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Kemeta, LLC, an innovative, palm-sized breath sensor company, today announced the successful completion of the first clinical testing of their Fat Burn Monitor.

The Arizona legislation comes after similar laws barring compliance with the federal statute were passed [ACLU backgrounder] in a number of states, including Alaska, Washington, Georgia, Minnesota and Idaho.

“I drove down here from Atlanta just to see Mavis Staples perform”

One of the organizers of the 15th Annual Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival, which was held last Saturday near Thomson and drew an estimated 1,500 fans, says it was one of the best festivals ever. via The McDuffie Mirror

“We were in an urgent situation”

Nashville Business Journal - by Linda Bryant Nashville Business Journal Vought employees Jerry Dickey and Crystal Head with Dan Tharp, general manager of Nashville's Vought Aircraft Industries plant. via Nashville Business Journal

“He knows there are a lot of folks thinking about their own futures with an open governor's race ahead. He wanted to send a clear signal and put any speculation to rest”

Johnny Isakson Senator, GA-R WASHINGTON - Georgia Republican Johnny Isakson has decided to seek re-election to the Senate in 2010 and will not run for governor, his spokeswoman said Thursday. via SavannahNow

“We need to do this every year”

Hundreds of spectators were on hand Wednesday afternoon as Stage Three of the 2008 Tour de Georgia came racing into town. via WDUN-AM Gainesville

Story updated at 8:36 PM on Thursday, April 3, 2008 Washington-Wilkes Spring Tour of Homes 6-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Washington Meet at the Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce office on the ... via Athens Banner-Herald

Chicago's Umphrey's McGee, above, is meant to be experienced live because it's a Bonaroo-playing, Phish-loving jam band. via Athens Banner-Herald

“Could this have been something swept under the rug? Can you shed any light on this question?”

Little did Nashville songwriter Hillary Lindsey know taking part as a youth in her Wilkes County, Ga., 4-H club that one day she would be helping 4-H clubs nationwide. via Augusta Chronicle

“The county Wilkes was named for John Wilkes, who was a British member of the Parliament, who was a supporter believe, it or not, of the American Revolution.”

Washington, Georgia shares the name of our first President... and there's quite an interesting history behind it, but it's more than a name that makes this town's past so vibrant...WJBF-TV News Channel 6's ... via WJBF-TV Augusta

“The thrift store is our economic engine. It's helped us buy the food for the pantry. We've had a lot of people. In one weekend, we even had $800. We sold at a dollar a piece. So, we've had alot of people come in.”

Food and clothing are basic needs that not everyone in Washington are able to afford, but God's Marketplace is trying to make a difference. via WJBF-TV Augusta

Washington-Wilkes Elementary was just one of the many stops we made, Friday, as we toured your hometown: Washington, Georgia. via WJBF-TV Augusta

Story updated at 4:58 PM on Sunday, March 23, 2008 Do you have a pet pug named Miss Pugg or Pugilicious or Sir Pugs-a-lot? Then you're invited to the Athens Area Pug Meet and Greet, an outing for pugs and pug ... via Athens Banner-Herald

Art as a healer is among the themes of "Autism: The Musical," which tells the story of five autistic children, their families and the woman who pushes the kids beyond expectations as they stage an original ... via Ocala.com

Eat right, exercise, don't smoke, inherit good genes and, conventional wisdom dictates, you gain the best measure of protection against illness. via Home News Tribune

If you're a motocross fan, then you probably spent the weekend in Washington, Georgia. via WJBF-TV Augusta

“Effective state government really matters”

Utah, Virginia and Washington state have the most effective state governments in the country, according to a scorecard released Monday by The Pew Center on the States. via Fox News

Washington will be the first stop on our 2008 "Your Hometown Tour." We'll be bringing you lots of stories from this charming town...and show you why so many people are leaving metro Atlanta for slower-paced ... via WJBF-TV Augusta

A Washington, Ga. man is behind bars at the Bulloch County Jail following his arrest Tuesday on charges of sexual battery and abuse, neglect or exploitation of elderly or disabled persons, according to Bulloch ... via Statesboro Herald

“Hello Scott. Dinner was a pleasure.”

Posted by Scott Michaux on February 20, 2008 - 10:58 AM I met Ernie Harwell on Friday and I've been driving around with him ever since. via The Augusta Chronicle