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Political Notes – Thompson sees ‘panic’ over Newt’s potential victory
Fred Thompson gets behind the Gingrich candidacy, says the GOP establishment is "panicked" at the prospect that Gingrich might actually get the nomination . . .
Powell bill would stop diversion of state fees
Rep. Jay Powell introduces legislation that would put an end to the practice of diverting state fees away from their specified purpose into the general treasury . . .
Wellborn, Cole reelected to State Transportation Board
Sam Wellborn and Jim Cole are elected without opposition to new terms on the State Transportation Board . . .
Hunstein echoes Deal’s call for prison alternatives
Supreme Court Chief Justice Carol Hunstein asks legislators to consider changes in the state's current sentencing laws . . .
Legislature not likely to revisit immigration law
Even with the latest revelation that Georgia's controversial immigration law has cost UGA Coach Mark Richt a prized football recruit, legislators are not expected to take another look at the statute . . .
Cobb EMC pulls out of Plant Washington project
Cobb EMC votes to abandon the proposed Plant Washington coal-fired power plant, leaving the future of the coal-fired power plant in doubt . . .