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Georgia and Florida May Escape Oil Spill Gunk

Georgia and Florida May Escape Oil Spill Gunk

The oil is hundreds of miles away from a powerful current that scientists had feared could carry it through

Georgia and Florida May Escape Oil Spill Gunk

Georgia and Florida May Escape Oil Spill Gunk

The oil is hundreds of miles away from a powerful current that scientists had feared could carry it through

GBI Still Working to ID Body Found in Carrollton

GBI Still Working to ID Body Found in Carrollton

A Georgia Bureau of Investigation spokesman says authorities are still working to identify a body believed to be a missing University of West Georgia student.

Athens Creek Turns Blue After Chemical Discharge

Athens Creek Turns Blue After Chemical Discharge

A fire at a chemical plant in Athens appears to have caused a chemical discharge that turned a nearby creek blue and killed off wildlife.

Perdue to Greet Obama on Ga. Visit

Perdue to Greet Obama on Ga. Visit

 Governor Sonny Perdue will greet President Barack Obama planeside when the Democrat arrives in Georgia on Monday.

Man Accused of Shooting DeKalb Officer Surrenders

Man Accused of Shooting DeKalb Officer Surrenders

A 26-year-old man charged with shooting a DeKalb County police officer in the arm has turned himself in to authorities.

Palin to Stump for Handel in Ga. Runoff

Palin to Stump for Handel in Ga. Runoff

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is coming to Georgia to stump for Republican Karen Handel in her governor's race runoff bid.

Finalists Announced for K-12 Online Teaching Award

Finalists Announced for K-12 Online Teaching Award

Teachers from Florida, Georgia and Virginia have been named finalists for a new online teaching award.

Work Starts on F-35 Fighter Assembly in Marietta

Work Starts on F-35 Fighter Assembly in Marietta

A crew will begin preliminary work on a Marietta facility that will assemble the center wing on a new fighter jet.

Aspiring Police Officers Train, Compete at Event

Aspiring Police Officers Train, Compete at Event

Thousands of young aspiring law enforcement officials have been trained to become the nation's next generation of police officers.

Athens Saying Goodbye to Navy School

Athens Saying Goodbye to Navy School

The U.S. Navy Supply Corps School is about to depart from Athens, and a 57-day series of events is planned to salute its 57 years in the city.

Man Wounded by Officers in NW Ga. After Manhunt

Man Wounded by Officers in NW Ga. After Manhunt

Gordon County officials say a man wanted in the fatal shooting of a woman has been arrested after he was wounded in a confrontation with deputies.

Terry Coleman Asks for Recount in Labor Commissioner's Race

Terry Coleman Asks for Recount in Labor Commissioner's Race

The former Georgia House speaker is contesting the results of the Democratic primary for state labor commissioner.

Police Say Lorenzen Wright Shot to Death

Police Say Lorenzen Wright Shot to Death

Memphis police confirm the former Atlanta Hawks player is dead of a gunshot wound.

Shark Week to Feature Live Video From Ga. Aquarium

Shark Week to Feature Live Video From Ga. Aquarium

In addition, biologists from the aquarium will participate in live online chat sessions next week to answer viewers' questions.

Suspect in Ga. Slaying Arrested at NYC Hospital

Suspect in Ga. Slaying Arrested at NYC Hospital

Police say 31-year-old Daniel Lee Allen was arrested Thursday at Brooklyn Medical Center by detectives working with a fugitive task force consisting of U.S. Marshals and the NYPD.

Obama to Visit Georgia for Veterans Convention

Obama to Visit Georgia for Veterans Convention

It's the second time this year Obama has visited Georgia.

Ga. Mother Charged with Baby's Death from Meth

Ga. Mother Charged with Baby's Death from Meth

A Georgia Bureau of Investigation autopsy showed the infant died from meth.

Attorney General Candidate Smith Admits Affair

Attorney General Candidate Smith Admits Affair

Smith, a Republican, says he fell short in his personal life but still believes he's the best candidate for attorney general.

Sherrod Plans to Sue Blogger Over USDA Firing

Sherrod Plans to Sue Blogger Over USDA Firing

Sherrod and others argue that the conservative blogger twisted her meaning by edited her statement.

 

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