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Handel jumps into crowded US Senate race in Ga.
Karen Handel, the former Susan G. Komen for the Cure executive at the center of last year's public clash with Planned Parenthood, announced plans Friday to run for an open U.S. Senate seat in Georgia.
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Child accused of firing BB gun at school bus
A Fairburn child is accused of shooting a BB gun at a school bus south of Atlanta.
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Ga. man arrested in dispute over unkempt lawn
A man accused of lighting his neighbor's house on fire over complaints of an unkempt yard has been arrested.
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Georgia's jobless rate drops to 8.2 percent
Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 8.2 percent in April, state labor officials said Thursday.
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Handel jumps into crowded US Senate race in Ga.
Karen Handel, the former Susan G. Komen for the Cure executive at the center of last year's public clash with Planned Parenthood, says she'll be running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Georgia.
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Ga. Rep. Brooks of Atlanta indicted for wire fraud
Georgia state Rep. Tyrone Brooks has been charged in a 30-count federal grand jury indictment with mail fraud, wire fraud and filing false tax returns, U.S. District Attorney Sally Quillian Yates said Thursday.
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Brady Campaign sues Ga town over mandatory gun law
A group that supports gun control filed suit Thursday against a north Georgia town that recently passed a law requiring gun ownership that it said is mostly symbolic.
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Ga. Republicans gather in Athens for convention
Georgia's Republicans will be gathering in Athens for their state convention, with a packed agenda including electing a new state chair and hearing from top elected officials.
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Ga. colleges to host agribusiness conference
Two Georgia colleges are teaming up to help farmers and businesses capitalize on growing export markets.
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Savannah named a "playful" city 4th year in a row
Once again Savannah is being recognized as one of America's most "playful" cities for its abundance of parks and playgrounds.
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FL Lottery
These Florida lotteries were drawn Thursday:
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Fantasy 5' game
The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Florida Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Decades of Dollars' game
The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the "Decades of Dollars" game were:
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Cash 4 Evening' game
The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Georgia Lottery's "Cash 4 Evening" game were:
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Fantasy 5' game
The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Georgia Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
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GA Lottery
These Georgia lotteries were drawn Thursday:
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Sierra Club says Kemper deal voids PSC approval
The Sierra Club has asked the Mississippi Supreme Court to order the Public Service Commission to again reconsider its approval of the $4.3 billion coal-fired power plant Mississippi Power Co. is building in Kemper County.
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Fourth arrest made in Monroe County double slaying
A fourth arrest has been made in a double shooting in Monroe County that left two men dead.
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Tech company announces expansion in Atlanta
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has announced a digital marketing software company is expanding its operation in metro Atlanta and will create 225 new jobs.
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Ga. woman arrested in father's strangulation death
A 45-year-old woman has been charged with murder and concealing a death after police found her living with her father's dead body.
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