Georgia's governor prays for rain on Capitol steps
updated 2:00 p.m. EST, Tue November 13, 2007http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/11/13/southern.drought.ap/index.htmlPerdue says gas panic is ‘self-induced’
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
http://www.ajc.com/money/content/metro/stories/2008/09/24/atlanta_gas_governor.htmlPerdue Delayed Asking For Gas Shortage Help
Governor Is In Europe On Week-Long Trip
POSTED: 5:14 am EDT September 29, 2008
UPDATED: 9:32 am EDT September 29, 2008
http://www.wsbtv.com/automotive/17578885/detail.htmlTLANTA -- While other southeastern states were asking for help with gas shortages, Gov. Sonny Perdue waited a week before requesting a waiver freeing up extra gas for Georgia.
Officials in Kentucky asked on Monday, Sept. 15, for a waiver from the Environmental Protection Agency to lift restrictions requiring special gas. It was granted the following day.
Virginia and Tennessee also asked for similar waivers after Hurricanes Gustav and Ike struck the Gulf Coast, knocking out oil refineries.
On Sept. 22, a week after Kentucky's request, Gov. Perdue sent a letter to the EPA. The agency granted the waiver for Georgia the next day.
Gov. Perdue left Saturday on a week-long economic development mission to Spain, Portugal and Italy.