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Bizarre news According sources, a white woman in her early 20s, around 5-foot-4, approached McNair at the restaurant and accused him of slipping her a "roofie" a year ago.

Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair , whose most noted drive was the final one of the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head Saturday afternoon in a downtown condominium.

Sarah Palin abrupt move to step down from her governorship in Alaska shocks both the republicans and democrats alike.

She used the analogy about a point guard knowing when to shoot and knowing when to pass the ball. She failed to include when a point guard simply drops the ball completely.

Answers to increasing number of questions seem to tell the nation that a quitter on a high school basketball team, will not change at the NBA level. Chances are they will let their team down, again.

“I have never been a quitter. To leave office before my term is completed is opposed to every instinct in my body. But as president I must put the interests of America first Therefore, I shall resign the presidency effective at noon tomorrow.”

Richard M. Nixon quote

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For the second time this week, human remains have been found in Gwinnett County.

A man who bilked a DeKalb County church and other investors out of about $450,000 has been convicted of racketeering and violations of Georgia securities laws.

by Dorethia Livsey

Envision with me the scene of a thousand acre antebellum plantation with twenty-six slaves...

The original owner of this historical plantation was Thomas Maguire, an immigrant from Ireland. .He settled at Rockbridge just south of Centerville in 1825. There he built his life around this 956 -acre plantation, he called it "The Promised Land". Along with his 10 children and 26 slaves, Maguire cultivated the land and built a small empire around himself.

He built "The Big House", as it is referred to today. It was comparatively modest in size and ornamentation, but substantial. It stands today. Though one wonders how it escaped the torches of General Sherman's men when they passed by here on their 'March To The Sea'.

This spectacular story can be found in the pages and between the lines of a Farm Journal or diary, that was kept from July, 1859 to July 1866 by the master of this plantation. Maguire came from Ireland as previously indicated and settled in Gwinnett County. He became one of the leading citizens of the county.

His surviving diary, chronicles the daily activities of plantation life. It tells of growing cotton, wheat, corn, vegetables, fruits, raising hogs, cattle and sheep. Activities on the plantation also included carpentry, blacksmithing, ginning, tanning hides, milling flour, grinding cane and making brick. The big house was also used as a court house and post office during the Civil War days. Maguire's journal also records the effects of the War Between States on his plantation and the Atlanta area.

In November of 1864,Yankee soldiers on their "March To The Sea", passed by the Promised Land and burned Maguire's gin house, stables, barn and fences, while Maguire hid out in the woods. The soldiers also slaughtered his livestock. He and his family, along with his slaves, hid out in the woods for three weeks. They were in fear for their lives.

(pictured: Michael Jackson 47 years ago)

Other than his looks, not much else had changed about him. He died last week, a man/child needing love and giving love, just like he did, when he was only three years old.

The Staple Center might be the place where thousands will worship Michael Jackson.

Just like millions had worshipped West, Magic, Shaq, and Kareem, in the past, its possible that millions will worship M.J. on Tuesday.

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NEW VISITOR EXPERIENCE DEBUTS AT MARGARET MITCHELL HOUSE

Atlanta History Center's Midtown Campus Hosts Free July 4 Weekend Celebration

Atlanta, GA - On July 4, 1925, Atlanta native Margaret Mitchell married John Marsh. That same day, the newlyweds moved into a small apartment on Crescent Avenue, near Peachtree and Tenth Streets. Today, the Margaret Mitchell House, birthplace of the Pulitzer-Prize winning novel Gone With the Wind, is a designated city landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a popular tourist destination, and home to the award-winning Literary Center at the Margaret Mitchell House.

On July 4 and 5, 2009 – eighty-four years after Margaret Mitchell moved into Apartment No. 1 – a new visitor experience debuts at the Margaret Mitchell House.

Guests will enjoy free admission to the Margaret Mitchell House on both days for a special Fourth of July weekend celebration featuring tours of Mitchell’s apartment; new exhibitions exploring Mitchell’s life, her novel, and the popular film adaptation; hand-cranked ice cream; period dancing; croquet and other period games; Gone With the Wind trivia and prizes; a living history performance of Mitchell’s newspaper career; face painting; and arts and crafts.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Mary Mac’s Tea Room.

For more information, visit MargaretMitchellHouse.com or call 404.249.7015.

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The state Department of Transportation says four people have been killed in the collision of a passenger vehicle and a rental truck on I-75 near Valdosta.

Effective July 1, Redmond EMS will be servicing Polk County residents as the 911 provider.

This rendering from Lyman, Davidson, Dooley Inc. shows the planned Bartow Civic Center.

The Judicial Nominating Commission begins the task on Monday of finding candidates to recommend to fill a vacancy on the Georgia Supreme Court.

The beginning of July ushers in a slew of new laws in Georgia, including a measure that seeks to celebrate the Confederacy while also honoring a civil rights leader, new rules praised by abortion opponents and a pair of laws long sought by prosecutors.

One day after winning the title Saturday night at the annual pageant in Columbus, Gwinnett County schoolteacher Kristina Higgins relinquished the post, now filled by the runner-up, Emily Cook, a Marietta law student.

The move commonly referred to as the moonwalk today was originally known as the backslide or "walking on your toes". The move was made famous by dancer Michael Jackson.

Here is a story about a Georgia family mending race relations. They are starting with themselves first, and they recommend others to do the same. Stop conplaining and hating for no reason. Rather if you are black, white or Indian...we are all Americans.

State representative Austin Scott, candidate for governor in 2010, announces that he will embark on a 1,000-mile a oeWalk of Georgiaa tour beginning Saturday, June 27, in Chickamauga.

The Tifton Gazette reports that state Republican Rep. Austin Scott of Tifton, who has announced his candidacy for governor, said Wednesday that he is embarking on a 1,000-mile a oeWalk of Georgiaa tour beginning Saturday at Chickamauga in northwest Georgia.

The Medical College of Georgia is encouraging students to use their cell phones during class.

Gov. Sonny Perdue has appointed a former federal prosecutor to the panel that vets judicial nominees after another member recused himself because he is a candidate for Georgia's top court.