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Saturday Jul 12 | The Albany Herald

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Young offenders that find themselves in Mitchell County State Court are, all things considered, lucky.

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Related Topix: Mitchell County, GA, Camilla, GA, Medicine, Nursing, State University of New York System, Albany (State University of New York System)

Thu Jul 10, 2008

The Albany Herald

A candidate for the state Senate says his experience in the House will benefit Southwest Georgia.

John White collected many stories during his 22 years as a representative in the Georgia House, but one of his most compelling stories is from his childhood.

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Related Topix: Atlanta, GA, Georgia, Dougherty County, GA

Sun Jun 29, 2008

The Albany Herald

An Albany hospital welcomes its 2011 class of medical residents.

Like the delivery of quintuplets at the hospital's birthing center, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital celebrated the arrival of its five new medical residents Thursday with much fanfare.

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Related Topix: Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Georgia

Fri Jun 27, 2008

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Out of touch, hair

It was something she said, something about bald guys with beer guts hitting on her at clubs.

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Related Topix: Columbus, GA, Arts, Dance, Muscogee County, GA

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Eufaula Tribune

Fireworks set for Fort Gaines

The Ft. Gaines Firecracker Festival will be held July 4, at the Corps of Engineers Office.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Bar-B-Q

Tue Jun 10, 2008

Eufaula Tribune

Midweek briefing for June 10, 2008

Photos wanted for contest George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge will hold a Nature Photography Contest Saturday, Sept.

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Related Topix: Photography, Arts

Fri Apr 25, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Final hour adds can slip mistakes into state budget

“I'm not in the business of curing cancer”

Chamblee City Manager Kathy Brannon was surprised when she read that her city was approved for a $30,000 state grant to help fund the Cure Childhood Cancer program. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Atlanta, GA, Clay County, GA

Wed Apr 23, 2008

Athens Banner-Herald

Old-time medicines on display at Scull Shoals festival

Dr. Allen Vegotsky describes 19th-century medicines to a visitor at last year's festival. via Athens Banner-Herald

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Related Topix: Greene County, GA, Oconee County, GA, Lumpkin, GA

Sat Apr 05, 2008

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If 11 a.m. is the most segregated time in America, here's your exception

“When we look back, it seems seamless how it happened”

CONGREGATIONS BECOME BRIDGE BUILDERS

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During a 50-year period in the 1880s, a former slave named Horace King was the most respected bridge builder in this part of the country. His work literally covers nearly every crossing of the Chattahoochee River to Fort Gaines, including the 14th Street pedestrian bridge named for him.

He got his know-how from his former slave owner, John Godwin, a craftsman who nurtured King's skills. Their tie was so strong, King had a monument erected over his grave after his death in 1885 that declared 'the love and gratitude he felt for his lost friend and former master.' Read more

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Related Topix: Columbus, GA

Wed Mar 19, 2008

The Albany Herald

Southwest Georgians have plenty of opportunities to attend the spring holiday tradition.

Easter may come early this year, but Southwest Georgians can still enjoy the fun of hunting for Easter eggs. via The Albany Herald

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Related Topix: Adel, GA, Georgia, Cordele, GA

Sun Mar 09, 2008

WALB-TV Albany

E. Graham Coates

E. Graham Coates, MD, 80, of Albany, died Saturday, March 8, 2008 at his home following an illness. via WALB-TV Albany

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Related Topix: Chattanooga, TN Metro, Albany Metro, Albany, GA

Sat Jan 19, 2008

Domestic Fuel

Georgia Power Fires Up Wood Biomass Plant

Wood-burning isn't just great for pizza. It's great for power. Georgia Power is using energy from wood biomass as part of its commitment to use independent renewable power producers. via Domestic Fuel

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Wed Jan 16, 2008

Environmental Leader

Georgia Power Gets Greener

Georgia Power has signed its fifth deal with a renewable power producer, reports the Atlanta Business Chronicle. via Environmental Leader

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Tue Jan 15, 2008

Eufaula Tribune

Corps officials make policy changes

Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, Flint Project Management Office in Fort Gaines Ga., have announced changes to the special events program. via Eufaula Tribune

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Related Topix: US News, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Atlanta Business Chronicle

Georgia Power adding renewable energy

Georgia Power has landed a fifth power purchase deal to boost the amount of energy it gets from independent renewable power producers. via Atlanta Business Chronicle

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Alternative Energy

Tue Dec 18, 2007

Eufaula Tribune

Quitman receives $96,700 grant

“The transit authority helps a lot of our low to moderate-income people in the county”

Christmas is coming early for those using the Quitman County Social Services building. via Eufaula Tribune

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Wed Nov 21, 2007

The Albany Herald

Several Southwest Georgia residents say they will stay at home this Thanksgiving.

“I'm going to eat some turkey, ham, pecan pie. I'm going to try to eat everything I can”

Southwest Georgia residents were split pretty evenly over whether they planned to go out of town or stay in Albany for Thanksgiving this year. via The Albany Herald

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Georgia, Thanksgiving

Fri Nov 16, 2007

Eufaula Tribune

'Christmas at the Fort' set

Christmas at the Fort will be held Saturday, Nov. 17, in Fort Gaines, Ga. from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. . The fair will be held in the Frontier Village on the bluff overlooking the Chattahoochee River. via Eufaula Tribune

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Thu Nov 08, 2007

The Albany Herald

The first 65-mile yard sale to stretch through four Southwest Georgia counties is set for Saturday.

“We feel like our communities have a lot to show people and we appreciate our environment. If it goes well we hope to have the results of this as an annual event.”

Yard sale shoppers can begin scouring the first Southwest Georgia High Cotton 65-Mile Yard Sale at 8 a.m. Saturday along Highway 37. via The Albany Herald

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Related Topix: Cotton, GA, Camilla, GA, Georgia

Wed Oct 17, 2007

LaGrange Daily News - LaGrange, Georgia

EPD chief calls for statewide water plan

“Our goal is to get it to the legislature on the first day of the new session”

Water shortages like what Georgia currently is facing could be helped by the statewide water plan, the state's environmental protection director said Monday. via LaGrange Daily News - LaGrange, Georgia

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Related Topix: Troup County, GA, LaGrange, GA, Georgia

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