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SC Lawmakers Consider Impeachment of Mark Sanford

SC Lawmakers Consider Impeachment of Mark Sanford

South Carolina lawmakers say they'll formally consider the possible impeachment of Gov. Mark Sanford for the first time next week.

Wesley Snipes Appeals 3 Tax Convictions in Ga.

Wesley Snipes Appeals 3 Tax Convictions in Ga.

Actor Wesley Snipes is set to ask a federal appeals panel to overturn his three federal tax convictions.

Suspicious Package Found at Atlanta Synagogue

Suspicious Package Found at Atlanta Synagogue

Police dispatchers in Atlanta say a bomb squad was sent Friday morning to The Temple, an historic synagogue on Peachtree Street, to check out a suspicious package.

Gainesville Jury: 'Red Hat' Novel Libelous

Gainesville Jury: 'Red Hat' Novel Libelous

A jury in Gainesville has decided that an author libeled a former friend in a novel.

Man Arrested in Valdosta, Ga. Shootings

Man Arrested in Valdosta, Ga. Shootings

Police in Valdosta say a 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an outbreak of shooting at an apartment complex that left one man dead and wounded 10 other people.

FAA Glitch Causes Widespread Delays

FAA Glitch Causes Widespread Delays

The Federal Aviation Administration says the problem has been fixed. But for the second time in 15 months, a glitch in its flight plan system has triggered cancellations and delays that are still affecting flights nationally.

DeKalb Police Standoff Ends with Surrender

DeKalb Police Standoff Ends with Surrender

Authorities say a man who had a brief standoff with Decatur police is being held in connection with a killing in Athens.

Clinton to Headline Baker Fundraiser

Clinton to Headline Baker Fundraiser

Attorney General Thurbert Baker is getting some high-profile help in his bid to become Georgia's first black governor.

Ga. Unemployment Rate Hits 10.2 Percent

Ga. Unemployment Rate Hits 10.2 Percent

Georgia officials say the state's unemployment rate has risen slightly and now stands at 10.2 percent.

Ga. Judge Rejects AT&T's Bid to Pull Verizon Ads

Ga. Judge Rejects AT&T's Bid to Pull Verizon Ads

A federal judge denied a request by AT&T Inc. to force competitor Verizon Wireless to pull its "There's a Map for That" commercials.

Savannah Marks 100th Birthday of Johnny Mercer

Savannah Marks 100th Birthday of Johnny Mercer

The Savannah-born songwriter was honored in his hometown Wednesday with the unveiling of his lifesize likeness .

2 Georgia Reporters Survive News Truck Explosion

2 Georgia Reporters Survive News Truck Explosion

The resulting explosion left the truck heavily damaged and blew apart the road underneath.

Delta Offers $1 Billion to Japan Airlines

Delta Offers $1 Billion to Japan Airlines

Delta Air Lines and its alliance partners are making a billion dollar offer to lure loss-making Japan Airlines from its current affiliation with American Airlines.

Ga. Floods Leave Kellogg Short of Waffles

Ga. Floods Leave Kellogg Short of Waffles

The Kellogg Co. says the heavy rains that brought floods to parts of metro Atlanta in September contributed to problems that led to a continuing shortage of its Eggo brand frozen waffles.

Census Shows Child Poverty Spreading

Census Shows Child Poverty Spreading

New U.S. Census data shows childhood poverty expanding in Georgia.

State Gets New Water War Attorney

State Gets New Water War Attorney

Georgia has a new attorney handling its appeal of a devastating water decision that could limit Atlanta's access to its main water supply.

Groups to Rally at Ga. Immigrant Detention Center

Groups to Rally at Ga. Immigrant Detention Center

A coalition of immigrant rights groups plans to hold a vigil, rally and "funeral procession" to draw attention to what it says are violations at a south Georgia immigration detention center.

Clayton County Church Fire Called Arson

Clayton County Church Fire Called Arson

Georgia fire officials say a blaze that destroyed a Clayton County church was caused by arson, and a $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.

Loans to Fund Water, Sewer Projects in Ga.

Loans to Fund Water, Sewer Projects in Ga.

Water and sewer infrastructure projects in seven Georgia communities will receive help from $5.7 million in loans.

Cell Phone Call Delays AirTran Flight

Cell Phone Call Delays AirTran Flight

AirTran Airways says a flight from Atlanta to Houston with more than 70 passengers on board was delayed when a passenger refused to end a cell phone call.

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