Stories by Tom Crawford
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Barrow Again a Survivor
Have guns, will travel.
By Tom Crawford | November 21, 2012
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Tallying Winners and Losers
Georgia Republicans lost the presidential election, but they won just about everything else.
By Tom Crawford | November 14, 2012
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Republican Super-Majority Nears
Republican legislators are about to assume total control over lawmaking in Georgia.
By Tom Crawford | November 7, 2012
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Deal Gambles With the Lottery
The governor has appointed an inexperienced hand to run a complicated, giant state program.
By Tom Crawford | October 31, 2012
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You and Amendment 2
Do we want to loosen the reins that help keep state property hanky-panky in check?
By Tom Crawford | October 24, 2012
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What’s a Few Tax Dollars Among Friends?
For once, state legislators are resisting the urge to hand out tax breaks to themselves and their developer buddies.
By Tom Crawford | October 17, 2012
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Charter Schools Up for Grabs
Charter schools may be headed for the courts, while out-of-state companies see a bonanza.
By Tom Crawford | October 10, 2012
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There's No Debating—Debates Matter
Incumbent Georgia congressmen are skipping out on debates, depriving voters of the opportunity to see them in action.
By Tom Crawford | October 3, 2012
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Lawmakers Know What's Important
Georgia lawmakers can afford $300 million for a new football stadium, but not schools, health care or roads.
By Tom Crawford | September 26, 2012
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Tolerant and Forgiving
Georgia voters love scoundrels.
By Tom Crawford | September 12, 2012
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The Fall Campaigns Begin
There are just a few November elections in Georgia, in addition to the presidential race.
By Tom Crawford | September 5, 2012
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Politicians Take Care of Their Own
"Ethics" has a different meaning inside the legislature than it does outside in the real world.
By Tom Crawford | August 29, 2012
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Charter Schools Facts
The upcoming constitutional amendment would provide an end-run around local school boards.
By Tom Crawford | August 22, 2012
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T-SPLOST Changed Debate
Are state leaders finally beginning a return to the idea that we’ve got to raise the money to pay for needed services?
By Tom Crawford | August 15, 2012
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Voters Don’t Trust Leaders
The T-SPLOST vote was about leadership more than transportation.
By Tom Crawford | August 8, 2012
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Money Woes Hit Legislators, Too
Gone broke? Ran your business into the ground? Run for the Legislature.
By Tom Crawford | August 1, 2012
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The Voters Speak; Will Anybody Listen?
Legislators want to know your opinions, maybe.
By Tom Crawford | July 25, 2012
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As Georgia Banks Fail, Does Anybody Care?
The governor and legislative leaders seem unconcerned that 80 banks have closed.
By Tom Crawford | July 18, 2012
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Our Contradictory Legislators
Thanks to your legislators, you’ll have to be loaded with original documents when you try to get your driver’s license or run your business.
By Tom Crawford | July 11, 2012
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A Changing America
The numbers show that America and Georgia are changing, in spite of anti-immigration laws.
By Tom Crawford | July 4, 2012
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