albany Politics Political Insider.  AJC Other Barr pushes bill to protect privacy. AJC Transportation Note to next DOT chief: Don’t ever do this again! AJC Water Governors make progress in their water talks.  Business Chronicle States’ governors sign understanding agreement.  Access North Ga Columbus Macon Rome Farmers await water settlement.  Albany River Pact moves closer.  Tallahassee Preliminary water pact is signed.  AJC Editorials Make older drivers take tests.  AJC Don’t cut corners to find new DOT commissioner.  AJC Water talks – a slow drip.  Tallahassee New transit system is region’s only hope.  AJC Those that don’t drive lose a big part of their identity.  AJC Calling off the Dawgs.  Canton Marietta Dooley, Adams bury the hatchet for UGA’s sake.  Gainesville. Smart spending cuts.  Augusta Special local sales taxes have done wonders.  Columbus Shipp: Honor Maynard Jackson but don’t abandon Hartsfield in the process.  Athens Canton Gwinnett Marietta Dooley must put an end to feud.  Marietta Kathy Cox: State school system working nicely together.  Gwinnett Too early to Cheer. Rome City should hire a tourism chief.  Savannah 10:00:27 AM