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Westmoreland Will Not Run For Governor in 2010 Apr 24, 2009: Congressman Lynn Westmoreland, the popular conservative from Georgia’s third district, announced today he has decided to stay in the U.S House of Representatives – and not run for Ga. Governor.
Westmoreland now joins Cobb Chairman Sam Olens and House Speaker Pro-Tem Mark Burkhalter as the latest GOP stalwart to bag the gubernatorial race in the space of one week. Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle pulled out earlier in April.

Burkhalter Out of Governor’s Race Apr 23, 2009: House Speaker Pro-Tem Mark Burkhalter announced today he would not seek the GOP nomination for Ga. Governor in 2010.

Another Murder in Roswell Apr 23, 2009: As Roswell crime explodes, another murder rocks the city.

Olens Jumps In Attorney General Race Apr 21, 2009: MARIETTA, GA. The race for the Republican nomination for governor just got a little lighter. Cobb County Commission Chairman Sam Olens announced Tuesday that he will not be seeking the highest office in the state. Instead he said he is running for the GOP nomination for Attorney General.

A Message From the Publisher: Beaconcast.com Site To Re-Launch On Sunday Apr 20, 2009: We are excited to let you know that our company we be re-launching our content website, Beaconcast.com on Sunday, April 26, 2009.

Perdue Weighs In On Governors Race Apr 20, 2009: Last week, Gov. Sonny Perdue (R), and his team of powerful financial and political advisors, sent an unmistakable signal to the political insiders that meander around under the Gold Dome. The message was heard loud and clear.

Family Violence-Murder In Roswell Apr 20, 2009: The Roswell Police Department is working a case of Family Violence-Murder

Tea Time In Roswell (in: cover stories) Apr 18, 2009: When do 350 people show up at historic Roswell Square on a sunny mid-day afternoon waving signs and banners? Why, for a tea party, of course.

Fulton "Freedom Movement" Growing, Divided (in: cover stories) Apr 18, 2009: "It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men," goes an aphorism attributed to Samuel Adams.

Isakson, Price Meet With Roswell Officials on Stimulus Money (in: local news) Apr 18, 2009: Holding a reverse "Tea Party" of sorts, Roswell's elected officials held a series of closed-door meetings...

North Fulton City Council Agendas | 04/19/09 (in: local news) Apr 18, 2009: North Fulton City Council Agendas | 04/19/09

Letting Out Some Hot Air (in: local news) Apr 18, 2009: No one likes a windbag. That was the general thrust of conversation at The Alpharetta Council's work session last Monday.

It’s A Dog Night (in: local news) Apr 18, 2009: Unemployment seems to have stabilized in North Fulton County, hovering at about six percent...

Texting Life (in: local news) Apr 18, 2009: Send a text message and save a child. How often can you say that?

The Stuttering Study (in: local news) Apr 18, 2009: This week is national stuttering awareness week.

Henry For Mayor Campaign Wants To Inspire New Voters in Roswell (in: local news) Apr 18, 2009: Operatives organizing the Roswell mayoral campaign of Councilwoman Lori Henry say they want to increase voter turnout and engage more participation in this year's upcoming election...

Roswell Police Department Kills Child Abductor (in: crime) Apr 18, 2009: 25-year-old Jairo Bustos was shot and killed by Roswell police on Friday after apparently trying to run over police who had stopped him for kidnapping his two children.

Alumna Testify for Life-Changing Roswell Nonprofit (in: local news) Apr 18, 2009: It took two years sitting in prison to reawaken the poet in Tracy Marks...

The Journey of a Life Long Stutterer Apr 18, 2009: "You had me at hello." A classic line from the movie, "Jerry McGuire."

The STARs of Roswell (in: news) Apr 18, 2009: When was the last time you looked into the night sky?

Lindsey Considering Attorney General Race (in: news) Apr 18, 2009: Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker's (D) decision to get in the governor's race may have opened the door for Republicans to take his office over in 2010.

Beach and Belle Isle to Square off in State Senate Run (in: news) Apr 18, 2009: It didn't take long for two well-known North Fulton County Republican politicians to announce their intentions to run for retiring State Senator Dan Moody's vacated seat in 2010.

Community Calendar - April 19, 2009 (in: community events) Apr 18, 2009: Community Calendar - April 12, 2009

El Azteca Mexican Restaurant’s Review (in: dining duo) Apr 18, 2009: El Azteca Mexican Restaurant’s Review

Camp Kingfisher at the Chattahoochee Nature Center (in: summer camp) Apr 18, 2009: A combination of environmental education mixed with traditional camp activities for children in kindergarten to 9th grade...

The Mark Trail Camp Program at Mill Springs Academy (in: summer camp) Apr 18, 2009: The Mark Trail Camp program is entering its 29th year...

Chattahoochee Basketball Camps (in: summer camp) Apr 18, 2009: Chattahoochee Basketball Camps

AJRA Crew: Learn to Row (in: summer camp) Apr 18, 2009: AJRA Crew: Learn to Row

Childtime Learning Centers (in: summer camp) Apr 18, 2009: Childtime Learning Centers

Alpharetta Family Karate (in: summer camp) Apr 18, 2009: Alpharetta Family Karate