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10 hrs ago | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Heavy rain to continue through the morning

Heavy rain moved into metro Atlanta overnight and was expected to continue through the morning commute.

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Related Topix: Weather, Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Metro, Georgia, Hurricane, Natural Disasters

Thu Nov 26, 2009

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Northeast Georgia's unemployment rate rises to 9.9 percent in October

The unemployment rate increased slightly in Northeast Georgia, according to Wednesday's report from the Georgia Department of Labor.

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Related Topix: Dawson County, GA, Lumpkin County, GA

Wed Nov 18, 2009

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Loans to fund three water, sewer projects in NE Ga.

Water and sewer infrastructure projects in seven Georgia communities - three in northeast Georgia - will receive help from $5.7 million in loans.

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Related Topix: Georgia, Ila, GA

Tue Nov 17, 2009

CBS 46

Jasper Man Leads Deputies To Buried Body

Pickens County authorities removed a body from a shallow grave Monday morning after a man admitted to the killing, deputies said.

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Related Topix: Jasper, GA

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Pickens county man arrested for murder of a relative

Pickens County deputies said a man told authorities that he committed a crime and then led them to the body.

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Related Topix: Jasper, GA, Life, Self Defense

Fri Oct 09, 2009

Cumming Forsyth County News

Tourism Industry a Key Component of Georgia's Economic Future

Tourism Industry a Key Component of Georgiaa s Economic Future Originally Published Oct 8, 2009, 11:54pm Georgia, like so many states, is facing tough economic times right now.

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Related Topix: Georgia, Dawsonville, GA, Atlanta, GA

Wed Sep 16, 2009

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A Sunday beer run gone wild

Robert Keefer Dell wanted a six pack. But the calendar wasn't cooperating. Nonetheless, on Sunday, Sept.

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Related Topix: Beer

Wed Aug 26, 2009

The Times

High school scoreboard: Warbington leads Buford past Jefferson

In her first start of the season, Trisha Warbington led the Lady Wolves to a 5-1 victory over Jefferson on Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Buford, GA, Flowery Branch, GA, Lumpkin County, GA

Fri Aug 21, 2009

Creative Loafing

City approached to sell Dawson County land for new reservoir

The recent ruling by U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson that told Georgia to start kissing ass or coming up with water-supply solutions might have also sparked a cottage industry of sorts: developers with nifty ideas about how to make a profit while also ensuring more water for cities who fear their taps a ' and tax base a ' could run dry.

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Related Topix: Dawson County, GA, Georgia, Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Metro, Hartsfield, GA

Tue Aug 11, 2009

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Lumpkin school taxes may rise

Lumpkin County Schools Superintendent Dewey Moye says his school system has weathered the economic storm fairly well...until now.

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Sat Aug 08, 2009

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Lumpkin school taxes may rise

Lumpkin County Schools Superintendent Dewey Moye says his school system has weathered the economic storm fairly well...until now.

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Thu Jul 23, 2009

Cherokee Ledger News

Reuniting with an old love

Now that Garry Cheshire has his car back, hea s made it a hobby to care for it, taking it to shows and driving it in parades.

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Related Topix: Chevrolet, Ball Ground, GA

Wed Jul 08, 2009

The Macon Telegraph

Emergency alert system approved for Houston County

The next time severe weather heads toward Houston County, its residents will get a clear warning.

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Related Topix: Houston County, GA, Weather

Thu Jun 11, 2009

Cherokee County News

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for: northwestern Cherokee County in north central Georgia west central Pickens County in north central Georgia northeastern Bartow County in northwest Georgia southeastern Gordon County in northwest Georgia Until 3:30 pm edt.

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Related Topix: Weather, Peachtree City, GA, Gordon County, GA, Natural Disasters, Hailstorm, Fairmount, GA

Wed Jun 03, 2009

The Times

DOT sets contracts for road work in Northeast Georgia

The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded about $4.8 million in contracts for resurfacing projects in Dawson, Forsyth, Habersham and White counties.

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Related Topix: Georgia

Tue May 26, 2009

Rome News - Tribune

Rome, Floyd chip in for Coosa River basin water study

Consultants are sampling water at 45 sites in Floyd and other North Georgia counties as part of a water quality improvement study and implementation plan for the Coosa River basin.

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Related Topix: Rome, GA, Georgia, Floyd County, GA, Fairmount, GA, Bartow County, GA

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