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  • Repair costs pinch mom

    Athens Banner-Herald – Wed Dec 9, 11:51 am ET  

    Caroline was only weeks away from graduating trade school, and it wouldn't be long before she could get a job and get herself and her 3-year-old daughter off the meager Social Security check that was her only income. Full Story »

  • Origami project symbolizes wishes for a better world

    Athens Banner-Herald – Wed Dec 9, 11:51 am ET  

    DANIELSVILLE - There's a Japanese legend that promises a person who makes 1,000 paper origami cranes will have a wish granted by a crane - an animal that has supernatural powers in Japanese mythology. Full Story »

  • Justice panel sets new goals

    Athens Banner-Herald – Wed Dec 9, 11:51 am ET  

    The big-ticket stuff is out of the way, and an Athens-Clarke committee that focuses on the criminal justice system is moving on under new leadership. Full Story »

  • Cabbage comes out ahead in grow contest

    Athens Banner-Herald – Wed Dec 9, 11:51 am ET  

    Drew Brooksher may not know how to make the best-tasting coleslaw, but he can supply any kitchen in Athens with a colossal serving of the main ingredient. Full Story »

  • Murder trial held up again - witness falls ill

    Athens Banner-Herald – Wed Dec 9, 11:51 am ET  

    LEXINGTON - The long-delayed trial of two Oglethorpe County men accused of killing a well-known Athens man and his companion has been pushed back again after one of the prosecution's witnesses suffered a heart attack Wednesday afternoon. Full Story »

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FOX 5 Atlanta

  • Vigil Held for Murdered College Student

    FOX 5 Atlanta – Wed Dec 9, 11:12 pm ET  

    A McDonough community was in mourning Wednesday night after one of their own was brutally murdered in southeast Georgia. More than 100 people gathered for a vigil honoring 19-year-old Brandie Danielle Davis. Davis' brutal murder shocked the community. Full Story »

  • New Ethics Laws Expected for Ga. House

    FOX 5 Atlanta – Wed Dec 9, 10:57 pm ET  

    The resignation of Speaker Glenn Richardson is expected to bring new laws for the state and new rules governing the Republican controlled Georgia House of Representatives. Richardson announced he would step down following an interview with his former wife raised questions of possible ethics violations with a former lobbyist. Full Story »

  • Petition to Move Atlanta Cemetary Denied

    FOX 5 Atlanta – Wed Dec 9, 10:42 pm ET  

    An Atlanta city council commission denied a developer's petition to move a Buckhead cemetery. It was a partial victory for an Atlanta woman fighting to keep a century old cemetery in tact. Full Story »

  • Clayton Teacher, Student Hurt in Fight

    FOX 5 Atlanta – Wed Dec 9, 10:42 pm ET  

    A Clayton County parent wanted answers Wednesday night after her son was allegedly involved in an altercation with a teacher.   Full Story »

  • College Student Found Raped, Murdered

    FOX 5 Atlanta – Wed Dec 9, 8:27 pm ET  

    A 19-year-old Ogeechee Technical College student was found murdered in southeast Georgia. Brandie "Danielle" Davis was found dead inside an apartment in Statesboro, near the campus of Georgia Southern University, Tuesday. News of Davis' death sent shockwaves through the McDonough community. Full Story »

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Rome News-Tribune

  • Walker County Chamber accepting nominations for small business award

    Rome News-Tribune – Wed Dec 9, 9:25 pm ET  

    The Walker County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for the 2009 Small Business of the Year award. To be eligible for consideration, nominees must be a member in good standing... Full Story »

  • Share your favorite holiday memories

    Rome News-Tribune – Wed Dec 9, 9:25 pm ET  

    The holidays are here and for many of us it means a time of family traditions and memories. We’d love to hear about those memories and traditions. So if you have a family holiday tradition or a sp... Full Story »

  • Man charged with stealing electricity

    Rome News-Tribune – Wed Dec 9, 9:10 pm ET  

    A Rome man was arrested on warrants Wednesday stating that he illegally took electricity from a rental property near his house. According to Floyd County Jail records: Jeffrey Scott Porter, 48, o... Full Story »

