Locals in on act for movie about lynching Oct 30, 2009
After the 90-minute documentary, which airs at 9 p.m. Monday on PBS, Georgia public-television stations will broadcast a panel discussion with Oney, former Georgia Gov. Roy Barnes, who is related to one of the lynching planners, and Emory University professor Matthew Bernstein. Loeterman, Oney and others involved in the film worked painstakingly to make sure re-enactments are as truthful as possible, from dress to haircuts to mannerisms, said Holston, who got a turn-of-the-century haircut and... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Primary best way for party to choose Oct 30, 2009
Some Democratic strategists believe the only way for Georgia Democrats to succeed in 2010 is to avoid a contested primary and unite around Roy Barnes for governor ... In 1990, Zell Miller fought off Andy Young, Roy Barnes and Bubba McDonald in the Democratic primary and went on to serve two terms as governor ... Roy Barnes himself won the Democratic nomination in a competitive primary in 1998. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Georgia ignores ethics rule Oct 25, 2009
The coziness between vendors lobbyists and state employees came to light a decade ago, when Gov. Roy Barnes fired Dotty Roach, head of the state s purchasing agency, for accepting gifts from software firms. A state investigation found that, at a convention in 1997, a saleswoman for Oracle Corp. had given Roach a spa gift certificate worth $359 and a $540 ride in a hot-air balloon. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
this feature for the Huffington Post. Oct 23, 2009
His targets reportedly included Speaker of the House Terry Coleman, Special Prosecutor Peter Skandalakis, Senator Van Streat, former Governor Roy Barnes -- and Senate Majority Leader Charles Walker. Thompson's political vendetta got so obvious that it drew numerous complaints. (Harper's Magazine)
Help Atlanta by looking beyond I-285 Oct 22, 2009
Sonny Perdue beat Roy Barnes in 2002 despite losing metro Atlanta, and John McCain pulled off the same trick in last year s election. (In 2004, George W. Bush won Atlanta and the rest of the state; ditto for Perdue in 2006. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Updated: Ga. Dems target Republican corruption Oct 22, 2009
Update 4:56 p.m.: Oxendine s campaign manager, Tim Echols, accused Democrats of hypocrisy since former Gov. Roy Barnes, who is seeking another term in 2010, railed against an Oxendine video released last week that depicted Barnes as a rat. Add your comment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Sorry parents like the balloon dad: Should kids pay price? Oct 21, 2009
In a discussion about rampant truancy in some counties, then Gov. Roy Barnes talked about the challenges of sorry parents who don t get their kids to school on time or at all. The pungent Southern phrase stuck with me and, unfortunately, comes in handy all too often. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Readers Write 10/18 Oct 20, 2009
Regarding Political memo for Georgia Democrats (Opinion, Oct. 7), this is nothing more than a front piece to promote Roy Barnes. There are many Georgians who would disagree with H. Franklin s statements, Barnes candidacy is giving Democrats the best shot they ve had in years, or, It s been 11 years since a non-incumbent Georgia Democrat won a statewide election. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Q&A: Cleland discusses war, politics Oct 19, 2009
A. You had a president that came down after me, you had Karl Rove who came down and recruited my opposition, you had [former Democratic Gov.] Roy Barnes who took the Confederate emblem off the flag and teed off at least 140,000 white male voters in Georgia [many of whom would vote against Democrats as a result. I mean, all of the sudden you had in effect the perfect storm. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Coles buys into burger chain Oct 19, 2009
Under former Gov. Roy Barnes, Coles served as an adviser to the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism. Coles, an avid cyclist, has served as a member of the executive committee and past chairman of the board of , where in 1994 he and his wife endowed the. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
The politics of packing heat in public places Oct 18, 2009
Thurbert Baker and Roy Barnes are more fuzzy. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Yarbrough: State should honor promise to teachers Oct 14, 2009
Rescinding the certification program is intended as a slap at former Gov. Roy Barnes, who instituted the A+ Education Reform Act that encouraged teachers to seek certification (on their own dime) and promised the 10 percent salary increase if they did. (Incidentally, both Democratic gubernatorial candidates Barnes and DuBose Porter and Republican candidate John Oxendine are on record as opposing the cut. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Analysis: Georgia candidates fight for attention Oct 12, 2009
