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Ethics Express urges voters to change lobbying in Atlanta

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 01:47:58 GMT

Some Georgia lawmakers say lobbyists are offering them too much in gifts, drowning out the average Georgian. Now, they're going to 14 cities in 4 days to get you to the polls to send a message.

Sheriff's candidate Silas 'devastated' by comments of self-proclaimed 'doctor of local politics'

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:06:43 GMT

Sheriff Ronnie Strength says he plans to wait until after next Tuesday's primary to endorse a candidate.

MCG Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield standoff hinges on $400

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 23:19:43 GMT

The moves comes as the hospital faces a standoff with Blue Cross Blue Shield. We can now tell you just how much money the two are fighting over. The chief medical officer at MCG Health is talking to News 12.

3 attorneys want your vote for Columbia Co. magistrate judge

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:43:33 GMT

Jason Troiano, Jason Hasty and Christopher Hudson are all running as Republicans in the race for magistrate judge.

The Inside Story: Chief Superior Court Judge Carlisle Overstreet dishes on his 'run scared' campaign

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 23:31:26 GMT

One candidate's personal finances almost cost him a spot in the race, and the other candidate says he is running scared.

Only on 12: Augusta law department recommending 'change' to Mayor's Prayer Breakfast

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 23:24:17 GMT

The showdown between Augusta's mayor and the Freedom From Religion Foundation may be coming to an end. The city law department is planning to recommend changes to the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast.

Gov. Haley talks vetoes, signs pension reform in Aiken

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:07:11 GMT

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley pays Aiken a visit Wednesday. She joined local lawmakers for a special bill signing and talked about some of her controversial vetoes, too.

GHS Medical Center insurance coverage battle 'scaring the hell out of all the patients'

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:17:25 GMT

Former Mayor Bob Young is not happy the Georgia Health Sciences Medical Center plans to cut ties with Blue Cross Blue Shield in a matter of days. They've been negotiating for 9 months and have not reached a deal.

More than 250,000 vote early in Georgia primaries

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:24:15 GMT

On the primary ballots Tuesday are lawmakers in the General Assembly, members of Congress, state utility regulators, prosecutors and judges.

Columbia County District 3 commission candidates go toe to toe

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Incumbent Charles Allen and newcomer Butch Holley are the two candidates vying for your vote in District 3.