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It’s The Heart That Keeps I-95’s Economy Pumping

Just a small part of I-95 runs through Georgia, but it’s a vital part of a pipeline that hauls goods to and from the Port of Savannah. Some call the port “The Quiet Giant,” and its economic impact is enormous. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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The Recession, Round Two?

There were more signs this week that the sluggish economy is persisting. Will the nation’s economy keep lurching slowly forward, or will it slip backward and lead to a double-dip recession? NPR’s Scott Simon talks with Professor Danny Boston of Georgia Tech. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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Atlanta Housing Shortage Sparks Desperation, Chaos

An estimated 30 thousand individuals stood outside in sweltering heat earlier this week at the East Point Housing Authority, just outside Atlanta, to be placed on a waiting list for housing assistance. Local authorities were unprepared for the large crowd, which eventually grew impatient and resulted in a number of individuals needing medical attention. Journalist Corey Dade and Harvey Newman, a professor of Public Management and Policy at Georgia State University, talk about the dire housing shortage that left so many people desperate to get assistance. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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Georgia city hopes order prevails in housing sign-up

A day after 30,000 people unexpectedly turned out in hopes of picking up public housing applications, the city of East Point in Georgia is hoping it won’t see a repeat crush when it begins accepting those applications Thursday morning. Follow this link: Georgia city hopes order prevails in housing sign-up The Portland, Oregon bankruptcy attorneys and Vancouver Washington bankruptcy lawyers of the Bankruptcy Practice Group represent individuals in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. We offer a free initial consultation. We can stop collection calls from debt collectors and home foreclosures. We can advise consumers whether to file for bankruptcy, and what form of bankruptcy to file. Our rates are competitive, and an uncontested no-asset Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be filed for as little as a $1,250 attorney fee (plus the applicable court filing fee). If you don’t have the full fee right now, call us to discuss prioritizing your payments. Call today to talk to a bankruptcy attorney . Baxter & Baxter, LLP 1101 Broadway Street, Suite 213 Vancouver, Washington 98660 (360) 574-5239 Washington Bankruptcy Baxter & Baxter, LLP 8835 SW Canyon Lane, Suite 130 Portland, Oregon 97225 (503) 297-9031 Oregon Bankruptcy Read more: Georgia city hopes order prevails in housing sign-up Call or visit our website to speak to a bankruptcy attorney or learn more about filing for bankruptcy . Baxter & Baxter, LLP 8835 SW Canyon Lane, Suite 130 Portland, Oregon 97225 (503) 297-9031 Portland Oregon Bankruptcy Baxter & Baxter, LLP 1101 Broadway Street, Suite 213 Vancouver, Washington 98660 (360) 574-5239 Vancouver WA Bankruptcy

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Sea Island Seeks Federal Bankruptcy Protection

Sea Island, an exclusive resort off the coast of Georgia, has declared bankruptcy. The luxury resort is selling for a song, and reflects banks increasing willingness to do anything to get rid of bad assets. Sea Island was the site of the G-8 summit in 2004. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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Georgia Luxury Resort Owner Files For Bankruptcy

Sea Island Co. is seeking federal bankruptcy protection and says it plans to emerge from Chapter 11 by selling its coastal Georgia resorts, golf courses and private clubs for $197.5 million. Court filings say the company is unable to pay more than $482 million in debt used to finance costly renovations and expansions completed in 2007. E-Mail This Add to Del.icio.us Go here to read the rest: Georgia Luxury Resort Owner Files For Bankruptcy The Portland, Oregon bankruptcy attorneys and Vancouver Washington bankruptcy lawyers of the Bankruptcy Practice Group represent individuals in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. We offer a free initial consultation. We can stop collection calls from debt collectors and home foreclosures. We can advise consumers whether to file for bankruptcy, and what form of bankruptcy to file. Our rates are competitive, and an uncontested no-asset Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be filed for as little as a $1,250 attorney fee (plus the applicable court filing fee). If you don’t have the full fee right now, call us to discuss prioritizing your payments. Call today to talk to a bankruptcy attorney . Baxter & Baxter, LLP 1101 Broadway Street, Suite 213 Vancouver, Washington 98660 (360) 574-5239 Washington Bankruptcy Baxter & Baxter, LLP 8835 SW Canyon Lane, Suite 130 Portland, Oregon 97225 (503) 297-9031 Oregon Bankruptcy Here is the original post: Georgia Luxury Resort Owner Files For Bankruptcy Call or visit our website to speak to a bankruptcy attorney or learn more about filing for bankruptcy . Baxter & Baxter, LLP 8835 SW Canyon Lane, Suite 130 Portland, Oregon 97225 (503) 297-9031 Portland Oregon Bankruptcy Baxter & Baxter, LLP 1101 Broadway Street, Suite 213 Vancouver, Washington 98660 (360) 574-5239 Vancouver WA Bankruptcy

