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Sanchez's hit gives Pirates 3-2 victory over Atlanta

Published on: 05/09/08 The Associated Press

Freddy Sanchez singled home Brian Bixler with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.

Georgia Tech beats Clemson

Published on: 05/09/08 The Associated Press

David Duncan pitched eight strong innings to lead Georgia Tech to a 5-1 win over Clemson on Friday night.

Taylor sets a third record at state meet

Published on: 05/09/08 Associated Press Writer

Christian Taylor continued his dominance of the Georgia boys state track and field meet on Friday.

Flu vaccine makers to set new doses record for next season

Published on: 05/09/08 AP Medical Writer

Flu vaccine manufacturers expect to make a record number of doses for next flu season despite concerns that demand may drop because this year's vaccine was largely ineffective.

Tennessee lottery numbers

Published on: 05/09/08 The Associated Press

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

Ga. lottery numbers

Published on: 05/09/08 The Associated Press

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

Raven-Symone comes of age with new CD

Published on: 05/09/08 Associated Press Writer

Even though Raven-Symone can now add movie producer to her long list of accomplishments, some people still perceive her as just a little girl.

2 Georgia high school students drown in Lake Allatoona on outing

Published on: 05/09/08 The Associated Press

Authorities say two boys from North Cobb High School have drowned while swimming with friends at Lake Allatoona.

Traynor named publisher of Savannah, Ga. newspaper

Published on: 05/09/08 The Associated Press

Michael Traynor, vice president of newspapers for Morris Communications Co. LLC, was named publisher of the Savannah Morning News on Friday.

Grady board granted tax-exempt status

Published on: 05/09/08 The Associated Press

Grady Memorial Hospital's nonprofit board has been granted tax-exempt status by the IRS.

Appeals court says judge erred in denying permits mining

Published on: 05/09/08 The Associated Press

A federal appeals court has overturned a U.S. District Court ruling in Florida that invalidated permits for limestone mining on 5,400 acres along a strip of former wetlands west of Miami known as the "Lake Belt."

Army targets 8 bases for repairs after worldwide inspections

Published on: 05/09/08 Associated Press Writer

The U.S. Army said Friday it will immediately repair barracks at eight facilities in the wake of inspection at bases worldwide.

UPS inks Big Brown marketing deal

Published on: 05/09/08 The Associated Press

UPS believes Big Brown is the complete package.

Georgia boys state track meet preliminary results

Published on: 05/09/08 The Associated Press

Preliminary results of the Georgia High School Association boys state track and field championships at Memorial Stadium. Note: Individual names of relay competitors will be listed for finals only.

King statue design criticized

Published on: 05/09/08 Associated Press Writer

The design for the centerpiece statue of a memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. on the National Mall has drawn criticism from a federal arts panel that said the planned depiction of King more resembles the head of a socialist state than a civil rights leader.

Mayor says Columbus fire chief should be reprimanded

Published on: 05/09/08 The Associated Press

The Columbus fire chief is being reprimanded, but will keep his job, following an investigation involving a subordinate who tested positive for drug use after an accident.

North Carolina Education Lottery results

Published on: 05/09/08 The Associated Press

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

Crooks steal about $150,000 worth of glasses

Published on: 05/09/08 The Associated Press

Call it a case of the shortsighted thieves.

Judge recommends suppression motion be denied

Published on: 05/09/08 Associated Press Writer

A judge is recommending against throwing out evidence found in the airport luggage of a man accused of aiding terrorists.

Ga. tax collections spike in April

Published on: 05/09/08 The Associated Press

Georgia money managers say tax collections jumped by more than 34 percent in April, a dose of good news after months of sluggish returns.

UN Secretary urges Myanmar to accept aid

Published on: 05/09/08 Associated Press Writer

U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said the agency is preparing to send two planeloads of food and relief items to Myanmar on Saturday to provide aid in the aftermath of the cyclone that has killed tens of thousands.

Ryan, Falcons set for 3-day minicamp

Published on: 05/09/08 AP Sports Writer

Matt Ryan will have his first chance to prove he can be more than just another clipboard-toting rookie observer when the new Atlanta Falcons quarterback participates in a three-day minicamp beginning on Saturday.

Rabid racoon found in Hall County

Published on: 05/09/08 The Associated Press

Hundreds of pet owners in Hall County are getting rabies shots for their dogs and cats after a raccoon that tested positive for the disease became the county's 20th rabies case this year.

UN secretary to address global health

Published on: 05/09/08 The Associated Press

United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon will meet with former President Carter and other world leaders for a conference that focuses on global health.

Clayton County wants protection from sheriff

Published on: 05/09/08 The Associated Press

A suburban Atlanta county is seeking protection from its sheriff.

Less pomp, circumstance to mark Jamestown's 401

Published on: 05/09/08 Associated Press Writer

The president won't be coming this time. Neither will the crowds.

Ga Board of Ed approves math waivers

Published on: 05/09/08 The Associated Press

The Georgia Board of Education has approved waivers to allow gifted eighth-graders taking high school math classes this year to have their work count toward graduation.

Rabid racoon found in Hall County

Published on: 05/09/08 The Associated Press

A raccoon caught in Hall County has tested positive for rabies, making it the county's 20th rabies case this year.

Lockdown ends at Samford University

Published on: 05/09/08 The Associated Press

HOMEWOOD, Ala. - A lockdown has ended at Samford University campus, where a man was seen on campus with a gun.

Clayton County grand jury re-indicts woman in fire

Published on: 05/09/08 The Associated Press

A Clayton County grand jury has re-indicted a homeless woman accused of setting a fire that killed five family members at a motel in Riverdale.

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