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Ga. father's body found in Wyoming canyon waters
The body of a Newnan man who drowned while trying to save his 10-year-old son while on vacation has been found, officials in Wyoming confirmed.
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With grace period over, DWT'ers find habit tough to kick
One month into Georgia's texting-while-driving ban, many nimble-fingered drivers are facing the possibility they might just have a problem.
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Superspeeder program off to slow start
For a "superspeeder" program, the state's plan to raise money for trauma care by increasing speeding fines is off to a slow start, prompting suspicions that it is not being strongly enforced, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has learned.
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Police: accused killer confessed to strangling West Georgia student
Farrah Strength confessed to killing Marcelle “Marcy” Elliott two days before her attorney told reporters that she maintains her innocence.
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Time's up -- State Patrol prepares to issue citations for texting while driving
The grace period is up. No more second, third or fourth chances. On Sunday, the Georgia State Patrol will begin ticketing people caught texting while driving; even people stopped at a light or waiting in a turn lane.
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North Georgia man accused of killing ex-girlfriend, shooting two teens
A Calhoun man was hospitalized in police custody Friday after allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend to death and wounding two teens before being shot by police.
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Temperatures nearing record high of 98
Atlanta could match or exceed today's record high of 98, according to David Chandley, meteorologist for Channel 2 Action News.
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Athens creek turns blue after chemical discharge
ATHENS - A fire at a chemical plant in Athens appears to have caused a chemical discharge that turned a nearby creek blue and killed off wildlife.
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Police continue to investigate Douglas teacher's death
Douglas County Sheriff's Office said Friday they are continuing to investigate the killing of third-grade teacher Katie Parvu and won’t rule out the possibility of further charges against neighbor Landel Batiste, who discovered her body.
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I-20 roadwork to continue this weekend
More hot and humid weather is on the way for the weekend. And if you want to avoid heating up even more, consider yourself warned.
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