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Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) escorted Air Force Times Airman of the Year: MSgt Rodney C. Deese, II, of Columbus, Georgia, today at the 10th Annual Military Times Services Members of the Year Awards Ceremony, hosted by Rep. Gene Taylor (D-MS).
Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) today announced that Calhoun County will receive a $75,000 grant through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, part of the Department of Justice. The grant will allow Calhoun County to offer at-risk youth an opportunity to be mentored by senior citizens.
(Published in the Albany Herald)
Mr. Sellars should have looked farther than the title of the resolution and actually made some effort to understand it before writing his letter to the editor (EDITOR’S NOTE: “Bishop’s vote helps cut ethics oversight,” In My View letter by Jason Sellars of Cairo, July 8).
By Terry Lewis
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
A pair of $400,000 grants will be focused on technological and stewardship/management issues.
By Jim Wallace
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford Bishop says he believes South Georgia's economy is rebounding, and he credits the stimulus plan with helping spur that recovery.
By Ashton McRae, Guest Commentary
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Mr. Sellars should have looked farther than the title of the resolution and actually made some effort to understand it before writing his letter to the editor (EDITOR’S NOTE: “Bishop’s vote helps cut ethics oversight,” In My View letter by Jason Sellars of Cairo, July 8).
By Jim Wallace
Monday, July 12, 2010
ALBANY, GA –The U-S Department of Agriculture awards $800,000 to South Georgia organizations to help socially disadvantaged farmers.
U.S.D.A. Assistant Secretary Krysta Harden and Congressman Sanford Bishop announced the two $400,000 grants.
Mr. Bishop (GA) – Madame Speaker, I rise today to honor Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia which has served as a tower of strength for the people of the Second Congressional District. The church was founded on July 11, 1920 in a small wooden house located at 627 Society Avenue under the noble leadership of the late Reverend Grant Edgar Hall.
By Pete Skiba
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Members of Foxtrot Company 148th Brigade Support Battalion accept a formal welcome home and then head for barbecue at the Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 2785 Saturday.
(Published in the Albany Herald)