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Governor’s land worth millions

Gov. Sonny Perdue filed his personal financial report for the year Tuesday afternoon and it shows the Houston County agribusinessman continues to hold an impressive land portfolio.

Perdue lists owning personal property in Houston County and in Florida near Disney World, and his businesses own land in Burke, Gordon, Peach and Washington counties in Georgia.

A check of tax commissioner records in those counties put the combined values at about $4.3 million, meaning the governor is paying a lot of property taxes these days. Many of the properties have not been revalued in the past year, including the Osceola, Fla. property that brought the governor such grief in 2006 when he was running for re-election.

Perdue bought the land from politically-connected developer Stan Thomas for $2 million in 2004, but it was only valued at $185,000 by the Osceola tax commissioner. Osceola County officials more than tripled the appraisal for tax purposes last year, and it’s now valued at $642,000.

— James Salzer

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By Tom Ga Hunter

July 1, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

Wonder when the Georgia taxpayers are going to bail Sonny’s friends out of Oakie woods? they have got to be seriously under water.

By Sha Nay Nay Jenkins

July 1, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

I hate those evil rich conservatives. We need to elect democrats to take their money away from them and give it to those who do not work hard and are poor. This country is so unfair. Everyone one should be equal and have the same allowance from the goverment.

By Sha Nay Nay Jenkins

July 1, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

I hate those evil rich conservatives. We need to elect democrats to take their money away from them and give it to those who do not work hard and are poor. This country is so unfair. Everyone one should be equal and have the same allowance from the goverment.

By Sha Nay Nay Jenkins

July 1, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

I hate those evil rich conservatives. We need to elect democrats to take their money away from them and give it to those who do not work hard and are poor. This country is so unfair. Everyone one should be equal and have the same allowance from the goverment.

By RJ

July 1, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

Perdue’s land purchase adjacent to Oaky Woods and his Florida land deal (with an associated customized tax break) have escaped scrutiny under this Republican appointed US Attorney General. He will not continue to be so lucky if the Democrats win the White House.

Among other failures in performance, this ruling crowd has made a mockery of justice. Because facts are stubborn things, questions surrounding these Perdue transactions simply will not go away with time.

By betty boop

July 1, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

In 2004 Old Chicken Hips got caught doin dirty in a sweetheart land deal, just wiped the pork fat off his fingers and went on to the obvious delight of the Repugnicans who believe that they are entitled to pork it up, here in State and nationally while the economy takes a nose dive and the dollar plummets.

Think of the jobs Sonny has lost the state and did not even try to save; think of the kids on Peach Care who suffered when Sonny cutting funds said that if their parents were even three days late on the premium payment, he would suspend benefits for a month. Think of Sonny and his hawks passing legislation that burdens the elderly, the poor and rural citizens; think of Sonny and his fat millions and “I’ve got mine, screw you” attitude.

Now, having thought about it, take action.

You know Betty has her on Sonny-do list. No. 1 is get your fingers out of the pockets of honest, hard working Georgians and get out of the way. First we are going after the Presidency, the Senate and Congress and then in the due course of time we can take care of you.

Betty Boop

By betty boop

July 1, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

In 2004 Old Chicken Hips got caught doin dirty in a sweetheart land deal, just wiped the pork fat off his fingers and went on to the obvious delight of the Repugnicans who believe that they are entitled to pork it up, here in State and nationally while the economy takes a nose dive and the dollar plummets.

Think of the jobs Sonny has lost the state and did not even try to save; think of the kids on Peach Care who suffered when Sonny cutting funds said that if their parents were even three days late on the premium payment, he would suspend benefits for a month. Think of Sonny and his hawks passing legislation that burdens the elderly, the poor and rural citizens; think of Sonny and his fat millions and “I’ve got mine, screw you” attitude.

Now, having thought about it, take action.

You know Betty has her on Sonny-do list. No. 1 is get your fingers out of the pockets of honest, hard working Georgians and get out of the way. First we are going after the Presidency, the Senate and Congress and then in the due course of time we can take care of you.

Betty Boop

By Abundant Pundit

July 1, 2008 6:33 PM | Link to this

The way you write, ma’am, did you say you were Betty Boop, or Alley Oop?

I know, nobody remembers alley oop. He was a caveman in sunday’s funnies in the thirties, forties, fifties, and sixties.

By Crystal

July 1, 2008 7:28 PM | Link to this

Betty Boop is a special needs poster. We have grown used to her poor syntax and mindless rants. I guess I would describe her as a cross between, a retard and Cynthia McKinney. She is hopeless. Therefore her vociferous support for Obama.

By My mommy told me I was special

July 1, 2008 8:10 PM | Link to this

These darn poor (mostly black) people not practicing personal responsibility! And then they whine when our super-talented Governor gets all the good government handouts!

By Rev. Wright

July 1, 2008 8:25 PM | Link to this

My mommy told me I was special, is a racist. She is the first to bring race into this post. I am now the official racist police for the AJC. All bow before my incredible POWER!!!!!!!!

By TW

July 1, 2008 8:29 PM | Link to this

Stupid people of Georgia deserve to be taken advantage of.

Go get ‘em, Sonny!

By I hate Sha Nay Nay

July 1, 2008 8:30 PM | Link to this

I think Betty Boop is Cynthia McKinney. Fo’ Sheeze, Yo!

