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Johnson Says Gitmo Comment Misconstrued

Published July 18, 2010 at 3:28 a.m.

ATLANTA (AP) Republican gubernatorial candidate Eric Johnson said his comments about creating a Guantanamo Bay in Georgia for illegal immigrants were misconstrued ... In a debate taped on Friday and sponsored by WSB-TV, Johnson said ``if we have to set up a Guantanamo Bay of Georgia, I would do it.'' ... Johnson told The Associated Press on Saturday that he didn't mean to suggest that he wanted ``to scoop up people and put them in camps.'' ... The former state senator from Savannah said he was

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Body Found in Sandy Springs Dumpster

Published July 18, 2010 at 3:23 a.m.

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (AP) Police have identified a man whose body was found in a trash bin outside a Sandy Springs apartment complex ... Police tell WSB Radio that 34-year-old Jose Ignacio Escobedo's body was found wrapped in a blue comforter and partially hanging out of the trash bin ... Lt. Steven Rose says Escobedo died from a gunshot wound to the head and his death is considered a homicide ... Police responded to the apartment complex around 6:30 a.m. after getting a 911 call ... Anyone with

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Immigration Could Change Politics in Gwinnett

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Published July 18, 2010 at 3:20 a.m.

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) Sitting in a crowded strip mall office, about three dozen Gwinnett Country Republicans mostly white voted down a newspaper ad reminding the GOP faithful about Tuesday's primary. They squabbled over the best time for outdoor rallies ... But there were no arguments when Rich Carithers requested $1,000 to sponsor a Republican table at an upcoming Asian culture festival. It's expected to attract thousands of people later this month to a county where minorities now hold the

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Rhetoric Rises in Home Stretch of Governor's Race

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Published July 18, 2010 at 3:18 a.m.

ATLANTA (AP) The campaign for governor steamed into the home stretch on Saturday with Republicans brawling about gender amid a cry of sexism from the lone woman in the race. The leading Democrats, meanwhile, stuck to tried-and-true stump speeches and avoided any direct clashes ... With Tuesday's primary approaching, the 14 candidates for governor spread across the state on Saturday as they tried to whip up last-minute support ... The fireworks were in the GOP race, where a recent poll showed

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Hart, Fielder Power Brewers Past Braves

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Published July 18, 2010 at 3:13 a.m.

ATLANTA (AP) Prince Fielder says he doesn't care if Atlanta's pitchers are aiming for him as long as his Brewers keep winning ... Corey Hart hit a three-run double in Milwaukee's five-run seventh, Fielder homered before he was hit by a pitch for the second straight game, and the Brewers beat the Braves 6-3 on Saturday night ... Chris Narveson tossed six effective innings to outpitch Tim Hudson as Milwaukee earned its second straight win after losing the opener of the four-game series ... Fielder

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UGA Research Team Unlocks Lucky Secret

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Published July 18, 2010 at 3:11 a.m.

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) Researchers led by a University of Georgia plant scientist have figured out the genetic secret of the four-leaf clover ... But Wayne Parrott didn't find the gene for the rare four-leaf trait through a lucky stroke or help from leprechauns ... It took 18 years of research and modern DNA analytical techniques to find the gene, said Parrott ... Parrott, who came to UGA in 1988, worked with UGA graduate student Rebecca Tashiro and other researchers at UGA and Oklahoma's Noble

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Summer makeovers

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Published July 17, 2010 at 4:42 p.m.
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I noticed recently that one of my favorite decaying boarding houses is being renovated! And everyone’s observing the progress at the yellow brick beaut in Poncey-Highland. They’re turning them into condos. Which just means they are for sale instead of for rent? Right? My wish list for apartment building rehabs: I’ve already come to terms [ ... ] ...

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Atlanta celebrates Curtis Mayfield with tribute concert

Published July 17, 2010 at 8:50 a.m.

When singer songwriter Curtis Mayfield died the day after Christmas in 1999, he left a legacy of socially conscious funk and psychedelic soul that 30 to 40 years later still transports you to a time and a moment when life was hard but good ... On Friday night, Atlanta and the National Black Arts Festival celebrated Mayfield and the timeless gifts of music he shared with people around the world ... As perfect as Symphony Hall is for a classical orchestra, the venue was less than perfect for many

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Watch Herzy today

Published July 17, 2010 at 8:29 a.m.

If you are in a market that carries Raycom's "Saturday's in the South" be sure to tune in today since the show will feature Mark Herzlich and his comeback ... With the season nearing I don't think people realize how big Mark's story is going to be. And if he is able to regain his old form ... who knows how much press he is going to get. I am glad Mark is healthy and has his degree because the media attention will probably reach the point where it all borders on a distraction. But if he is

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Child, Woman Killed, 5 Hurt in Jefferson Fire

Published July 17, 2010 at 7:49 a.m.

(WSB Radio) -- A 9-year old child and a 30-year old woman were killed and five people were injured in an early morning house fire in Jefferson ... Glenn Allen with the state insurance commissioners office said they do not know the cause of the fire, but arson investigators are on the scene ... The fire started around 3 a.m. Saturday at 785 Johnson Mill Rd. The five people injured are suffering from smoke inhalation and minor burns. The home is nearly destroyed, Allen said ... Authorities have

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