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Gator ousted from suburban Atlanta pond

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 10:04am

An alligator that had been living in the pond of a suburban Atlanta subdivision was removed, but not before biting the trapper on his arm.

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Carpet firm could get $100 million in incentives

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 10:04am

State officials say a Georgia-based carpet manufacturing company could get state incentives worth more than $100 million.

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Grandson, woman accused of killing his grandfather

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 10:04am

A 78-year-old man who had been reported missing was found dead inside his truck outside Atlanta, and his grandson and the suspect's girlfriend now face charges in connection with his killing, police said.

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Atlanta councilwoman to address her DUI charge

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 9:22am

An Atlanta city councilwoman facing charges that included driving under the influence is expected to publicly address the allegations on Thursday.

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Cafe owner charged with courthouse bomb threats

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 9:05am

A Cobb County businessman who operates a restaurant on the Marietta Square in suburban Atlanta has been arrested for charges linked to bomb threats at courthouses Tuesday.

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Uncle: Rapper Chris Kelly devoted to family

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 7:47am

An uncle of former Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly was among the mourners Wednesday at an Atlanta funeral home and said his nephew was a good person who loved his family and was very devoted to his mother and grandmother.

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County wants out of deal for fine collection

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 7:22am

The Leflore County Board of Supervisors wants out of a two-year contract it signed with Judicial Corrections Services Inc. to collect justice court fines.

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Georgia revenues increase 13 percent in April

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 7:05am

Georgia's state revenues increased 13 percent in April, compared with the same month a year ago. That makes for an overall 6 percent increase for fiscal year 2013.

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Ex-sheriff sent to prison in jail beatings case

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 6:47am

A former Wilcox County sheriff, his son and several other people were sentenced to prison Wednesday for beating jail inmates _ one of whom had to have his jaw wired shut because of his injuries _ and conspiring to cover up the assault.

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Tablets donated for Atlanta homeless survey

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 6:25am

Efforts for the Atlanta Street Homeless Registry have received a boost with a donation of 20 computer tablets by Staples, Inc.

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Kris Kross rapper's funeral to be held in Atlanta

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 6:25am

Mourners are set to gather for the funeral of former Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly in Atlanta.

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Savannah police open $4.5M administration center

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 6:25am

Savannah-Chatham County police are moving some of their personnel into a new $4.5 million Administrative Services Center built on land once used as a federal agency's bug farm.

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