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Wreck forces midtown intersection to close for repairs
The intersection at 39th and Bull streets will be closed to all traffic until about 7 a.m. Monday as crews work to replace a utility pole and fire hydrant damaged in a wreck that occurred around 11:30 p.m. ...
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Fog blankets much of Georgia in wake of storms
ATLANTA - Fog blanketed much of Georgia in the wake of storms that washed out roads in the northeast part of the state and led to rising streams and rivers.Forecasters said a dense fog advisory was in effect through 10 a.m. Monday in north and central Georgia. It covered all of metro Atlanta and several Georgia cities including Athens, Blairsville, Dalton, Gainesville, Macon and Rome.The ...
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Several Republicans weighing challenge to Barrow
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Now that Rep. John Barrow has turned down a campaign for the U.S. Senate, the challenge ahead for the Deep South's last white Democratic congressman will be to defy the odds a second time by winning re-election in an eastern Georgia district that was drawn to ensure his defeat.With the 2014 primaries more than a year away, several Republicans are taking a hard look at ...
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Roof ripped off Brantley Co. home with family of 6 inside
says six people were inside including babies and children, when the roof lifted off a mobile home and landed in the front yard. The ceiling collapsed and the family was exposed to the outside storm. Emergency management officials in Brantley County as well as from several other surrounding communities responded to the 9-1-1 call for ...
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Georgia relishes the spotlight
The recent UEFA Futsal Cup finals and the 2015 UEFA Super Cup are putting Georgia in the spotlight - and UEFA President Michel Platini wasgiven a full briefing during his visit to the capital ...
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Jekyll breaking ground on overdue convention hotel
JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. - Developers are set to start construction on a new convention hotel for Jekyll Island after long delays that largely resulted from difficulties getting a bank loan for the $41 million project.Members of the state park's governing board were scheduled attend a ground-breaking ceremony Monday for the 200-room Westin hotel. It's a key piece of the Jekyll Island ...
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Athens businessman becomes Republican chairman
ATHENS, Ga. - The new chairman of the Georgia Republican Party says the party won't twiddle its thumbs under his leadership.John Padgett says he plans to take it to Democrats during his two-year term. The Athens businessman defeated two others during a party gathering this weekend in Athens. He replaces sue Everhart, who was prohibited from running after serving six terms.The Athens ...
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Action Against Hunger Emergency Teams Assist Displaced Georgians
James L. Phelan , Senior External Relations Officer, ACF-USA 212-967-7800 x108; Cell: 646-265-7796 Action Against Hunger - Spain Alejandra Mahiques ...
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The Real News Network Russians Checkmate US in Georgia
As tensions increase in Georgia to Iran, The Real News analyst, Eric Margolis says Russia won't let an ex-territory in the former USSR be used to launch attacks against Iran WASHINGTON - August 18 - The Real News analyst Eric Margolis says "The US is used to passive Russian response under Yeltsin" and the Russians checkmating the US in Georgia was a "brilliant move by ...
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International Campaign to Ban Landmines Condemns Russian Use of Cluster Munitions in Georgia
ICBL Condemns Russian Use of Cluster Munitions in Georgia August 15 - The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) strongly condemned Russia today for the use of cluster bombs in Georgia which resulted in at least 11 civilians being killed and dozens injured. Evidence of cluster munitions use by Russia was revealed by ICBL member Human Rights Watch in a press release issued ...
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CARE Set to Aid Civilians Caught in Georgia Conflict
Humanitarian Agency Calls For End to Violence TBILISI, Georgia - August 10 - CARE and other humanitarian agencies are coordinating with the United Nations to provide assistance to tens of thousands of people displaced by the violent conflict between Georgia and Russia. The immediate needs of the affected populations include medical supplies, shelter, food, water and ...
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CIVIC GeorgiaSouth Ossetia Civilian Costs Already Too Great
War victim advocates call on all warring parties to avoid civilians in fighting WASHINGTON - August 11 - After five days of intense fighting between Russian and Georgian forces in South Ossetia, Campaign for Innocent Victims in Conflict (CIVIC) today expressed urgent concern for the well-being of civilians and called on both sides to abide by international laws protecting those not taking ...
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Atlanta Highway in Flowery Branch reopened
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Georgia Department of Transportation reports State Route 13/Atlanta Highway was reopened at midnight Sunday. The road, from Spout Springs Road to Wade Orr Road in Flowery Branch had been closed to traffic Sunday due to flooding. GDOT said a 1/4 mile section of the road was covered by approximately six feet of water because drainage pipes meant to redirect rainwater ...
