Georgia Political News
Cops: Thieves in drag steal from Walmarts
Four people had their cell phone stealing spree down to a science, allowing them to get away with swiping $9,500 worth of mobile phones in metro Atlanta and Alabama, Channel 2 Action News reported Thursday.
Friday September 3, 2010 1:38AM | ajc.com
Fox Theatre: Letter to ‘Phantom' was a misstep
Fox Theatre general manager Allan Vella admitted Thursday that a letter delivered to longtime resident Joe Patten was heavy-handed and gave the misconception that the venue needed the apartment that the 83-year-old man has called home for nearly 31 years.
Friday September 3, 2010 12:21AM | ajc.com
Georgia's DNA database cracks 2,000th case
The crime wasn’t very spectacular, but it was remarkable: the 2,000th crime the state’s DNA database solved.
Thursday September 2, 2010 10:04PM | ajc.com
Trucker convicted of hauling weed amid cargo of fruit
A commercial trucker has been convicted on drug conspiracy charges for his role in hauling 911 pounds of marijuana hidden amid a shipment of papaya fruit.
Thursday September 2, 2010 9:28PM | ajc.com
Dr. Louise Gangloff Cording, 68: Specialized in brain injuries
Dr. Louise Cording specialized in treating patients with brain injuries because she was intrigued by how the mind works.
Thursday September 2, 2010 8:09PM | ajc.com
Flag flies after fight with Cherokee neighborhood association
The threat of more than $30,000 in accumulated homeowner association fines wasn't enough to get Ron Tripodo to take down the pole flying a U.S.
Thursday September 2, 2010 8:03PM | ajc.com
Retired repairman wins $25,000 in lottery game
A retired Carrollton repairman nailed down a $25,000 prize playing All Access, a new Georgia Lottery instant game.
Thursday September 2, 2010 7:08PM | ajc.com
Georgia roads 9th best in U.S.
It's small consolation when you're parked on I-285 at rush hour. But for the third straight year, Georgia placed ninth in state highway performance and cost-effectiveness, according to Reason Foundation's annual ranking released Thursday.
Thursday September 2, 2010 5:49PM | ajc.com
DeKalb COO fired amid charges of improper relationship with subordinate
DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis on Thursday fired the county's chief operating officer amid charges that he had an improper relationship with a water department secretary.
Thursday September 2, 2010 3:27PM | ajc.com
DeKalb COO accused of affair with subordinate
DeKalb County officials will host a news conference this morning to address questions regarding an alleged improper relationship between the county's chief operating officer and a water department secretary, a county spokesman told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Thursday September 2, 2010 1:53PM | ajc.com
New plan submitted for Ga. grease plant cleanup
The proprietor of a former grease recycling plant has submitted a new plan to clean up the 90-acre site in the Jackson County community of Talmo.
Thursday September 2, 2010 1:41PM | ajc.com
Powerball jackpot rolls over to $47 million
The jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing is at $47 million after no players matched all six numbers drawn Wednesday night.
Thursday September 2, 2010 11:27AM | ajc.com
Soldier found dead at Fort Stewart
FORT STEWART, Ga. -- Investigators at Fort Stewart are trying to determine what caused the death of a military policeman whose body was found on the Army post.
Thursday September 2, 2010 11:19AM | ajc.com
Women wanted in bank robbery arrested in Atlanta
SWEETWATER, Tenn. -- Police say two women suspected in the robbery of a Tennessee bank have been arrested in Atlanta.
Thursday September 2, 2010 11:15AM | ajc.com
Corrections officer dead after swerving to avoid dog
SAVANNAH - Authorities say a Statesboro corrections officer who tried to save an animal's life ended up sacrificing her own.
Thursday September 2, 2010 2:58AM | ajc.com
Three qualify for Alveno Ross' council seat
Macon residents in Alveno Ross’ City Council district will get to pick from some familiar faces.
Thursday September 2, 2010 2:40AM | macon.com
Twiggs group to decide on recall shortly
Twiggs County residents who have been pushing a recall campaign against County Commission Chairman Ray Bennett are now reconsidering.
Thursday September 2, 2010 2:33AM | macon.com
FBI: Marines won't be charged with hate crime
SAVANNAH - Two U.S. Marines accused of knocking a gay Savannah man unconscious will face only misdemeanor charges in the attack after the Justice Department declined to prosecute them for hate crimes, authorities said Wednesday.
Thursday September 2, 2010 2:31AM | ajc.com
Investigators arrest Section 8 cheating suspects
Georgia investigators started arresting about 80 people around the state Wednesday for allegedly lying their way into federally funded Section 8 housing.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 11:39PM | ajc.com
Fox Theatre hopes to negotiate with its ‘Phantom'
Fox Theatre officials said they have been having “ongoing conversations” with longtime resident Joe Patten for about two years on whether the 83-year-old man can remain living in a stately apartment hidden in the historic venue.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 11:21PM | ajc.com
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