News for Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Squawk of the day - Feb. 22, 2012
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Interstate 'Samaritan' takes off with two children (2 p.m. update)
Authorities in the Atlanta area say they are searching for two children who were reported kidnapped after a stranger offered to help the family when their car broke down on the side of an interstate highway.
Hetzler: Herald produces daily miracle
The 10th publisher of The Albany Herald has carved out a successful 40-year-plus career that led to his dream job.
Deer processor agrees to plea deal
The owner of a deer processing business in Lee County files a no-contest plea for operating without a business license.
Red Cross sets blood drives
There will be 11 public blood drives held through April 11 in Dougherty County, with others scheduled to take place throughout the metro Albany area.
Investment group demolishing inn
Indusa Investments is clearing the way for the new Olive Garden Restaurant.
Multimodal center future uncertain
Albany City Commissioners fail to reach a four-vote consensus Tuesday to move forward with the $9 million project.
Albany City Commissioners fail to reach a four-vote consensus Tuesday to move forward with a $9 million transportation project.
Leaders signal dissatisfaction with Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech currently holds a $100,000 contract to administer the city's small business program.
ASU Bookstore to host local authors today
Alice Coachman will headline the event celebrating Black History Month.
Police/Fire/EMS - Feb. 22, 2012
Police respond to at least 52 incidents.
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Nights@Dtown set for Friday night
Flannery, Travis Goodson and the G&S Band will all be featured at this week's Nights@Dtown celebration downtown.
Dougherty prepping for first-ever statewide Saturday voting
Elections officials say 215 people have voted early in the Presidential Primary.
Dougherty County Elections officials are urging people who intend to vote in the presidential primary to take advantage of early voting opportunities, including the state's first-ever statewide Saturday voting.
Cops: Spa killer shot sisters, their husbands
Police in Norcross spa shooting say gunman killed two sisters, their husbands before turning handgun on self.
Hetzler: Herald produces daily miracle
The 10th publisher of The Albany Herald has carved out a successful 40-year-plus career that led to his dream job.
Investment group demolishing inn
Indusa Investments is clearing the way for the new Olive Garden Restaurant.
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Cops: Spa killer shot sisters, their husbands
Police in Norcross spa shooting say gunman killed two sisters, their husbands before turning handgun on self.
State House passes charter school legislation
The Georgia House has passed a constitutional amendment that would allow the state to create charter schools.
Nights@Dtown set for Friday night
Flannery, Travis Goodson and the G&S Band will all be featured at this week's Nights@Dtown celebration downtown.
Dougherty prepping for first-ever statewide Saturday voting
Elections officials say 215 people have voted early in the Presidential Primary.
Dougherty County Elections officials are urging people who intend to vote in the presidential primary to take advantage of early voting opportunities, including the state's first-ever statewide Saturday voting.
Interstate 'Samaritan' takes off with two children (2 p.m. update)
Authorities in the Atlanta area say they are searching for two children who were reported kidnapped after a stranger offered to help the family when their car broke down on the side of an interstate highway.
Police search for motive after 5 killed in Norcross
Police were interviewing witnesses at a spa outside Atlanta where a gunman opened fire, killing five people.
AP source: Obama seeks 28 percent corp. tax rate
President Barack Obama is proposing to cut the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 28 percent.
Hawks Johnson out for two games with injured knee
Atlanta Hawks star guard Joe Johnson to miss two games with an injured knee.
