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Unsuccessful job applicants at Kia plant seek hiring records

Lawyers for four unsuccessful applicants for jobs at an auto plant in Georgia argue that documents about a state agency's involvement in hiring workers for the plant should be available to the public. More>>

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Third man pleads guilty to Murray County conspiracy

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Two sheriffs deputies have already pled guilty to their part in the conspiracy. More>>

GA pastor welcomes banned scouts welcome at her church

The pastor of a Georgia church says Boy Scouts who are being kicked out of congregations over policies on gay scouts are welcome to meet in her church if they need a place. More>>

New warden assigned to Hays State

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The Georgia Department of Corrections named a new warden for Hays State Prison. More>>

AT&T plans to hire 1,000 workers in GA in 2013

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Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal said the additional jobs will provide opportunities in one of the fastest-growing parts of the Georgia economy. More>>

GA bans license plates with guns, sex, hate

Georgia has unveiled new rules banning references to guns, drugs and alcohol on personalized license plates. More>>

Man dies after fall from roof

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A man is dead after falling about 40 feet from a roof. More>>

GA lawmakers to get larger spaces in new parking deck

State officials building a new parking deck at the Georgia Capitol are designing special parking spaces for lawmakers to give them more room for their vehicles. More>>

Dalton's unemployment rate slips downward to 10.2%

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The rate declined as the number of jobs in metro Dalton increased by 300 to 63,400, up from 63,100 in March. More>>

Washed out roads throughout N. GA

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The weekend downpour caused headaches across north Georgia. More>>

Storms clear, but threat of flooding remains

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Showers and storms should end by around sunset this Sunday evening. Please be aware that even after storms are gone some roads/intersections may remain under water from flash flooding. More>>

Weather related road problems

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List of road problems across Tennessee Valley More>>

GA businessman Perdue to explore US Senate bid

Georgia businessman David Perdue, cousin of former Gov. Sonny Perdue, says he's exploring a bid for U.S. Senate. More>>

Berry College sues Tennessee Higher Education Commission over billboard

A private college in northwest Georgia is suing Tennessee's higher education commission in a dispute over billboard advertising. More>>

Weekend weather causes school delay

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The weekend weather is causing one school system to delay Monday morning. More>>

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Georgia officials, lawmakers to tour Hays State Prison today

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State Corrections Commissioner Brian Owens told the department's board in February of plans to spend millions to fix broken locks and harden cells -- meaning a floor-to-ceiling remake of several housing units where the most violent prisoners will live. More>>

Chattooga Co. Sheriff looking for owners of stolen property

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The Chattooga County Sheriff's office is asking people renting storage units to check their belongings. More>>

Police: Suspected arsonist may have been ill

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Residents at Parkview Apartments in Trion awoke to smoke and the sounds of fire trucks early Wednesday morning.
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Apartment fires leads to arson arrest

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Early morning apartment fire leads to an arrest. More>>

GA Driver Services struggles with computer outage

Authorities say the Georgia Department of Driver Services has been struggling with a statewide computer outage at licensing and testing centers across the state. More>>

Group sues GA prisons chief over open records law

A group that focuses on fighting human rights violations against inmates has sued the commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections, saying the agency is in violation of the state's open records law. More>>

Body found in Alabama identified as Georgia man

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The body of a white male was discovered by Tuesday morning in Cherokee County, AL. More>>

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"Need for Speed" casting call for people and cars in North GA

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The film's plot follows modern-day car racing based on the "Need for Speed" video game.
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UPDATE 2: Ft. O City Manager resigns; police chief, public works director fired

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Fort Oglethorpe will be taking applications for city manager, police chief and public works director after a series of firings and the hirings Friday that have some accusing city leadership of practicing dirty politics. More>>

NW Georgia cleaning up and digging out from storms

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There's still a big mess down in Chattooga County after severe storms tracked through the region Monday night. More>>

Voters in Summerville overwhelmingly support sales of liquor by the glass

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Voters in Summerville, Ga., overwhelming supported sales of liquor by the glass Tuesday. More>>

Lane closures on I-75 Northbound in Catoosa County

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The right lane will be closed Monday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to allow crews to repair sections of deteriorating asphalt. More>>

Summerville mom arrested for school threat on Facebook

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A north Georgia mom is arrested, charged with "terroristic threats or acts," after Chattooga County Sheriff's detectives were shown a post she made on Facebook regarding her child's school. More>>

Bats with White Nose Syndrome confirmed in GA

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Affected bats were found Sittons Cave at Cloudland Canyon State Park and Lookout Mountain Cave at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. More>>

GA state spelling bee set for Friday

Georgia's top spellers in elementary and middle school will be gathering later this week for the State Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators. More>>

UGA to compare pay of male, female professors

The University of Georgia plans to compare the salaries of male and female professors in an attempt to find out whether they're getting equal pay for equal work and accomplishment. More>>

Federal cuts lower Georgia extended unemployment

State officials have announced extended jobless benefits for the unemployed are being reduced because of automatic budget cuts. More>>

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