

Photos of the week
Secretary of State Brian Kemp Speaks to Catrala Chris Leach, left, president of the Car and Truck Renting and Leasing Association (Catrala) welcomed Secretary of State Brian Kemp to the association monthly luncheon at Mary Mac's. Kemp discussed his activities as Secretary of State and his re-election campaign. (Georgia Beat Photo) Added on 06/16/10 Views: 46 |
Coach Bowden Returns to South Georgia College Dr. Virginia Carson, left, president of South Georgia College in Douglas, and Rep. Chuck Sims, right, visited with former FSU Coach Bobby Bowden during the annual Bowden weekend at SGC. It was in Douglas where Bowden began his head coaching career in 1957. Many of his former players and their friends gather each year in Douglas for the annual Bowden Reunion. (Georgia Beat Photo) Added on 06/06/10 Views: 56 |
Don Cargill Honored by Rockdale Election Board Recognizing his 18 years of service as chairman of the Rockdale County Election board, Don Cargill, right, prominent Georgia lobbyist, was honored on Tuesday in Rockdale County. His resignation as chairman came after he and his wife, Margaret, announced plans to move to north Georgia. Garvin Haynes, Jr., left, made a presentation during the reception honoring Cargill's outstanding service. (Georgia Beat Photo) Added on 05/20/10 Views: 70 |
Former Senator Max Cleland's Dad Dies Hugh Cleland, left with his son, former U.S. Senator Max Cleland died Wednesday afternoon at his home. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Henry Funeral Home in Lithonia. Burial will follow at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton at 2:30. Added on 05/12/10 Views: 71 |
New State Senator, Jason Carter Pictured with Stephanie Kozol during the 2010 Carter Center Weekend was elected to the State Senate Tuesday getting 65 percent of the vote. He will be on the ballot again in the coming Democratic Primary but it is clear he will be following his grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter to a political career beginning at the State Capitol. (Georgia Beat Photo) Added on 05/12/10 Views: 65 |
Speaker Makes Surprise Visit to Catrala Saying "I heard you were in the area," Speaker of the House David Ralston dropped in on the annual convention at Brasstown Valley of Catrala,(Car & Truck Rental and Leasing Association. Ralston is pictured at right with, Chris Leach of First Lease, Inc. president of Catrala, and Stephanie Kozol of Holland and Knight, who coordinated the Speaker's visit. Bottom right, Speaker Ralston and Joe Sports, lobbyist and executive VP of Catrala Added on 05/10/10 Views: 71 |
Candidates Speak at Catrala Meet Among the statewide candidates speaking on Friday during the Catrala of Georgia Convention were: left, Doug McGinnitie (R) candidate for Secretay of State; top right, Sen. Seth Harp, (R) candidate for Insurance Commissioner and bottom right, Mary Squires, Democratic nominee for Insurance Commissioner. The Catrala (Car and Truck Renting and Leasing Assn.) convention was held at Brasstown Valley Resort at Young Harris. Added on 05/10/10 Views: 67 |
Teenagers Write Childrens Book Gov. Sonny Perdue welcomed two young ladies to his office this week and was presented a copy of a children's book that the girls have written. It's called "Adventures of the Ubgublins" and includes one chapter about the governor saving Atlanta's water supply. Christine Brown, age 18,right, authored the book and her sister, Caroline, age 16, did the illustrations. They are daughters of Dr. Robert Brown, pastor of a Cherokee County Methodist Church and Mrs. Brown. (Photo Courtesy Office of the Governor) Added on 04/19/10 Views: 85 |
Regents Honor Chick-fil-A Founder Board of Regents Member Larry Walker, right, congratulates S. Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A during an awards dinner Saturday.Cathy was given the Lifetime Achievement Award. Georgia Beat Photo Added on 03/21/10 Views: 85 |
President Carter Working The Charter Flight Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is pictured as he greets guest aboard a Delta Charter Flight to Palm Beach for annual Carter Winter Weekend.For more pictures, go to the Photo Gallery Link Below. Added on 03/05/10 Views: 84 |
Two Mayors at Buckhead Luncheon Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, left, was introduced by former Mayor Sam Massell during the annual lunceon of the Buckhead Coalition on Monday (Georgia Beat Photo) Added on 01/27/10 Views: 123 |
New Drivers License for Georgia Susan Sports, Information Officer for the Georgia Dept of Driver Services presented information about new licenses for Georgians on Monday during a monthly luncheon meeting of CATRALA (Car and Truck Renting and Leasing Assoc. Added on 01/12/10 Views: 109 |
Backstage with Lady Antebellum Cameron Bailey of Dublin,second from left, was invited backstage Friday night to meet members of the award winning country music state, Lady Antebellum, left to right, Charles Kelly, Hillary Scott and David Haywood. (Georgia Beat Photo) Added on 11/23/09 Views: 147 |
Ag Chairman John Bulloch Greets Friends Cameron Bailey, left, and Peggy Greenway, right, visited with Senate Agriculture Chairman John Bulloch Friday prior to the Harvest Festival Ag Dinner. Ms. Greenway is a member of the staff of Congressman Jim Marshall of Macon. (Georgia Beat Photo) Added on 11/23/09 Views: 135 |
Coach Checks Your Driver's License Coach Vince Dooley, left, received a briefing on Georgia's new drivers license from Susan Sports, information officer for the GA Dept of Drivers Services. Their visit came during a recent convention in Macon. Added on 09/19/09 Views: 175 |