  • Paula Deen: Don't let the budget kill the party

    Rome News-Tribune – Wed Dec 9, 9:09 pm ET  

    TV cooking star Paula Deen's holiday dishes may be rich, but they're not costly to prepare. Her Southern-style comfort food — down-home and traditional — is a natural fit for the season too. It ... Full Story »

  • General Mills reducing sugar in kids' cereal

    Rome News-Tribune – Wed Dec 9, 8:09 pm ET  

    PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — General Mills — the maker of Lucky Charms, Trix and Cocoa Puffs — plans to reduce the amount of sugar in its cereals marketed to children. The move, announced Wednesday, co... Full Story »

The Thomaston Times

Appen Newspapers

  • Child Development lunches with DFACS director on Friday

    Appen Newspapers – Wed Dec 9, 5:52 pm ET  

    December 09, 2009 Roswell - The Child Development Association will host a brown-bag lunch with Dannette Smith, director of Fulton County Department of Family and Children Services, and several of her top staff on Friday, December 11, from 12-2 p.m. Open to the public, the meeting will take place at the CDA Community Center, 89 Grove Way, Roswell. 770-992-4339. Full Story »

  • Richard L. Stine, of Cumming

    Appen Newspapers – Wed Dec 9, 3:52 pm ET  

    Mr. Richard L. Stine, age 64 of Cumming, GA passed away Monday, December 7, 2009 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Lottie Stine; brother, Robert Stine and sister, Vivian Smith. Full Story »

  • Samantha Ann Lance, of Cumming

    Appen Newspapers – Wed Dec 9, 3:52 pm ET  

    Samantha Ann Lance, 40, of Cumming, GA died suddenly on December 2, 2009. Born in Fulton Country, she was the daughter of Charlotte Cook of Sugar Hill, GA and Sam King of Blairsville, GA. Full Story »

  • Roger J. McNamara

    Appen Newspapers – Wed Dec 9, 3:52 pm ET  

    Roger J. McNamara, 91, passed away 11/30/09 peacefully at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Doug Livesay in Cumming, GA. Other survivors are daughters Yonne Patrick, and Yvette and Steve Cronon. Full Story »

  • Ann Ergas, of Roswell

    Appen Newspapers – Wed Dec 9, 3:37 pm ET  

    Ann Ergas, 66, of Roswell, died December 5, 2009. Arrangements by Alpharetta-SouthCare Funeral Home. Full Story »

Forsyth County News

  • Trees are popular this season

    Forsyth County News – Wed Dec 9, 5:33 pm ET  

    Pining for the perfect Christmas tree? Hundreds of area residents have already found theirs right in Forsyth County. Among popular tree locations are the Kinsey Family Farm, Bottoms Christmas Tree Farm and South Forsyth High School. It’s been a good year for business, said Dennis Bottoms, whose family runs the farm on John Burruss Road. “Our tree sales are up about 10 percent,” he said. “When ... Full Story »

  • Vietnam veterans honor ailing child on birthday

    Forsyth County News – Wed Dec 9, 2:33 pm ET  

    With a birthday on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, it seems fitting that Kenny Stewart III wants to be a soldier. Full Story »

  • Falcons surprise kids with spree

    Forsyth County News – Wed Dec 9, 12:18 pm ET  

    Mark Anthony doesn’t get to go shopping for fun often. Like many these days, his family doesn’t have much money to spare. Full Story »

  • Library closing for a week

    Forsyth County News – Wed Dec 9, 9:18 am ET  

    The Forsyth County Public Library will be closed Thursday through Dec. 16 to install and train employees on a new computer system that officials say is more user friendly. Full Story »

  • School board floats ‘solutions’

    Forsyth County News – Tue Dec 8, 6:18 pm ET  

    The Forsyth County school board wants the local state legislative delegation to consider other options before further cutting education funding. Full Story »

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