Rep. Joe Wilson’s son disputes claim by Carter that Congressman’s outburst ‘based on racism’ATLANTA — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson’s oldest son defended his father against a claim by former President Jimmy Carter that the congressman’s outburst during a speech by President Barack Obama was “based on racism.” Rep. Wilson’s outburst ‘based on racism’: Carter
Former President Carter says Rep. Wilson’s outburst to Obama ‘based on racism,’ ‘dastardly’ATLANTA — Former President Jimmy Carter says Congressman Joe Wilson’s outburst to President Barack Obama last week was an act “based on racism.” Carter called Wilson’s comment “dastardly” and part of an “inherent feeling” held by some in this country who feel that a black man should not be president. Former President Carter: Congressman’s outburst to Obama ‘based on racism,’ ‘dastardly’ATLANTA — Former President Jimmy Carter said Tuesday that U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson’s outburst to President Barack Obama during a speech to Congress last week was an act “based on racism” and rooted in fears of a black president. Judge orders children of Martin Luther King Jr. to meet to discuss their father’s estateATLANTA — A judge has ordered the surviving children of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King to hold a shareholders’ meeting to discuss their father’s estate. Ga. woman escapes before Amtrak train slams minivan at rail crossing west of AtlantaLITHIA SPRINGS, Ga. — A Georgia woman says she jumped out of her minivan just before an Amtrak train slammed into it. Children of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. back in court, wrangle over inheritanceATLANTA — Two surviving children of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King were back in court Monday in a wrangle with their brother over their parents’ estates. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution raises Monday-Saturday newsstand price to $1ATLANTA — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution now costs $1 if you buy it at a newsstand Monday through Saturday. Delta Air Lines says available cash will decline, discloses 2010 pension obligationsATLANTA — Delta Air Lines Inc., the world’s biggest airline operator, said Monday its available cash on hand will continue to fall by the end of the year as demand for air travel has been hit hard by the economic downturn. AP Enterprise: Lax enforcement means anti-bullying laws offer little protection in schoolsATLANTA — Recent student suicides have parents and advocates complaining that anti-bullying laws enacted in nearly every state are not being enforced and do not go far enough to identify and rid schools of chronic tormentors. Air Canada sues US secretary of transportation over charter flights disputeATLANTA — Air Canada says the United States’ insistence that the carrier cancel all of its season-long sports charter flights would wreak havoc on the upcoming professional hockey and basketball seasons if it is upheld. AP Source: Delta Air Lines weighs making cash infusion, business ties with Japan AirlinesATLANTA — Delta Air Lines Inc. is considering making a cash infusion of a couple hundred million dollars to aid struggling Japan Airlines Corp., a person briefed on the talks said Friday. Georgia commission votes to suspend educators in cheating scandalATLANTA — The Georgia Professional Standards Commission has temporarily suspended the teaching licenses of two DeKalb County educators accused in a cheating scandal. Fred Mills, University of Georgia music professor and famed trumpeter, killed in car wreckMONROE, Ga. — University of Georgia music professor Fred Mills, a Grammy nominee who made numerous records as a trumpeter with the Canadian Brass quintet and performed with several orchestras, has died, the school said Tuesday. Ludacris’ stimulus package: Grammy-winning rapper gives 20 cars to people without vehiclesMORROW, Ga. — Talk about a one-man stimulus package: Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris has given away 20 cars to people who wrote about their struggles to keep their jobs for a lack of wheels of their own. Global Energy sells ethanol plant; owner to use as demonstration site for biofuel technologyATLANTA — Global Energy Holdings Group, Inc. said Friday it will sell an ethanol production plant to Fiberight LLC. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. Coca-Cola to invest $200 million in Vietnam in the next 3 yearsATLANTA — Coca-Cola Co. says it plans to invest an additional $200 million in Vietnam in the next three years. Gentiva Health appoints 3 independent directors, restoring independent majorityATLANTA — Home health services provider Gentiva Health Services Inc. said Thursday it named three independent directors to its board. Ga. pastor shot, killed by officers in drug sting; Father-to-be wasn’t target of probeATLANTA — Plainclothes officers shot and killed a small-town pastor when the 28-year-old father-to-be resisted efforts to question him about a passenger in his car who was the target of a drug sting, authorities said. Airline shares rise as Dow gets lift and oil prices fallMINNEAPOLIS — Airline shares rose a little on Thursday as oil prices continued to bounce around $70 a barrel. Stray bullet kills college student walking with friends on Atlanta campus; 2nd student injuredATLANTA — One of the nation’s largest historically black academic centers mourned Thursday for a 19-year old student killed by a stray bullet as she walked on campus with friends. Virgin America wants feds to close Alaska Airlines’ challenge to its US citizenship statusATLANTA — Privately held air carrier Virgin America asked the Department of Transportation on Thursday to deny Alaska Airlines’ repeated challenges to its U.S. citizenship status and close the case. Virgin America wants feds to close case challenging its US citizenship statusATLANTA — Privately held air carrier Virgin America is asking the Department of Transportation to deny Alaska Airlines’ repeated challenges to its U.S. citizenship status and close the case. Beazer Homes prices 12 percent senior notes due 2017 at 89.5 percent of the principal amountATLANTA — Beazer Homes USA Inc. on Thursday said its private offering of senior secured notes was priced equal to 89.5 percent of the $250 million aggregate principal amount of the notes. Police: Stray bullet kills college student, hurts another walking on Clark campus in AtlantaATLANTA — A 19-year-old college student walking on campus with friends was struck and killed by a stray bullet early Thursday at Clark Atlanta University, police said. IntercontinentalExchange: August average daily volume for its futures markets up in yearATLANTA — IntercontinentalExchange Inc., an over-the-counter and futures exchange operator, said Wednesday that August average daily volume for its futures markets increased 34 percent from the same month a year ago. Airline shares fall as broader stock market plungesATLANTA — Despite a drop in oil prices, airline shares fell Tuesday as the broader stock market plunged. School districts across the country furlough teachers to reduce spending amid budget cutsATLANTA — High school librarian Melissa Payne is starting her new school year with $1,000 less in her paycheck and three days that she’ll be forced to stay home from her job. Study: 1 in 10 binge drinkers get behind the wheel, many come from bars, clubs and restaurantsATLANTA — One in 10 binge drinkers got behind the wheel the last time they drank heavily. And half of those drivers left from a bar, restaurant or nightclub after downing five or more drinks, a new study has found. Swine flu basics: Who’s at risk, when to expect shots _ and by the way, pork’s OKATLANTA — Since it first emerged in April, the global swine flu epidemic has sickened more than 1 million Americans and killed about 500. It’s also spread around the world, infecting tens of thousands and killing nearly 2,000. |
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ATLANTA — Former President Jimmy Carter said Tuesday that U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson’s outburst to President Barack Obama during a speech to Congress last week was an act “based on racism” and rooted in fears of a black president.