Next came Roy Barnes, the former Democratic governor seeking to regain his old post. He released returns for the past eight years. (The Augusta Chronicle)
State sued for cutting pay of top teachers Oct 10, 2009
Several gubernatorial candidates, including former Gov. Roy Barnes, House Minority Leader DuBose Porter (D-Dublin) and Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine, have spoken out against the supplement cuts. We believe that the amounts of salary national board teachers will be losing places an unduly harsh burden upon them, said Magill. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Political Insider Oct 8, 2009
Unless the Democrats can convince 9/11 Commission-quitter and American Hero Max Cleland to continue serving Our Nation s Greatest State as Governor of Georgia, or find someone of virtue and integrity, unlike Roy Barnes, to serve in his stead, Jeff Chapman appears to be the man for the job. May G-d continue to bless Georgia, and America again. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Political memo for Georgia Democrats Oct 7, 2009
But former Gov. Roy Barnes hopes to change that in 2010. Now, more than ever, Democrats must seize this opportunity and cultivate fertile ground for statewide victories for Barnes and for down-ballot Democrats to follow. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Income tax returns, blind trusts, and the race for governor Oct 5, 2009
Former Gov. Roy Barnes no piker on the topic declared he would release his tax returns for 2002 through 2008 by the end of this year. When that happens, the Democrat emphasized, he will have disclosed his fiscal interests for the last quarter century. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
McGinty: Tax collection makes for some odd politics Oct 4, 2009
Recently, a lot of media attention was given to a rather odd exchange between Roy Barnes and David Poythress, two Democratic candidates for governor, which involved the Whig Party, name-calling and a shout-out to Telfair County. Lost amid this chatter was an actual, legitimate policy disagreement between Rep. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Oxendine opposes cuts to top teachers Sep 30, 2009
Former Gov. Roy Barnes, a Democratic candidate for the top job, first implemented the 10 percent bonus program and for several years headed the board that ran the national certification process. He called the cuts to the program outrageous. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
A Strategic Vision poll and a letter of censure Sep 24, 2009
John Oxendine and Roy Barnes still lead in their respective Republican and Democratic primaries, and most Georgians dont agree with Jimmy Carter on the topic of race and Barack Obama. Well get to those details in a bit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Roy Barnes on abandoning Capitol Hill Sep 22, 2009
Former Gov. Roy Barnes on Monday spoke to a group at the Atlantic Station headquarters of Carter, the commercial real estate firm ... Industry and Agriculture aren t economic engines to Roy Barnes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Principals linked to retention Sep 21, 2009
Gov. Roy Barnes started the institute his last year in office. Since 2002, it has trained 350 newly appointed principals annually on modern approaches to leading a team of instructors. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Officials mixed on open records workshop Sep 20, 2009
Former Georgia governor Roy Barnes, who along with Mr. Hudson has for many years been a proponent of open records laws, said he believes Monday's topic is of utmost importance, and worries about recent moves by government to restrict access to public information. "I have been very concerned over the past few years that our tradition of openness has been closing," he said, adding that such moves only "help to feed the cynicism to government.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
The Max Cleland you didnt know Sep 17, 2009
But it is only suspicion that Cleland expresses, and that is weakened by the astute analysis that precedes it, in which the former senator links his loss to not just Rovian tactics, but with Gov. Roy Barnes decision to drop the 1956 state flag and its Confederate battle emblem. I lost by 140,000 votes, roughly the same number of whate male voters who were motivated to turn out in an off-year election to show their displeasure over the flag issue. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Gwinnett school system tries to cow charters Sep 17, 2009
Roy Barnes called for 100 charter schools within five years. Weve only barely met that goal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Candidates for Governor Talk Issues in Forum Aug 31, 2009
