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The Telegraph looks back: Decade's top midstate stories
As the decade winds down, The Telegraph looks back at the top stories from 2000-2008. 2000: At the start of the decade, members of Westside Boosters Inc.
Random thoughts on this winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. On the bright side, the days will start getting longer again Tuesday.
Bearden happy with new speaker
Rep. Tim Bearden says David Ralston, who last week was elected speaker of the state House of Representatives, is a strong candidate for the position, and he should know.
House Judiciary Chairman Wendell Willard , an early front-runner to capture the D-56 State Senate seat of the retiring Dan Moody , withdrew from the senate race on Friday.
IRS audited Perdue following land deal
Gov. Sonny Perdue survived a "full-blown" IRS audit of his taxes in 2007 over a Florida land deal, the governor's former lawyer -- who is now running for speaker of the House -- said in a letter to House Republicans on Tuesday.
Republicans Set To Select House Speaker
Georgia House Republicans are set to select a new speaker. The embattled GOP caucus is scheduled to meet at the state Capitol on Thursday and will choose from among three candidates for the job, one of the most powerful political posts in Georgia.
This is Viewpoints for Tuesday, Dec. 15
I am a Macon police officer and I was responding to an accident with injuries on Interstate 75 North early Wednesday morning, Dec.
This is Viewpoints for Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009
When Robert Gibbs, spokesperson for the Obama administration holds a press conference, it reminds me of the movie "Best Little Whore House in Texas." When the governor was confronted with the closing of the brothel, he did the Texas "two step," saying "Now you See - Now You Don't." - Chet Lambert Warner Robins Lift your spirits Are you suffering ...
Severe Storm Damages Monroe County Homes
A possible tornado damaged at least a dozen homes in Smarr. That's according to Matt Perry, Monroe County's emergency management director.
Fallen Power Lines Close Highway 247
Power lines down by fallen trees have closed Highway 247 near Highway 96, near Bonaire.
Crowd Attends Final Houston School-Zoning Meeting
About 250 Houston County parents attended a meeting Thursday night to discuss a rezoning plan drawn up because of the opening of Veterans High School.
Residents weigh in on widening Ga. 96
At a public hearing Tuesday, the Georgia Department of Transportation presented plans for a proposed widening of Ga.
While there are plenty of resources to help parents raise their children, one local group wants to encourage moms to turn to the highest power available.
Houston/Peach Road Project Invites Talk
The Georgia Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing open house discussing State Route 96 improvements in Peach and Houston county on Tuesday, November 17th.
Parents: Proximity essential in zoning
While the issue of creating zoning boundaries based on racial demographics heated up the first public discussion of new school zones in Houston County next school year, a number of parents demanded the zones focus more on proximity and community ties than fulfilling demographic requirements.
Waterlogged Bonaire home pits homeowner against builder
Every time it rains, Maj. Gregg Rich worries. He worries about water filling his home's crawl space.
Bonaire Woman Joining Race Against Marshall
A Bonaire woman is joining the growing field of challengers against Congressman Jim Marshall in 2010.
Bonaire resident intends run for GOP 8th district nomination
Valerie Meyers, a civilian employee at Robins Air Force Base and part-time graduate student, intends to enter the race for the 2010 Republican nomination for the 8th Congressional District seat.
Bonaire Middle Wins 32 Awards at Fair
Tues Nov 3, 2009 4:16pm EDT - Jaguar artists pictured with their plaque are : Hayley Crews, Austin Howard, Dorian Rozier, Cameron Childree and Kyle Webb.
Local teachers awarded Bright Ideas grants
The Flint Energies Foundation recently awarded a total of $10,000 to 12 teachers in Houston, Macon and Taylor counties.