Weekend Gazette: January 17-18, 2009

On this edition of Weekend Gazette, news from under the Gold Dome at the first week of the 2009 legislative session wraps up.

And, joining us here in the GPB studios, state Senator Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur).

Jones has called on President-elect Barak Obama to come to the aid of minority auto dealers hard hit by the nation's faltering economy.

Plus, a birthday salute to a remarkable Georgian. Eleanor "Sandy" Torrey-West turned 96 years old this week.

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: December 6-7, 2008

This week, exploring the distinct communication styles of men and women. Experts say behaviour learned on the playground could have disasterous consequences in the boardroom. Author Connie Glaser joins us on Weekend Gazette to talk about her new book, GenderTalk Works: 7 Steps to Cracking the Gender Code at Word. We'll also have your Weekend Gazette calendar, featuring family fun and entertainment all around the state. All this and more on Weekend Gazette, hosted by Valarie Edwards. Saturday afternoon at 12PM and again on Sunday at 4PM.

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 22-23, 2008

This year marks the 45th anniversary of the death of President John F. Kennedy Jr. On the next Weekend Gazette, remembering the nation’s 35th president. Plus, we talk one-on-one with the state's top judge on keeping kids out of jail and rebuilding Georgia's families. And, startling statistics from health officials on the elderly and AIDS. All that plus your Weekend Gazette calendar. Coming your way this 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.