Here in Georgia:
- APS Superintendent says North Atlanta HS ”needs to be a lot more than it is“
- Bibb County Chairman makes the pitch for regionalism in his reelection bid
- Atlanta developer to build luxury outlet mall near Savannah
- The future of the Democratic party in GA: Smyre, ground game, fundraising
National / International Stories of Interest:
- Meet Mr. Taxman –Congressman Patrick Tiberi
- 7 U.S. elections to watch outside of the POTUS
- Wonkbook Roundup & Romney writes “Dad” on a piece of paper before every debate
- In WSJ op-ed, Jack Welch sticks by his claim that Chicago guys cooked the jobs numbers
Intriguing Reads:
- Owner of Westgate Resorts writes to employees economy isn’t threatening their jobs, Obama is
- 2 U.S. scientists win Nobel chemistry prize
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Dan O’Leary now has pretty pictures of his “world class” hotel/Casino. Just like the developers that pushed CoolRay Field did. How did that work out for you Gwinnett?
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/developer-pitches-norcross-entertainment-complex/nSYmB/
Charlie,
I have read that secondary non vacation spot casinos on the macro drain more jobs than they create. They tend to target people who can least afford the losses and do not go to Vegas via the expense. The counter arguements is they use the black market to gamble and or the internet. What do you think? Do you think projects like you posted create more problems or help the economy?
I agree John.
I have a number of problems with O’Leary’s proposal not the least of which is having a stand alone casino or video gambling location won’t attract business from outside of Georgia. It will suck up business from those that want to gamble who live within a few mile radius of his facility. Look at Gulfport or Las Vegas, they have multiple gambling locations so people travel to gamble and vacation. I love my home county but people aren’t going to vacation in Gwinnett to gamble at O’Leary’s stand alone facility.
Just think, if this gets created Gwinnett’s developers could bribe unscrupulous officials without having to leave town, saving them thousands of dollars in travel expenses.
I always thought putting something in Underground would be a good idea though – people do come to Atlanta for conventions, tourism, Braves, Falcons etc already so a casino would seem like an attractive additional destination. And I’d rather go to Atlanta where I can see other sites while I’m there than go to some Indian reservation in the middle of nowhere.
That was Dan O’Leary’s primary goal for the past decade. Maybe he now thinks it is isn’t possible? I am for it as long as it has live dealers and poker rooms. A bunch of slot machines does not move people.
Buzz,
Lol! You make the point better than I!
So happy to see my alma mater succeeding!
This casino means nothing to me.
As someone who enjoys playing poker,
I will continue spending my dollars in other states… FL, MS, NV
Would you go to Mississippi if there was an actual casino downtown, poker tables etc?
Depends on whether you are working the circuit or jus looking for a game. I’d definitely play more closer to home.
Right, I guess it depends on whether they had facilities that could host satellites – that would drive visitors more than just having tables.
Heck no.
Give me something on par with the Beau Rivage/IP/Harrahs (in Biloxi) at Underground Atlanta and my money stays local.
The newest one in Jacksonville, FL (Largest in the state) is a huge success.
http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2012-02-27/story/states-largest-poker-room-open-week-jacksonville
More Dem incest. I really hope that we can someday start to change the culture.
http://dailycaller.com/2012/10/10/abc-news-scrambles-to-cover-up-barack-obamas-attendance-at-vp-debate-moderators-wedding/
http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/10/10/congressman-draws-fire-for-calling-evolution-big-bang-lies-from-the-pit-of-hell/
Just when you thought Honey Boo Boo was making Georgia look bad… Look at what Rep. Paul Broun had to say about evolution and the big bang. Could somebody tell me why is this man on the science committee?
Perhaps as an exemplar as to why science is a much needed venture?
“See Jimmy, if you don’t pay attention to the teacher in your fourth-grade science class you’ll grow up to be just like that Paul Broun man.”
Here’s today’s latest lie striaght from a Cambrian-era mudpit of hell, reportedly somewhere in China (figures….buncha godless commie heathens)
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