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Obama optimistic despite partisan rancor
Obama Sunday told a Democratic National Committee event in Atlanta politics are to blame for the difficulty in getting anything done in Washington. "We've got good, common-sense solutions that we can implement right now. The bad news is, is that there's a shortage of common sense in Washington," Obama told supporters at ...
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Fire from lightning strike burns down Brooklet home
BROOKLET, GA (WTOC) - A lightning strike in Brooklet almost completely burns a house down. The couple inside heard a huge boom during the storm around 4pm Sunday afternoon. One member of the family went outside and saw the roof ablaze. He, his wife, and the family dog got out safely, but lost almost everything. Firefighters fought the flames for four hours, knocking down hotspots to make ...
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Historic P.J. OConnor house up for sale
SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - The Historic Savannah Foundation hoping to find a new owner for a historic Savannah home. The p.j. O'connor house - is up for sale. The house is located on York St. and was built in 1885. It was owned by P.J. O'Connor, famed writer Flannery O'Connor's uncle. The foundation is hoping to find new owners that will help restore the home to its original ...
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Passenger exits moving vehicle on I-95 leads to fatal collision
YEMASSEE, SC (WTOC) - South Carolina Highway Patrol reporting a fatal collision on Interstate 95. It happened about 6:30 Sunday evening near mile marker 33. Preliminary reports suggest a vehicle was traveling southbound in the left lane when a female passenger exited the moving vehicle and was struck by a tractor trailer that was in the right lane. The woman was pronounced dead on the ...
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Passion Pit headline Party in the Park in Atlanta
Passion Pit at the Party in the Park With some of the most iconic buildings in Atlanta lit up in the night sky acting as a backdrop, Passion Pit played a set that had the crowd singing and dancing along with virtually every word. The crowd were led in their efforts to sing along by Michael Angelakos, the tireless lead singer of Passion Pit. From the moment the band took the stage to the time ...
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Jimbo Mathus the Tri-State Coalition return to Atlanta Memorial Day weekend
, an album full of everything that is good about music, and with the new album there is a need to spread the word, which brings the Tri-State Coalition ...
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Braves welcome Twins for rare matchup in Atlanta
The last time the Braves hosted the Twins in a game that counted, Atlanta took a 14-5 victory in Game 5 of the 1991 World Series at the old Fulton County Stadium. Other than an exhibition game before the 2011 season, all nine of the teams' meetings since then have taken place in Minnesota, the last coming in '10. But that run will come to an end Monday night, when the Braves welcome ...
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Family Sunday funday to help raise awareness
SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - A cookout to help others, entertainment for kids and grown-ups and more importantly information that might save lives. The host of this event was Anne Shealy a candidate for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Woman of the Year. "We are actually looking to, again, raise awareness. So, it's important to me personally because leukemia has not affected, but ...
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Movement in the Park gets people health conscious while having fun
SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - It was great day to shape up in the park before the storms Sunday! Savannah's Forsyth Park was packed for Dawn Baker's "Movement in the Park". The goal was to get people out and dancing, exercising, and checking their health. The proceeds went to the "Dawning of a Miracle" scholarship, a $1000 scholarship Dawn awards to a Chatham County ...
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Georgian Officials React Slowly to Anti-Gay Attack
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The North Atlanta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho shows how to give back
May 20th and 27th are the last two Give Back Mondays hosted by the North Metro Atlanta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Printing the coupon is one way to help ...
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Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers
ATLANTA - Ramiro Pena had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning, Jordan Schafer drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves rallied against the Los Angeles Dodgers' beleaguered bullpen for a 5-2 victory on a rain-soaked Sunday.Kenley Jansen (1-3) was the loser for the second straight game, this time allowing one hit, two runs and a walk while getting just one out in a game ...
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Georgia wildfire season over but danger isn't
Wildfire season has just ended again in Georgia but local authorities, lead by the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), are warning state residents to head burning prohibitions and fire-prevention guidelines in order to prevent deadly forest fires or wildfires from blighting the state even outside of fire season.
Georgia’s Forestry Commission fights or controls around 8000 wildfires every year, that’s an average of 21 every day, but because the wildfire season in Georgia runs from February to May, that figure is probably closer to over 80 every day, which saps the state’s resources and requires huge amounts of manpower, as well as causing the destruction of many acres of forest and property. Read more
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