Among the candidates talking back were State Attorney General Thurbert Baker, former Governor Roy Barnes, Ray City Mayor Carl Camon, State Representative Dubose Porter, and retired Lieutenant General David Poythress ... "Always remember it by this acronym -- WET," said former Governor Roy Barnes, a Democrat. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Thompson: Thurmond may have to aim higher Aug 30, 2009
Thurmond's announcement fueled speculation that he might make a run at the lieutenant governor's office, possibly in some sort of coordinated campaign with leading Democratic gubernatorial candidate Roy Barnes. But, as has come to be expected from the ever-cautious Thurmond, he's given himself an "out." In his brief announcement on turning down a Washington appointment, he takes care to note he wants to focus on his current work. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Barnes blasts education cuts Aug 27, 2009
com Gov. Sonny Perdue's decision to slash school funding to balance a state budget decimated by a recession amounts to an attack on learning, former Gov. Roy Barnes said Wednesday ... Gov. Sonny Perdue's decision to slash school funding to balance a state budget decimated by a recession amounts to an attack on learning, former Gov. Roy Barnes said Wednesday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Best from Sunday Aug 24, 2009
Gur and Subodh K. Agrawal, and Martha and Grady L. Cornish, will host a meet-and-greet fundraiser for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Roy Barnes and Gary Horlacher, a candidate for secretary of state. The state Department of Transportation will present information on the State Transportation Improvement Program, a four-year road plan for rural counties, at a public meeting next month in Jefferson. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Barnes fundraiser planned in Bogart Aug 23, 2009
Gur and Subodh K. Agrawal, and Martha and Grady L. Cornish, will host a meet-and-greet fundraiser for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Roy Barnes and Gary Horlacher, a candidate for secretary of state. The event will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 22 at 1307 Cleveland Road, Bogart. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Perdue gives an unprecedented briefing on water fight to eight candidates out to replace him Aug 20, 2009
Roy Barnes, who conducted his own negotiations with Florida and Alabama over water when he was governor, was among those who sat around a circular table in a basement conference room. As was Attorney General Thurbert Baker, another Democrat, who has been involved the development of legal strategies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Update: Perdue to brief gov candidates on water crisis Aug 15, 2009
Update 3:29 p.m.: Democrat Roy Barnes will be there, too, sitting across from the man who unseated him as governor in 2002. Update 4:45 p.m.: Democrat Thurbert Baker will also attend. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Barnes on water and transportation: Fill available rock quarries, elevate light rail over interstates Aug 14, 2009
Former governor and current Democratic candidate Roy Barnes put a few newish ideas on water and transportation on the table Thursday in an appearance before several hundred commercial real estate agents ... A normally dull crowd was fired up by Roy Barnes,according to my friend-in-attendance (a card-carrying Republican)who found himself cheering for Barnes until he realized he was cheering for a Democrat. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Lacking local blood Aug 9, 2009
The same can be said for the equally powerful Board of Regents, whose last member from the Augusta area was Timothy Shelnut who left in 2007, a Roy Barnes appointee. Mr. Shelnut's departure marked the first time in 30 years the Augusta area hadn't been represented on the Board of Regents. (The Augusta Chronicle)
2nd brother wanted in Fla. death gives up in Ark. Aug 6, 2009
The Davis' are suspects in the July 22 shooting death of 35-year-old Roy Barnes Jr. Authorities say Barnes was shot to death, his body then dismembered and set on fire near the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Police in Sarasota have arrested 50-year-old Lori Blaisdell as an accessory in the case. (KSLA.com, LA)
Focus on amending Lanier statute Aug 3, 2009
We should have done it when [former Gov.] Roy Barnes proposed it. This stretching out for years and years does no one any good, and it s terribly costly. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Investors fight for their funds Aug 2, 2009
Her attorney is former Gov. Roy Barnes ... Roy Barnes decided to make it criminal, said Constantino s criminal defense attorney, Jerry Froelich Jr. Barnes is a candidate for governor in the 2010 election. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
UPDATE: Was the State Board right to approve furloughs? Jul 29, 2009
