Atlanta mayor hints at statewide run
ATLANTA – Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed let the idea out during a luncheon speech that he might have statewide political ambitions after serving a second four-year term in city hall.“I want to finish being...
View ArticleChatham County Commissioners in spat over nomination
The first meeting of the new Chatham County Commission got off to a contentious start Friday.Commissioner Dean Kicklighter voted against Commissioner Helen Stone's nomination as chairman pro-tem....
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Miss America contestant pursuing double mastectomy after competition
LAS VEGAS — Win or lose Saturday, Miss America contestant Allyn Rose will have conveyed a message about breast cancer prevention using her primary tool as a beauty queen: her body.The 24-year-old Miss...
View Article16 Savannah men among 23 indicted on federal cocaine, pot, crack charges
A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging 23 defendants, including several Savannah residents, with conspiracy to distribute large amounts of marijuana, cocaine and crack cocaine in the...
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Savannah to get sneak peek of Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez movie 'Parker'
The 200 Club of the Coastal Empire is ready to put on quite a show for Savannah.At 5:30 p.m. Jan. 24, the club will host an advance screening of executive producer Stratton Leopold's new movie...
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Savannah band CUSSES wins MTV video contest
Thanks to the band's loyal Savannah following and a killer music video, local rock outfit CUSSES has just won video play on MTV.On Friday afternoon, mtvU announced that CUSSES received the most votes...
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Chatham County Sheriff's Explorer Post to hold Boston Butt sale Saturday
The Chatham County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post 876 will host a Boston Butt fundraiser Saturday.The Boston Butts will be available beginning at 9 a.m. at three different locations -- at the Garden...
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First National Bank of Savannah officers indicted in multimillion-dollar fraud
The former president and six other officers of First National Bank of Savannah were indicted by a federal grand jury, accused of defrauding First National Bank and other banks out of millions of...
View ArticleMRI group with Savannah location accused of insurance fraud settles with U.S.
Two companies operating Open MRI locations in Savannah, Brunswick and Douglas settled with the U.S. government after they were alleged to have submitted false claims for procedures that were not...
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Teddy bears donated to Savannah-Chatham police
The Oglethorpe Mall Kay Jewelers recently donated six dozen stuffed teddy bears to Savannah-Chatham police.Police officers who frequently come into contact with children keep the bears with them to...
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3rd ID soldier killed in Afghanistan
A 28-year-old 3rd Infantry Division soldier on his second combat deployment was killed in Afghanistan Thursday, the Department of Defense announced Friday evening. Sgt. Aaron X. Wittman, of Chester,...
View ArticleMan in serious condition after Thursday night Garden City shooting
A shooting late Thursday night in Garden City left a man in serious condition.Garden City Police Chief David Lyons said investigators do not know what led to the shooting that occurred about 11:30 p.m....
View ArticleDO: Find an event for Saturday, January 12
Diamond Ball7-10 p.m. Jan. 12. The Mackey House. This elegant night is dedicated to raising money for the Survivor Glam Squad’s cancer patient makeovers and to send one lucky cancer survivor on a trip...
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Falcons' Jones got assist from his position coach
FLOWERY BRANCH — Nearly every time Julio Jones reports to work, the second-year Atlanta receiver seeks out position coach Terry Robiskie.Their ongoing dialogue started at training camp two years ago...
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SEARCH: 24-hour jail bookings for Savannah-Chatham County
24-hour jail bookings for Savannah-Chatham County are now posted. Visit booked.savannahnow.com to view photos and information.All information has been obtained from the Chatham County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleGa. forestry jobs growing for 1st time in 4 years
ATLANTA — A new report says Georgia's forest industry added jobs in 2011 for the first time in four years.The report by Georgia Tech, conducted for the Georgia Forestry Commission, showed 46,378...
View ArticleBoth sides report progress in Savannah harbor deepening mediation
After two multi-day mediation sessions, both sides involved in the Savannah River dredging conflict have broken their silence to report “progress has been made and settlement discussions are...
View ArticleFirst National Bank of Savannah officers indicted for fraud
The former president and six other officers of First National Bank of Savannah on Friday were indicted by a federal grand jury in Savannah, accused of defrauding First National Bank and other banks out...
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Sandy relief package swells aid for past disasters
WASHINGTON — Conservatives and watchdog groups are mounting a "not-so-fast" campaign against a $50.7 billion Superstorm Sandy aid package that Northeastern governors and lawmakers hope to push through...
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Report: Lance Armstrong to admit doping in Oprah interview
AUSTIN, Texas — Lance Armstrong plans to admit to doping throughout his career during an upcoming interview with Oprah Winfrey, USA Today reported late Friday.The interview, scheduled to be taped...
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