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First breaching of river dam for whitewater course just weeks away

The first phase in construction of the $23 million, 2½ mile Chattahoochee River whitewater course in Columbus is edging closer to completion.
- Gallery: Photo Update: Whitewater construction project on the Chattahoochee River

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UGA president Michael Adams expects major college football playoff system in place by 2014

ATHENS, Ga. -- University of Georgia president Michael Adams is very confident that a college football playoff is on the way.

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Local dining options: Local restaurants ready to help couples celebrate love, Valentine's Day

Call a date and plan for a lovely Valentine’s Day as area restaurants prepare creative menus for romantic couples and single friends who are looking to celebrate.
- Story: Celebrate Valentine’s Day: Plenty of local options for singles and couples

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CITY EMPLOYEE SALARIES

Click here to see an online database of salaries of full and part-time employees of Columbus Consolidated Government. The numbers reflect base salaries but not bonuses and other incentives.

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For Doc Rivers, watching son play means less worry

Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown walked past the crowd of reporters huddled outside the Celtics' locker room and thought, briefly, about joining in.
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Synovus Financial Corp. raising cash to pay off nearly $207 million in maturing debt

Synovus Financial Corp., akin to what might be called a credit-card balance transfer, said Tuesday it is selling senior notes valued at $250 million to pay off just under $207 million in notes that are fast approaching their maturity date.