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Ga. officials fear TB exposure from infected man

Published on: 05/17/08 The Associated Press

As many as 200 people may have been exposed to tuberculosis by a man who was jailed earlier this month for refusing to comply with his treatment plan, which included staying at home, health officials said.

Laws expand charter school options in Georgia

Published on: 05/17/08 Associated Press Writer

Georgia passed its first law allowing charter schools more than a decade ago, touting the schools as an innovative technique that would revive the state's failing public education system.

Officials fear TB exposure

Published on: 05/17/08 The Associated Press

Health officials say as many as 200 people may have been exposed to tuberculosis by a 32-year-old man who was jailed this month for refusing to comply with his treatment plan.

TVA sees future after 75 years

Published on: 05/17/08 Associated Press Writer

The Tennessee Valley Authority marks its 75th birthday on Sunday with a long list of accomplishments and a challenge to meet growing energy demands in its seven-state region.

Rings returned to family

Published on: 05/17/08 The Associated Press

The Grady Memorial Hospital employee charged with stealing wedding and engagement rings from a woman who died in a car crash helped police recover the rings from a local pawn shop.

Ga. GOP gathers to select delegates

Published on: 05/17/08 The Associated Press

Hundreds of Georgia Republicans gathered for their annual convention.

Attorney indicted on theft charges

Published on: 05/17/08 The Associated Press

An indigent defense attorney has been indicted on charges he submitted fake paperwork to bilk thousands of dollars from Gwinnett County.

Pharmacy organization names UGA prof in second lawsuit

Published on: 05/17/08 The Associated Press

The organization that oversees licensing of U.S. pharmacists has filed a new lawsuit against a University of Georgia professor and the state Board of Regents for breach of contract.

Man given 7 years in prison for fatal hit-and-run

Published on: 05/17/08 The Associated Press

A man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for running over a woman with his car three years ago and then leaving her to die.

Ga. tornadoes claim third victim

Published on: 05/17/08 The Associated Press

A woman injured critically after tornadoes ripped through the state last weekend has died.

Winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Ohio

Published on: 05/17/08 The Associated Press

A single player in Ohio has won the grand prize from the latest Mega Millions lotto drawing.

Ga. lottery numbers

Published on: 05/17/08 The Associated Press

Here are the winning numbers selected Friday in the Georgia state lotteries:

Tennessee lottery numbers

Published on: 05/16/08 The Associated Press

Here are the winning numbers selected Friday in the Tennessee state lottery:

Kotsay's RBI double gives Braves 3-2 win

Published on: 05/16/08 AP Sports Writer

Leave it to Chipper Jones to sum up the Atlanta Braves' season after another win at Turner Field: "We're not bad here. We stink on the road."

North Carolina Education Lottery results

Published on: 05/16/08 The Associated Press

Here are the winning numbers selected Friday the North Carolina Education Lottery:

Mega Millions winning numbers

Published on: 05/16/08 The Associated Press

Here are the winning numbers selected Friday in the Mega Millions lottery:

Peisel scores game-winning run for Georgia

Published on: 05/16/08 The Associated Press

Ryan Peisel scored the game-winning run off an error in the ninth inning to lift Georgia to a 5-4 win over Alabama on Friday night in the second game of a doubleheader.

Byrd makes most of easy conditions

Published on: 05/16/08 Associated Press Writer

Jonathan Byrd took advantage of soft fairways and receptive greens at TPC Sugarloaf on Friday, shooting his second straight 6-under 66 to take a three-stroke lead in the AT&T Classic.

Weightlifting still struggling to escape its sordid history

Published on: 05/16/08 AP Sports Writer

Remember the All Drug Olympics, a hilarious "Saturday Night Live" skit in which athletes were encouraged to use whatever performance-enhancing drugs they wanted?

Judges say court was wrong to dismiss suit against police

Published on: 05/16/08 The Associated Press

The federal appeals court in Atlanta says a U.S. District Court judge erred by dismissing excessive force allegations against police by a northwest Georgia apartment landlord arrested after complaining about patrol cars blocking his complex.

Appeals court vacates sentence of woman convicted of fraud

Published on: 05/16/08 The Associated Press

Federal appeals judges have upheld the conviction but vacated the 33-month prison sentence of a woman found guilty of defrauding the government through grants for a non-profit organization that provided pre-kindergarten child care and infant daycare in Valdosta.

Owners may opt out of labor deal next week

Published on: 05/16/08 AP Football Writer

NFL owners could opt out of their agreement with the players union next week, leaving open the possibility of a 2010 season without a salary cap.

Hall jailer arrested in child porn investigation

Published on: 05/16/08 The Associated Press

A Hall County jailer has been fired after being arrested in a child pornography investigation.

Deliberations to continue in cop trial

Published on: 05/16/08 Associated Press Writer

A jury deliberated Friday without deciding the fate of an Atlanta police officer accused of helping cover up a botched drug raid in which a 92-year-old woman was killed in her home.

Perdue asks Bush for major disaster declaration

Published on: 05/16/08 The Associated Press

Gov. Sonny Perdue has asked President Bush for a major disaster declaration in 14 Georgia counties hit by severe storms and tornadoes on Mother's Day.

Baltimore executive pleads guilty to mail fraud, tax evasion

Published on: 05/16/08 Associated Press Writer

A Cockeysville man pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to duping a Georgia computer services company into spending $32 million on nonexistent computer servers and software before leasing them back to him.

James down, Stockman up for Braves

Published on: 05/16/08 The Associated Press

The Braves sent left-handed pitcher Chuck James to the minors for the third time Friday and recalled reliever Phil Stockman from Triple-A Richmond.

Fort Gordon to spend $49.7M fixing leaky, moldy barracks

Published on: 05/16/08 AP Military Writer

Fort Gordon's Army trainees live in 40-year-old barracks where faulty plumbing and leaky shower drains cause paint to peel and mold to grow - forcing some troops with allergies to move out.

DC court denies Georgia appeal on water ruling

Published on: 05/16/08 The Associated Press

The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington has declined Georgia's petition to reconsider a recent ruling that restricts the state's authority to tap a huge federal reservoir near Atlanta for more drinking water.

Buoyed by recent wins, Democrats eye Southern seats

Published on: 05/16/08 Associated Press Writer

The political fortunes of Democrats down South once were so bad that people openly joked even Jesus Christ would lose by a double-digit margin if he ran for office on the party's ticket.

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