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2 hrs ago | MDJonline.com

Mayor denies conflict of interest in employer debate

A debate over ambulance service in Kennesaw has positioned the mayor, an employee of the city's ambulance service provider, at odds with council members who want the city to be able to pick its own provider.

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6 hrs ago | Southeast Georgia Today

Williams Considers Run for Congress

May 21-- State Senator Tommie Williams of Lyons is one of several Republicans considering running for the 12th District seat in the U.S. Congress, according to the following story today in The Augusta Chronicle .

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Related Topix: US News, Georgia, 2012 Presidential Election, US Politics, John Carter, Republican, US House of Representatives, Charlie Norwood, Mitt Romney

10 hrs ago | Patch.com

Instagram Photos: President Obama Speaks at 2013 Morehouse Graduation

It rained, it stormed, and it rained some more on Sunday morning ahead of President Obama's 2013 Commencement Address at Morehouse College.

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Related Topix: Morehouse College, John Lewis, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Georgia

Mon May 20, 2013

WFXL-TV Fox 31

Georgia Chamber of Commerce releases score card

From a press release issued by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce: The Georgia Chamber of Commerce released its 2013 Legislative Scorecard on Monday - on which members of the Georgia General Assembly were graded based on their votes related to certain pro-business measures addressed during the 2013 legislative session.

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The Coastal Courier

Treadmill desks put students in action

Sixth-grade Lewis Frasier Middle School student Marcel Facey completes his school work while taking a turn on a treadmill desk.

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11 Alive

The man behind Georgia's latest Bible controversy

The man behind the controversy over Bibles in Georgia state park cabins isn't sure he will accept a compromise being developed by state officials, including Governor Nathan Deal.

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Chattanoogan.com

Georgia Highway Safety Officials, Bicycle Advocates Call For Safer Cycling Year In 2013

Highway safety officials and cycling advocates are calling on Georgians to make 2013 a safer year for cyclists in Georgia.

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Related Topix: Georgia, Nathan Deal, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Atlanta, GA

Patch.com

DOT Crews to Work Overnight Resurfacing Roadway

The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to work this week on resurfacing Atlanta Highway from SR10 Loop to the Minor Street.

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Patch.com

E.Coli Health Risk Rises on Chattahoochee River

The storms that rolled through Peachtree Corners and the metro area early Sunday morning brought heavy rains and the danger of flooding along the Chattachoochee River.

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Related Topix: Weather, Natural Disasters, Flood, E. Coli, Health, Georgia

Sun May 19, 2013

Athens Banner-Herald

Jones: Quest for Medicaid expansion doesn't let up

Groups supporting Georgia's expansion of Medicaid didn't fold their tents and wander off into the night when the General Assembly adjourned.

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Related Topix: Medicaid, Health, Nathan Deal, US Politics, US News, Georgia, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Governors, Ohio, Ohio Government, Opinion

Athens Banner-Herald

Ga. water negotiator's role may be seen as conflict

One of Georgia's negotiators in a tri-state water dispute also is president of a lobbying firm that has sought to commercially develop a technology billed as a partial solution to that feud, a situation that a top state official and others say could look like a conflict even though it is legal.

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Related Topix: Nathan Deal, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Georgia, Florida

Sat May 18, 2013

WTVC

Savannah mayor, councilman plan trip to Turkey

Savannah's mayor and one member of its City Council are heading overseas to Turkey, where they hope to build relationships that translate to boosting trade and investment back home in Georgia.

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Patch.com

Georgia Governor and First Lady Speak at GOP Convention in Athens

Some big names in the Republican Party are in Georgia this weekend for the GOP Convention that is taking place at the Classic Center in Athens.

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

The Coastal Courier

Bill supposed to help parks, communities

The recently signed Rural Tourism Protection Act helps Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites meet budget challenges and aids communities dependent on the tourism provided by the state's parks, historic sites or outdoor recreation areas within their communities, according to state Rep.

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Boston Herald

Internal wrangling marks Dems' Senate campaigns

Republicans aren't the only ones roiled by internal jostling and recruiting hiccups ahead of next year's midterm elections.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, John Barrow, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Stephanie Herseth, Representative Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, US Senate, Georgia, Republican, Saxby Chambliss, Opinion

MyFoxAtlanta

issued a 30-count indictment

A federal grand jury has indicted state Rep. Tyrone Brooks on charges that he misappropriated almost $1 million in charitable funds Brooks, 67, was charged by a federal grand jury in a 30-count indictment that includes charges of mail, wire and tax fraud.

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11 Alive

Thieves target highway drain grates for quick cash

The Georgia's Department of Transportation says in the last 5 years more than $500,000 worth of highway grates have been stolen.

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Patch.com

Roswell's Karen Handel Announces Campaign For U.S. Senate

Former Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel announced Friday that she will run for Sen.

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Related Topix: Nathan Deal, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Senate, Georgia, Saxby Chambliss, US Governors

Fri May 17, 2013

The Times

Rove to speak at Republican convention in Athens

As the state GOP convention officially came to order Friday, a small group of tea party and other activists stood outside to announce a large-scale voter outreach effort this year in part because they feel they can't depend on national Republicans to win elections.

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Related Topix: US News, Nathan Deal, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Tea Party, Karl Rove, Georgia

Patch.com

State Unemployment Rate at Its Lowest Since December 2008

It's good news for Georgia on the jobs front - the state's unemployment rate for April was the lowest since December 2008.

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