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United Security Bank of Sparta Fails

United Security Bank of Sparta Fails

The FDIC said that depositors of United Security Bank can continue writing checks or using ATM or debit cards over the weekend. The bank will be taken over by Ameris Bank of Moultrie.

 


 

Marshall Postpones Health-Care Forum Until Thursday

Marshall Postpones Health-Care Forum Until Thursday

Due to the upcoming vote on health care, Congressman Jim Marshall postponed his forum to either Tuesday night or Thursday night.

Macon Honored at Otis Redding Celebrity Event

Macon Honored at Otis Redding Celebrity Event

The family of Otis Redding hosted a celebrity event to raise money for their Big "O" Youth Educational Foundation. The foundation works to empower young people to follow their dreams and stay in school.

Does Layering Up Help Prevent Colds?

Does Layering Up Help Prevent Colds?

As colder temperatures move in people break out the heavy coats and scarves, but does bundling up to prevent colds really help?

Mom Says Howard High Girl Was Bullied

Mom Says Howard High Girl Was Bullied

A 15-year-old girl took a gun to school at Howard High School because a football player hit her and threatened her, according to the girl's mother.

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ECONOMIC NEWS

United Security Bank of Sparta Fails

United Security Bank of Sparta Fails

The FDIC said that depositors of United Security Bank can continue writing checks or using ATM or debit cards over the weekend. The bank will be taken over by Ameris Bank of Moultrie.

 


 

STATE/REGIONAL NEWS

Former Fort Stewart Soldier Died at Fort Hood

Former Fort Stewart Soldier Died at Fort Hood

The 22-year-old's mother says two uniformed soldiers came to her house 11:30 p.m. Thursday night to deliver the news of her son's death. 

NATIONAL NEWS

House Vote on Healthcare Could Happen Saturday

House Vote on Healthcare Could Happen Saturday

Democrats have come to an agreement on the abortion part of the paperwork that was a sticking point to the vote.

WATERCOOLER

Circus Elephant Escapes

Circus Elephant Escapes

An elephant that escaped from a nearby circus collided with the couple's SUV Wednesday night when it ran across a rural highway in Enid, about 100 miles north of Oklahoma City.

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