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Home invasion in southwest Atlanta
ATLANTA -- A home invasion suspect held a homeowner at gunpoint and robbed him early Wednesday. The incident happened at around 3:45 a.m. at a home on Blayton Circle NW. Atlanta Police Capt. Tim Peek said a slim black man broke into the home. Despite having a "pretty pleasant" attitude, he pointed a gun at a man inside and made off with a television, computer and cell phone. Peek ...
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Fire burning at Atlanta business
ATLANTA -- A fire at United Transmission Service in downtown Atlanta is producing heavy smoke. The fire was first reported shortly before 7 a.m. Wednesday at the building at 350 Marietta Street NW. Atlanta Police have blocked a portion of Marietta Street as fire officials work to control and put out the blaze. The cause of the fire has not been ...
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Man may face more charges in Beaufort Co. drug investigation
Beaufort deputies say Bernie Graves turned himself in after a warrant was issued for his arrest in connection to other drug-related arrests made on Fox Island Lane in ...
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Georgia studying Medicaid expansion options
ATLANTA - Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has said the state can't afford to expand its already-strained Medicaid program to include 650,000 more residents, but his administration is studying ways other states are expanding their programs in case an alternative emerges.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports (http://bit.ly/12LWhXV) that advocates of the expansion hope the review is a sign that ...
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Search is on after car is stolen with baby inside
FOREST PARK, Ga. - Authorities have issued a child abduction alert as they search for a 1-year-old girl they say was in the back seat of a car that was stolen outside a daycare center just south of Atlanta.Police say the crime happened early Wednesday morning at the Playskool daycare facility in Forest Park.Authorities say a 1994 green Honda Accord was stolen with the child inside. Police are ...
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AMBER Alert for 1-year-old girl
FOREST PARK, Ga. -- Police have issued an AMBER Alert for a 1-year-old girl taken from the Playskool daycare on Conley Road in Forest Park. Police say the child, Annya Buchannon was in the back seat of a 1994 green Honda Accord with Georgia tag PBB 5559 that was stolen from the daycare at around midnight Tuesday. The child was wearing a pink top with pink sandals. The suspect is described as a ...
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Corero appoints high tech executive to lead worldwide sales
HUDSON, MA, May 21, 2013 – Corero Network Security, the First Line of Defense for enterprises globally against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and ...
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W.Va.s local-food movement a model for Appalachia
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - With eight in 10 farmers making less than $10,000 a year, West Virginia will never rival big Midwestern factory farms in producing food. But creative collaborations with food entrepreneurs are seeding a new kind of economy that federal officials say could become a model for 12 other Appalachian states.Officials with the Appalachian Regional Commission, the U.S. Department of ...
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Woman accused of trying to poison family with cheese
BATTLEBORO, NC (AP) - A North Carolina woman is charged with trying to poison five family members after one of them refused to share some cheese with her. A statement from the Nash County Sheriff's Office said 24-year-old Tiara Drake wanted some of a relative's cheese on Friday, but the woman refused to share. The sheriff's office said Drake awakened before the rest of the ...
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Mans best friend to the end Dog stands watch over owners body in tornado wreckage
MOORE, OK - The Oklahoma County Sheriff's office tweeted a photo of a frightened, muddy dog Monday after a deadly EF-5 tornado ripped through the town. The comment accompanying the photo said, "scared, but this little pup survived." On Tuesday, the photo became more poignant when the owner's body was discovered near where the pup was standing watch. "Man's best ...
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Ga. state lawmaker to be honored by White House
ATLANTA - The White House is set to honor an openly gay Georgia state lawmaker as one of 10 Harvey Milk Champions of Change.White House officials say Democratic State Rep. Simone Bell is being recognized along with nine others Wednesday for their commitment to equality and public service.The event falls on the birthday of Harvey Milk, who became one of the first openly gay people to serve in ...
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Ga. Rep. Brooks to be arraigned on fraud charges
ATLANTA - Georgia state Rep. Tyrone Brooks is set to appear in court for arraignment on federal fraud charges.Brooks is scheduled to appear before federal Magistrate Judge Alan Baverman Wednesday. A 30-count federal indictment handed down last week charges him with mail fraud, wire fraud and filing false tax returns.The indictment alleges Brooks solicited more than $1 million in contributions ...
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Fort Bliss to hold memorial for killed soldiers
EL PASO, Texas - Fort Bliss officials and soldiers will honor three soldiers killed last week by the blast from a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.The soldiers to be honored Wednesday are William Joseph Gilbert and Mitchell Kirk Daehling, both 24-year-old specialists, and 21-year-old Pfc. Cody J. Towse.Also killed in the incident was Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey C. Baker from Fort Stewart, Ga.Soldiers ...
