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Multi-vehicle wreck slows traffic on Talmadge Bridge
JASPER CO., SC (WTOC) - Rescue crews responded to a multi-car crash on the South Carolina side of the Talmadge Bridge, heading into South Carolina early ...
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Paula Deen museum coming to Albany
ALBANY, Ga. -- A museum honoring famed cook Paula Deen is coming to southwest Georgia. The idea has been in the works for nearly two years. Consultants met Friday to begin developing the ...
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DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis bonds out after indictment
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. -- DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis was indicted on 15 counts by a grand jury on Tuesday. By Tuesday night, Adrion Bell of the DeKalb Sheriff's Office said Ellis was booked into the DeKalb County Jail and released on bond, which was set for $25,000. Back in ...
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Hurricane preparedness seminar to take place in Lowcountry
BLUFFTON, SC (WTOC) - The Bluffton Township Fire District along with the Bluffton Building Safety Department will hold a hurricane preparedness meeting ...
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Trial date delayed in law grad slaying case
MACON, Ga. - A trial date for the suspect in the slaying of Mercer University law school graduate Lauren Giddings has been delayed until January.The Telegraph newspaper reports (http://bit.ly/KYnzY) that Stephen McDaniel was previously scheduled to go on trial in September, but now faces a Jan. 6 trial date.Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney David Cooke said the delay is necessary to ...
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Judge raises concerns about school cheating case
ATLANTA - A judge overseeing the case against dozens of Atlanta educators accused of a conspiracy to cheat on standardized tests is expressing concerns about whether their statements to investigators were coerced by investigators.Fulton County Superior Court Judge Jerry Baxter addressed prosecutors at a hearing this week, telling them "I am seriously concerned about your case."The ...
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Deputy recovering after confrontation with inmate
SAVANNAH, Ga. - A Georgia sheriff's deputy is recovering from his injuries after authorities say he was attacked by an inmate.The Savannah Morning News reports (http://bit.ly/13StPUO) that the Chatham County deputy was working at the county jail Sunday night when the attack took place.Sheriff's spokeswoman Gena Bilbo said the deputy's injuries are not considered ...
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Miss. woman pleads not guilty in butt injection death
JACKSON, Miss. -- A Mississippi woman has pleaded not guilty to killing an Alabama woman by giving silicone injections as a buttocks enhancement. Tracey Lynn Garner entered the plea Tuesday in Hinds County Circuit ...
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4 year old hopes for new kidney -- from his dad
CUMMING, Ga. -- At a time of year known for celebrating fathers, one metro Atlanta dad is hoping to give the most important of presents to his son. "This piece is so small compared to what he has to go through every day," says Seth Harding of Cumming. "I know it's nothing compared to what he's always known." Ephraim Harding is 4 years old and has had major kidney ...
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Maintenance activity to take place on Hutchinson Island Ramp
SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - Georgia DOT crews will conduct scheduled maintenance on the ramp to U.S. 17 leaving Hutchinson Island toward Savannah on ...
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Hilton Head officially bans texting while driving on the island
The Chatham County Sheriff's office is making a new plea for funds after an inmate allegedly attacked a jailer over the weekend. Dereck Rogers was in jail on misdemeanor charges of reckless driving ...
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Ga. officials weigh in on Supreme Court Arizona decision
State education officials have announced they've developed courses for a new education model geared toward helping students find potential career ...
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Atlanta chef joins food fad by creating doughssants
chef Maggie Sweeney sold out the first full batch of what she calls "doughssants." "They're time-consuming and kind of laborious, but the product's really awesome," Sweeney ...
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Couple rescues third historic home in middle Ga.
FORSYTH, Ga. - A middle Georgia couple is being credited with buying three historic homes needing restoration work in the city of Fosyth over the past three years.The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, a nonprofit formed to help save the state's historic treasures, says Percell and Veronica Kelley recently bought a Victorian railroad cottage known as the Miller House.It's the ...
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National education group to convene in Atlanta
ATLANTA - Nearly 9,000 educators are expected to convene in Atlanta for an annual conference.The National Education Association is set to hold its annual representative assembly in Atlanta June 26 through July 6. The assembly is the top decision-making body for the 3-million member organization and establishes the group's policies for the upcoming year.Officials say delegates typically ...
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Ga. schools to use career-oriented education model
ATLANTA - State education officials have announced they've developed courses for a new education model geared toward helping students find potential career paths.Officials from the Georgia Department of Education say the career clusters framework will allow students to choose one of 17 career pathways based on what they'd like to study in college. The pathways range from business ...
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Top summer sandal deals at 70 off
ATLANTA -- Today, patience pays off in a huge way. If you've followed our advice to wait for today to score the lowest summer prices on the top pairs of sandals, you're in for a cheap treat. You'll find absolutely everything you're looking for today including a major (and rare) deal drop at Nordstrom. For those of you concerned about my ability to hand-pick sandal deals for ...
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Sherwood man dies after trying to save dog in Clackamas River
GLADSTONE, OR (KPTV) - A Sherwood man trying to save his dog died after being pulled from the Clackamas River near High Rocks Park on Monday afternoon. Jack Davies was 61 years old.Construction workers on a bridge saw it all unfold and called 911 at 2:30 p.m. One of the workers told FOX 12 that Davies went in the river after his dog when the animal started struggling in the water.Davies, an ...
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Lil Wayne walks on flag during video shoot
(RNN) – Rapper Lil Wayne is attempting to stomp his way out of controversy after a clip of him walking on the American flag went viral over the weekend. A behind-the-scenes clip of the music ...
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Medlen aims to help Braves bounce back after doubleheader
One day after sweeping the Braves in a doubleheader, the Mets are getting back to business as usual. Mets starter Shaun Marcum isn't just hoping for a good day at the ballpark, he needs one. The veteran struggled in his last outing, allowing six runs on seven hits in 5 2/3 innings against the Cubs, and he's still winless on the season. Marcum's ERA keeps rising and his spot in ...
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Woman 75 killed and man 71 wounded in stabbings at Atlanta senior high rise
Mrs. Mary Oliver was only hours away from her 76th birthday when she was stabbed multiple times and left to die in an Atlanta senior residential tower where she lived with her alleged ...
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Atlanta officers in punching video lose certification www.privateofficer.com
Two Atlanta officers caught on video punching a suspect have now lost their certification to work as police officers. Channel 2 Action News first exposed cellphone video of the incident in April, when one of those officers won his job back on appeal. Now, Georgia’s Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council has voted to revoke both officers’ certification. ...
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Sheriff seeking more guards after inmate attacks jailer
The Chatham County Sheriff's office is making a new plea for funds after an inmate allegedly attacked a jailer over the weekend. Dereck Rogers was in jail on misdemeanor charges of reckless driving ...
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New Boy Scouts camp grows
The Chatham County Sheriff's office is making a new plea for funds after an inmate allegedly attacked a jailer over the weekend. Dereck Rogers was in jail on misdemeanor charges of reckless driving ...
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Braves cant solve Harvey Wheeler in doubleheader
NYM@CLE: Maholm retires Recker after deflecting ball ATLANTA -- Playing three games within a span of 24 hours will never be viewed as an enviable task. But if the Braves are ever forced to do so again, they can only hope they do not have to face Matt Harvey and Zack Wheeler on the opposite ends of a doubleheader. After coming up short in their bid to rally late against Harvey in the first ...
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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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