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Saturday Jul 19 | Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Cover Story: a wow place to vacation, with a little help from your friends

You and your best friends regularly vacation together and the conversation on the porch often turns to the idea of going in to buy a place together.

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Related Topix: Hiawassee, GA, Haddock, GA, Home Listing, Home

Wed Jul 16, 2008

Georgia Politics Unfiltered

Voters Send Sharon Beasley-Teague Back to Georgia House

Despite reports of unethical behavior during her term in office, voters in south Fulton County's 65th state House district rewarded Sharon Beasley-Teague with another two years as their state Representative.

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Mon Jul 14, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

It's amazing what slobs tourists can be

I'm like most Georgians who have felt grainy sand in their sandals, been tickled by ocean breezes flirting around their faces or inhaled the strong scent of saltwater marshes.

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Related Topix: Jekyll Island, GA, Brunswick, GA, St. Simons Island, GA, Atlanta Metro

Sat Jul 12, 2008

Rome News - Tribune

Terry - Daniel Wedding

Pamela Kate Daniel and Christian Edward Terry were married at 6 p.m., Saturday, May 31, 2008, at Rosabelle Manor in Adairsville.

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Related Topix: World News, United Kingdom, Adairsville, GA, Wedding

Thu Jul 10, 2008

SavannahNow

OUT & ABOUT

Presented by the Savannah Folk Music Society. Bill and Eli Perras, Hanson & Amburgey and Jan Spillane will perform.

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Related Topix: Rincon, GA, Savannah, GA, Savannah Metro

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Georgia Faces

Teaching turtle

Rescued turtle educates millions before returning to the sea. Ten years ago on Jekyll Island, two loggerhead turtle hatchlings were trapped in their nest on the beach and unable to get to the water.

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Related Topix: Jekyll Island, GA, Georgia

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Florida Times-Union

Marshes had friend in Harris

Reid Harris' handiwork belongs to all of us. It is nothing he built, but something he helped save.

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Related Topix: Brunswick, GA, St. Simons Island, GA

Mon Jun 30, 2008

SavannahNow

Vox Populi: The tap water we have smells so bad you can hardly use it.

Contribute to Vox Populi by calling 652-0370 or e-mailing us at vox@savannahnow.com . Be sure to write Vox Populi in the subject field.

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Related Topix: Tybee Island, GA, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Florida Times-Union

Life in the bike lane saves cash

Harold Kent rides past a convenience store on the way to work every day. He's seen the price of gas on the corner sign go from $3 a gallon and close in on $4 with his left blinker on, ready to pass.

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Related Topix: St. Simons Island, GA

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Connect Savannah

Keepin' it real

First, the bad news: There's cellphone coverage on Ossabaw Island. Jarring as that fact is in this otherwise almost completely undeveloped place accessible only by boat, it's an important reminder that this ...

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Related Topix: Skidaway Island, GA, Cellphones, Rap

Fri Jun 13, 2008

The Coastal Courier

Jazz in the Park 2008 features stylish Savannah Trio

What: Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association presents Jazz in the Park 2008 Who: Silver Lining Jazz Trio When: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, June 29 Where: St.

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Related Topix: Jazz, Jazz Trio

Wed Jun 11, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Blacks subdued about Obama win?

St. Simons writer Tina McElroy Ansa says the reaction among African Americans to Barack Obama's nomination clinch was subdued, considering its historic nature.

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Related Topix: African-American, Opinion

Sun Jun 08, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Power Links: Atlanta elite, community kids bond over golf

Old, monied Atlantans like golfer Bobby Jones and his pal Charlie Yates believed in the power of friendships to make the city grow.

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Related Topix: Energy, Southern, Family, Kids, Atlanta Metro

Fri Jun 06, 2008

Babalu Blog

Cigar Mike Discovers America

Greetings infidels. Today, Cigar Mike takes you across the Florida border to a beautiful island and resort known as St.

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Related Topix: St. Simons Island, GA, US Coast Guard, US News

Thu May 22, 2008

WJXT

Police: Armed Man Holds Up St. Simons Bank

Glynn County police are investigating after a man with a handgun held up the Bank of America branch on Sea Island Road in St.

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Related Topix: Glynn County, GA, St. Simons Island, GA

Tue May 20, 2008

WSBTV

St. Simons Killer Loses Bid To Block Execution

The federal appeals court in Atlanta has rejected a Georgia inmate's bid to have his death sentence overturned in the 1986 murder of a neighbor on St. via WSBTV

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Related Topix: St. Simons Island, GA, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, US News

Sun May 18, 2008

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

In some notable cases, viva la veto

Gov. Sonny Perdue didn't run out of veto ink this year as he did in 2007, but when he did use his veto pen, he wielded it well. via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Related Topix: Paulding County, GA, Glynn County, GA, Hiram, GA, Opinion

Fri May 16, 2008

SavannahNow

Regional tornado damage reaches into millions

“We're working hard to get it out of the neighborhoods”

BRUNSWICK - A Mother's Day tornado that tore a 5-mile path across McIntosh County caused about $10 million damage to homes and public buildings, county officials have estimated. via SavannahNow

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Related Topix: Brunswick, GA, Glynn County, GA, FEMA, US News, St. Simons Island, GA

Wed May 14, 2008

Florida Times-Union

Residents help others after storm

“And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing, mighty wind, and it filled the house where they were sitting.”

Sunday's storms will likely go down in history as the Mother's Day tornadoes of 2008. via Florida Times-Union

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Related Topix: Weather, St. Simons Island, GA

Thu May 08, 2008

Valdosta Daily Times

Magnolia Manor resident among 1st BSN graduates in U.S.

“We had to wear black stockings until we actually graduated!”

From Staff Reports AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER ST. SIMONS, Ga. - "In my family, it was understood that everyone went to college. via Valdosta Daily Times

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Related Topix: Americus, GA, US Travel, Travel, Medicine, Nursing

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