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Job fair for military spouses planned at Benning
FORT BENNING, Ga. - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will be hosting a job fair at Fort Benning for spouses of active duty, National Guard, the Reserves and veterans.The "Hiring Our Heroes" job fair will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Benning Conference Center.U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop's office says the event is part of the Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Employment ...
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10 geography experts to compete in national finals
WASHINGTON -; Ten young geography experts will field questions about history, cultures, landmarks and climates from "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek as they vie for the title of National Geographic Bee ...
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Maholm tries to keep win streak alive vs. Twins
If there was ever a pitcher who needed a confidence boost, it was Vance Worley before his last start on Friday. The Twins right-hander entered the contest with a sky-high 7.15 ERA over his first eight outings, serving up 66 hits in only 39 innings. Despite taking a no-decision, Worley ended up turning in the performance he needed, limiting the Red Sox to one unearned run on six hits over six ...
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Cancer Society hits 100 as US cancer rate falls
NEW YORK (AP) -- The American Cancer Society -- one of the nation's best known and influential health advocacy groups -- is 100 years old this week.Back in 1913 when it was formed, cancer was a lesser threat for most Americans. The biggest killers then were flu, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and stomach bugs. At a time when average life expectancy was 47, few lived long enough to get cancer.But ...
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Bulldogs outlast Missouri 2-1 in 17 innings
HOOVER, Ala. - Mitch Slauter's two-out single scored Kyle Hann in the 17th inning, giving Mississippi State a 2-1 victory over Missouri Tuesday night in the opening round of the SEC baseball tournament.The game lasted more than 4 1/2 hours and ended at 12:25 a.m. The 17 innings matched the longest game in tournament history with Auburn-Arkansas in 1994.Slauter's RBI ended a streak of ...
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AMBER ALERT for 1-year-old child
FOREST PARK, Ga. -- Police have issued an Amber Alert for a missing one-year-old female taken from the Playskool daycare located at 887 Conley Rd. Police say the child was in the back seat of a 1994 green Honda Accord bearing GA tag "PBB 5559" that was stolen from the daycare around midnight Tuesday. The child was wearing a pink top with pink sandals. The suspect of the theft is ...
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Georgia has serious problems with neighboring countries - President
"Georgia has serious problems with neighboring countries", - Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili said at press-conference, APA reports referring Georgia Online. "The construction of the Kars-Akhalkalaki railway is stopped, it is very great strategic disaster in relations with Azerbaijan, and a number of investment projects with Turkey are suspended. Personally I'm very ...
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Georgians need for speed - Advice - Slow down
ATLANTA -- As Memorial Day weekend approaches, the Governor's Office of Highway Safety is urging drivers to buckle up and slow down. A recent survey shows drivers in the South have a need for speed and we were able to prove it's ...
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Rapper arrested after fighting with Atlanta hotel security officer www.privateofficer.com
South Side rapper Chief Keef was arrested near Atlanta this week for disorderly conduct after hotel security smelled marijuana smoke coming from his room, police said. The disorderly conduct arrest comes two months after he was released from custody in Chicago for a probation violation. Chief Keef, 17, was arrested Monday afternoon at the LeMeridan Hotel at 111 Perimeter Center West in Dunwoody, ...
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Freemans 10-inning hit gives Braves fifth straight
MIN@ATL: Gattis deadlocks score with homer in ninth ATLANTA -- As Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez has spent the past five days working with a short-handed bullpen, his biggest concerns were getting through games, like Tuesday's, that included a lengthy rain delay or extra innings. But it does not appear Gonzalez should fear much as long as Evan Gattis is by his side. Gattis added to the ...
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Effingham Co. woman remembers losing home in 2008 tornado
Effingham County Administrator David Crawley and his wife, County Clerk Patrice Crawley, resigned at Tuesday night's city council meeting amid weeks of questions over the county's 2012 ...
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Top Effingham County administrators resign amid audit questions
Effingham County Administrator David Crawley and his wife, County Clerk Patrice Crawley, resigned at Tuesday night's city council meeting amid weeks of questions over the county's 2012 ...
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Woman charged after smashing brownies on courthouse door
Khadiza Latimer has been charged with interference with government property, felony criminal trespass and burglary after deputies say she smashed brownies on the Liberty County Courthouse ...
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Stand fast Atlanta, but dont be selfish
Atlanta is the capital of Georgia, therefore it is the leader of the state, and the actions and decisions of city leaders will influence the stability, or lack thereof, of the state. It is a substantial responsibility and one that should not be taken lightly. Atlanta must weather the current recession in a manner helpful to the wider region as well as itself.
Atlanta is one of the fastest growing cities in the US. It is the beating heart of Georgia, and one of the main centers for economic activity with the head quarters of several major companies located in its CBD, including Coca Cola, Delta Airlines, and AT&T. Just behind Chicago and Minneapolis, it has one of the highest concentrations of Fortune 500 companies located within the greater Atlanta Metropolitan Area. Read more
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