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Comment on Nuclear power, renewable energy could be on rise in Georgia; coal’s future unclear by Bill 401 – Will it really raise rates? | Hannah Solar

Bill 401 – Will it really raise rates? | Hannah Solar — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:32:31 +0000

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Comment on Solar power industry grows in Georgia — creating jobs in green emerging industry by Energia Solar Cresce na Geórgia | DASOL | Departamento Nacional de Aquecimento Solar da ABRAVA

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Comment on Atlanta seeks voter support to continue investing in its water and sewer infrastructure by Burroughston Broch

Burroughston Broch — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:42:16 +0000

@ LauraC

I am quite familiar with the UK, that has an income tax in addition to the 20% VAT. In fact, the income tax is the largest single source of revenues. It is a tax on earnings, with the highest band being 50% of what was earned.

In general, UK taxpayers pay a higher percentage of taxes than their US counterparts with a similar income. Why you seem to like this arrangement is beyond me.

Comment on Ga. 400 right-of-way to become linear park through Buckhead, following city approval by City Council OKs Ga. 400 Trail Plan | Buckhead

City Council OKs Ga. 400 Trail Plan | Buckhead — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:02:41 +0000

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Comment on Georgia becomes Ground Zero for energy, environmental issues by Georgia becomes Ground Zero for energy, environmental issues | SaportaReport | Empower Energy Technology

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:40:15 +0000

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Comment on GDOT report: Transportation sales tax won’t begin to fix state’s freight systems by The Last Democrat in Georgia

The Last Democrat in Georgia — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:17:05 +0000

@Steel Wheels

“Someone should ask why GDOT didn’t direct their freight study consultants to provide some key recommendations in time to inform the TIA project selection roundtables.”

Because GDOT is so intensely dysfunctional these days that they couldn’t find their own backside with both hands, a mirror, a probe, a light and a personal guide, that’s why. Although, the agency did just find a BILLION dollars in unaccounted for money that it didn’t even know it had or lost.

Comment on GDOT report: Transportation sales tax won’t begin to fix state’s freight systems by Steel Wheels

Steel Wheels — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:42:27 +0000

All we hear is that there is no Plan B. There is always a Plan B, the legislature just doesn’t want to go there – because they would have to take responsibility for taking a position.

Someone should ask why GDOT didn’t direct their freight study consultants to provide some key recommendations in time to inform the TIA project selection roundtables. But that’s not how we do things in Georgia – we are the ready, fire, aim state.

Comment on Urban agriculture movement — a healthy trend for Atlanta by Tree surgeon Andy

Tree surgeon Andy — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:56:42 +0000

Personally, I think growing food should be allowed on any unused land.

Many people aren’t aware that it is now illegal to collect rain water for agricultural use in the states.

naturalnews.com/029286_rainwater_collection_water.html

I think it’s yet another case of commercial interests seizing control of legislation!

It’s just insanity if you think about it from a human perspective and ignore profit.

Comment on Transportation referendum a defining moment for Atlanta by Bob Munger

Bob Munger — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:16:56 +0000

The author makes some good points, including the importance of recognizing the paradigm shift that has occurred in housing preferences, and how they impact economic development.

Perhaps more important is that we plan for the likelihood of a future with much higher oil prices. Political hot air notwithstanding, the price of oil, like so many commodities in today’s global economy, are no longer driven primarily by what happens in the USA. Growing economies in developing nations abroad are driving up global vehicle ownership at rapid rates. The best chance of slowing that down is unfortunately an oil-induced price shock, leading to another global recession.

Transit and use of Georgia’s homegrown low speed electric vehicles (and other forms of sustainable transportation) as “segways” to connect to transit make for a nice contingency plan for oil price sticker shock.

Comment on Atlanta seeks voter support to continue investing in its water and sewer infrastructure by How to spend $400 MILL? Give it to a billionaire | Roundtable

How to spend $400 MILL? Give it to a billionaire | Roundtable — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:25:39 +0000

[...] today’s edition of That’s Just Peachy, there is a story from Maria Saporta about the need for Atlanta to pass the MOST (Municipal Option Sales Tax). There is also a plethora, not of pinatas, but of TSPLOST related stories. From the president of [...]