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Demolition nears for historic dorm on UGA campus

Construction crews have fenced off a historic dormitory at the University of Georgia to prepare for its demolition.

Delta to take Southwest's 717s

Delta said the deal accelerates the revamping of its fleet, which has also included the elimination of turboprops.

More Georgians settle for minimum wage jobs

One of every 10 working Georgians now makes the minimum wage, federal statistics show.

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Celebrities toast Andrew Young's 80th birthday

Oprah Winfrey and other celebrities gathered to pay tribute to one of Atlanta's most influential residents.

Oprah addresses 550 Spelman grads

More than 550 women graduating from Spelman College this weekend heard from media icon Oprah Winfrey.

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Gov. Deal says he supports Romney

Gov. Nathan Deal says he's supporting Mitt Romney for president and he's confident Georgia voters will too.

Callaway Gardens selling 4,000 acres to pay debt

Callaway Gardens plans to sell nearly a third of its property to settle heavy debt resulting from declining attendance and projects that have drained revenues in recent years.

Moneyed, known incumbent lawmakers hard to beat

undreds of candidates will descend on the state Capitol this week hoping to win election to the Legislature, but those challenging incumbents with deep pockets face long odds.

Jekyll Island reaches milestone in $50M makeover

After six years of planning and 18 months of construction, Georgia officials on Sunday celebrated the opening of Jekyll Island's new beachfront convention center — the centerpiece of a multimillion-dollar makeover.

Gingrich turns aim to Obama, calls for party unity

COLUMBUS -- Newt Gingrich took the stage at the Georgia Republican Party state convention on Saturday wearing a Mitt Romney sticker, focusing his attacks on President Barack Obama and attempting to energize the crowd around his former Republican rival.. The former U.S. House speaker's endorsement of Romney was met with

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Young illegal immigrants coming out of the shadows

It began several years ago, tentatively, almost furtively, with a few small rallies and a few provocative T-shirts. In the past two years it has grown into a full-fledged movement, emboldening thousands of young people, terrifying their parents, and unsettling authorities unsure of how to respond.. From California

Crash involving 6 buses in Newton Co. leaves injuries

A chain collision that damaged six school buses and a car on Saturday trapped one driver east of Atlanta and forced medical officials to examine more than 50 other people for injuries, authorities said.

Financial cuts looming for Ga. Perimeter College

The new leader of Georgia Perimeter College says he wants to have a rough plan to close a massive financial deficit by next week.

Mercer graduate completes degree 59 years later

MACON -- Don't ever tell Roy Vandiver, 76, he doesn't finish what he started.. Vandiver began taking classes toward his undergraduate degree at Mercer University in 1953. He completed that journey this month -- 59 years later -- when he graduated with about 550 other students.. But don't think for a minute

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