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ATLANTA : "Desperate Pets!" read the headline of an online classified ad posted from Lee County, Florida, which is ranked first in the nation in home foreclosures.

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Georgia's insurance commissioner said today that he's running for governor in 2010, making him the first to enter what could be a crowded field of Republicans jockeying to replace Sonny Perdue. via WDUN-AM Gainesville

LITTLE PONIES, BIG TEA PARTY For the little ones, don't miss "My Little Pony Live!" at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre this weekend. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Body of missing Kingston man found in Kennesaw From The Cartersville Daily Tribune News Brande Poulnot The skeletal remains of Josh Aldwin Demott, of 341 Hardin Bridge Road, Kingston, were found March 20 in ... via Rome News - Tribune

“I think America is in the middle. It's real frustrating. We all want our troops home, but those totally against the war want to pull them out now with no plans to move forward.”

Wednesday, the House will have a chance to ask General Petraeus some questions about Iraq. via WTOC-TV Savannah

“I've got to make my truck payment, my insurance payment and take care of my house and my family out of that. I'm spending $2,000 to make $1,000. It's not a very fair share.”

Truck drivers are now in their second day of a shutdown. They're protesting fuel surcharges and the high price of diesel that's threatening to destroy their livelihood . via WTOC-TV Savannah

“Unpack your bags. Settle down. We need you in Washington. Sugar prices need tending.”

Story updated at 11:17 PM on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 Golly, Johnny, are you serious? We kept hearing the rumors, but we never quite believed them. via Athens Banner-Herald

Investigators said some kids discovered a human skull in a Bartow Co. yard Sunday, March 9, 2008. via MyFOX Atlanta

Authorities in northwest Georgia say a human skull was found in the yard of a home and other bones were found scattered in the yard and around neighboring homes. via WTVM Columbus

“I don't know if they'll lift it again. It's rained so much, they may lift it until the state [burn ban] kicks in.”

Jon Gargis Staff Writer Published February 24, 2008 10:07 PM CST The White City Council will hold a called meeting tonight to adopt two items that must be approved by the city before the end of the month. via Daily Tribune News

“Watering one or two times per week during the growing season is best when possible”

From staff reports Published February 21, 2008 9:14 PM CST In honor of Georgia's Arbor Day, which was officially celebrated Feb. via Daily Tribune News

“Large companies, particularly automotive companies that are recruiting are looking 20 to 30 years out from what our capacity for ports will be”

There's a pretty good chance you know someone who works at the ports. They're among the biggest employers in the southeast and reach throughout the economy to hundreds of thousands of other jobs. via WTOC-TV Savannah

“Georgia, Arkansas and Tennessee now have the fastest growing illegal alien population and Georgia is number seven in the country in terms of population”

Georgia's illegal immigrant population is growing at an alarming rate. "Georgia, Arkansas and Tennessee now have the fastest growing illegal alien population and Georgia is number seven in the country in terms ... via WALB-TV Albany

“Unless the EPD is willing to bend over backwards and the former engineer is willing to forgo some of those fees, we will have a nice well that will just sit there”

Danielle Swanson Staff Writer Published February 05, 2008 11:21 PM CST Currently, the Dawson Street well, a project began with Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax dollars by the city of Kingston, is sitting ... via Daily Tribune News

Brandon Andrew Leavitt, 20, of 3458 West County Line Road in Douglasville, was charged with two counts of felony aggravated assault on a peace officer; misdemeanor reckless driving; misdemeanor failure to stop ... via Rome News - Tribune

“As they go to Rome, I don't know what other roads will be affected.”

Danielle Swanson Staff Writer Published January 23, 2008 10:57 PM CST Two roads in Kingston were shut down this week as CSX made repairs to the rail lines running through the town. via Daily Tribune News

THIS WEEK: Beginner line dance classes will be Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Etowah Senior Adult Recreation Center on Kingston Road. via Rome News - Tribune

Danielle Swanson Staff Writer Published January 14, 2008 10:30 PM CST The names of three voters were moved from the City of Kingston to Bartow County jurisdiction at the Monday meeting of the Bartow County ... via Daily Tribune News

“Our firefighters were on the fire line, actively working to control the fire. We sent one truck down and left it in place”

Rep. Jack Kingston, Bryan County Emergency Services Director and Chairman of the Bryan County Commission, Jimmy Burnsed. via SavannahNow