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Poll: Georgians oppose campus guns; Isakson popularity at 50 percent
A majority of Georgians oppose allowing students who have concealed-weapons permits to carry guns on college campuses, according to a survey released Tuesday.
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Record amount of cargo passes through Georgia ports
A record 2.4 million tons of cargo moved through the state's ports in April, Georgia Ports Authority officials announced Monday.
She was a member of the West Dickson Church of Christ. Survivors include daughter Elaine Hatcher of Waverly; grandchildren Doug Hall, Gregory Hall, Connie Martinez, Daniel Whitworth and Karen Beuchele; 13 great grandchildren.
Georgia Supreme Court reprimands Democratic Party chairman for ethics violations
The Georgia Supreme Court yesterday issued a legal reprimand against Democratic Party of Georgia Chairman Mike Berlon following two ethics rules he broke while representing a former client.
Ringgold Rotary Club honors 2013 STAR student
Pictured from left: superintendent Denia Reese, guidance counselor Dianne Hale, STAR teacher Mark Pierce, STAR student Brenna Schroder, STAR parents Kelly and Jeff Schroder and Ringgold Rotarian Randall Peters.
Perno out as Georgias baseball coach
After 12 years running the program and nearly 400 wins, David Perno is out as Georgia’s baseball head coach as athletics director Greg McGarity announced Monday that Perno had resigned his post.
Should Atheist Literature Join Bibles in State Park Cabins?
American Atheists , an atheist organization based out of Cranford, N.J., say they plan to send books on atheism to Georgia state parks.
John Weaver of Talbot County's Crowley Farm again accused of neglecting horses
Talbot County Sheriff’s Chief Investigator Guy Grimsley said John Weaver of Crowley Farm on Georgia Highway 208 has been charged with 36 counts of cruelty to animals, a misdemeanor.
Georgia Chamber of Commerce releases score card
From a press release issued by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce: The Georgia Chamber of Commerce released its 2013 Legislative Scorecard on Monday - on which members of the Georgia General Assembly were graded based on their votes related to certain pro-business measures addressed during the 2013 legislative session.
Billboard Music Awards Recap: Taylor Swift Wins Big, Justin Bieber Demands to Be Taken Seriously
Taylor Swift 's night at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas was a success.
Georgia Highway Safety Officials, Bicycle Advocates Call For Safer Cycling Year In 2013
Highway safety officials and cycling advocates are calling on Georgians to make 2013 a safer year for cyclists in Georgia.
Ga. town to mark date it was burned in Civil War
As the 150th anniversary of the burning of Darien approaches, historian Buddy Sullivan wants to clear up what he considers a misconception about the south Georgia town's Civil War history.
SC Man Killed In Stick-Up Of Barber Shop
Georgia authorities are holding two homicide suspects after a South Carolina barber was fatally shot during an attempted robbery at his business.
Georgians Debate Marijuana Decriminalization
In the U.S. election on November 6, while most attention was focused on the presidential race, the western states of Colorado and Washington made their own history by becoming the first to legalize marijuana for recreational use.
County Fire Chief: Great Leaders in EMS Field Work Here in Barrow
This coming week, May 19-25, say thank you to a local emergency services employee.
Should Bibles Stay in Georgia Park Cabins?
If you stay in a cabin or lodge room at a Georgia state park, you can take in the native flora and fauna outside.
Georgia Gwinnett Graduates More Than 270
More than 270 students donned their caps and gowns Friday , as they graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College.
Northeast Georgia Job Openings: May 19
Job hunting? Patch makes it easy with a weekly roundup of jobs available near Athens.
Song of the Week, 'Cruise,' Florida Georgia Line featuring Nelly
In an interview I did with him last week, but which won't be published until June, LL Cool J told me that he believes only history can judge "Accidental Racist." Eventually, said the rapper, his maligned collaboration with Brad Paisley will be re-evaluated, and he points out that President Obama was elected on a program of Mason-Dixon ... (more)
College baseball roundup: Georgia Tech powers its way past Miami
Georgia Tech belted four homers and Jonathan King was in command Saturday as the Yellow Jackets thumped Miami 10-1 on the final day of the ACC regular season.