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Thieves make off with $500,000 in jewelry in heist
Police in Gwinnett County are searching for a man and a woman suspected of stealing more than $500,000 in jewelry during an armed robbery in the Snellville area.
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State Rep. Jeff Chapman to run for Kingston's seat
A state lawmaker from Brunswick is joining the 2014 race for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Republican Rep. Jack Kingston.
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Threat prompts evacuations at 5 sites near Capitol
Authorities say five state buildings near the Georgia Capitol have been searched and no explosives were found after they were evacuated due to a bomb threat.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Georgia FIVE Midday' game
The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Georgia Lottery's "Georgia FIVE Midday" game were:
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Cash 3 Midday' game
The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Georgia Lottery's "Cash 3 Midday" game were:
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Cash 4 Midday' game
The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Georgia Lottery's "Cash 4 Midday" game were:
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GA Lottery
These Georgia lotteries were drawn Tuesday:
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Ga. pastor: Banned scouts welcome at her church
The pastor of a Georgia church says Boy Scouts who are being kicked out of congregations over policies on gay scouts are welcome to meet in her church if they need a place.
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New radios at Ga. Army base jamming garage doors
A new radio system being installed at a Georgia Army base is frustrating hundreds of homeowners in the Augusta area who have been locked out of their garages because of jammed remote-control signals.
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Explosion knocks out some power at Atlanta airport
Authorities say passengers were being allowed to return to their gates at Atlanta's airport after a small electrical explosion at a maintenance shop knocked out some power to one of the concourses. No one was injured.
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Explosion knocks out some power at Atlanta airport
Passengers were being allowed to return to their gates at Atlanta's airport after a small electrical explosion at a maintenance shop knocked out some power to one of the concourses, authorities said. No one was injured.
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Threat prompts evacuations at 2 sites near Capitol
State authorities say two buildings near the Georgia Capitol are being evacuated after a bomb threat was made.
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New radios at Ga. Army base jamming garage doors
Authorities say a new radio system being installed at a Georgia Army base is frustrating hundreds of homeowners in the Augusta area who have been locked out of their garages because of jammed remote-control signals.
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Coke to move 2,000 workers from suburb to downtown
Coca-Cola executives say they plan to relocate 2,000 workers from suburban Atlanta to a downtown skyscraper.
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Teen shot while selling candy in suburban Atlanta
Authorities in suburban Atlanta say a teenage girl has been hospitalized after being shot while she was selling candy.
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Monument to Michelle Obama ancestor toppled in Ga.
Police in Georgia are investigating after a monument dedicated to one of first lady Michelle Obama's relatives was knocked over in suburban Atlanta.
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Ga. student sues Board of Regents for budget docs
A former student journalist at Georgia Perimeter College filed a lawsuit Monday against the university system's Board of Regents, saying it failed to produce documents under the state's open records law.
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Ga. officials hold Twitter chat on emergency prep
Georgia health and emergency officials are using social media to educate the public about preparing for an emergency.
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Behavioral Health Crisis Center set for Valdosta
A new Behavioral Health Crisis Center is being planned for Lowndes County as part of an effort to expand services around the state for those with mental health challenges.
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85 Ga. troops coming home early from Afghanistan
Army officials say 85 Georgia-based soldiers are coming home from Afghanistan ahead of schedule.
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