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  • Aimee Copeland's family requests privacy May 19, 2012
    Overwhelmed by the worldwide response to her suffering, Aimee Copeland's family has, for now, retreated into a cone of silence, a hospital spokeswoman said Friday.
    Katie Leslie
  • Hearing delves into night of Iraq vet's death May 18, 2012
    It was a birthday party for an old middle school buddy with drinking and drugs when former U.S. Marine and Iraq war vet Zachary Gamble started talking about the atrocities he’d seen in combat and the night took a turn for the worse.
    Jeffry Scott
  • Eileen Simms, 55: Passionate about daylilies, horses May 18, 2012
    The daughter of an avid gardener, Eileen Simms developed an affinity for horticulture at a young age.
    Mea Watkins
  • 2 held in robbery outside Sandy Springs bank May 18, 2012
    Sandy Springs police said two suspects in a robbery outside a Bank of America were captured Friday, but the search continued for others.
    Christopher Seward
  • Aimee Copeland on amputations: Let's do this May 18, 2012
    The 24-year-old woman battling a deadly bacteria learned early Thursday that she faces more amputations.
    Alexis Stevens
  • County by county news for Saturday May 18, 2012
    COBB Construction to begin on Kennesaw development Developers are set to begin construction of the Sanctuary at Kennesaw, a mixed-use development of student housing and retail shops.
    Bob Howard
  • Actual Factual Georgia May 18, 2012
    Q: When did WSB Radio AM750 switch from music/news and information format to talk? I remember listening to Elmo Ellis and others hosting the "Morning Merry-Go-Round," where local news was reported.
    Andy Johnston
  • Weekend weather to be perfect for slew of outdoor concerts May 18, 2012
    The weather will be just about perfect for an outdoor concert on Saturday, and metro Atlanta music lovers will have several to choose from.
    Mike Morris
  • Atlanta weather | Another round of storms possible on Friday May 18, 2012
    Parts of metro Atlanta could see a repeat Friday of strong storms similar to those that left scattered damage across the area Thursday evening.
    Mike Morris
  • Snakes biting early this year, experts say May 18, 2012
    The snake-bite season began early this year in Georgia, and wildlife experts blame the mild winter.
    David Ibata
  • Q&A on the News May 18, 2012
    Q: Can you tell me why the Federal Aviation Administration is involved with the procedures involved in the awarding of contracts to businesses for the operation of concessions at the new international terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport?
  • Governor's appointee quits over state lease May 18, 2012
    A member of the State Properties Commission resigned Thursday after The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discovered he signed a $1.4 million deal to lease office space to the state while serving on the panel.
    Aaron Gould Sheinin
  • As postal closings advance, Georgia impacted May 18, 2012
    
WASHINGTON - The nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with a multibillion-dollar cost-cutting plan to close nearly 250 mail processing centers, saying Thursday it cannot wait as Congress remains deadlocked on how to help.
    Hope Yen
  • State GOP convention could have delegate, ethics fight May 18, 2012
    Georgia Republicans gather today in Columbus for a state convention where delegates could send a powerful message to GOP leaders in the General Assembly: Strengthen Georgia's ethics laws.
    Aaron Gould Sheinin
  • Allergy victim's family in need of donations May 18, 2012
    The family of a 15-year-old who died from an allergic reaction to food is asking for help with medical and funeral costs, a family friend told the AJC Thursday.
    Alexis Stevens
  • Ex-UGA business manager admits embezzling May 17, 2012
    A former University of Georgia business manager was ordered to repay the school more than $200,000 after she admitted embezzling from the university Thursday.
    Christopher Seward
  • Angel Food Ministries items to be auctioned May 17, 2012
    Items from an Angel Food Ministries warehouse and Emmanuel Praise Church, the church founded by Joseph and Linda Wingo, will be auctioned off on Saturday in Monroe.
    Shelia M. Poole
  • Judge allows East Paulding class president to attend graduation May 17, 2012
    A federal judge in Rome on Thursday overruled school officials and said the senior class president at East Paulding High School can attend his graduation ceremony.
    Bill Rankin
  • Suzanne Mohr, 40: New wife looked forward to motherhood May 17, 2012
    Suzanne Mohr was looking forward to becoming a mother. And she would have been great because she was such a caring and thoughtful person, family members said.
    Michelle E. Shaw
  • County by county news for Friday May 17, 2012
    COBB Cobb to sign immigration enforcement agreement Next week Cobb County will become the first Georgia municipality to participate in a volunteer federal program aimed at hiring legal workers.
    Bob Howard
  • Action Ministries launches summer lunch program May 17, 2012
    Hundreds of Georgia children will get free lunches this summer through a nutritional initiative by Action Ministries.
    Shelia M. Poole
  • Q&A on the News May 17, 2012
    Q: I read about the open house for the new international terminal too late to attend. I wondered if people without a ticket for an overseas flight can visit the terminal to view the supposedly beautiful building? -Frank Eskridge, Marietta A: Anyone without a ticket can visit the public areas – which include the departure and arrival halls – of the Maynard H.
    Andy Johnston
  • LifeSouth Holds Kids' Marathon, Encourages ‘Donation Generation' May 17, 2012
    More than 125 kids and their families participated in LifeSouth Community Blood Centers’ Five Points of Life Kids Marathon on May 5 at Gwinnett Braves’ Cool-Ray Field.
    Devika Rao
  • Give Back May 17, 2012
    Food Bank Can Sorting When: May 22 Where: Atlanta Community Food Bank Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
    Devika Rao
  • Georgia ‘Bubba Bombers' face charges May 17, 2012
    Two men the GBI described as "Bubba Bombers" are facing charges after a Georgia forest ranger found pipe bombs, ammunition and drugs during a deer poaching investigation in Lamar County.
    Joel Provano


 

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