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Franklin News

Local news for Franklin, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Yesterday | Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Community Notes: Kids can re-enact history

Children will get a chance to be a part of history next week at the Youth Museum in Marietta.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, US National Parks, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Tucker, GA

Thu Jul 10, 2008

SavannahNow

Nine candidates to run unopposed in July 15 primary

The names of 18 candidates will be on the ballot when Bryan County voters head to the polls July 15 to cast their ballots in the Georgia General Primary Election.

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Related Topix: Bryan County, GA

Mon Jul 07, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The Week Ahead

Parents can peruse the textbooks and curriculum materials that publishers have submitted for consideration and share their opinions during the review at 50 Hope Hollow Road, Loganville.

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Related Topix: Loganville, GA

Thu Jul 03, 2008

SavannahNow

Meet your Bryan County election candidates

Voters in Bryan County will head to the polls between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. July 15 to cast their ballots for the Georgia General Primary Election.

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Related Topix: Bryan County, GA

Thu Jun 26, 2008

Athens Banner-Herald

Madison County police blotter

The Madison County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents : Arrest: On June 9, deputy Michael Free responded to an alarm at Madison County Hardware in Danielsville.

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Related Topix: Gwinnett County, GA, Ila, GA, Fortson, GA, Wadley, GA, Danielsville, GA

Tue Jun 24, 2008

Tifton Gazette

Wall visit organizers looking for information, volunteers, donations

The names of nine Tift County men who died in battle are among the 1,400 listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

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Related Topix: Collins, GA, Omega, GA, Chula, GA, Tift County, GA, Georgia

Sun Jun 22, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Franklin opposes Buckhead cityhood, calls effort a distraction

Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin said Saturday she opposes the idea of Buckhead, the city's most affluent community, breaking off and becoming its own city, saying it would go against diversity efforts of the ...

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Related Topix: Dekalb County, GA, Fulton County, GA, Atlanta Metro

Thu Jun 19, 2008

The Times-Herald

Heard leaders oppose plant

The Enon Grove Community Association, a citizen group that's fighting a power plant proposed near the Heard-Coweta line, met Thursday night to re-galvanize, and did so with the backing of four of Heard County's ...

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Related Topix: Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Community Health Systems, Energy

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Help us fix city, mayor asks Congress

Washington - - Mayor Shirley Franklin told a Senate committee Thursday that Atlanta taxpayers and utility customers are reaching their limits in paying to fix the city's "severely neglected infrastructure." ...

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Atlanta, GA

Thu Jun 05, 2008

Georgia Faces

Getting dry

Drought spreads to S. Ga., conditions may worsen After some improvements, hot, dry weather will cause water levels to dip.

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Related Topix: Athens, GA, Milledgeville, GA, Oakfield, GA, Quitman, GA, Newton, GA

Tue May 27, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Georgia's Water Crisis

The only change resulting from these modifications involves exemptions for new landscaping.

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

Sun May 25, 2008

Athens Banner-Herald

Business Briefs: Attorneys move during renovation work

Athens law firm Timmons, Warnes and Anderson temporarily has relocated to 298 E. Washington St.

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Related Topix: Watkinsville, GA, Stephens County, GA

Mon May 12, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Ahead of the Curve: Beltline deal feels tight credit squeeze

“Hopefully, the capital market will improve a bit.”

It has been six months since Atlanta Beltline officials announced they had reached an agreement to buy a 4 1/2-mile segment of the Beltline in northeast Atlanta from Gwinnett County developer Wayne Mason, but ... via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Related Topix: Gwinnett County, GA, Foreclosures, Atlanta Metro, Atlanta, GA

Tue May 06, 2008

Athens Banner-Herald

Today's best bets

Story updated at 7:28 PM on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Art Display 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Five Points Deli, Epps Bridge Parkway Five Points Deli is currently hosting the artwork of Anita Sharpe's students at Westminster ... via Athens Banner-Herald

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Related Topix: Athens, GA, Athens Metro

Sun May 04, 2008

The Augusta Chronicle

Teens require guidance to stay on track

“It appears our children are not being taught RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and ACCOUNTABILITY. I have grandchildren who will receive a copy of this.”

Last week, I told you about Teenage Years 101, a presentation that Columbia County Chief Magistrate Judge Wade Padgett delivers to teens and adults about the legal, moral and societal issues facing young people ... via The Augusta Chronicle

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Related Topix: Columbia County, GA, Family, Kids, Augusta, GA, Evans, GA

Mon Apr 28, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Downtown Panhandling: Atlanta's 'rotten pit'

Leadership must show courage, for city's future I live in the downtown area. I moved here from Dallas, Texas, in 1996 and never saw this type of aggressive panhandling in Dallas. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Related Topix: Dallas, GA, Marietta, GA

Sat Apr 26, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Of heroes, saints and legends

“My love and devotion to the elderly has no end”

The recent Heroes, Saints and Legends gala at the Piedmont Driving Club honored folks who represent all three categories. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Related Topix: Alpharetta, GA, Cherokee County, GA

Thu Apr 24, 2008

MyFOX Atlanta

Monday Morning Rush Hour Wreck Kills 2 in Smyrna

Two people died during rush hour Monday morning in a head-on collision in Cobb County. via MyFOX Atlanta

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Related Topix: Smyrna, GA, Cobb County, GA, Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Metro

Tue Apr 22, 2008

Athens Banner-Herald

Today's best bets

Story updated at 8:17 PM on Monday, April 21, 2008 Brown Bag Lunch 12:15 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Library Pack a lunch and enjoy a presentation on "Benjamin Franklin: 13 Virtues for the 21st Century," a ... via Athens Banner-Herald

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Related Topix: Athens, GA, Athens Metro

Wed Apr 16, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Proud Moments: Ayalew, Kotu near front of Ing races

Area runners dominated several categories of the ING Georgia Half Marathon in Atlanta. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Related Topix: Smyrna, GA, Woodstock, GA, Rubber-Plastics, Atlanta Metro, Georgia, Chemicals, Georgia Gulf Corporated

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