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Virginia L. Parman Little

Virginia L. 'Jini' Parman Little, 83, of Hapeville, Ga., died on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, following a long illness.

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Mon Nov 23, 2009

Rome News - Tribune

Rome Braves, - Be Green' win Ga. Urban Forestry awards

Those pictured include Larry Morris with the Georgia Forestry Commission, John Hendrickson, Keith Mickler, Susan Cooley, Mary Hardin Thornton, Eric Lindberg, Terry Paige, Brian Roberts, Howard Mullinax and 2009 GUFC President Eric King.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

JustOneMinute

It's Not A Recession, It's An Opportunity For Racial Reconciliation

McDONOUGH, Ga. a ' During the housing boom, Henry County, a suburb of Atlanta, had its share of racial tension as more and more blacks joined the tens of thousands of others pouring in, creating a standoffish gap between the newcomers and the countya TMs oldtimers.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

Post-gazette.com - News

A Racial Divide Is Bridged by Hard Times

McDONOUGH, Ga. -- During the housing boom, Henry County, a suburb of Atlanta, had its share of racial tension as more and more blacks joined the tens of thousands of others pouring in, creating a standoffish gap between the newcomers and the county's oldtimers.

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Sun Nov 15, 2009

American Chronicle

Former Georgia Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Ponzi Scheme

STEVEN H. BALLARD, 53, of McDonough, Georgia, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr.

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

Sandy Springs Neighbor

Newcomers win in some races

The Nov. 3 municipal elections went smoothly for some candidates and likely surprised others.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

Bizjournals

Hill-Rom, Encompass form sale/distributionventure

Hill-Rom said Monday it has formed a joint venture with Encompass Group LLC , to market and distribute surface replacement systems for hospital beds and other health-care equipment.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Warrants issued for fraud ring which targeted soldier

Police issued warrants for four people who stole a deployed soldier's credit card and then used it to buy $6,500 in burglary tools.

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Today in Peachtree City

McDonough attorney sentenced; Fayette residents among victims

Attorney Steven H. Ballard of McDonough was sentenced this week to serve more than five years in prison after he pled guilty to a wire fraud scheme that bilked more than $2 million from investors.

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

Legal Times

Disbarred Ga. Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Ponzi Scheme

A former attorney has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for a real estate investment fraud scheme that took in a dozen victims in Georgia, Florida and Tennessee.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

GoVolsXtra.com

Cobbs switches from Vols to Texas

DeMarco Cobbs has switched his commitment from Tennessee to Texas, according to OrangeBloods.com. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound wide receiver from Tulsa Central High School originally committed to Tennessee on Sept.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Fraud ring targets deployed soldier

Master Sgt. Sylvia Simmons was dodging roadside bombs in Afghanistan while thieves were ransacking her Stockbridge home and running up her credit card bills.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Georgia Man Sentenced in Virginia for Role in Interstate Bank Robbery Scheme

Zarqurous Lequis Sanders, 25 of Atlanta, Georgia, was sentenced today to 137 months' imprisonment for his role in a conspiracy to commit numerous bank robberies in Virginia and several other states.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

The Galveston County Daily News

Police seek help finding Georgia woman, son

Police are asking for help in finding a 31-year-old Georgia woman and her 10-year-old son.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

Construction Equipment Guide

Ga.-Based Manufacturer Experiences Major Growth

The new 35,000 sq. ft. HydrauliCircuit Technology facility is located near I-75 at 250 Fluid Drive in McDonough, Ga.

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Thu Oct 29, 2009

Griffin Daily News

News of Yesteryear

From the Annals of 1909 The Mystic Circle was charmingly entertained by Mrs. J.W. McWilliams at her suburban home.

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Tue Oct 20, 2009

Dalton Daily Citizen

Safety effort aimed at reducing motorcycle crashes

The Georgia State Patrol and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety have announced a new safety education initiative aimed at reducing the number of motorcycle crashes across Georgia.

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Associated Content

Helping Hands CarPool

McDonough, GA - Have you ever been stranded because your car broke down and you could not find anyone to help? Have you had to miss an event, a trip to the store, work, etc.

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Sun Oct 18, 2009

Chain Leader

Shane's Rib Shack Introduces Shane's Shack Sauce

Shane's Rib Shack, a Petrus Brands company, introduces a new dipping sauce - Shane's Shack Sauce - a tasty new way to enjoy Shane's original chicken tenders.

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Fri Oct 16, 2009

The Sentinel

Tony E. Rocco

Tony E. Rocco, 92, of 8155 Masters Court, Jonesboro, Ga., formerly of South Main Street, Lewistown, died at 5 a.m. on Sunday, Oct.

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