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Two charged with manufacturing meth in Jeff Davis County
Brunswick police have arrested a second suspect in a felony financial transaction card fraud case. Harry L. Brown has been charged with one count of financial transaction card ...
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Correction Bank Robber-Death Sentence story
ATLANTA - In a story June 17 about a Supreme Court of Georgia decision to reinstate a man's death sentence, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the court reserved a lower court's decision. The story should say the Georgia Supreme Court reversed the lower court's decision.A corrected version of the story is below:Court reinstates death sentence for bank robberSupreme ...
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Ga. hospital warning of tuberculosis exposure
DULUTH, Ga. - State health officials and executives of a metro Atlanta hospital say more than 100 patients may have been exposed to tuberculosis.Officials said Tuesday that an unidentified Gwinnett Medical Center employee was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis. Officials say all of the facility's employees must take annual tuberculosis skin tests in June. Authorities say the employee ...
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Mixed results for Ga. in teacher training report
ATLANTA - Just four teacher-training programs at Georgia's college and universities have earned high marks on a national survey that examined more than 1,000 programs.The review by the National Council on Teacher Quality was released Tuesday and found colleges' education programs are not adequately preparing future teachers. The review criticized their admission standards, training and ...
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Chrysler Agrees To Recall Jeeps Over Fire Risk
DETROIT (AP) -- Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire. Earlier this month the company refused the government’s request to recall the Jeeps. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration contended that the gas tanks could rupture if hit from the rear, ...
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Olson Takes Over As President of Georgia Independent Agents
Betsy K. Olson was installed as president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia Inc. (IIAG) during the association's recent annual convention in Amelia Island, Florida. Olson is vice president of marketing for Tanner, Ballew, and Maloof in Atlanta. She has worked in the insurance industry for 40 years. Prior to Tanner, Ballew, and Maloof, she held marketing executive positions ...
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Hazmat scene cleared at Goodwill on Sallie Mood Drive
SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - A suspicious substance found at the Goodwill store on Sallie Mood Drive was found to be coffee creamer, according to ...
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Tony Gonzalez wins PFWA Good Guy Award
ATLANTA - Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez has won the 2013 Good Guy Award from the Professional Football Writers of America.Gonzalez, who recently announced he will play one more season after originally planning to retire, has been honored for his professionalism in helping pro football writers do their jobs.Gonzalez had one of his best seasons at age 36 as the Falcons went 13-3 and won ...
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Georgia SPCA Adopt fees reduced Spotlight on CHARLIE GAGA and DUKE
Georgia SPCA . That fee includes spay/neuter surgery, disease testing (dogs testing positive for heartworms are treated; however, we do not add that charge to our adoption fee), up to date vaccinations, deworming, up to date flea/tick & heartworm prevention, a 24Petwatch microchip, and 30 days of 24PetWatch pet ...
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How Atlanta-based airline is ramping up customer service
customer service just two short years ago. After a merger with Northwest Airlines, the airline was collecting more complaints through the Transportation Department than just about any other airline in the industry. With the company's approval rating about as low as it could get, there was little Delta could do but improve. An improve they have, with a comprehensive customer service plan ...
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Arrest in 11Alive parking lot
A police chase ended in the parking lot of the 11Alive news station on Tuesday afternoon. The suspect parked a gray car in the lot, and attempted to run from officers, but was caught shortly after. (Photos: Holly Pennebaker, Michael ...
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Police chase ends at 11Alive parking lot
ATLANTA -- Police caught a suspect on the loose following a chase that came to an end in the parking lot of the 11Alive News Station Tuesday. The suspect drove a stolen gray Infiniti sedan into the parking lot and stopped between two other vehicles. He jumped out of the car and tried to run from officers. Atlanta police officers already had two squad cars on scene and were chasing after him on ...
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I-7585 SB lanes at 10th Street reopened
ATLANTA (WXIA) -- Traffic lanes on the southbound Downtown Connector south of 10th Street have been reopened after a wreck early Tuesday afternoon. Traffic back-ups extend from the accident scene to beyond the Brookwood Interchange on southbound I-75 and I-85. No injuries were ...
