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Latest Fact-Checks In Georgia

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Libertarian Party of Georgia
Libertarian Party of Georgia
stated on December 6, 2012 in a press release:
The increase in the current state budget was greater than the inflation rate and the rate of population growth in Georgia.
Half-True
By Eric Stirgus • December 12, 2012
Alex Wan
Alex Wan
stated on December 3, 2012 in a resolution:
"The city of Atlanta has one of the highest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender populations per capita, ranking third among major American cities."
Half-True
By Eric Stirgus • December 7, 2012
Saxby Chambliss
Saxby Chambliss
stated on November 27, 2012 in an interview:
Says he has never voted for raising taxes.
True
By Eric Stirgus • December 5, 2012
National Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
stated on November 9, 2012 in a web post:
A "foreclosure tax" that would take effect in 2013 could mean a high tax bill for those facing foreclosure and millions of families who modified their mortgage or had a short sale through their lender.
Mostly True
By Eric Stirgus • November 30, 2012
Michael Cannon
Michael Cannon
stated on November 9, 2012 in an article:
Operating a health care exchange would be "illegal" in Georgia and some states because of legislation passed in those states.
False
By Eric Stirgus • November 28, 2012
Steve Acenbrak
Steve Acenbrak
stated on November 11, 2012 in an article:
"When you look at the number of crashes before the cameras were installed compared to after, they’re virtually the same."
Mostly True
By Eric Stirgus • November 27, 2012
Emma Darnell
Emma Darnell
stated on November 7, 2012 in a meeting:
The "error rates" for the Fulton County elections department are "well below the average."
False
By Eric Stirgus • November 26, 2012
Clayton County Government
Clayton County Government
stated on November 2, 2012 in a web post:
"Clayton County offers the lowest operating millage rate in Metro Atlanta."
False
By Eric Stirgus • November 14, 2012
Brian Robinson
Brian Robinson
stated on October 11, 2012 in a newspaper article :
Half the lottery directors across the country had not run a lottery before they were hired.
Mostly True
By Janel Davis • November 13, 2012
Saxby Chambliss
Saxby Chambliss
stated on November 8, 2012 in an interview:
"Revenues are 15 percent of GDP — it’s still in the range of the lowest it’s ever been."
Mostly True
By Eric Stirgus • November 12, 2012
Larry Sabato
Larry Sabato
stated on October 16, 2012 in an article:
"The higher the education level, the more likely they are to vote Democratic."
Mostly True
By Janel Davis • November 5, 2012
Johnny Isakson
Johnny Isakson
stated on October 12, 2012 in an article:
"One industry in America has increased its employment base in the last four years by 176,000 people: the United States government."
True
By Eric Stirgus • October 26, 2012
Larry Sabato
Larry Sabato
stated on October 16, 2012 in article:
Virginia’s educational level among whites is higher than Georgia’s.
True
By Janel Davis • October 22, 2012
Nathan Deal
Nathan Deal
stated on October 1, 2012 in news release:
The  Georgia Department of Economic Development assisted with the creation of 28,776 jobs, an increase of 29 percent from last fiscal year, and $5.97 billion in investments, a 32 percent increase.  
Half-True
By Janel Davis • October 16, 2012
Senior Citizens League
Senior Citizens League
stated on September 3, 2012 in mailer:
" … if the Agreement goes into effect, the millions of Mexican citizens who will become eligible for Social Security benefits may have a far stronger claim to benefits and protection against cuts than U.S. citizens!"
False
By Janel Davis • October 15, 2012
Steven Teske
Steven Teske
stated on September 18, 2012 in an article:
High school students arrested on campus are twice as likely not to graduate and four times less likely to graduate if they’ve appeared in court.
Mostly True
By Eric Stirgus • October 10, 2012
Patriot Majority USA
Patriot Majority USA
stated on September 30, 2012 in a news release:
Gov. Nathan Deal "has taken at least $15,600 from the (Koch brothers), their businesses, and their employees."
False
By Eric Stirgus • October 9, 2012
Chain email
Chain email
stated on September 27, 2012 in an email:
Less than 10 percent of President Barack Obama’s Cabinet members have private-sector experience.
Pants on Fire!
By Eric Stirgus • October 8, 2012
Michael Julian Bond
Michael Julian Bond
stated on September 17, 2012 in Atlanta City Council meeting:
Almost 400 arrests in the city last year for panhandling-related offenses involved just 78 suspects, an indication that the same people are panhandling over and over.
Mostly True
By Janel Davis • October 2, 2012
National Women's Law Center
National Women's Law Center
stated on September 21, 2012 in press release:
"In every state, women are paid less than men."
True
By Janel Davis • October 1, 2012
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