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Citi Trends 1Q profit drops, misses estimates
Clothing and accessories company Citi Trends said Wednesday that its first-quarter net income dropped 39 percent as cooler weather dampened sales in the beginning of the period.
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Baby in car stolen from daycare is found safe
A 1-year-old girl who was in the back seat of a car when it was stolen outside a daycare center near Atlanta was found safe Wednesday morning, authorities said.
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Gainesville explores options for convention center
The Gainesville City Council is moving ahead with a study to determine the feasibility of a new convention center and hotel in the northeast Georgia city.
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Atlanta building blaze sends smoke over downtown
Atlanta firefighters were battling a large fire at an auto repair shop that sent plumes of black smoke pouring over much of the downtown area.
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Bus, train collide near Atlanta; no one hurt
Authorities say a train and a public bus collided in an Atlanta suburb, causing traffic tie-ups at the start of the morning rush hour.
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Georgia studying Medicaid expansion options
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has said the state can't afford to expand its already-strained Medicaid program to include 650,000 more residents, but his administration is studying ways other states are expanding their programs in case an alternative emerges.
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Court strikes down at-large voting in Ga. county
A federal court struck down Fayette County's at-large method of electing members to certain county offices, saying in an opinion released Tuesday that the method was a violation of the Voting Rights Act.
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Search is on after car is stolen with baby inside
Authorities have issued a child abduction alert as they search for a 1-year-old girl they say was in the back seat of a car that was stolen outside a daycare center just south of Atlanta.
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Housing recovery boosts Home Depot 1Q results
Home Depot Inc.'s first-quarter net income rose 18 percent, thanks to the ongoing housing recovery, despite a chilly and wet spring.
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Deal weighs in on atheist materials being donated
Gov. Nathan Deal says he believes in the right of atheist groups to donate literature for use in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks just as Bibles are allowed.
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Job fair for military spouses planned at Benning
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will be hosting a job fair at Fort Benning for spouses of active duty, National Guard, the Reserves and veterans.
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Ga. state lawmaker to be honored by White House
The White House is set to honor an openly gay Georgia state lawmaker as one of 10 Harvey Milk Champions of Change.
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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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Fort Bliss to hold memorial for killed soldiers
Fort Bliss officials and soldiers will honor three soldiers killed last week by the blast from a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.
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Solar industry pushes for more use in Ga.
The solar industry in Georgia is pushing a power monopoly to expand its use of solar energy as it plans to meet the state's electricity needs over the next two decades.
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Rapper Chief Keef arrested at hotel near Atlanta
Police in suburban Atlanta say rapper Chief Keef, whose name is Keith Cozart, has been arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
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Cancer Society hits 100 as US cancer rate falls
The American Cancer Society _ one of the nation's best known and influential health advocacy groups _ is 100 years old this week.
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10 geography experts to compete in national finals
Ten young geography experts will field questions about history, cultures, landmarks and climates from "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek as they vie for the title of National Geographic Bee champion.
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FL Lottery
These Florida lotteries were drawn Tuesday:
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GA Lottery
These Georgia lotteries were drawn Tuesday:
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