Lawmakers debate lottery funding and education needs
Senator Moore calls for accurate revenue estimates and strong oversight for any lottery or video poker plan. He cites school district funding gaps and states borrowing or lottery proceeds as the path to finance construction. House panel backs a referendum, but approval remains uncertain.
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Moore
Columbia County
Georgia
South Carolina
Smith
House
Ways and Means Committee
Heritage festival blends crafts and Civil War re-enactment
The Olde Towne Preservation Association hosts a Colonial encampment with blacksmiths, crafters, musicians, and reenactors near a family cemetery. At 2 pm gunfire signals a Civil War skirmish by units including the 25th and 14th South Carolina Volunteers and the 21st Ohio. Visitors enjoy food, demonstrations, and tours before closing with cleanup and hopeful plans to return next year.
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Barry Myers
Richard Key
Kate Rigot
Olde Towne Preservation Association of
North Augusta
Dicks Family Cemetery
Gene Cobb
South Carolina Volunteers
6Th
South Carolina Cavalry
21St Ohio
Goodman
Georgia Lottery sparks debate among economists and students
Duke economist Charles Clotfelter lauds lottery revenue for previously neglected projects while Georgia State’s Donald Ratajczak cites a stronger university system and talent retention. Heather Bodner credits HOPE for education near home, and Jackie Byrd defends pre kindergarten classrooms against industry misconceptions.
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Donald Ratajczak
Georgia State University
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Georgia Lottery
Charles Clotfelter
Policy Studies
Duke University
HOPE
Heather Bodner
Marietta
University of Georgia
Jackie* Byrd
Sheltering Arms
Atlanta
Goodys
Family Clothing
Memorial D. WV
Deserets
Comerey Cree
Levi's
Goody
Sag Harbor
Ord
L.xl. Goody
Ree Ag Rer
Ivy Crew
Hitchcock Plaza
Totrix
W.lxl
Oody
Ross
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