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Thousands partake of a Douglas Brothers Christmas
Kids squealed with delight, clutching toys or riding shiny new bicycles around a Jonesboro High gymnasium floor. Parents heaved visible sighs of relief, gratitude washing over their faces.
Drugs, guns seized in felon’s home
A Fayetteville man with a long history of prison stays is being held in the Clayton County Jail without bond, after he was arrested, Tuesday, for possession of drugs and guns.
Protecting trees, saving the environment
Local teacher trying to shield trees from danger
Cynthia Brown, English Speaker of Other Languages instructor at Roberta T. Smith Elementary School in Clayton County, may not be classified as your average teacher.
Swygert, Derward "Dee" E.
Derward "Dee" E. Swygert, 76, of McDonough, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011.
Shoemaker, Mr. Luther S.
Mr. Luther S. Shoemaker, 74, was born on Nov. 2, 1937, in Gwinnett County. He went to be with the Lord on Dec. 16, 2011, at his home in Forest Park.
Violent home invasion tied to credit-card scam
Clayton County police are looking for a second suspect in an early Wednesday morning home invasion, in which the suspect’s alleged accomplice was shot in the head.
Experts: Drivers should take precautions this winter
Though the metro-Atlanta area hasn’t experience snow yet this season, motorists traveling to other states may face icy weather.
Rain to greet early travelers today
Drier conditions Saturday, rain returns Christmas Day
Rain showers have greeted early holiday travelers this week in Georgia, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service in Peachtree City. However, procrastinators can expect to see drier conditions on Christmas Eve.
Battling rising costs for higher education
These days, students and their families are increasingly aware of the costs of obtaining a college education relative to its quality, and school counselors and college financial aid advisors alike, are noting the trends.
Weasel Boy vs. Plastic Man — Will Durst
The mad, mud-tossing between Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney, the last two Republicans still standing, is quickly ramping up to levels not seen since the Agincourt catapults.
Nuns best example for teaching — Tom Purcell
Unlike so many schools today, where some teachers fear their students, we feared the sisters.
Clayton judge reviewing BOC, tax commissioner battle
Judge shows frustration; indicates political infighting, childishness
A Clayton County Superior Court judge chided representatives of the county commission, and Tax Commissioner Terry Baskin, Wednesday, for waging a battle –– in court –– over who control’s the county’s tax office.
Pump prices maintain downward slope
Most motorists will welcome lower gasoline prices as the holidays draw near.
Sound, Sight, Vision
New airport exhibit ‘out of the ordinary’
Splashes of blue hues combined with Chinese writing, and a rendering of the globe, seemed to overpower Danny Matucci, as he studied the drawing.
LSU’s Miles wins AP coach of the year
Within one more victory of an unbeaten season and a BCS national title, LSU coach Les Miles has been voted The Associated Press Coach of the Year.
BOC redraws TAD boundaries for northwestern Clayton
New district created for Mountain View area
The Clayton County Board of Commissioners opened the door for new economic development in the Mountain View area Tuesday by carving its own tax allocation district, or TAD, out of an existing district in the northwestern corner of the county.
Violent home invasion tied to credit-card scam
Clayton County police are looking for a second suspect in an early Wednesday morning home invasion, in which the suspect’s alleged accomplice was shot in the head.
Drugs, guns seized in felon's home
A Fayetteville man with a long history of prison stays is being held in the Clayton County Jail without bond, after he was arrested, Tuesday, for possession of drugs and guns.
BOC redraws TAD boundaries for northwestern Clayton
The Clayton County Board of Commissioners opened the door for new economic development in the Mountain View area Tuesday by carving its own tax allocation district, or TAD, out of an existing district in the northwestern corner of the county.
Protecting trees, saving the environment
Cynthia Brown, English Speaker of Other Languages instructor at Roberta T. Smith Elementary School in Clayton County, may not be classified as your average teacher.
Clayton judge reviewing BOC, tax commissioner battle
A Clayton County Superior Court judge chided representatives of the county commission, and Tax Commissioner Terry Baskin, Wednesday, for waging a battle –– in court –– over who control’s the county’s tax office.
Magar, Mr. Richard Eugene
Mr. Richard Eugene Magar, 58, of McDonough, passed away Dec. 20, 2011.
Experts: Drivers should take precautions this winter
Though the metro-Atlanta area hasn’t experience snow yet this season, motorists traveling to other states may face icy weather.
Rain to greet early travelers today
Rain showers have greeted early holiday travelers this week in Georgia, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service in Peachtree City. However, procrastinators can expect to see drier conditions on Christmas Eve.
Battling rising costs for higher education
These days, students and their families are increasingly aware of the costs of obtaining a college education relative to its quality, and school counselors and college financial aid advisors alike, are noting the trends.
Nuns best example for teaching - Tom Purcell
Boy, did New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg get himself into a heap of trouble with educators.
Thousands partake of a Douglas Brothers Christmas
Kids squealed with delight, clutching toys or riding shiny new bicycles around a Jonesboro High gymnasium floor. Parents heaved visible sighs of relief, gratitude washing over their faces.