It will be ironic if Roy Barnes who was swept FROM power by the teachers is restored TO power by the teachers due to Sonny Perdue s war on public education ... Many teachers voted against Roy Barnes in 2002, only to find Perdue has made drastic cuts in education funding over his tenure. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Tracking Perdue is costly prospect Jul 27, 2009
Mr. Perdue's predecessors Zell Miller and Roy Barnes released a schedule each Friday for the coming week that included all appointments, including those not open to the public. The current administration releases only a "public schedule" a day ahead of events such as ribbon cuttings and civic club speeches. (The Augusta Chronicle)
They call him Listenin Roy Barnes Jul 26, 2009
They call him Listenin Roy Barnes ... That Barnes dodged Vietnam by running into his rathole of law school, never protested that crime against Our Nation, and did nothing as a Member of the Bar to bring to justice the traitors who killed John and Martin to send us to die for the pope there, is bad enough; but there is no good reason for letting Roy Barnes ever serve in the Public Trust again after he allowed Big Banking to make him rich while he was in holy elective office overseeing... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Does Georgia have a graduation crisis? Jul 24, 2009
You teachers voted for Sonny as retribution to Roy Barnes. Ya think any other republican candidate for governor will alter their policies to really address education. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
UPDATED: Will Georgia teachers get furloughed? Jul 23, 2009
I think that what Governor Perdue has done is, in essence, handed the next Governorship to Roy Barnes. You may be reading some comments here, but I will bet that there are many more teachers who are unhappy that are not writing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Public Education Brainiacs Thrive in Georgia Jul 23, 2009
6:00 am July 22, 2009, by Bob Barr. The Brainiacs who set public education policy in Georgia have hatched a brilliant plan that might move the state from its current position of number 43 on the list of50 states and the District of Columbia measuring academic achievement. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Georgia may resume water talks Jul 21, 2009
Former Gov. Roy Barnes, another Democratic candidate for governor in 2010, also faulted Perdue on Monday, saying the Republican should have taken the case directly to the Supreme Court in 2003. That was the plan before I left, and it was what we should have done, Barnes told Fox 5 News. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Stimulus cash saves jobs in arts Jul 20, 2009
Selman, who chaired the council under Gov. s Zell Miller, Roy Barnes and for one year under Perdue, said the impact on the arts in Georgia without an infusion of federal stimulus money would be severe. It doesn t look like much, but if you re $5,000 short of making payroll, then it can make a huge difference, she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Editorial: Sluggish campaign funding may be good news Jul 13, 2009
On the Democratic side, it's possible that potential donors simply are waiting to write checks to former Gov. Roy Barnes. Widely conceded to be the Democratic front-runner, Barnes hasn't officially launched his campaign. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Analysis: Money to catch test cheats lacking Jul 13, 2009
Gov. Roy Barnes created the Office of Student Achievement as part of his education reforms eight years ago because he wanted to make educators more accountable for their students' performance. Mr. Barnes gave the office authority to conduct investigations and recommend stiff sanctions against schools found monkeying with tests, but little was done with the investigation powers until this year. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hopefuls for governor find big-time donors Jul 12, 2009
Former Gov. Roy Barnes, the likely front-runner among Democrats, was the only candidate missing from first major campaign finance reporting period of the race. Barnes didn t start raising money until after the end of the filing period, which covered the first six months of the year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Leaders in the candidate money race Jul 9, 2009
Democrat Gary Horlacher, a former spokesman for Gov. Roy Barnes, loaned his campaign $150,000 and raised another $20,000 from donors. He has $168,000 on hand. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Can Dems win governor’s office? Yes. Will they? Well, that depends Jul 8, 2009
Of course, the man who beat Poythress in 1998 was Roy Barnes, who went onto become governor but served only one term before losing to Perdue ... um, Roy Barnes DID change the flag ... In my honest opinion, which means nothing to some, Roy Barnes is still the best bet for the Democrats, and the candidate more likely to beat the Republican candidate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Fellow Democrat urges Barnes to reconsider Jul 3, 2009