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Report Charlie Sheen feuding with Selma Blair on set
Selma Blair's future on FX's Anger Management may be in jeopardy after a disagreement with the show's star, Charlie Sheen, according to ...
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New gas mileage rules will reshape what Americans drive
No, we won't all be driving golf carts. In fact, as cars change over the next 12 years to meet much tougher fuel-economy rules, automakers will likely do their best to keep the changes invisible. Your next vehicles will deliver better gas mileage than ever before, no matter how large or small they are. By 2025, the industry has agreed to meet an ...
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Tied-up Atlanta woman uses toes to type message for help
A US woman had to call for help by typing on the laptop with her toes after a burglar tied up her hands with the bed. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that police were alerted about the incident after they received a call from the boyfriend of the 39-year-old victim, Amy Windom. They said that the armed robbery took place at about midnight in the US city of Atlanta, Georgia. Police ...
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Braves C Gattis on 15-day DL with strained oblique
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves have placed catcher Evan Gattis on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right oblique.The Braves announced the move before Tuesday's doubleheader against the New York Mets. Infielder Tyler Pastornicky was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.Gattis injured himself on his final at-bat of a 2-1 victory over the Mets on Monday night. Brian McCann was on deck to ...
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Atlantas Music Midtown announces fall 2013 lineup
Music Midtown , that disappeared for several years, then made it's return in the fall of 2011 has kept eager and long-time fans of the festival on their toes each year before the line-up is announced. This year's has proven to be no exception; while there are mixed thoughts and feelings of this year's line-up, it's a great weekend for music to come alive from classic and ...
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Measroch facing sex charges in Cobb in Jordan Aaron case
x3Cpx3EJoshua Harry Measroch, 21, the college student who was charged in Newton County with interference with child custody and obstruction of an officer in the case of missing 13x2Dyearx2Dold Jordan Marie Aaron, has been additionally charged in Cobb County with four felonies, including child molestation, statutory rape and enticing a child.x3C/px3Ex0Dx0Ax3Cpx3EJordan Aaron went missing from her ...
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Fire destroys building set to be daycare center
GARDEN CITY, GA (WTOC) - Multiple fire and rescue crews were called out to an early-morning blaze on Dean Forest Road in Savannah. The call went out at about 5:15 a.m. Tuesday after several reports of a structure on fire at 1136 Dean Forest Rd. near Ogeechee Road. Crews said that when they arrived they could see flames shooting into the air. More fire and rescue crews were then called out ...
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Many Americans want health care via smartphone
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. ...
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Worker hospitalized after becoming trapped in silo
OCILLA, Ga. - Authorities say a man working in a silo has been taken to a hospital after he became trapped in the structure.WALB-TV reports (http://bit.ly/1bRsbEx) that the accident happened Tuesday morning near the south Georgia town of Ocilla.The station reports that the worker was taken by helicopter to a hospital after the accident on Irwin Avenue.Few other details were immediately ...
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Pooler Chick-fil-A to host spirit night fund-raiser
The Chick-fil-A in Pooler will host a spirit night event Tuesday, making chicken synonymous with a good cause. A portion of the spirit night proceeds will go toward helping Lane Hobby, who was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called 18p deletion syndrome. You can show your support by grabbing some delicious Chick-fil-A at their 180 Pooler Pkwy location from 5 until 7:30 ...
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Combat shotgun rifle seized by gang unit
BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) - Members of the Connecticut State Police Gang Unit arrested four men Friday and said they seized a combat shotgun with a 20-round drum, and a .22 caliber rifle. Police said the gang unit had been investigating in the area of Yaremich Drive in the north end of Bridgeport when they said they got word of an assault weapon inside a vehicle. Surveillance was set up in the ...
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New fishing pier to be dedicated in South Carolina
RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) - A new and larger aluminum fishing pier has been constructed on the Broad River in South Carolina. Officials hold a grand opening Tuesday at the new pier located about 10 miles from Ridgeland at Knowles Island. The pier owned and maintained by Jasper County will provide better access for all anglers, including those who have limited mobility. County government agencies ...
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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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