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System off Southeast could become depression

Published on: 07/19/08 Associated Press Writer

A storm off the Southeast coast that sent bands of rain into Georgia and South Carolina developed into a tropical depression late Friday night, the National Hurricane Center said.

Ga. lottery numbers

Published on: 07/19/08 The Associated Press

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

Tennessee lottery numbers

Published on: 07/18/08 The Associated Press

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

North Carolina Education Lottery results

Published on: 07/18/08 The Associated Press

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

McCann's 3-run double lifts Braves past Nationals

Published on: 07/18/08 AP Sports Writer

The Braves believe they're still in the NL East race.

Mega Millions winning numbers

Published on: 07/18/08 The Associated Press

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

Officials: Arson caused fire that burned homes

Published on: 07/18/08 The Associated Press

Officials say arson is to blame for a fire that burned down the home of an 86-year-old community leader and neighboring houses in an Atlanta neighborhood.

Bank robbery suspect fatall shot by police

Published on: 07/18/08 The Associated Press

Authorities say a bank robbery suspect has been fatally shot in northeast Georgia after pulling a fake pistol on sheriff's deputies and a Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent.

Protesters' false arrest suit can proceed

Published on: 07/18/08 The Associated Press

Two demonstrators who were arrested after handing out vegan literature at a HoneyBaked Ham store can go ahead with their lawsuit against the officers who arrested them, a federal appeals court said Friday.

Paul Simon sues over clocks that play his tune

Published on: 07/18/08 The Associated Press

Paul Simon wants a musical clock distributor to ease his mind by not using "Bridge Over Troubled Water."

Hampton frustrated by latest injury setback

Published on: 07/18/08 AP Sports Writer

No one is making any guesses about Mike Hampton's next move after his latest injury setback.

Richardson faces gutsy challenge

Published on: 07/18/08 Associated Press Writer

House Speaker Glenn Richardson opened the last two legislative sessions with calls for unity and ended them with scathing attacks against leaders of his own Republican Party.

Ex-judge indicted on federal corruption charges

Published on: 07/18/08 Associated Press Writer

FBI agents arrested a former superior court judge Friday on federal corruption charges that he illegally paid employees with court fees, gave high-paying jobs to friends and fixed cases.

Congressman still faces airport screening problem

Published on: 07/18/08 Associated Press Writer

Rep. John Lewis of Atlanta says a mix up on a terrorist watch list is still wreaking havoc on his air travel five years after the problem arose.

Falcons release undrafted rookie Gonzalez

Published on: 07/18/08 The Associated Press

Matt Ryan will be without former Boston College teammate Tony Gonzalez when the Atlanta Falcons open training camp this month.

Atlanta's National Black Arts Festival turns 20

Published on: 07/18/08 Associated Press Writer

Stephanie Hughley's 12th floor office at the new headquarters of the National Black Arts Festival has a stunning view of Atlanta, including the city's cultural standard: the High Museum of Art.

Volkswagen to begin hiring for new plant

Published on: 07/18/08 The Associated Press

Volkswagen AG is ready to start hiring for its new Chattanooga assembly plant, starting with about 50 jobs related to purchasing and the start of construction.

Lawsuit over school funding in Ga. heads to court

Published on: 07/18/08 The Associated Press

A long-running legal battle between 50 mostly rural Georgia school districts and the state over education funding is heading to court - again.

Georgia 'anticipating' Munson's return to booth

Published on: 07/18/08 The Associated Press

Georgia athletic director Damon Evans says he is "anticipating" the return of radio play-by-play announcer Larry Munson for home games this season following Munson's brain surgery.

Little local echo for new NAACP boycott of SC flag

Published on: 07/18/08 Associated Press Writer

The Confederate flag that flutters 30 feet above one of this city's busiest streets still draws a mix of head shakes and shrugs from South Carolina residents.

Cotton farmers face a formidable foe

Published on: 07/18/08 Associated Press Writer

It's only a few months into the cotton growing season, but already the budding rows of cotton are dwarfed by towering weeds that starve them of sunlight, nutrients and water.

Ga. lottery numbers

Published on: 07/18/08 The Associated Press

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

Judge says Libertarians should be on Ohio ballot

Published on: 07/18/08 The Associated Press

Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr should be allowed to appear on the November ballot with the party's label, a federal judge ruled.

Correction: Senate Race

Published on: 07/18/08 The Associated Press

In a July 17 story about endorsements in the Georgia's Democratic runoff for U.S. Senate, The Associated Press, relying on a campaign announcement, reported erroneously that Josh Lanier endorsed Jim Martin.

Tracking device locates sea turtle Dylan at sea

Published on: 07/18/08 The Associated Press

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is tracking Dylan again, finding the loggerhead turtle right where it wanted it to be - in open waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

After 30 years, research center finally working

Published on: 07/18/08 The Associated Press

A health research center capable of experimenting with large animals is finally in business on the University of Georgia campus.

Gwinnett County police arrest ex-officer at home

Published on: 07/18/08 The Associated Press

Gwinnett County police have arrested a former officer on charges of forgery and violating his oath of office.

Fla. keeps gator farms full by culling wild nests

Published on: 07/18/08 Associated Press Writer

It's 7 a.m. in the marsh, and like some sort of cigar-chomping swamp cowboy, biologist Lindsey Hord is about to reach for something that could cost him a few fingers - or worse - if he's not careful.

1 dead, 4 wounded in Atlanta apartment shooting

Published on: 07/18/08 The Associated Press

Police say one person is dead and four others wounded in a shooting at an apartment complex in northwest Atlanta.

Funeral services set for Georgia soldier

Published on: 07/18/08 The Associated Press

Funeral services for a Georgia soldier killed in Afghanistan will be held Sunday in Snellville.

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