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Jimmy Carter writes new book on Middle East

Published on: 12/03/08 Associated Press Writer

Former President Jimmy Carter has written a new book on the Middle East with a title he hopes will not be as controversial as the last one, which was called, "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid."

Penn State holds off Georgia Tech 85-83

Published on: 12/03/08 The Associated Press

Stanley Pringle scored 22 points, Danny Morrissey came up big from 3-point range and Penn State survived woeful free-throw shooting down the stretch to hold off Georgia Tech 85-83 in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Wednesday night.

Johnson, Bibby combine for 46 in Hawks' 105-95 win

Published on: 12/03/08 The Associated Press

Joe Johnson scored 26 points, and Mike Bibby had 20 points and 10 assists in the Atlanta Hawks' 105-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Pizza Line leads Sens past Thrashers

Published on: 12/03/08 The Associated Press

Dany Heatley had a goal and two assists and the Ottawa Senators got first-period goals from each member of the Pizza Line in a 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Wednesday night.

Jimmy Carter writes new book on Middle East

Published on: 12/03/08 The Associated Press

Former President Jimmy Carter has written a new book on the Middle East with a title he hopes will not be as controversial as the last one: "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid."

Georgia routs Tennessee Tech 72-46

Published on: 12/03/08 The Associated Press

Angela Puleo is learning a new skill, and judging from her performance Wednesday night in Georgia's 72-46 win over Tennessee Tech, she's learning quickly.

Josh Smith returns after missing 12 games

Published on: 12/03/08 The Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith returned to the lineup Wednesday after missing 12 games with a sprained ankle.

Former SC treasurer moved to Atlanta halfway house

Published on: 12/03/08 The Associated Press

South Carolina's former state treasurer, who is serving prison time on a federal cocaine charge, has been moved to a halfway house in Atlanta.

Georgia Tech upsets No. 21 Michigan State 70-57

Published on: 12/03/08 AP Sports Writer

With Deja Foster coming up big down the stretch, Georgia Tech finally beat a ranked team.

Falcons, NFC South boast NFL's best home record

Published on: 12/03/08 AP Sports Writer

Atlanta linebacker Keith Brooking sneered at the question:

Victorious Chambliss looks for bigger role in GOP

Published on: 12/03/08 Associated Press Writer

A double digit win in Georgia's U.S. Senate runoff could make Saxby Chambliss a star in a Republican party hungry for fresh leadership.

Falcons expect Jackson to play against Saints

Published on: 12/03/08 AP Sports Writer

The Atlanta Falcons expect Grady Jackson to be available for Sunday's game at New Orleans after the defensive tackle was not one of the players suspended by the NFL for violating the league's anti-doping policy.

GBI joins search for missing man

Published on: 12/03/08 The Associated Press

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has joined the search for a Lamar County man missing for two weeks.

Former hoops star Rodney Rogers begins rehab

Published on: 12/03/08 The Associated Press

Former NBA standout Rodney Rogers is beginning rehabilitation in Atlanta for a spinal cord injury he sustained in an all-terrain vehicle crash in North Carolina.

Cox Enterprises to bring together 3 media units

Published on: 12/03/08 The Associated Press

Cox Enterprises Inc. announced Wednesday the company is bringing together its three media units - Cox Newspapers, Cox Television and Cox Radio - under a new organization called Cox Media Group Inc.

Bush signs off on commemorative civil rights coin

Published on: 12/03/08 Associated Press Writer

President George W. Bush signed legislation to mint a commemorative silver dollar marking the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.

Lawyers seek to block Photo ID law

Published on: 12/03/08 The Associated Press

Civil rights lawyers are asking a three-judge federal panel to breathe new life into a lawsuit challenging Georgia's voter ID law.

Beebe: Ark. officials trying to keep tire plant

Published on: 12/03/08 Associated Press Writer

Arkansas and Texas are working on an incentive package to convince Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. to keep open its tire plant in Texarkana, Gov. Mike Beebe said Wednesday.

Government recommends Kansas for biodefense lab

Published on: 12/03/08 Associated Press Writer

The federal government has recommended a site in Kansas for a new $450 million laboratory to study biological threats like anthrax and foot-and-mouth disease, officials said Wednesday.

Carter-led panel urges Obama lead on human rights

Published on: 12/03/08 Associated Press Writer

Participants in a human rights conference recommended Wednesday that President-elect Barack Obama or Congress establish an independent, bipartisan commission to examine U.S. interrogation and detention practices.

GT's Dwyer named ACC player of year

Published on: 12/03/08 AP Sports Writer

Running back Jonathan Dwyer thought he might be in for a big season when run-first coach Paul Johnson took over at Georgia Tech.

2008 ACC player of the year voting

Published on: 12/03/08 The Associated Press

Voting results for the 2008 Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year awards, as voted on by 67 members of the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association.

Man accused in 1984 Boston death waives rendition

Published on: 12/03/08 The Associated Press

A Georgia man charged with murder for allegedly killing a woman in 1984 in Boston has waived rendition proceedings in Georgia and is expected to be returned to Massachusetts on Wednesday.

Forecasters: Georgia's economic outlook 'dreadful'

Published on: 12/03/08 Associated Press Writer

Georgia economic forecasters offered another dose of bad news Wednesday, predicting that the recession will last a year-and-a-half - the state's longest economic slump since the Great Depression - and won't start to turn around until late next year.

Nation's No. 1 team is underdog in SEC title game

Published on: 12/03/08 AP Sports Writer

The nation's unbeaten top-ranked college football team goes into its conference championship game as an underdog.

Akon looks for fresh start on new CD

Published on: 12/03/08 Associated Press Writer

Akon's explosive rise to the top of the music charts was fueled by feel-good songs and naughty grooves - but his criminal past was always an underlying part of his success. His breakthrough album was titled "Konvicted," his music company is called Konvict, and the clank of prison bars are often heard in his music.

Ga. lottery numbers

Published on: 12/03/08 The Associated Press

Here are the winning numbers selected Wednesday in the Georgia state lotteries:

Hampton finalizes $2M, 1-year deal with Astros

Published on: 12/03/08 AP Sports Writer

Oft-injured Mike Hampton finalized a one-year, $2 million deal with the Houston Astros on Wednesday, hoping to resurrect his career in the place where he became a prominent big league pitcher.

King associates rally behind MLK memorial effort

Published on: 12/03/08 Associated Press Writer

More than a dozen civil rights pioneers pledged Wednesday to rally behind the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial planned for the National Mall to help raise the final $18 million needed for the project as the nation inaugurates its first black president.

Kid Rock upset at Ga. judge's ruling

Published on: 12/03/08 AP Entertainment Writer

Kid Rock is upset that he can't pick the good deed that will serve as his punishment for a brawl at a Georgia Waffle House.

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