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Primaries, runoffs provide surprises

An incumbent U.S. senator with help from the White House held off a tough primary challenge in Colorado, and a dramatic runoff for the Republican governor’s nomination in Georgia was too close to call on a busy primary night Tuesday. Originally posted here: Primaries, runoffs provide surprises The Portland, Oregon bankruptcy attorneys and Vancouver Washington bankruptcy lawyers of the Bankruptcy Practice Group represent individuals in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. We offer a free initial consultation. We can stop collection calls from debt collectors and home foreclosures. We can advise consumers whether to file for bankruptcy, and what form of bankruptcy to file. Our rates are competitive, and an uncontested no-asset Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be filed for as little as a $1,250 attorney fee (plus the applicable court filing fee). If you don’t have the full fee right now, call us to discuss prioritizing your payments. Call today to talk to a bankruptcy attorney . Baxter & Baxter, LLP 1101 Broadway Street, Suite 213 Vancouver, Washington 98660 (360) 574-5239 Washington Bankruptcy Baxter & Baxter, LLP 8835 SW Canyon Lane, Suite 130 Portland, Oregon 97225 (503) 297-9031 Oregon Bankruptcy See the original post: Primaries, runoffs provide surprises Call or visit our website to speak to a bankruptcy attorney or learn more about filing for bankruptcy . Baxter & Baxter, LLP 8835 SW Canyon Lane, Suite 130 Portland, Oregon 97225 (503) 297-9031 Portland Oregon Bankruptcy Baxter & Baxter, LLP 1101 Broadway Street, Suite 213 Vancouver, Washington 98660 (360) 574-5239 Vancouver WA Bankruptcy

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Georgia Republicans Splitting Primary Vote

Voters in Georgia, Connecticut, Minnesota and Colorado chose candidates for the fall in a season of peril for establishment politicians of both parties. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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High-level backing, wrestling candidate highlight Tuesday primaries

President Obama and former President Bill Clinton are on opposite sides of a divisive Democratic Senate primary and a former pro-wrestling executive could take a big step toward winning election to the Senate — those are just two of the storylines as Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia and Minnesota hold primary contests Tuesday. Originally posted here: High-level backing, wrestling candidate highlight Tuesday primaries The Portland, Oregon bankruptcy attorneys and Vancouver Washington bankruptcy lawyers of the Bankruptcy Practice Group represent individuals in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. We offer a free initial consultation. We can stop collection calls from debt collectors and home foreclosures. We can advise consumers whether to file for bankruptcy, and what form of bankruptcy to file. Our rates are competitive, and an uncontested no-asset Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be filed for as little as a $1,250 attorney fee (plus the applicable court filing fee). If you don’t have the full fee right now, call us to discuss prioritizing your payments. Call today to talk to a bankruptcy attorney . Baxter & Baxter, LLP 1101 Broadway Street, Suite 213 Vancouver, Washington 98660 (360) 574-5239 Washington Bankruptcy Baxter & Baxter, LLP 8835 SW Canyon Lane, Suite 130 Portland, Oregon 97225 (503) 297-9031 Oregon Bankruptcy Here is the original post: High-level backing, wrestling candidate highlight Tuesday primaries Call or visit our website to speak to a bankruptcy attorney or learn more about filing for bankruptcy . Baxter & Baxter, LLP 8835 SW Canyon Lane, Suite 130 Portland, Oregon 97225 (503) 297-9031 Portland Oregon Bankruptcy Baxter & Baxter, LLP 1101 Broadway Street, Suite 213 Vancouver, Washington 98660 (360) 574-5239 Vancouver WA Bankruptcy

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Sherrod offered new job, but says she’ll have to ‘think about it’

Shirley Sherrod, who was forced to resign from her government job in Georgia based on incomplete and misleading reports of a speech she gave, has been offered a new job by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. But, she said Wednesday night, she will have to “think about it.” Read the original: Sherrod offered new job, but says she’ll have to ‘think about it’ Excerpt from: Sherrod offered new job, but says she’ll have to ‘think about it’

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