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Lawsuit Filed by Former UGA Cornerback Dismissed
The lawsuit filed the University of Georgia's athletic association was by a former football player has been dismissed.
Ex-UGA player's suit thrown out
An Athens-Clarke County Superior Court judge has dismissed a former University of Georgia football player's lawsuit claiming the UGA Athletic Association failed to arrange for an insurance policy as a hedge against a career-ending injury.
Bailey, William H., 68, of Buckhead; 11 a.m. at the Bailey Family Cemetery, Buckhead; McCommons Funeral Home, Greensboro, has charge of arrangements.
Kids of all ages still drawn to, inspired by handmade toys
Two-year-old Ava Kai Long flies her new airplane, made by Chris Purcell. Photos By Kelly Wegel/Correspondent Two-year-old Ava Kai Long flies her new airplane, made by Chris Purcell.
Watkinsville Cemetery full of history, but much of it hidden
It's easy enough to find the starting point of the Watkinsville Cemetery: the grave of a young girl marked with a stone from 1811.
High School All-American catcher Brandon Stephens of Marietta's Lassiter High School signed a national letter of intent to attend Georgia, coach David Perno announced Friday.
Andrews, Tommy, 58, of Martin; 2 p.m. at Allens U.M.C.; Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, has charge of arrangements.
Around Madison: The holiday spirit
The Danielsville Gospel Barn on Rogers Mill Road will host its annual Christmas benefit concert at 1 p.m. Saturday, according to Carolyn Wills, who owns the barn with her husband, Wayne.
Fanning, Willie Joe, 64, of Washington; 2 p.m. at Twin Oak Baptist Church, Washington; interment in the church cemetery; Davenport-McLendon Mortuary, Washington, has charge of arrangements.
Around Madison: Let there be music
The Danielsville Gospel Barn on Rogers Mill Road will host a slew of gospel music groups and singers over the next four weekends, according to Carolyn Wills, who owns the Barn with her husband, Wayne.
Adams, William L., 78, of Elberton; 2 p.m. at Concord UMC, interment in the church cemetery; Berry Funeral Home, Elberton, has charge of arrangements.
University alumni opened their homes Sunday for students hungry for a home-cooked meal.
Small Biz: Day care center grounded in arts, music
Bella Wagner, from left, and Ashlyn Nearhood listen as Pam Blanchard plays guitar and sings a song to the 2-year-olds recently at Little Prodigies Child Development Center in Athens.
Food Stamp Buys Damaged In Floods Replaceable
Georgia residents who lost food that was purchased with food stamps in flooding last month can get replacement provisions.
Anderson, Lois Bond, 86, of Loganville; 11 a.m. at B.D. Ginn Memorial Chapel, interment in Indian Creek Baptist Church; Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, has charge of arrangements.
4 Central Ga. Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Help After Flood
Federal Emergency Management Agency officials announced Wednesday disaster assistance is expanding to seven additional Georgia counties.
5 More Counties Added To Disaster Declaration 1 hr ago
Five counties have been added to the list of nine counties now eligible to receive Public Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a result of severe weather and flooding during the period of September 18-26 in Georgia.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
State officials pledge to find money for flooded bridge, road repairs
State officials vowed Sunday to find the money to repair and rebuild roads, bridges and other infrastructure swamped or destroyed in last week's flooding.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Six more counties added to federal disaster list
Six more Georgia counties were declared disaster areas late Friday, bringing the number of counties eligible for federal assistance to 14 following this week's devastating storms.
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