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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.

Monday, November 29, 2010  The editor-in-chief of the University of Georgia’s campus newspaper has resigned after being ejected from the president’s box – and a visit with Governor-elect Nathan Deal and Governor Sonny Perdue — during Saturday’s game against Georgia Tech.

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.

Monday, November 01, 2010  With polls showing Republicans poised for big gains in Tuesday’s midterms, candidates at Monday’s rally at Henry Tift Myers Airport were all smiles.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010  The Dougherty County School System conducted its own investigation into possible tampering with results of the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test - but it clearly was not enough. Calling the county’s internal probe “woefully inadequate,” Perdue has asked agents from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to assist in the case.

Friday, October 08, 2010  Governor Sonny Perdue issued a proclamation declaring October to be Young Professionals’ Month in Georgia. And with 40% of the state’s population between the ages of 20 and 44, city officials say it makes sense to dedicate a day in Albany.

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

Saturday, August 21, 2010  Gov. Sonny Perdue has named former DeKalb County district attorney Bob Wilson and former attorney general Mike Bowers  as special investigators to look into allegations of CRCT test cheating in two Georgia school districts, reported the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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.

Friday, July 23, 2010  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution says Gov. Sonny Perdue is ordering more budget cuts by state agencies because some federal stimulus money appropriations are stalled in Congress.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010  Gov. Sonny Perdue has appointed T. Rabb Wilkerson III as district attorney of the Houston County Judicial Circuit.

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.

Thursday, June 10, 2010  State Sen. Mitch Seabaugh authored the new bill and says it makes sure law-abiding citizens don't inadvertently become criminals.