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Jekyll Island's Rockefeller cottage gets facelift

Published on: 10/13/08 The Associated Press

The imposing Jekyll Island cottage that served as a winter getaway home for oil tycoon William Rockefeller in the early 20th century is getting a needed facelift.

GOP Ga. senator in 'fight of his life'

Published on: 10/13/08 Associated Press Writers

This central-Georgia military town outside Robins Air Force Base should be a cakewalk on Election Day for Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss. But ask people here if they support him and one finds surprising ambivalence, even hostility.

Atlanta Jews remember 'bomb that healed'

Published on: 10/13/08 Associated Press Writer

The bombing of a prominent Atlanta synagogue in 1958 claimed no lives, but the community outrage that it prompted helped galvanize the city's nervous Jewish community to embrace the civil rights movement.

Former Fayettville mayor Jack Dettmering dies

Published on: 10/13/08 The Associated Press

Jack D. Dettmering, who served as mayor of Fayetteville for 20 years, has died. He was 79.

Family, colleagues mourn Oconee County deputy

Published on: 10/13/08 The Associated Press

Hundreds of law enforcement officers gathered to honor a Oconee County deputy who died of injuries after being hit by a car.

Foreclosed mall in Macon for sale

Published on: 10/13/08 The Associated Press

Macon Mall is scheduled to be sold to the highest bidder in November.

Dalai Lama to leave Indian hospital after surgery

Published on: 10/13/08 The Associated Press

The Dalai Lama was recovering Monday from surgery to remove gallstones and was likely to leave a New Delhi hospital early this week, a senior aide said.

Former Ga. Regents chairman files for bankruptcy

Published on: 10/13/08 The Associated Press

A millionaire philanthropist from Augusta who once led the University System Board of Regents has filed for bankruptcy.

Fed approves Wells Fargo's Wachovia buy

Published on: 10/13/08 The Associated Press

The Federal Reserve has approved Wells Fargo's $11.7 billion acquisition of Wachovia, removing the deal's last major regulatory hurdle.

Lost manatee rescued in Mass. dies on trip to Fla.

Published on: 10/13/08 The Associated Press

An animal welfare official says a wayward manatee that was rescued from cold Cape Cod waters died on the way home to Florida.

Gas prices drop sharply in Ga.

Published on: 10/13/08 The Associated Press

Despite the economic upheaval, gasoline prices across Georgia have sharply declined in recent weeks, thanks in part to tumbling oil prices.

Sharpton visits Savannah

Published on: 10/13/08 The Associated Press

The Reverend Al Sharpton will visit Savannah Monday to encourage Georgia residents to vote.

North Carolina Education Lottery results

Published on: 10/12/08 The Associated Press

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

Ga. lottery numbers

Published on: 10/12/08 The Associated Press

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

Sunday's winning numbers

Published on: 10/12/08 The Associated Press

Here are the winning numbers selected Sunday in the Florida Lottery:

Korn in charge at Clemson's practice

Published on: 10/12/08 The Associated Press

Clemson returned to the practice field Sunday with a new starting quarterback in freshman Willy Korn.

Sunday's winning numbers

Published on: 10/12/08 The Associated Press

Here are the winning numbers selected Sunday in the Florida Lottery:

Falcons' WR redeems earlier chance for missed TD

Published on: 10/12/08 Associated Press Writer

It wasn't the easiest assignment for Michael Jenkins.

Tennessee lottery numbers

Published on: 10/12/08 The Associated Press

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

Georgia loses starting tackle Vance to knee injury

Published on: 10/12/08 AP Sports Writer

Georgia must find a new starting left tackle.

Elam makes up for miss, gives Falcons unlikely win

Published on: 10/12/08 AP Sports Writer

Jason Elam stood on the sideline with head bowed, figuring he had cost the Atlanta Falcons a win.

Facing trip to Clemson, Ga. Tech reviews mistakes

Published on: 10/12/08 Associated Press Writer

Coach Paul Johnson doesn't expect to answer many questions this week about Georgia Tech's perceived lack of respect in the polls.

T.I. has dual No. 1s but claims underdog status

Published on: 10/12/08 Associated Press Writer

Although T.I. owns both the No. 1 album and single in the country, the platinum-selling rapper says he still feels like the underdog.

Car crash claims life of Heritage High student

Published on: 10/12/08 The Associated Press

A 17-year old Rockdale County student is dead after another teen driver lost control of the car they were traveling in, causing the vehicle to overturn.

Police charge man in Sandy Springs rapes

Published on: 10/12/08 The Associated Press

Police have arrested and charged a suspect in two rapes that occurred a week apart at apartment complexes in Sandy Springs.

DeKalb expects school system job cuts

Published on: 10/12/08 The Associated Press

DeKalb County school officials are grappling with budget cuts that could eliminate more than 200 jobs in the school system.

Police charge 4 teens in DeKalb driveby shooting

Published on: 10/12/08 The Associated Press

Police arrested and charged four teens in DeKalb County with aggravated assault after a drive-by shooting near a skating rink wounded a 16-year-old boy in the leg. The victim is expected to recover.

Some Atlanta police new hires have arrest records

Published on: 10/12/08 The Associated Press

Atlanta has made concessions in hiring new police officers in trying to reach a goal of 2,000 officers.

Grassroots approach helps success of black films

Published on: 10/12/08 Associated Press Writer

Supporters of black films are using a grassroots style of marketing to draw people to theaters and hopefully appease major studios hesitant to continue backing them if they don't do well at the box office.

Feral cats threaten to overwhelm Jekyll

Published on: 10/12/08 The Brunswick News

John Allison has spent thousands of dollars out of his own pocket to correct a wild animal problem on Jekyll Island. He insists he doesn't mind doing it, but he'd like some help.

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