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Cherokee Police Arrest Man For Fifth DUI

Cherokee County police say they have arrested a man for the fifth time for driving under the influence of alcohol. Police say the man was five times over the legal limit and they were "amazed he was conscious."

Published: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:49:02 EDT

Real Cops Say Speeder Was Fake Cop

A Gwinnett County man is accused of posing as a police officer, a chaplain and a military man during a traffic stop.

Published: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:12:31 EDT

Big Surprise; Bigfoot Find Was Big Hoax

Researchers who thawed out the supposed body said it is really a rubber costume.

Published: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:28:06 EDT

Fay Picks Up, Then Slams Kite Boarder

High winds from Fay give a kite boarder a wild ride that ends in the hospital.

Published: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:55:35 EDT

Police Chase Ends With Crash Into Daycare Bus

UPDATED: Atlanta officials say three men in a stolen vehicle slammed into a daycare bus while trying to flee police. Six children and four adults were taken to area hospitals.

Published: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:17:39 EDT

Georgia Man Says Vitamin Supplement Caused Hair, Nails To Fall Out

A Georgia man is one of 197 people who say a vitamin supplement caused all of his hair and nails to fall out.

Published: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:57:45 EDT

Kennesaw State Student Hit By Truck, Thrown

Kennesaw State University police said they are investigating an accident in which a student was struck by a truck and thrown a short distance in front of campus.

Published: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:53:15 EDT

Drug Agents Bust Alabama Meth Lab, 3 Arrested

DeKalb County sheriff's officials say three males remain in custody Tuesday after drug agents seized five pounds of methamphetamine in a weekend drug bust.

Published: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:45:42 EDT

SLIDESHOW: Your 'Silly Kid' Photos

Published: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:45:16 EDT

85-Year-Old Man Drowns In S.C. Lake

Published: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:49:57 EDT

Police: Sibling Fight Over Unpaid Bills Ends In Murder

Published: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:46:50 EDT

Alligator Captured In Suwanee Subdivision

Suwanee Police captured and removed a 2-foot alligator outside a home, much to the relief of local residents.

Published: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:35:44 EDT

Decatur Man Accused Of Beating Puppy With Table Leg

The DeKalb County Police Department has arrested a man accused of severely beating a puppy with a broken table leg.

Published: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:49:57 EDT

Atlanta City Council Defies Mayor; Votes To Reopen Fire Station 7

Atlanta's city council voted to pull Atlanta's oldest firehouse off the budget chopping block.

Published: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:26:27 EDT

Zito's Strong Start Helps Giants Blank Braves

Aaron Rowand homered and drove in two runs while Barry Zito hurled seven strong innings, as San Francisco shut down Atlanta, 5-0, in the finale of a four-game set from Turner Field.

Published: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:33:17 EDT

Former Atlanta Braves Pitcher Maddux Traded To Dodgers

The move puts the former Braves pitcher back into a pennant race.

Published: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:18:00 EDT

Atlanta Hip-Hop Powers Phelps To Olympic Gold

Some of Atlanta's best music and most well-known musicians helped swimmer Michael Phelps earn eight gold medals last week at the Beijing Olympics.

Published: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:36:00 EDT

Obama Considers Picking Georgian For VP Slot

In an e-mail to supporters, Obama's campaign manager said voters can sign up to receive an e-mail or a text message "the moment" he makes his decision.

Published: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:32:30 EDT

School Bus, Van Crash In Gwinnett County

BREAKING NEWS: A school bus and a van have been involved in an accident at Hurricane Shoals at Belmont Drive in Lawrenceville.

Published: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:27:35 EDT

No Charges Against 12-Year-Old In Fatal Shooting

Published: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:48:04 EDT

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