Sonny Perdue finally makes some comments about the controversial Oaky Woods property sale; it’s the time when elected officials are stepping down to make way for their successors . . .
Shortly before he leaves office, Perdue replaces three members of state commissions who went against his wishes on major issues . . .
Sens. Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson were able to stop a vote on the DREAM Act immigration measure, but failed to prevent passage of legislation that repeals “Don’t ask, don’t tell” . . .
Georgia Senate leaders tried without success to delay the state’s agreement to pay $28.7 million for the Oaky Woods property, citing concerns about the high price of the property . . .
Bill Kuhlke, who chaired the State Transportation Board for more than two years, says he will leave the board as of Dec. 31; Rob Teilhet will not be retained as director of the state’s public defender council . . .
Sonny Perdue proves himself to be one of Georgia’s slickest politicians ever as he pulls off the purchase of the Oaky Woods property in Houston County . . .
The natural resources board votes 11-6 to pay Middle Georgia developers nearly $29 million for about half of the Oaky Woods wildlife preserve . . .
Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson threaten to filibuster everything unless the Senate extends the Bush tax cuts for high-income taxpayers . . .
One of the biggest controversies of Sonny Perdue’s tenure as governor — the purchase of Oaky Woods in Houston County — is in the headlines again . . .
