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3 hrs ago | GPB.org

Georgia Army Bases Facing Cuts

With the U.S. Army developing plans to cut 80,000 troops from its active-duty roster, one military expert says it will be nearly impossible for Georgia's three major Army bases to avoid some reduction in personnel.

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Related Topix: US Military, Fort Stewart, US Army, Fort Gordon, Fort Benning, Fort Benning, GA

7 hrs ago | 13WMAZ.com

Houston Sheriff Supports Deputy in Shooting

Houston County's sheriff says he supports a deputy's actions in shooting a suspect who allegedly rammed two police cruisers.

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Thu May 23, 2013

Athens Banner-Herald

Lawyers for death row inmate ask SCOTUS to step in

Lawyers for a Georgia death row inmate asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to prevent the execution of their client, who they say is mentally disabled.

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Related Topix: Prison, US News, US Supreme Court, Georgia Government

SavannahNow

Subaru latest customer for Port of Brunswick

"It's significant that Brunswick is Subaru's first port of entry in the Southeastern U.S.," said Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Curtis Foltz.

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Related Topix: Subaru Legacy, Wagon, Subaru Impreza WRX STI, Brunswick, GA, Subaru, Sedan, Coupe, Subaru WRX STI, Subaru BRZ

Athens Banner-Herald

Georgia man convicted of shooting wife 8 times

Michael Parson, of Sandy Springs, was convicted Thursday on charges of aggravated assault, attempted murder and other charges in the April 2012 shooting of his wife Adina, who survived the attack and now uses a wheelchair.

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Related Topix: Sandy Springs (Sandy Springs, GA)

13WMAZ.com

Monroe Co. School Confident in Tornado Prep Plans

Parents send off their children to school hoping they will be safe. But the weather is beyond our control, so all most hope for is that teachers and staff are prepared.

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Related Topix: Weather

Billboard

Florida Georgia Line Sets Hot Country Songs Record

With a 12th week at No. 1, Florida Georgia Line's "Cruise" breaks the record for the most chart-topping weeks for a title by a duo in the 69-year history of Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.

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Related Topix: 9, Florida Georgia Line, Country, Buck Owens, Pop/Rock, The Everly Brothers, Willie Nelson

GPB.org

South Georgia's Personal Photographer

Abandoned gas stations, old churches and boarded-up corner stores litter Georgia's countryside and small towns.

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Cedartown Standard Plus

Rep. Trey Kelley earns "A+" from Georgia Chamber for 2013 Session

State Representative Trey Kelley received an 'A+' from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce for his support of pro-business measures during this year's legislative session.

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Related Topix: Georgia Government, Cedartown, GA

Business Journal

Ex-bank manager charged in theft of $28K

A former manager of First Citizens Bank of Georgia is charged in the theft of more than $28,000, some of which came from customer accounts, reports Forsyth News.

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WTOC-TV Savannah

Longtime volunteer: tornado cleanup not easy

Ellis Wood has helped tornado-ravaged communities since Hurricane Hugo in 1989. He saw familiar scenes in the news coverage of the damage to Oklahoma.

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Wed May 22, 2013

MyFoxAtlanta

Ga. Rep. Brooks pleads not guilty to fraud charges

Sheriff's officials say a couple has been arrested after a 4-month-old girl in their care was found unresponsive.

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Related Topix: Nathan Deal, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Georgia Government, Agriculture, Science, US Governors

MyFoxAtlanta

Stormy weather moves through north Georgia

Some severe storms popped up in the northern parts of the state on Wednesday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Weather

Patch.com

PDK Director: Airport Considering New Solar Farm Project

DeKalb Peachtree Airport is considering building a solar farm as Georgia airports look to develop new revenue streams in a recovering economy, the airport's director said this week.

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EurasiaNet

Georgia: Where Does the Church End and the State Begin?

Thousands of anti-gay protestors organized by the Georgian Orthodox Church took over central Tbilisi to halt a small rally of LGBT activists on May 17, International Day Against Homophobia.

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Related Topix: World News, Georgia, Religion, Orthodox Church, Gay/Lesbian

Cedartown Standard Plus

Hudgens: Prepare now for hurricane season

National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 26 through June 1, and Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens wants to remind Georgians that they should check their insurance policies to be sure they have adequate coverage.

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Related Topix: Hurricane, Natural Disasters, Weather, Flood

WNEP-TV Moosic

Hikers Upset Part of National Park Closed

That spot is Kittatinny Point Visitor Center in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

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Related Topix: US National Parks, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

WTOC-TV Savannah

Garden City awarded $3.1M Georgia Fund loan

Garden City has been awarded a Georgia Fund loan of more than $3.14 million from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority.

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Ledger-Enquirer.com

Muscogee County's graduation rate falls below state average

The Muscogee County School District's high school graduation rate decreased from 2011 to 2012 while the state average and similar districts improved.

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Related Topix: Muscogee County, GA, Education Etc., Richmond County, GA, Chattahoochee County, GA

Rome News

Ga. Rep. Brooks to be arraigned on fraud charges

Georgia state Rep. Tyrone Brooks is set to appear in court for arraignment on federal fraud charges.

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Related Topix: Georgia Government

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