...for Augusta in the bargain."It's clear to see what Jack did for Augusta and the state," he said.State Rep. Calvin Smyre, of Columbus, said he canceled a Saturday appearance in Macon for the honor of attending Connell's farewell. He...

...Scholars.He said the commission has breakdowns on hometowns and schools but not income and race.But Orrock and Reps. Calvin Smyre, D-Columbus, and Kathy Ashe, D-Atlanta, speculated that most of the Zell Miller Scholars are from upper-income...

...to let local officials sketch the districts out, and the delegations simply give their approval, according to Rep. Calvin Smyre, D-Columbus, one of the longest-serving members of the legislature."I've been 38 years in the legislature...

...caucus contest with Rep. Virgil Fludd of Tyrone.Rep. Doug McKillip of Athens was elected caucus chairman, when Rep. Calvin Smyre of Columbus -- now the longest serving Democrat along with Rep. Henry Lucas of Macon -- stepped aside after being...

...Monday's House elections made history on two counts. Democrats put up the name of their caucus chairman, Rep. Calvin Smyre of Columbus, the first time a black had been nominated for the post in modern history. And Rep. Jan Jones, R-Alpharetta...

...flag Thursday in the first planned hearing on a referendum to change the official banner. A top House Democrat, Rep. Calvin Smyre of Columbus, said a public hearing will be held Thursday afternoon near the Capitol. It will be the first time Mr...

...convention home Thursday as if they were a wave of troops ready to go into battle for Al Gore. "Fired up?" state Rep. Calvin Smyre exhorted the delegates four times near the end of their last and most raucous meeting of the week, pausing each time...

...month in a move that will allow the party to elect a new leader for the elections this summer and fall. State Rep. Calvin Smyre of Columbus said the move will allow him to focus his full attention on holding a Democratic majority in the state House...

...granted to companies that build plants in the state. "I'm really astounded there is no coordination," said Rep. Calvin Smyre, D-Columbus. "We have no plan of action." An analysis by the Department of Audits presented to the joint House...

...show within the Black Caucus, with some members saying the group has toed the party line too often this year. Rep. Calvin Smyre, chairman of the state Democratic Party and co-chair of the Black Caucus, said it's a daily struggle to keep the...