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42 min ago | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Michigan man indicted in beating of fitness trainer

A Fulton County grand jury Friday indicted a Michigan man for a brutal beating last December that left a celebrity fitness trainer in a coma.

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro

Fri Oct 10, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Clayton State hoping to open archive program

Clayton State University is hoping to get approval from the state to open a unique graduate program in archival studies.

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Related Topix: University of Georgia Clayton, Macon Metro, Macon, GA

Thu Oct 09, 2008

www.secsportsreport.com | SECSportsReportdotcom

SEC Sports Report Makes Saturday SEC Football Predictions...

SEC Sports Report continues to pick winners and this time the Georgia Bulldogs are playing the Tennessee Volunteers. Check out all the SEC games at www.secsportsreport.com

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Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Q&A / MASTODON: Musical titans combine talents for new album

This past summer, two of Atlanta's musical titans met in a local studio. Producer Brendan O'Brien and heavy rock quartet Mastodon came together to craft the follow-up to Mastodon's Grammy-nominated "Blood ...

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Pop/Rock, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Seeger, Folk

The Macon Telegraph

Ga. aquarium acquires sea nettles for research

The Georgia Aquarium is getting 150 sea nettles as part of a partnerships with the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

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Related Topix: Macon Metro, Macon, GA

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta teen's death may be linked to park slayings

Atlanta police are investigating a possible link between the fatal shooting of a teenage boy near Turner Field and a double homicide earlier this week at a park in northwest Atlanta.

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro

Wed Oct 08, 2008

WSB-AM Atlanta

Teen's Murder Linked to Double Killing?

Could the murder of an Atlanta teenager be linked to a double murder from last month? Atlanta homicide detectives are exploring the possibility that the killing of 17 year old Devonte Jones might be connected ...

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Atlanta Metro

Athens Banner-Herald

Aetna gives $50,000 for King Center forum

Aetna has donated $50,000 to help pay for a health and wellness forum to be held next year at The King Center.

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Related Topix: Athens, GA, Athens Metro

WXIA-TV Atlanta

Emory Professor Being Investigated by Congress

Emory University is investigating the former head of its psychiatry department named as part of a federal probe into doctors' relationships with drug companies.

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Related Topix: Emory University

WTLV

Clayton County Hires MARTA Board Member

A former MARTA chairman who's been accused of performing a sex act in an airport bathroom will be hired to give financial advice to Clayton County.

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WMAZ-TV Macon

Man Struck, Killed While Fleeing Police on I-75

Henry County Police say a man who was fleeing from authorities on foot was struck and killed by a vehicle while crossing Interstate 75.

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Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Home invaders kill teen hiding in bedroom

A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed overnight during a home invasion at his family's southeast Atlanta house.

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro

Tue Oct 07, 2008

Live 5 News

Voodoo priestess says Ga. official bounced checks

A metro Atlanta county commissioner says reports that she may have hired a voodoo priestess to get even with a political rival - and bounced checks in the process - are "ridiculous." Law enforcement authorities ...

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Related Topix: Cobb County, GA, Marietta, GA

Mon Oct 06, 2008

www.secsportsreport.com | SECSportsReportdotcom

Georgia Bulldogs Back in AP Top 10...

A week off was good for the Bulldogs and with the bye week the Bulldogs moved up one spot to return to the AP Top 10...Check out the latest AP rankings at www.SECsportsReport.com

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WTVM

Fire damages popular Cuban sandwich shop

A fire heavily damaged a popular Cuban sandwich shop early Monday. DeKalb County fire dispatchers say the fire began shortly after midnight at the Havana Sandwich Shop on Buford Highway.

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Related Topix: North Atlanta, GA

What's Up Daybook

Komen Atlanta Launches Busiest Month for Breast Cancer Awareness

It's busy season for the Greater Atlanta Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, with more than 70 events on the calendar for October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cancer, Breast Cancer, Health

Sat Oct 04, 2008

MyFOX Atlanta

Georgia Officials Debate Response to Gas Crisis

Georgia leaders are debating whether to revise the state's emergency fuel plan and are considering ways to bolster gas supply in the aftermath of the abrupt shortage of gas that sent some motorists into a ...

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Related Topix: Georgia, Georgia Government, Atlanta Metro, US Governors, Sonny Perdue

Fri Oct 03, 2008

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Nichols trial: Witnesses describe great police confusion

Brian Nichols had plenty of help on his escape from downtown Atlanta after the Fulton County Courthouse shootings: It came in the form of a confused and overwhelmed police department.

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Buckhead, GA

The Macon Telegraph

Chambliss defends his vote in favor of bailout

U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss defended his vote in favor of the $700 billion bailout plan Thursday, saying the much-criticized package was needed to avert a "slide down into a financial depression." "We've got a ...

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Saxby Chambliss, US House of Representatives, Jim Marshall, Democrat

Thu Oct 02, 2008

www.northfultontimes.com | SECSportsReportdotcom

GREEN Courier Delivers During Atlanta Gas Crises

As most of Atlanta was out of fuel, the hybrid cars of Green Express kept driving and delivering rush deliveries.

Green Express couriers purchased a fleet of hybrid electric cars for times like this. The cars get 50+ miles to the gallon and can go nearly 1200 miles before re-fueling.

So as traditional couriers are stressed out looking for gas stations with fuel, Green Express couriers keep on driving... www.GreenDelivers.com

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