Weekend Gazette March 21-22, 2009

Join host Valarie Edwards on GPB's Weekend Gazette as she recaps the week's news events and previews the Cherry Blossom Festival.

Weekend Gazette airs Saturday's at and noon and again on Sunday at 4PM.

Weekend Gazette February 28-29, 2009

This Saturday at noon, join host Valarie Edwards for the next Weekend Gazette.

We’ll have the latest news from under the Gold Dome. While the Georgia Legislature is in session, we’ll continue to bring you all the latest details on what’s being done that affects you and your community . We also discuss Sonny Perdue addressing the stimulus plan and what that means to Georgians. Below, we have listed contact information for the Governor's office as well as other state entities directly involved with the disbursement of the Stimulus Package.

We’ll have all this and more on this week’s edition of Weekend Gazette this Saturday at noon and again Sunday at four right here on GPB.

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue
Office of the Governor
Georgia State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Fax:(404)657-5947
Tel:(404)656-1776
email: georgia.governor@gov.state.ga.us

Office of Planning & Budget
270 Washington Street, S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 656-3820
Fax: (404) 656-3828

Office of Accounting
Phone: (404) 656-2133
Fax: (404) 463-5089
Suite 1604 (West Tower)
200 Piedmont Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-9010

Weekend Gazette: January 31, 2009

A Bill that would overhaul the state's indigent defense program is making its way through the General Assembly.

The measure is likely to pit advocates for poor defendants against some state lawmakers who say the program is simply not working.

Join host Valarie Edwards for Weekend Gazette, Saturday at noon and again Sunday at 4 right here on GPB.

Weekend Gazette: January 3-4, 2009

Georgia will be well represented at the inauguration festivities for the nation's 44th President.

We'll tell you who's headed to the nation's capitol and why.

And, we revisit the Georgia coast, once a renowned destination for race car enthusiasts.

All of that and more comes your way on Weekend Gazette!

Weekend Gazette: December 20-21, 2008

On the next Weekend Gazette, exploring the nostalgic, the new and the humourous side Christmas traditions.
Including a look at the creation of one of an all time favorite ... A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Join Valarie Edwards for Weekend Gazette.
Sunday at 4 right here on GPB.

Weekend Gazette: November 29-30, 2008

On the next Weekend Gazette, we kick off the holiday season with a tradition which has lasted for nearly a century. Since 1926, the glee clubs of Atlanta's Spelman College and Morehouse College have joined together to present a free holiday concert to the local community. We preview that concert live from our GPB studios. Join me for Weekend Gazette, Saturday at noon and again Sunday at 4, here on GPB.

Weekend Gazette: November 8-9, 2008

This week on Weekend Gazette, reflections on Barack Obama's historic victory as president elect of the United States, and what that means to Georgians. Also on Weekend Gazette, we discuss a new book on the life and career of legendary Georgia musician James Brown. All this and more on Weekend Gazette, hosted by Valarie Edwards. Saturday afternoon at 12PM and again on Sunday at 4PM.

WEEKEND GAZETTE, October 25-26, 2008

On this week's show, television’s Judge Glenda Hatchett, on the power of positive parenting. Thousands attended her recent “Parent Power” workshop in Atlanta where she offered up her rules for positive parenting. Topping the list ... setting boundaries. And reporter Dave Bender with the latest election news. We'll also have your Weekend Gazette calendar as well. Weekend Gazette comes your way each Saturday afternoon at 12 and again Sunday at 4PM.

Weekend Gazette, October 18-19, 2008

On this week's show -- Candace Bushnell -- the author behind the blockbusters "Sex and the City" and "Lipstick Jungle" stops by the GPB studios to talk about her latest book. If you think wealthy people don't have problems, "One Fifth Avenue" will change your mind. In the landmark building on New York City's Washington Square, there is jealousy, infidility, insecurity and double dealing intrigue. We'll also feature the best of GPB's award winning daily newsmagazine Georgia Gazette. And, we'll have your Weekend Gazette calendar as well. Weekend Gazette comes your way each Saturday afternoon at 12 and again Sunday at 4PM. Listen to find out how you can win a free copy of her latest book.

Weekend Gazette, September 13-14, 2008

On this week’s show, we meet two men. Chuck Butler worked for a private security company which trains Iraqi police. Ayad Majeed was a translator for coalition forces, until he fled Iraq fearing for his life. Tune in for this remarkable story of how circumstances forged a relationship closer than blood. And, now in our series from around the southeast … from WOUT radio in Nashville, Tennessee reporter Chrissy Keuper on how poachers of American Wild Ginseng have threatened this once abundant and free wild species. We’ll also have your Weekend Gazette calendar, plus a look back at the week’s top news stories. Join host Valarie Edwards for Weekend Gazette on Saturdays at Noon, and again Sundays at 4:00PM here on GPB.

Weekend Gazette, September 8-9, 2008

On this week's show, we talk health care insurance with state Senator Judson Hill (R-Marietta). Hill says he's got a plan to provide health insurance for 'high risk' patients and the 'uninsurable.' And, he promises it won't cost Georgia taxpayers a dime. Then, it's off to Eastern Kentucky, where a centuries old tradition has one Christian group at odds with law enforcement officials. And, we meet paralympic athlete Curtis Lovejoy. A car accident more than 25 years ago left Curtis a quadrapeligic. Tune in to hear his amazing journey and how he became a world class athlete in two sports, swimming and fencing. All of that and more on Weekend Gazette, Saturdays at noon, here on GPB!

Watch footage of Curtis Lovejoy as he begins his daily four hour practice: