Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Once the special election for Georgia Senate District 21 is certified, the North Fulton chamber president anticipates jumping right into his new "part-time" job.
Jobs, jobs, jobs. That continues to be Brandon Beach's mantra now that he is the apparent winner of the Georgia Senate District 21 seat after Tuesday's special election. "I'm going to work on what I said I was going to work on before the campaign: Foster an atmosphere that is a conducive environment to jobs, jobs, jobs," Beach said a day after the special election to fill a vacancy created when Chip Rogers quit before he even started what was to be his next term. "We need lower taxes and less regulation. I said that since day one of the campaign, and that's what we are going to work on," the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce president and CEO – and soon to be state senator – said. Beach hopes the election is certified before the …
Monday, September 10, 2012
Wife of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will appear at receptions in Johns Creek and Duluth.
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Monday, September 10, 2012
Ann Romney, the wife of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, is scheduled to appear at fundraising events in Johns Creek and Duluth this coming Thursday. Mrs. Romney will be greeting supporters of her husband’s victory campaign and posing for photos with them at a VIP Reception at Sugarloaf Country Club at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, for contributions of $2,500 per person or $5,000 per couple. A general reception at $1,000 per person follows at 5:30 p.m. Making a commitment to raise or donating $5,000 to the campaign allows the donor to serve on the Host Committee. She will then travel to the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek for a 6 p.m. VIP reception ($5,000 per couple) and 6:30 p.m. general reception ($1,000 per couple). …
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Here are some top Patch headlines not far from Alpharetta and Milton.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Johns Creek's Riley Looking Forward to RNC – Johns Creek Patch Johns Creek's State Rep. Lynne Riley (District 50) says she's looking forward to her first time serving as a delegate at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., which starts this week. Riley is paying for all of her own expenses, too. "I consider this an investment in a better future for our country," she said. Read more about this story, including a Q&A with Riley, on Johns Creek Patch. Alpharetta City Center Plans Save Tree, Enlarge Park – Alpharetta-Milton Patch The lead architect for Alpharetta's City Center revealed two proposed major changes to the downtown property's site plan that would save a large oak tree and enlarge the city park on the property to just…
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Picking Paul Ryan as his running mate puts the Wisconsin Congressman's budget ideas in the forefront of the election.
Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney announced Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan as his running mate during a campaign stop in Virginia today. Ryan is chairman of the House Budget Committee and has been in Congress since 1999. He's best known this session for his budget plan that includes an overhaul of Medicare, FoxNews.com reports. Did Romney make the right choice? Can he win the election with a Romney/Ryan ticket? Vote in the poll and add your thoughts in the comments below.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The challenger is the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce president and member of the GDOT board, while the incumbent has held the seat for 10 years.
One of the most hotly contested elections is the Republican Primary for Georgia Senate District 21, which pits a long-time incumbent from Woodstock against a chamber of commerce executive from Alpharetta. Chip Rogers, holds the seat now, but faces the challenge from Brandon Beach. From the start, Rogers had more money in the bank and raised more money for his campaign. The incumbent had hundreds of thousands of dollars even before it was time to qualify for this election. Beach, on the other hand, has a fraction of that amount in campaign funds. And it shows. Campaign mailers have become a constant from Rogers, while Beach has had a much less expensive campaign. Senate District 21 has an entirely different georaphic boundary starting with …
TSPLOST, sheriff, tax commissioner on today's ballot.
It's Election Day, and the fates of TSPLOST, along with the Fulton County's sheriff and tax commissioner, are now in your hands. Join Alpharetta-Milton Patch later today for a live statewide blog on TSPLOST, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for up-to-the-minute election results. Not sure where to vote? Check your polling place here. In the meantime, here's a rundown of what Fulton County voters will see on their ballots: TSPLOST: To say that the 1 percent sales tax for transportation projects across the region is polarizing is an understatement. Voters will vote "yes" or "no" for it today. Proponents say there is no other way to fund much-needed projects that will alleviate traffic congestion, while opponents say the tax isn't about …
Thursday, July 19, 2012
General primary election is July 31; TSPLOST on ballot.
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
The Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections encourages registered voters to participate in the General Primary Election on Tuesday, July 31. Registered voters can participate through one of three ways: absentee voting by mail, advance voting in person, and voting on Election Day. Absentee Voting by Mail Registered voters can request an absentee ballot by mail by filling out an absentee ballot application and faxing it to the Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections at 404-730-8839 or 404-730 7024. The application is available online at www.fultoncountyga.gov/registration-elections. The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the primary is Friday, July 27. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the …
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
The North Fulton & Friends Tea Party will sponsor the debate at Crooked Creek HOA clubhouse.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
The two Republican candidates in the state Senate District 21 race will take part in a debate in Milton sponsored by North Fulton & Friends Tea Party on Tuesday, July 10. North Fulton & Friends Tea Party will hold the candidate debate at the Crooked Creek Homeowners Association Club House located at 14250 Creek Club Drive in Milton. GA Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers and his opponent, Brandon Beach, North Fulton Chamber of Commerce president and a GDOT Board member, will debate the issues of the campaign beginning at 7 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this free event by the Tea Party group. Moderators for this debate will be Karen Handel, former Georgia Secretary of State and Fulton County Commission Chairman, along …
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Friday, June 15, 2012
The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Alpharetta, Milton and North Fulton County.
As we look ahead to this year's elections, Alpharetta-Milton Patch is devoted to bringing you the information you need about every race in the area. Here's our start on the candidates and issues we'll be covering as elections draw near. Bookmark this page for updates. TSPLOST: To say that the penny sales tax for transportation projects across the region is polarizing is an understatement. Voters will vote "yes" or "no" for it on July 31. Proponents say "There is no Plan B" to fund much-needed projects that will alleviate traffic congestion, while opponents say the tax isn't about congestion relief at all, among other things. Fulton County School Board: Three non-partisan seats on the Fulton County Board of Education are up for election …
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
The announcement came Tuesday, April 10.
The New York Times is reporting that Rick Santorum has suspended his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. The news came Tuesday, after Santorum's three-year-old daughter was hospitalized with pneumonia. He did not specify why he was ending his presidential bid, though many suspect it's the probability of Mitt Romney’s nomination, according to the Times. How do you feel about the news of the race suspension? Do you feel shortchanged?
Susan L.
5:47 pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
I sincerely hope that the voters are paying attention. Chip Rogers has lost touch with his constituents and caters to special interests. It is time for a change! We need honest, ethical leaders in our legislature, and Mr. Rogers does not meet these qualifications. I just voted for Brandon Beach!! more ›