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updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008 11:09 am

Fulton County News

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7 hrs ago | WSB-TV

Suspected Car Thief Runs Into Stranger's Home; SWAT Called

Officials said they were chasing a stolen vehicle when a man jumped out of the car, ran into a home that wasn't his and barricaded the doors.

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Atlanta, GA

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Alpharetta Beacon

Sheriff's Race: Upstart Jackson to Face Incumbent

Former FBI Agent and Fulton County Sheriff Democratic hopeful, Ted Jackson, watches the election results on television with campaign manager Ken Sanders at his headquarters on 14th Street in Midtown, Atlanta.

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Related Topix: Roswell, GA, Alpharetta, GA

Wed Jul 16, 2008

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Powell gets PSC primary vote but must appeal residency ruling

Former state Public Service Commissioner Lauren McDonald narrowly edged out a renewable energy lobbyist Tuesday, becoming the Republican nominee for his old seat.

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro

Creative Loafing

Georgia primary election results

Here's a quick rundown on the July 15 Georgia primary results. The big news was generated by high-stakes runoffs: * U.S. senator: The two experienced Democrats - Vernon Jones and Joe Martin - vanquished three ...

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Related Topix: Dekalb County, GA, East Point, GA, University System of Georgia, Georgia, Georgia State University (University System of Georgia)

Tue Jul 15, 2008

WXIA-TV Atlanta

Few Ga. Voting Problems Reported

Residents trickled into polling precincts throughout Georgia today, raising doubts that election turnout will meet the 30 percent rate predicted earlier this week.

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

Sun Jul 13, 2008

MyFOX Atlanta

Woman Carjacked at a Fulton Co. Gas Station

Investigators in Fulton County said someone was shot during a carjacking on Cascade Road Sunday, July 13, 2008.

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Related Topix: Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Metro, John Lewis, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Ahead of the Curve: Work on north Fulton lifestyle center begins

Construction has started on a mixed-use project that's one of the first two lifestyle centers to be built in north Fulton County.

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Related Topix: Roswell, GA, Cornerstone University, Adams State College, City University of New York System, City College (City University of New York System)

Fri Jul 11, 2008

WRDW-TV Augusta

Man Accused Of Courthouse Rampage In Atlanta Pleads Insanity

The man accused of a courthouse rampage that left four people dead in Atlanta in 2005 has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

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MyFOX Atlanta

Former Fulton Co. Attorney Arrested for Car Break-in Spree

A former Fulton County attorney was under arrest Thursday, July 10, 2008 for what police described as a five county crime spree.

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Alpharetta, GA

Thu Jul 10, 2008

Daily Citizen

Perdue appoints group to make state more globally competitive

Submitted by the office of the governor ATLANTA - Gov. Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of a working group tasked with investigating innovative ways to create long-term, comprehensive education ...

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Atlanta, GA, Georgia, Georgia Government, Glynn County, GA

WXIA-TV Atlanta

Midtown Cat Mystery Solved

A seemingly-wild cat that captured the attention of onlookers before getting captured itself in Midtown Atlanta early Thursday morning has been identified as an adult male ocelot named "Ozzy." PHOTO GALLERY: ...

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Atlanta, GA

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

1 killed in police chase

A south Fulton County car wreck killed one man fleeing police and seriously injured two more Wednesday afternoon, police said.

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Related Topix: Union City, GA, Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Metro

Tue Jul 08, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Fulton County: Deal to cut many tax bills

Tax bills for most Fulton County property owners should go out on time but local governments won't be able to reap the full windfall from the county's revaluation of commercial property anytime soon, if ever.

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro

Mon Jul 07, 2008

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Veteran's legacy written in stone

A round stainless steel pin marked his grave: "17-A-6," it said. That's how he has been known since the 19th day of March, when he was put in the ground at Lakeside Memorial Gardens.

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Evans, GA, Palmetto, GA, US Military, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, uS Army, Hunter Army Airfield

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Judge douses new coal plants

Environmentalists nationwide are celebrating Monday's Fulton County Superior Court decision they say will make it harder - - if not impossible - - to build new coal plants.

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Related Topix: Activism

Thu Jul 03, 2008

WXIA-TV Atlanta

Former City Attorney Shot At Coffeehouse

A gunman walked into a crowded Starbucks in southwest Atlanta and opened fire on attorney Clifford Hardwick IV Wednesday night.

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Atlanta, GA

Wed Jul 02, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

John Lewis absent as candidates vie for his seat

The podium for Congressman John Lewis stood empty on Wednesday as the two candidates campaigning to unseat him tried to paint the civil rights icon and 22-year incumbent as out of touch with his district and ...

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Related Topix: Hillary Clinton, US Politics, US News, John Lewis, US House of Representatives, Democrat, 2008 Presidential Election

Atlanta.creativeloafing.com

A Fulton County sheriff's race? Who knew?

EVIDENCE: A handful of yard signs are the only hint of a Fulton County sheriff's race.

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Related Topix: Dekalb County, GA, Atlanta Metro, Alpharetta, GA, East Point, GA

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Jury still out in alleged contract-killing case

Chiman Rai, a Mississippi businessman, may know today whether a Fulton County jury believes he hired a hit man to kill his daughter-in-law because she was black.

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Related Topix: Union City, GA

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Take to task: Fulton County: Dark corner gets light back

Roswell Road isn't the easiest route to navigate at any time of the day, but for residents on Roberts Drive, it can be a real challenge at night.

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Related Topix: Sandy Springs, GA

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