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Tuesday, November 30, 2010  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported today that tumerous Atlanta Public Schools employees have confessed to changing students’ test papers, providing answers to students or watching others manipulate tests, according to an official briefed on the state’s investigation into cheating on standardized tests in the Atlanta and Dougherty County school systems.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010  An ethics watchdog Tuesday asked Georgia’s attorney general and its inspector general to investigate Governor Sonny Perdue’s mingling of public and private business, reported the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010  Dougherty County school officials do not know how much money they will receive.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  Governor Sonny Perdue is launching a special investigation into CRCT cheating allegations in two Georgia school districts, reported the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Sunday, August 01, 2010  Gov. Sonny Perdue will greet President Barack Obama planeside when the he arrives in Georgia on Monday.

Sunday, June 20, 2010  Governor Perdue appoints a state school board member to the position.

Thursday, June 10, 2010  The University of Georgia's police chief says officers will be watching for erratic behavior to determine whether Georgia's new ban on texting while driving is being violated.

Sunday, June 06, 2010  Governor Sonny Perdue visits Cuba to boost business relationship.

Friday, June 04, 2010  Georgia drivers soon won't be allowed to text while driving and teens will be prohibited from using their cell phones while behind the wheel.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010  Ga. governor OKs bill banning drug K2.

Friday, March 12, 2010  Budget cuts could hit Phoebe hard, &college students less.

Thursday, February 18, 2010  The millionth child to attend Georgia's lottery-funded Pre-K goes to school at Sumter County Primary School in Americus.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009  Gov. Sonny Perdue has announced the creation of a task force to help develop contingencies for water consumption.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009  Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue is asking President Obama for an emergency federal disaster declaration to help homeowners struggling with flooded property.

Saturday, September 19, 2009  Governor Sonny Perdue plans to lead a state delegation to Panama to discuss Panama Canal expansion and the proposed Savannah Harbor expansion project.