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Lawmaker Wants Tax On Adult Club Patrons

Lawmaker Wants Tax On Adult Club Patrons

A Georgia lawmaker has a way to increase state coffers by going after strip clubs. || Read More... || Article Comments Comments


Police 'Pop

Police 'Pop' Thief In A Jif

We have an early candidate for the dumbest criminal of 2009.
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Jail Closes After Recliners Found In Cells

Jail Closes After Recliners Found In Cells

A jail in northern Texas has been closed and its nearly 60 inmates transferred as authorities investigate conditions that included cells that locked from the inside or contained recliners. || Read More... || Article Comments Comments


Man Tries to Deter Drunk Driving with Paintballs

A man in Washington state who reportedly told police he was trying to deter a friend from driving drunk by blasting the friend's windshield with paintballs wound up in jail. || Read More... || Article Comments Comments


Polar Bear Plunge at Lake Lanier

GALLERY: Polar Bear Plunge at Lake Lanier

It wasn't exactly hack-a-hole-in-the-ice weather, but make no mistake: these brave souls got more than just a slight chill at the Lake Lanier New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge. || Read More... || Article Comments Comments


Woman Claims Emotional Distress Due to Football

Woman Claims Emotional Distress Due to Football

An 89-year-old Cincinnati area woman famously arrested for holding on to a neighbor kid's football is now suing the boy's parents. || Read More... || Article Comments Comments


Tractor-Trailer Crashes, Spills Eggs on Highway

Tractor-Trailer Crashes, Spills Eggs on Highway

State troopers and road crews had to scramble when a tractor-trailer crashed and spilled its load of eggs on a Detroit-area freeway. || Read More... || Article Comments Comments


Ladies and Gentlemen, Elvis! (The Beagle)

Ladies and Gentlemen, Elvis! (The Beagle)

Here is information on the Pet of the Week for Saturday, January 3rd.

Dog's Name: Elvis

Breed: 1-year-old beagle

Pet Id#: 6434913

PAWS Atlanta Phone #: (770) 593-1155

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Economy May Be Down, But Pet Spending Still Up

Economy May Be Down, But Pet Spending Still Up

Despite the tough economy, a lot of people are still spending money on their pets. In fact, sales of pet products are expected to climb this year even as people slow spending on themselves. || Read More... || Play Video Play Video || Article Comments Comments


Want a Dog Like Marley? Maybe You Should Think Twice

Want a Dog Like Marley? Maybe You Should Think Twice

Without giving away the movie, we can tell you that Marley gets himself, and his owners in some sticky situations. How do you make sure the puppy you pick turns out to be a good dog? || Read More... || Play Video Play Video || Article Comments Comments


Animals Rescued in Floyd County Raid

Animals Rescued in Floyd County Raid

Six pit bulls were removed from behind a Floyd County home in a raid on a suspected dog fighting ring. || Read More... || Play Video Play Video || Article Comments Comments


Shoplifting Dog Steals Christmas Gift From Store

Shoplifting Dog Steals Christmas Gift From Store

A thief struck a grocery store on Christmas eve. Only $2.79 worth of goods were stolen, and the four-legged culprit remains at large. That's right; the thief is a dog. || Read More... || Play Video Play Video || Article Comments Comments


Consumers With Digital TV Converters Now See More

Consumers With Digital TV Converters Now See More

As consumers start hooking up converter boxes in anticipation of the nation's big switch to digital TV next month, one thing is becoming crystal clear: TV pictures. || Digital TV Information || Read More... || Article Comments Comments


$8,000 Attorney Fee Sought From T.I.

$8,000 Attorney Fee Sought From T.I.

Lawyers for the mother of T.I.'s sons say the rapper owes an $8,000 attorney bill in a custody case. || Read More... || Article Comments Comments


$8,000 Attorney Fee Sought From T.I.

$8,000 Attorney Fee Sought From T.I.

Lawyers for the mother of T.I.'s sons say the rapper owes an $8,000 attorney bill in a custody case. || Read More... || Article Comments Comments


Undertaker: Travolta's Son Killed By Seizure

Undertaker: Travolta's Son Killed By Seizure

Jett Travolta's body shows no sign of head trauma and his death certificate says he was killed by a seizure, an undertaker said Monday, after doctors performed an autopsy on the son of actor John Travolta. || Read More... || Play Video Play Video || Article Comments Comments


Twitter Hacked? Out of Place 'Tweets' Raise Eyebrows

Twitter Hacked? Out of Place 'Tweets' Raise Eyebrows

Fox News, Britney Spears and CNN's Rick Sanchez were all apparently the victim of a hacker after their Twitter.com accounts displayed some rather colorful "tweets". || Read More... || Play Video Play Video || Article Comments Comments


John Travolta's Teenage Son Dies After Fall

John Travolta's Teenage Son Dies After Fall

The 16-year-old son of actor John Travolta died Friday morning after suffering a seizure while vacationing with his family in the Bahamas, Travolta's attorney told CNN. || Read More... || Article Comments Comments


Bring One For The Chipper Saturday

Bring One For The Chipper Saturday

Christmas trees bring color and light into our homes during the holidays. And now that the holidays are over, there is something we can do for those Christmas trees. We can bring one for the chipper. || Read More... || Play Video Play Video || Article Comments Comments


Don't Toss That Old TV Set -- Recycle It

Don't Toss That Old TV Set -- Recycle It

Maybe you got a new television, or computer, or video player over the holidays. Maybe you didn't. But the odds are that sometime soon you will. || Read More... || Play Video Play Video || Article Comments Comments


Lovett Moves To Inherit The Wind

Lovett Moves To Inherit The Wind

The Lovett School becomes the first school in Metro Atlanta to turn wind power into electrical power, and thereby reduce its costs. || Read More... || Play Video Play Video || Article Comments Comments


Times Are Tough, But Christmas Trees Are Selling

Times Are Tough, But Christmas Trees Are Selling

While retailers may be sweating out the Christmas buying season, Christmas tree sellers, are, for the most part full of comfort and joy. || Read More... || Article Comments Comments


Green Gifts Making Some Retailers' Merry This Christmas

Green Gifts Making Some Retailers' Merry This Christmas

Some Atlanta retailers are actually having a surprisingly good Christmas sales season. The common thread? Eco gifts. || Read More... || Play Video Play Video || Article Comments Comments


Are Santa's Reindeer Boys or Girls?

Are Santa's Reindeer Boys or Girls?

No one really thinks about it much, but just which door do Santa's reindeer go through when it's time to use the bathroom? || HOLIDAY GUIDE

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Georgia Counties Declared Disaster Areas

Georgia Counties Declared Disaster Areas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared 146 of 159 Georgia counties a primary disaster area because of production losses due to prolonged drought and high temperatures. || Read More... || Article Comments Comments


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