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The article focuses on the racists and corrupt governors of Georgia, presents an excerpt from the book "Without Mercy: The Stunning True Story of Race, Crime, and Corruption in the Deep South," by David Beasley, and presents an interview with writer David Beasley who discusses various topics about his book including his possible connection to the story, politician E.D. Rivers, and source of his material.

Discusses the challenges faced by Georgia in its transition to a two-party statehouse from a one-party state. Administration of Democratic Governor Roy Barnes; Move of Republican Governor Sonny Perdue to roll back or eliminate many of Barnes' programs; Negotiation of Democratic leaders with Perdue to pass a tax bill.

Presents comments from Zell Miller, former governor of Georgia, regarding the state's politics, the economy and his programs. Political leanings of Georgians; Background on the HOPE scholarship; Thoughts about President Bill Clinton; Teaching plans; Factors driving growth in Georgia; State of education in Georgia; Assessment of Roy Barnes' victory in the gubernatorial race.

Profiles Zell Miller, former governor of Georgia and chosen by `Georgia Trend' magazine as the Georgian of the Year for 1998. Miller's contribution to the statewide Democratic slate; Role in Governor-elect Roy Barnes' victory; Miller's performance as governor; Career highlights; Miller's friendship with President Bill Clinton; Impact on Georgian politics; Contributions to the state.

Focuses on Georgia's political issues with reference to the trial of Leo Frank, president of the Atlanta chapter of B'nai B'rith. Treatment of Frank by the governor of Georgia to uphold a civilization better than Georgia has yet attained; Evidence of Georgia's political development in Frank's case; Opinion that the governor who acted, and the opinion which supported him, were not enough to save Georgia from its degradation.

On paper, Georgia has one of the most powerful governors in the United States. But Georgia governor Sonny Perdue has relaxed his grip on the levers of authority and, as a result, lost one battle after another in the 2003 legislative session. A retired Bank of America executive, Jim Lientz, is Perdue's chief operating officer, charged with the day-to-day business of running state government. Lientz lacks political experience, and his marching orders are to steer clear of politics. Eric Tanenblatt is Perdue's chief of staff. Tanenblatt, who led George W. Bush's 2000 campaign in Georgia, has plenty of political experience. However, he must tiptoe through the peach blossoms to avoid colliding with Lientz.

Focuses on the political history of Georgia. Description of election campaigns; Information about the former governors.

Narrates the political developments in the state of Georgia under the regime of Governor Zell Miller. Importance of the being progressive, innovative, and creative for states to succeed; Help Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) as Georgia's college scholarship program; Georgia as one of the top job creator; Top bond ratings; Reform in the budget process.

The article offers news briefs related to political issues in Georgia. Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue is losing popular support since his policies reduced health insurance benefits for retirees. The latest population estimates of the state, released by the U.S. Bureau of the Census indicate that the state will add at least one and possibly two U.S. House seats after the 2010 census. Georgia Representative Charlie Norwood may not run for another term in 2008 due to recurring medical problems.

The article reports that after decades of democratic Party governance with growing expenditures for education, health care and other basic services, a more conservative Republican leadership in Georgia will steer state government toward lower spending and fewer services. Activist governors like Zell Miller and Roy Barnes will now see a governor, Sonny Perdue and a Republican-controlled legislature that favor more of a caretaker approach to governing. The new House Speaker, Glenn Richardson, has vowed that he won't even allow a bill to come up for a vote unless it meets one of his strict criteria.

Comments on the political performance of Georgia governor Roy Barnes. Barnes' rating in the public-opinion polls; Barnes as an advocate of environmental protection; Criticisms against Barnes' projects.

Speculates on what kind of governor that Roy Eugene Barnes will be for Georgia. Profile on Barnes; Activities during the first weeks after the November 1998 elections; Barnes' advantage over former Governor Zell Miller; Outlook for Barnes' chances of passing his legislative agenda.

The article discusses political issues in Atlanta, Georgia. The state has been known for not electing a Republican governor nor electing a black candidate. Former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young encouraged Zell Miller to run-off for the Democratic nomination for governor. Miller gained 41% of the Democratic vote, took 15% of the black vote in urban areas of Fulton County, received strong support in Atlanta's affluent suburbs as well.

Focuses on Georgia Governor Zell Miller, who is on the final two years of his governorship. Miller's idea of work in his last two years; Comments on his character; Two books that Miller is working on.

Comments on the possibility that Georgia Governor Zell Miller may decide to retire instead of serving out his final 24 months. Remarks from Miller's second-to-the-last State of State Address to the Legislature as the reason for this view; Educated guess on what are thoughts of politicians who dreaming of getting the governorship on the speech.

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has proposed a $44.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2016, which is a 3.15% increase over the current spending plan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]