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Coming next month: nts, career changers or a sampling of open house vents at these and many other eorgia colleges and technical chools, see page 38B of this web exclusive l edition, online at www.geor rg. GA DEPT. OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT r ag producers GEORGIA MAGAZINE 12/12/12 1:27 PM January 2013 n’s country music star Kip Moore page 22 Armitage and the GA Trial Gardens page 32 E 12/14/12 4:25 PM Powers of Congress Making their victory even sweeter, they broke the myth that it was impossible to win a world championship using fall arrest devices which made climbing more difficult, yet kept them safer. In addition to the world champion team, the following were in the Top 12 of the Journeymen division for co-op linemen: Taylor Shadrix, Sam Albright, Josh Kirby, Derek Carruth, Jack Rider, Matt Orr, Bryn Speck, Shane Crider, Matt Ingram, Jared Childers and Tim Costner. Congratulations to these heroes and champions, who provide reliable electricity to GreyStone Power members every day! The team of Tony Brown, Patrick LeCroy and Josh Jones captured the world championship with the help of coach Matt Williams. Article I, Section 1, of the U.S. Constitution says, “All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.” The authors of the Constitution delegated the power to establish policy, or make laws, to the legislative branch, not the executive or judicial branches. James Madison wrote in “Federalist No. 51”: “In republican [representative] government, the legislative authority necessarily predominates.” The framers were concerned about too much power in the hands of a powerful executive, but they were also acquainted with legislative tyranny. Therefore, they split the legislative powers between two separate chambers, the House of Representatives and the Senate. Both have the authority to enact legislation, but unique powers are delegated to each chamber, such as the House’s power to begin bills that raise taxes and the Senate’s authority to approve treaties and presidential appointments. The framers further limited Congress’ power by listing legitimate areas of legislative activity in Article I, Section 8, and by checks on Congress’ authority, such as the president’s power to veto bills and the ability of the courts to review legislation. Article I, Section 8, delegates 23 legislative powers to Congress. Elsewhere in Article I, and in other sections of the Constitution, another 16 powers are given to the legislative branch, such as the power to determine the times for choosing presidential electors, in Article II, Section 1, and the power to establish federal courts in Article III, Section 1. The framers limited the power of Congress in order to secure individual liberty and preserve the powers of the states. —Jim Jess greystonepower.com Find us on April 2013 2-7.mb.vp_0413.indd 7 Want to know what’s in the current issue of GEORGIA Magazine—and what’s on the horizon? Subscribe to the E-blast list bl Ge ast ! bo on t ar d! chnical College in Athens, State University in Kend the University of West Carrollton, are a few of colleges and technical ering spring preview events. —Laurel George E- at Kennesaw State University’s variety of classes are offered in care. REID TRAYLOR Sign up for GEORGIA Magazine’s E-blast During a storm, they’re our heroes. Today, they’re our champions. The GreyStone team of Tony Brown, Patrick LeCroy, Josh Jones and coach Matt Williams recently won first place overall after competing against 205 teams from around the world during the International Lineman’s Rodeo in Kansas. for the latest information on articles, contests, partnerships and more, delivered right to your inbox. To subscribe, visit bit.ly/gamagnews. Picture this? Guess where this is and you could Win a $25 gift card! In “Picture this?” the reader whose photo of a Georgia place is published wins a $25 Target gift card—as does the person who correctly guesses what the photo is and where it was taken. The winner’s name (drawn at random from correct guesses) and the answer will appear in a future issue. If you’re ready to guess, or have a photo for us to consider, email picturethis@geor giaemc.com or mail to “Picture this,” P.O. Box 1707, Tucker, GA 30085. Submissions for consideration should be 300-dpi photos you have taken of locations that are easy to identify, but not too prominent. Please send photos and guesses separately. Guesses for the April contest must be received by April 26, 2013. With all correspondence, please include your name, complete address and phone number. February 2013 Our winners from the February 2013 issue are Nancy M. Hardin, of Warner Robins, who took the photo, and Karen Schuck, of Townsend, who correctly guessed that it is a statue of the Altamaha-ha at the Darien Visitors Center. The Altamaha-ha, or “Altie,” is viewed by some as Georgia’s version of the Loch Ness Monster, and legend has it the giant creature inhabits the Altamaha River near Darien. We also heard from artist/sculptor Rick Spears, who created the model. 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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Georgia Magazine - April 2013

Georgia Magazine - April 2013
Contents
Viewpoint
Mailbox
Liberty Notes
Picture This?
Georgia News
Calendar of Events
Festival Guide
Currents
The Blessing of the Fleet
A Tale of Two Soldiers
The 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards
Mug Jugs
Along Our Borders
Travel Guide
Get Out in the South
My Georgia
Georgia Gardens
Georgia Cooks
Snapshot
More Snapshot Photos
Gardening Tips for April; Plant of the Month
April’s Online Trivia Contest
Second Helping: More Earthfriendly Recipes
Georgia Grown Spotlight
Colleges Host “Open House” Events

Georgia Magazine - April 2013