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The cake walk has suddenly become a contest. Reinstated APD officer wins nod in Oprah's magazine A former Atlanta police major who was fired last summer and got her job back last week is featured in the November issue of Oprah Winfrey's "O" magazine. Nichols' letters tell of escape plan Brian Nichols' words entered the courtroom Monday for the third time during his trial — this time through two letters to a Connecticut woman who allegedly was recruited by Nichols in an escape attempt and who developed a relationship with high-profile murder defendant. Attorney might ask for jail time for Holyfield Former heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield is scheduled to appear in court later this month to answer an attorney's claims that Holyfield has not complied with his financial responsibilities to a woman and the child she had with him. Georgia's 'pork' projects put on notice The state's financial situation is so dire that lawmakers are contemplating a pork-free diet. Rockdale County girl, 17, killed in car wreck High school classmates in Rockdale County remembered Mariyam Crossley on Sunday as an outgoing girl who relished the spotlight and was on her school's step-dancing team. Parents of disabled adults fear for children who may outlive them For decades now, Marilyn Humphreys has lived two lives — her own and her daughter Jenny's. No insurance for thousands of eligible children The Hulse family staggered into North Georgia in January with $630 and hope for better times. Gary Hulse had lost his plumbing job in Arkansas, and the family had lost their home there. Atlanta gas prices keep sliding lower Gas prices continued to plummet across metro Atlanta on Monday, with a gallon of regular unleaded selling for under $3 a gallon at some stations. Chambliss in 'fight of his life' 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. Army seeks comments on Fort McPherson redevelopment U.S. Army officials have set a Dec. 19 deadline for anyone interested in commenting on the possible environmental impact of the proposed redevelopment of Fort McPherson in southwest Atlanta. Mexican drug cartels set up shop in Atlanta When U.S. law enforcement officials last month busted a Mexican drug cartel moving tons of dope and millions of dollars, they announced it in Atlanta. 1,116 jobs in Atlanta lost to shortfall To help patch this year's $140 million budget hole, the city of Atlanta laid off 24 employees and wiped out many vacant positions in the very department responsible for keeping the city out of the red: Finance. Family, colleagues mourn Oconee County deputy Hundreds of law enforcement officers gathered to honor a Oconee County deputy who died of injuries after being hit by a car. Former Ga. Regents chairman files for bankruptcy A millionaire philanthropist from Augusta who once led the University System Board of Regents has filed for bankruptcy. If you want other news on this page, please email me the name and location, if known. |
