Georgia News
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Tybee Island -
There is a lot to see on the grounds of one of America’s most intact light stations, including keepers’ cottages dating back to the late 1800s, the lamp atop the lighthouse, and the Tybee Lighthouse itself.
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Tbilisi -
Tributes poured in from friends and foes on Monday after the death of former Georgian leader Eduard Shevardnadze, who helped end the Cold War as the Soviet Union's last foreign minister.
In the Media
by Irakli METREVELI (AFP)
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Valdosta -
Two armed men had a tense standoff when one demanded identification from the other. Things nearly turned ugly when one owner removed his gun from a holster and the incident ended with an arrest.
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Brussels -
European Union leaders sign historic association accords Friday with Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova as the three Soviet-era republics look to a future in Europe rather than with their old masters in Moscow.
In the Media
by Bryan McManus, Jerome Rivet (AFP)
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Sydney -
Leading soprano Tamar Iveri on Monday had her contract torn up by Opera Australia for "unconscionable" anti-gay comments posted on her Facebook page that sparked a storm of protest.
In the Media
by AFP
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Atlanta -
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised Thursday that around 75 lab workers in Atlanta may have been infected with anthrax. An investigation into the incident is apparently ongoing.
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Sukhum -
Opposition protesters stormed the presidency in Abkhazia overnight in what the leader of the Georgian breakaway region called a coup attempt, Russian news agencies said Wednesday.
In the Media
by AFP
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Baku -
French President Francois Hollande began a three-day visit to the South Caucasus on Sunday as he seeks to bolster European ties on Russia's southern doorstep amid the crisis in Ukraine.
In the Media
by Herve Asquin (AFP)
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Washington -
The United States promised to keep up military cooperation with Georgia, a former Soviet state that views the escalating crisis in Ukraine with deep concern.
In the Media
by AFP
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Defying other states that are moving to increase gun control in the wake of recent shootings, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed a bill Wednesday that will expand licensed gun owners' rights to carry.
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Moscow -
Russia will respond if its interests are attacked in Ukraine, as they were in South Ossetia in 2008 which led to war with Georgia, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday.
In the Media
by AFP
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North Charleston -
A North Charleston man is now facing federal charges over an $0.89 drink refill. Christopher Lewis says he was not aware that refills at the VA Medical Center in North Charleston were not free.
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Athens -
Europe must stand united as Russia challenges the continent's resolve over the Ukrainian crisis unfolding on its eastern borders, Lithuania's top diplomat told AFP on Friday.
In the Media
by AFP
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Hull -
A bank in Hull, Ga., mistakenly deposited $31,000 into an 18-year-old's bank account. The teen then went on a shopping spree, and now could face prosecution.
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Tbilisi -
Prosecutors in Georgia on Saturday said they have summoned ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili for questioning over a raft of criminal cases.Saakashvili has been told to appear on Thursday in connection with 10 cases, including a possible probe into the 2...
In the Media
by AFP
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Tbilisi -
Yellow-and-blue Ukrainian flags flutter in the spring breeze around Tbilisi, a symbol of Georgians' commiseration with the people of a fellow former Soviet state facing new incursions by Moscow.Events in Ukraine's stand-off with Russia have dominated t...
In the Media
by Irakli Metreveli (AFP)
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Savannah -
With any luck, an estimated 1million visitors will be in Savannah to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Businesses in the historic district are ready with all things green, which may turn into gold when the crowds arrive.
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Tbilisi -
The failure of the international community to punish Russia for its 2008 invasion of Georgia has let Moscow think it can get away with seizing Ukraine's Crimea region, Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili said Tuesday.
In the Media
by Irakli Metreveli (AFP)
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Savannah -
February has been a good month for Savannah, Ga. The travel pages are buzzing about it being among the world’s best travel spots for those seeking a charming or romantic vacation destination. Visitors to Savannah couldn't agree more.
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Savannah -
Cooking, southern foods, and, more recently, healthy recipes are synonymous with the Deen Family. Brothers Bobby and Jaime were the celebrity guests at the Savannah Book Festival where they signed copies of their books, and mom was there to show support.
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Tbilisi -
A court in Georgia on Monday sentenced former prime minister Vano Merabishvili to five and a half years in prison for embezzlement in a case his lawyer denounced as political persecution.The court found Merabishvili, who headed the government of ousted...
In the Media
by AFP
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Savannah -
The 2014 festival featured best-selling authors and home-grown celebrities. Fans of writers such as Mitch Albom, the Deen brothers, A. Scott Berg, Melanie Benjamin, and Wally Lamb came to the "Hostess City of the South" to meet their favorite authors.
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Tbilisi -
Former Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili on Tuesday said he was launching a non-governmental organisation aimed at helping citizens in the ex-Soviet state "control their government".
In the Media
by AFP
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Our Digital Journalist in Georgia tracks the state's recovery from a paralyzing ice storm. Idaho ranchers are encouraged to kill elk, but why? What you need to know about the $37,995 bathtub. Learn more in this week's TopFinds.
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Savannah -
A local news station has labeled the winter blast hitting Georgia and, in particular, the Savannah area as "Southern Freeze 2014." Icy conditions have caused schools, businesses and bridges to close.
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Atlanta -
It’s Snowmageddon! Governor Nathan Deal has issued a state of emergency for Georgia as a winter storm rolled through the state at rush hour yesterday.
Today, Metro Atlanta is still at a frozen solid stand still.
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Decatur -
The driver of a Nissan Leaf electric car was approached by police, and later arrested, when he plugged in and charged his car with an exterior outlet at a middle school in Georgia.
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The "Castle Doctrine," or "stand your ground" law is legal in 46 states in the U.S. This legislation says that a man's home or any place he's legally allowed to be, can be protected with deadly force, if necessary, to protect a perceived or real threat.
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Columbus -
A man in in Columbus Georgia suffered no injuries when he decided to go back into a burning house to get the beer that he left inside.
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Savannah -
Fans of the Atlanta Falcons gathered at a Publix Super Market in coastal Georgia to meet cheerleaders and the team mascot "Freddie Falcon," and to take part in Falcons Tailgate Team events.
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Atlanta Falcons' items at The Atlanta Falcons Tailgate Team table. Savannah, Ga. 10/15/13
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Kitesurfers' kites near Tybee Creek at Tybee Island, Georgia. 8/25/13
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Representatives of First African Baptist Church participate in MLK Parade in Savannah, GA. 1/2014
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at Leopold's Ice Cream. Savannah, GA
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Al Gore with Robin Gold, executive director of the Savannah Book Festival. Savannah, Ga. 2/16/13
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Gregg Allman at the 2013 Savannah Book Festival. Savannah, Ga. 2/16/13
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The Tybee Lighthouse has two 1,000 watt bulbs. Tybee Island, Ga.
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Don Mann at 2013 Savannah Book Festival. Savannah, Ga.
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The sample center in the Byrd's Cookie Shop. Savannah, Ga.
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One little girl seemed especially excited to see the MLK Parade in Savannah, GA. 1/20/14
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The Olde Pink House in Savannah, Georgia.
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High Museum of Art, Atlanta
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Gregg Allman at the 2013 Savannah Book Festival. Savannah, Ga. 2/16/13
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Mitch Albom delivers the keynote address at the 2014 Savannah Book Festival. Savannah, Ga. 2/14/14/
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Cheerleaders for the Savannah Falcons line up and prepare to lead a cheer at The Atlanta Falcons Tailgate Team event. Savannah, Ga. 10/15/13
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Reynolds Square. Savannah, Ga.
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