ATLANTA - Former Georgia National Guard commander and Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Poythress is urging former Gov. Roy Barnes, a fellow Democrat, to "rethink" his decision to run for office. He says he's worried about a replay of the 2002 contest, when Barnes was defeated by Republican Sonny Perdue. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Nine are candidates for state Supreme Court vacancy Jul 2, 2009
Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge William Ray, 46, who was appointed to the bench by Gov. Roy Barnes in 2002. He is a former Lawrenceville trial lawyer and was a GOP state senator from 1996 to 2002. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Vote! June toons Jul 1, 2009
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE TOP TOONS FOR JUNE. AJC cartoonist Mike Luckovich drew 22 cartoons in June. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Gubernatorial donors pinched by recession Jun 29, 2009
People see us as the alternative to Roy Barnes, Davis said of the former governor who announced he would join the Democratic fray in July. Our numbers have exploded since he got in the race. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Double-deck the Connector Jun 26, 2009
The era of building all-terrain free roads in Georgia is over because there s no money to do it (there s no tax money left for it, even in a good economy) and most new freeway projects through anywhere close to an already developed area on the Eastern Seaboard above Florida carry too high of a political cost to them (see Roy Barnes and the Northern Arc). You gotta pay to play and we re gonna have to pay a few more dollars if we want SANE and reasonable ways to get around. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
South (mostly) remains in bondage Jun 24, 2009
Very soon she will be out of the headlines as she gets stomped in the pubtard primary and Oxedine gets crushed by Roy Barnes. The ignorant south must be closely watched by Section 5 because they are at the forefront of voter supression attempts (although unsucessful all the time). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Who will be the ‘transportation governor’? Jun 16, 2009
And with the entry of Roy Barnes last week, we now have a pretty good idea of who the major candidates will be (although I suspect the field will shrink a bit once the realities of fund-raising and poll numbers become clearer). In announcing their candidacies, all the major hopefuls have paid lip service to the issue of transportation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Seven stories to read in Sunday's AJC Jun 6, 2009
Roy Barnes was tossed out as governor in 2002, but this week announced plans for a comeback. Have voters forgiven him. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
It’s COW-EAT-a, not cuh-WEET-a Jun 5, 2009
You worried about a flag and voted out Roy Barnes only to have one of your own, stab you in the back. And put a total different flag that you still don t like. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Perdue to judges: Funding cuts unavoidable, so don't sue Jun 5, 2009
Former Gov. Roy Barnes, a Democrat who announced he is running for the seat again, called the cuts "impossible.". "I just don't know how you're going to run the court system," he said, shortly after announcing his bid. (Athens Banner-Herald)
DGA Welcomes Former Gov. Barnes to Georgia Race Jun 4, 2009
WASHINGTON, June 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the announcement that former Governor Roy Barnes is entering the race for Georgia governor, the Democratic Governors Association today adds the state to its growing list of potential pickup opportunities in 2010. "Roy has the right vision to look forward, restore the values that Georgians grew up with and improve the lives of all Georgians throughout the state," said Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer, Chairman of the DGA. "Roy has the knowledge... (PR Newswire)
Governor’s race: What are the key business issues? Jun 4, 2009
With Roy Barnes throwing his hat in the ring for governor today, we re wondering what the key business issues are no matter the candidate. What is the most important business issue in the upcoming governor's race. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Barnes gets into governor's race Jun 4, 2009
MARIETTA - Former Gov. Roy Barnes wants his old job back. Barnes, ousted after just one term, announced his candidacy surrounded by family at a news conference Wednesday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Spurned auto dealers beg sympathy from Congress Jun 4, 2009
Uhmmm, jay, I forgot to mention this morning that piece on Roy Barnes. It was kinda like taking from your neighbor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Roy Barnes will run for governor in 2010 Jun 4, 2009
Byron E. Small Roy Barnes ... Roy Barnes is a polarizing figure in Georgia politics, Poythress said. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
