Georgia News

Federal officials have been investigating air packs worn by DeKalb County firefighters, who say they've been left gasping for air while fighting fires.

Georgia News

Center Threatens Lawsuit Over Southeastern Species

3:39 PM, May 22, 2012

An environmental group has threatened a lawsuit against federal authorities for not moving more quickly to protect 25 amphibian and reptile species found in the southeast.

Georgia News
Politics

Obama Leads Ga. Fund-Raising; Romney Closing Gap

10:30 AM, May 22, 2012

President Barack Obama continues to collect more money from Georgians than Republican challenger Mitt Romney, but the fund-raising gap between the two in the state is closing.

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Watercooler News

Atlanta Tattoo Parlor, Bar, Salon Combo the Focus of Reality Show

10:29 AM, May 22, 2012

Camera crews are swarming Inkaholiks LLC shooting for a new reality show titled "Inkaholiks Anonymous." And, it's owners say there's plenty to see.

Georgia News

East Point Residents Object to Police Cuts

10:20 AM, May 22, 2012

Residents of an Atlanta suburb are speaking out against a proposal to cut the city's police force.

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Watercooler News

Ga. Woman W.Va. Art Center's 7 Millionth Visitor

10:15 AM, May 22, 2012

A Georgia woman and her husband received star treatment when they walked through the front doors of West Virginia's artisan center.

Georgia News

Douglasville to Vote on Sunday Alcohol Sales

10:13 AM, May 22, 2012

Douglasville residents will get the chance to vote on Sunday alcohol sales.

Georgia News

Gwinnett Businessman Shot in Head During Attempted Robbery

10:10 AM, May 22, 2012

Authorities say a businessman was in serious condition after being shot in the head during an attempted robbery of his business service and tax office outside Atlanta.

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Health

Report: Problems at Personal Care Homes Piling Up

10:02 AM, May 22, 2012

A newspaper reports that state officials rarely issue heavy fines or shut down personal care homes, despite poor conditions in some facilities such as one in which live cockroaches were found in the kitchen.

Georgia News

Police Officer Braved Flooded Creek to Save Children

7:45 AM, May 22, 2012

Police said that after nearly 30 minutes of searching, Irwin heard the children yelling but the only way to reach them was through the creek.

Georgia News

Man Accused in Wife's Shooting Back in Ga.

9:56 PM, May 21, 2012

Michael Parson was arrested in Texas earlier this month.

Georgia News

Newborn Beluga in Critical Condition at Ga. Aquarium

4:48 PM, May 21, 2012

A newborn beluga calf is in critical condition at the Georgia Aquarium after its birth on Friday morning.

Georgia News

Celebrities Toast Ex-Atlanta Mayor's 80th Birthday

4:48 PM, May 21, 2012

Oprah Winfrey and other celebrities gathered to pay tribute to one of Atlanta's most influential residents.

The media mogul referred to Spelmans graduates as her sisters and advised them to always come back to who you really are.

Oprah Winfrey Addresses 550 Spellman Grads

3:10 PM, May 21, 2012

Her advice to the audience was "to always come back to who you really are."

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Health

A Georgia landscaper has become the third person in the Southeast to contract a flesh eating bacterial infection in recent weeks.

3 Cases of Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Southeast

2:43 PM, May 21, 2012

A Cartersville landscaper has become the third person in the Southeast to contract a flesh eating bacterial infection in recent weeks.

Georgia News

24 People Treated After Dalton Chemical Release

12:59 PM, May 21, 2012

Authorities say two-dozen people were being decontaminated after a chemical was released at a plant in the northwest Georgia city of Dalton.

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Top Headlines

More Georgians Making Minimum Wage

12:45 PM, May 21, 2012

Federal statistics show that one of every 10 working Georgians now makes the minimum wage.

Georgia News

Metro Atlanta City Considers Cutting Police

10:11 AM, May 21, 2012

The city council in an Atlanta suburb is considering cuts to the community's police department.

Georgia News

Triathlon Swimmer Rescued from Ocean, Later Dies

10:11 AM, May 21, 2012

Georgia State Patrol officials say the man died at a hospital after Saturday's Turtle Crawl Triathlon on Jekyll Island.

60 Mich. Students Suspended for Riding Bikes to School

60 Kenowa Hills High School students are suspended after they road their bikes to school as part of a 'senior prank.' The students are in 12th grade and today was their last day of school.

1:47 PM, May 22, 2012

Watercooler News

Fla. Father Sends Child to School With Backpack Full of Marijuana

The father of a kindergarten student was arrested Tuesday after a teacher found marijuana in his child's backpack.

3:34 PM, May 22, 2012

Animals May Be Put Down as Shelter Treated for Pests

Animals Facing Euthanasia Deadline at Shelter

A pest problem at Macon Animal Control could turn into a huge problem for the cats and dogs who live there. If they don't find a home before June 7th, they will be euthanized. That's when the shelter will be closed for three to five days for pest control treatment.

7:27 AM, May 23, 2012