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Nathan Deal
Nathan Deal
stated on December 8, 2010 a newspaper interview
The impact of the 2010 federal health care legislation will be "huge" on Georgia.
Mostly True
By Eric Stirgus • January 21, 2011
Jack Kingston
Jack Kingston
stated on December 25, 2010 a newspaper article
The nation's food supply is "99.99 percent safe."
Mostly False
By Willoughby Mariano • January 19, 2011
Phil Gingrey
Phil Gingrey
stated on December 16, 2010 a state legislative committee meeting
Under current U.S. immigration policy, "literally one person with a green card" can, in the extreme, bring in more than 270 of his relatives.
False
By Willoughby Mariano • January 18, 2011
John Eaves
John Eaves
stated on January 12, 2011 a newspaper article
"This kind of snowstorm happens every 10 or 15 years."
True
By Eric Stirgus • January 17, 2011
New Georgia Encyclopedia
New Georgia Encyclopedia
stated on January 11, 2011 New Georgia Encyclopedia entry on hogs in Georgia history
Georgia lawmakers fuel up for the session by feasting on "wild" hogs.
True
By Jim Tharpe • January 11, 2011
Ray McBerry
Ray McBerry
stated on December 15, 2010 a radio interview
"You’ll find blacks in almost every regiment throughout the South who fought right alongside white Southerners," during the Civil War.
Pants on Fire!
By Willoughby Mariano • January 7, 2011
David Wyss
David Wyss
stated on December 13, 2010 a newspaper article
State governments have little ability to stimulate job growth in the short run.
True
By Willoughby Mariano • January 5, 2011
Kasim Reed
Kasim Reed
stated on November 30, 2010 a speech
The city of Atlanta has $56 million in its reserves.
Mostly True
By Eric Stirgus • January 4, 2011
DeKalb County
DeKalb County
stated on December 23, 2010 its website
"The Greenest County in America."
Mostly False
By Eric Stirgus • January 3, 2011
James Jolly
James Jolly
stated on October 1, 2010 a University of Georgia System newsletter
"Every student paying out-of-state tuition actually covers more than the cost of instruction."
True
By Willoughby Mariano • December 17, 2010
Jane Kidd
Jane Kidd
stated on December 7, 2010 press release
"[State Rep. Doug McKillip’s] donors deserve a refund."
False
By Jim Tharpe • December 15, 2010
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
stated on December 13, 2010 a history on team website
The Atlanta Braves are "the oldest continuously operating professional sports franchise in America."
True
By Eric Stirgus • December 14, 2010
Jack Kingston
Jack Kingston
stated on November 30, 2010 a presentation
"Sixteen [federal] programs exist to fight homelessness" and some of them are duplicative.
Mostly True
By Eric Stirgus • December 13, 2010
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
stated on December 5, 2010 the TV show's season finale
In the case of a catastrophic event, the Atlanta-area offices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will self-destruct.
Pants on Fire!
By Willoughby Mariano • December 10, 2010
CQ Press City Crime Rankings, 2010-2011
CQ Press City Crime Rankings, 2010-2011
stated on November 22, 2010 a book
The city of Atlanta ranks 25th among U.S. cities with the highest crime rates.
Half-True
By Willoughby Mariano • December 7, 2010
NFL Players Association
NFL Players Association
stated on November 22, 2010 a letter
A National Football League lockout would cost Atlanta $160 million in lost jobs and revenue.
False
By Eric Stirgus • December 6, 2010
National Review
National Review
stated on November 3, 2010 National Review Online
Said Republicans made historic gains in state legislatures during last month’s election
True
By Jim Tharpe • December 3, 2010
Elaine Boyer
Elaine Boyer
stated on October 27, 2010 a newspaper op-ed
Low-flow toilets "can cost homeowners up to $1,000 each."
Half-True
By Willoughby Mariano • December 1, 2010
Democratic Party of Georgia
Democratic Party of Georgia
stated on November 18, 2010 a Facebook post
"[Georgia] Republicans have mismanaged unemployment benefits."
False
By Eric Stirgus • November 30, 2010
City of Atlanta
City of Atlanta
stated on November 12, 2010 a press release
Red light camera installed to "promote public safety."
Mostly False
By Eric Stirgus • November 29, 2010
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