...office has repeatedly said the governor opposes the expansion of gambling, and conservative groups such as the Christian Coalition of Georgia have urged Deal to reject the proposal. Legislative efforts to support O'Leary's proposal have also stalled...

...will spend at least half his time on nonprofit clients, he said. One of Gold Dome's first clients is the Christian Coalition of Georgia, which once dominated state politics. It lost influence after scandal-plagued Ralph Reed lost his 2006...

...same group Devin joined. THE GROUPS ARE NOT without their critics. Sadie Fields, the chairwoman of the Christian Coalition of Georgia, said allowing alliances on school grounds was "improper." "We are robbing children of their innocence...

...students' academic achievement. The groups are not without their critics. Sadie Fields, chairwoman of the Christian Coalition of Georgia, said allowing alliances on school grounds was "improper." "We are robbing children of their innocence...

...Senate. "It's definitely a victory for the women of Georgia," said Sadie Fields, the president of the Christian Coalition of Georgia. But Becky Rafter, the executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Georgia, said state reproductive-health...

...Background: Defeated state Senate Majority Leader Charles Walker in 2002 Endorsements: Georgia Right to Life, Christian Coalition of Georgia, Medical Association of Georgia, National Rifle Association, Committee for Good Government J.B. Powell...

...has also touted his experience, he has tackled the issues head-on, filling out questionnaires from the Christian Coalition of Georgia and Georgia Right to Life, an anti-abortion group. For Ms. Bernes, the main factor in the election is...

...reminded how critical it is they go to the polls in November," said Sadie Fields, the chairwoman of the Christian Coalition of Georgia, which has lobbied hard for the past three months to push the referendum through the Georgia Legislature...

...called the change promising news. "We applaud Kathy Cox," said Sadie Fields, the state chairman of the Christian Coalition of Georgia. Mr. Fields said Ms. Cox told Christian Coalition members at a candidate forum in 2002 that she believes...

...Leaders of the Democrat-controlled House have questioned the need for a constitutional amendment. The Christian Coalition of Georgia is expected to drum up support for the amendment during a weekend rally in Atlanta. Mr. Perdue is scheduled...