Tag Archives: high school graduation rates

Political Notes – Big dropoff in Democratic turnout

By Tom Crawford | Published: November 5, 2010

Roy Barnes was left high and dry as Democratic voters stayed home on election day; House Republicans will hold an important leadership vote Monday morning . . .

Tags: 2010 voter turnout , Barack Obama , David Ralston , governor\'s race , high school graduation rates , House majority leader election , James Mills , Larry O\'Neal , Nathan Deal , roy barnes

Political Notes – Olens says he was ‘getting bored’

By Tom Crawford | Published: October 27, 2010

Sam Olens confesses he decided to run for attorney general because he was getting bored in his former job of Cobb County Commission chairman . . .

Tags: attorney general's race , high school graduation rates , Ken Hodges , Sam Olens , Southern congressional races

Lawmakers consider lower standards for diplomas

By Tom Crawford | Published: August 26, 2010

Rep. Steve Davis wants to improve Georgia’s high school graduation rate — by lowering the academic requirements for graduating from high school . . .

Tags: academic standards , Brad Bryant , Brooks Coleman , high school graduation rates , Randy Nix , Steve Davis