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Groups sought for Hack for Athens event
The Technology Association of Georgia is seeking Athens-area groups to participate in the first ever National Day of Civic Hacking that will be held Saturday and Sunday. Comment?
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Georgians reminded to consider hurricane insurance
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Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is reminding Georgians to check their insurance policies for hurricane coverage as National Hurricane Preparedness Week approaches. Comment?
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Tax preparer charged with stealing $200K from state
A local tax preparer is in jail, accused of cheating the state out of at least $100,000. Channel 2's Amy Napier Viteri was the only reporter with state investigators and the Fayette County DA's Office as they pulled boxes of documents, computers and confiscated cars from the woman's home Friday. Comment?
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Rep. Graves Honors Fallen Service Members, Calls for Improved Veterans Services
U.S. Rep. Tom Graves issued the following statement ahead of Memorial Day 2013: "The heroism of our service members plays a defining role in our history, especially through the last dozen years of war. Comment?
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Serial burglar Entwisle wanted again
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A warrant has been issued for a Rome man who is very familiar to law enforcement - he once jumped out of a police car going 50 mph, slipped out of his handcuffs and eluded police for a day. Comment?
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Lake agencies prepare for Memorial Day weekend
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources hosted a multi-agency media day Friday to remind the public of boating laws and safety regulations as they gear up for a busy holiday weekend. Comment?
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Tide baseball, softball fall 3-2 in puzzling, heartbreaking fashion
The Alabama baseball team fell in heartbreaking fashion to LSU. Despite a 2-1 lead, Mike Oczypok, the true freshman, walk-on Bama pitcher, came within one outheck, one strikeof sinking the No. Comment?
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Georgia State Troopers Already Investigating Holiday Crashes
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Georgia State Troopers investigated 326 traffic crashes that resulted in 278 injuries and 6 traffic fatalities during the 2012 Memorial Day weekend, figures they hope decrease this year. Comment?
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The National Transportation Safety Board has made a recommendation that states lower thresholds for inebriated drivers from .08 to .05. This would follow the lead of more than 100 countries that have .05 or lower limits. Comment?
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New boating safety rules in effect
Major changes to Georgia's boating laws are now in effect, and local officials want everyone to be aware of the changes - and boating safety - for Memorial Day weekend. Comment?
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A moratorium placed on new groundwater withdrawals in the coastal region, including Bryan County, isn't likely to affect this area any time soon, according to local officials. Comment?
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College campus and retail development set for Alabama Highway site in Catoosa County
About 50 acres of Catoosa County-owned property will soon become home for a Georgia Northwestern Technical Community College satellite campus as well as a mixed-use commercial development. Comment?
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Guardian Watch Exhibits at TAG Sponsored Public Safety Conference & Expo
Guardian Watch, a Georgia-based technology company, exhibited at the TAG Government Technology Public Safety Conference and Expo held at the Gwinnett Center on May 21. Comment?
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SACS head gives commencement speech at Druid Hills High graduation
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In-depth reporting by the Druid Hills High School student newspaper on DeKalb's accreditation controversy landed the head of SACS as the school's commencement speaker on Friday. Comment?
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Lobbying in American-US Airways deal focuses on small cities
US Airways Group and American Airlines , seeking approval for a merger that would create the world's largest airline, are warning lawmakers that a requirement to divest certain airport slots would lead to less service for small and medium-sized cities, sources close to the effort told Reuters. Comment?
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GSP out in full force this holiday weekend
Georgia State troopers are preparing for full patrols during the peak travel times this coming holiday weekend. Comment?
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Man dies in bypass collision with truck
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A collision between two cars and a tractor-trailer Monday morning resulted in one fatality and another person being airlifted to an Augusta hospital. Comment?
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Southwestern State Hospital set to close their doors
By the end of the year, hundreds of people in Thomasville will be without work because Southwestern State Hospital has announced they are closing their doors. Comment?
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Attorney claims bad bookkeeping in Tyrone Brooks indictment
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For the first time since a 30-count federal indictment on fraud and tax evasion charges, Georgia state Rep. Comment?
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Land bank could address local blight
The altered "Georgia Land Bank Act", passed by the 2012 General Assembly as Senate Bill 284, still offers local governments a mechanism to return dilapidated, abandoned and tax delinquent properties to productive use. Comment?
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