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Shrimp Season Opens May 30th in Georgia

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday morning that state waters will open to commercial and recreational shrimping at 6:00 a.m. on May 30th.

05/23/2012 11:48 AM

SC Gov Haley campaigning for Wisconsin governor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is traveling to Wisconsin next week to campaign for Gov. Scott Walker. Haley spokesman Rob Godfrey said Wednesday Haley will make the trip June 1. The Republican Governor's Association is covering her

05/23/2012 11:38 AM
Kingston defends roll in sports sponsorship bill

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) A Republican congressman from Savannah is defending his backing of a measure that would strip $80 million annually from the military budget used for sports sponsorships. U.S. Rep. Jackson Kingston helped push an amendment through the House

05/23/2012 11:34 AM
SC Gov Haley using piñata video to raise money

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is using a video showing a union leader whacking a piñata of her face as a fundraiser. The Republican governor's campaign sent out a mass email Wednesday asking supporters to contribute $50

05/23/2012 11:33 AM
SC lab studying new way to preserve artifacts

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) A South Carolina conservation lab has received a grant to study new ways to help remove salts from marine artifacts. Clemson University announced Wednesday a $24,000 grant from the National Park Service was awarded to the

05/23/2012 11:04 AM
First 787 Built in SC Takes Test Flight

First test flight of Boeing 787 built in Charleston.

05/23/2012 10:50 AM
Reservoir caught in 3-state war for water

CANTON, Ga. (AP) A north Georgia reservoir is filled with water after more than a decade of planning and construction. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports (http://bit.ly/JEdiNJ) that Hickory Log Creek Reservoir in Canton was developed at a cost of nearly $100

05/23/2012 10:48 AM
American Idol finalist from Ga. to learn fate

ALBANY, Ga. (AP) Friends and fans of Georgia's American Idol finalist will find out soon whether he can pull out a big win. Phillip Phillips, a 21-year-old singer from southwest Georgia, is one of two finalists. A winner will be

05/23/2012 10:03 AM
Tabor City assistant chief charged with DUI in

TABOR CITY, N.C. (AP) The assistant fire chief in Tabor City has been charged with drunken driving in South Carolina. The Fayetteville Observer reported (http://bit.ly/Jn8sTN) that Jeff Fowler has been suspended from driving town-owned vehicles while the case is investigated.

05/23/2012 9:46 AM
Military commander to retire from Ga. on June 15

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (AP) Military officials say Maj. Gen. Robert McMahon, commander of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, will retire on June 15. McMahon, who previously announced that he would retire, confirmed the date in an interview Tuesday with

05/23/2012 9:43 AM
Sheep, goats aim to devour kudzu at Chastain Park

ATLANTA (AP) Kuzdu-devouring farm animals are being used at an Atlanta park to help tame the fast-growing weed and save trees. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports (http://bit.ly/a1eK) that sheep and goats are being used in an effort to control kudzu on

05/23/2012 9:34 AM
More than 1,300 acres in Beaufort County preserved

SHELDON, S.C. (AP) More than 1,300 acres in the northern part of Beaufort County is being largely protected from development. The Island Packet of Hilton Head Island reports (http://bit.ly/JFmqknd ) that Beaufort County Council has allocated $2.5 million for a

05/23/2012 8:42 AM
Ga. island's 1st loggerhead sea turtle nest found

CUMBERLAND ISLAND, Ga. (AP) A loggerhead sea turtle nest found this week marks the first of the season discovered on Tybee Island. The Savannah Morning News reports (http://bit.ly/Ko3Lry) that a public works employee on Monday followed turtle tracks on the

05/23/2012 8:05 AM
Homes sought for animals in roach-infested shelter

MACON, Ga. (AP) Macon's animal control authorities are trying to find homes for dozens of animals as it fumigates its mice and roach-infested shelter. The Telegraph newspaper reports (http://bit.ly/KKXPq6) that homes must be found for 78 dogs and 11 cats

05/23/2012 7:28 AM
Demolition nears for historic dorm on UGA campus

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) Construction crews have fenced off a historic dormitory at the University of Georgia to prepare for its demolition. University spokesman Tom Jackson tells The Athens Banner-Herald (http://bit.ly/KnQwac) that the demolition of 159-bed Rutherford Hall will probably begin

05/23/2012 7:04 AM
Residents push for vote on suburban airport

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) Residents of Atlanta's northeast suburbs packed a public meeting and urge county commissioners to make a decision one way or another on a proposal to add commercial flights to an airport in Lawrenceville. The Gwinnett Daily Post

05/23/2012 5:58 AM
Firefighters make rescues from apartment balcony

DECATUR, Ga. (AP) Five small children and three adults were rescued from the third-floor balcony of their apartment building outside Atlanta. Firefighters could see the family members waiving through heavy smoke from the balcony of the building in Decatur Tuesday

05/23/2012 5:43 AM
Latest Georgia news, sports, business and entertainment

BELUGA WHALE CALF Ga. beluga whale calf still in critical condition ATLANTA (AP) A beluga whale calf born last week at the world's largest aquarium is still in critical but stable condition. William Hurley, chief animal officer at the Georgia

05/23/2012 5:30 AM
Air logistics center to partner with Georgia Tech

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (AP) The Warner Robins Air Logistics Center plans to enter into an education partnership with the Georgia Institute of Technology. Center Commander Maj. Gen. Robert McMahon and university President G.P. "Bud" Peterson plan to sign an education

05/23/2012 5:03 AM
UGA, Emory get $1.6M grant to study brains

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) Researchers at the University of Georgia and Emory University are sharing a $1.6 million federal grant to use a newly developed brain map to see how cocaine exposure in the womb affects children's brains. The five-year grant

05/23/2012 4:18 AM
First 787 built in SC ready for test flight

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) The first Boeing 787 manufactured in South Carolina is scheduled to take to the air for a test flight. The test flight is scheduled for Wednesday for the same aircraft that was rolled out in a

05/23/2012 4:01 AM
South Carolina AG promotes Children's Advocacy Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina's top prosecutor is holding an event which he hopes will promote the prevention of child abuse. Attorney General Alan Wilson is giving the keynote address on Wednesday at the first ever "Children's Advocacy Day" at

05/23/2012 4:01 AM
SC congressman sets economic town hall meeting

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) First District Rep. Tim Scott wants to hear what his constituents in South Carolina think about the economy. Scott is holding a town hall meeting Wednesday in North Charleston. Topics include the challenges facing the economy

05/23/2012 4:01 AM
Lowcountry event features commander of Third Army

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) Business leaders in the South Carolina Lowcountry are pausing to honor those who served in the military with a ceremony in North Charleston. A Salute to the Military event is scheduled for Wednesday. Lt. Gen. Vincent

05/23/2012 4:01 AM
Fire Sprinklers Could Be Required In New Homes In SC

No one disagrees that fire sprinklers save lives. But there's a huge disagreement over whether they should be required in all new homes in South Carolina.

05/22/2012 7:44 PM