By I hate Sha Nay Nay

July 1, 2008 8:43 PM | Link to this

I would know I am stupid like McKinney and posted on the wrong blog. Sorry, for being off point. I swear I am not a Democrat. LOL

By JerryATL

July 1, 2008 9:06 PM | Link to this

I am just glad that Obama is going to win in a landslide. I think he will win all 57 states. Obama is a messiah. He is going to save the world. He already has redesigned the presidential seal. I bet he is going to set up a hoops court in the Map Room at the White House. You white folks is gonna get it. He is going to make yall pay for slavery and make this a Muslim Nation. I cannot wait to vote for Obama in July this month when I cast my vote for CEO JONES FOR SENATE.

By Bring me the head of Sha Nay Nay

July 1, 2008 9:25 PM | Link to this

I shall let her 20 chillin’s use it as a basketball while the gub’ner quail hunts on his Disney reserve in honor of the mentally, differently-abled society for the advancement of southern family values.

By Sam1234

July 1, 2008 9:35 PM | Link to this

Obama is a sleeper Muslim. He is not to be trusted. Even by the likes of Sha Nay Nay.

By Fat Bald Guy

July 1, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this

I’m new to this blog, allow me to introduce myself, I’m a balding, fat white guy. I pride myself on being better’n the Demus, (ordinary run of the mill trash). I like blacks, I think everybody should own a couple. Sonny’s a fine fellow, I finally forgave him for lying about the flag changing, hopefully Czar McCain’ll fly it over the White House (appropiate name). Anyway, I’ve got a couple Mexicans harvesting my tomatoes, and I have to get back to overseeing that little endeavor.

By Skinny Black Guy

July 1, 2008 9:57 PM | Link to this

White people suck. I am going to vote for Obama. Fat Bald guy is like every single republican. It is time for change. I hope that change includes Mosques and Government control of everything. I support Obama. You should to.

By Paunchy rustic beige hermaphrodite

July 1, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this

I hate myself.

By Fat Bald Guy

July 2, 2008 12:06 AM | Link to this

Boy those illegals can really pick maters. As I was saying, Sonny’s a Good Ole Boy of the finest stripe,now if he can get the dash from the church house to Ryan’s made into a NASCAR event I might start going to church.

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

July 2, 2008 7:51 AM | Link to this

He doesn’t have to win all ‘57 states’ he only has to win enough to bring the hammer of @#$@#$ death down on those who have it coming.

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

July 2, 2008 8:14 AM | Link to this

Oh, and “Operation Chaos” was successful at convincing me we need lite rail and mass transit to every small two bit town in America, lowering your property value and allowing those bi racial homosexual lesbian tattooed pierced young crazy people to come and do ungodly things to your pets.

If Banjo people are afraid of it, then I say pave the #@$@#$ Earth.

By McCain Blog Man

July 2, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this

I am putting together a directory of pro-McCain and anti-Obama bloggers.

I am new to Atlanta.

We need to ensure that the blogosphere is not controlled solely by cult like followers of Barry H. - All sizzle and no steak - an American fake and fraud.

mccainblogman@gmail.com

By Sam1234

July 2, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

Obama said 57 states because he is a Sleeper Muslim and was confusing the 57 Muslim states with the 50 United States. This was a Freudian slip. The man is not ready to lead this country. He should travel to one of his beloved 57 Muslim states and run for head president-imam-sheik-mufti-terrorist-camelrider. This country will not elect a Muslim President.

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

July 2, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

You know, actually if Obama really was an Al Queda plant, maybe that would be a good thing because then he could lock up all of the Bush Administration and their supporters in Guantomo and make them wear little hats and make them dance naked on television.

Maybe he could do that to you Sam1234. You do know the government keeps track of your internet usages, right? I mean you know they know where you live and what you’ve used your credit card for. Remember the Patriot Act? Remember the fact that US government can do all kinds of things to you with black helicopters.

If the Democrats take over they’re going to have access to all of your information Sam1234. They’re going to remember all about you and how you tried to expose the truth about Obama being a Muslim.

They won’t be happy Sam1234.

Maybe you should move to South America. Of course, they could probably find you there.

By The Truth Comes Out

July 2, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

America is starting to wake up and see the fraud and ignore the B—-S—- rhetoric. NObama 08!

By New South Lady

July 2, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this

How does the Guv’s tacky land deal morph into a racist rant? I am sad to see that the racism we thought had finally played itself out has returned with such vigor.

NSL

By RJ

July 2, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this

New South Lady…Racism in southern politics is the white candidate’s affirmative action. It remains an appealing strategy because much of the electorate engages in emotional rather than reasoned voting.

By mickeyd

July 2, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this

Why post here after you idiots have wandered off the reservation? Aren’t we talking about Sonny Perdue’s crimes? and the failure of the Republican U.S. Attorney in Macon, Max Wood,to prosecute Perdue? Do you really think Perdue will be prosecuted by his personal friends? Give me a break…Perdue is an unindicted criminal…Max Wood is a criminal for his failure to do his job.

By Mrs. RepubLady

July 2, 2008 10:57 PM | Link to this

Don’t be silly. Perdue is a Republican, which means the people of Geogia don’t mind if he scams a few mil here and there, so long as gays don’t get married and not a dime of my money goes to Grady Hospital! Priorities, you know.

By Mayor is a Ho

July 3, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

At least he is not spending tax payers daughter like that foul bacon smelling nyaor franklin is trying, to keep her fat bacon smelling daughters out of prison. Why doesn’t she allow them to go to prison, they have a crapload of relatives already in the pen. It would be a big family reunion, minus the tee shirts. They could hug and say hello to last criminal mayor thats already in prison, while they’re there.

By I love the smell of bacon in the mornin

July 3, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

not only is it the smell of victory, it’s the smell of a good woman. Booyah.

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