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Holiday Hiring 2016: Amazon Needs 120K Season Employees

As retailers and shippers continue to staff up for Christmas and the holiday shopping season, Amazon is the latest company to announce its plans to ramp up its hiring efforts for the busiest shopping time of the year.

On Thursday, Amazon said it plans to hire workers for more than 120,000 seasonal positions across the country at fulfillment centers, "sortation centers" and customer service sites in 27 states, including Georgia. >>> Read more.

Weekend Movie Guide: What to See and What to Avoid

We're boiling down the box-office offerings and spelling out the cant-miss hits, the undiscovered gems, and the flops that are best reserved for home viewing — or no viewing at all. So, enough chatter, let’s get to the goods.

Opening This Weekend: "The Accountant" and "Kevin Hart: What Now?" >>>Read the verdicts.

Boston Police Shooting: Suspect Had Cobb Criminal Record

• Kirk Figueroa shot two Boston police officers Wednesday night. He was killed in a shootout with police.

Georgia Deer Season Opens October 22

• Primitive weapons hunting will begin on October 15, while archery season has been going since September.

More Skipping Flu Shots: Here's Where Georgia Ranks

• As the flu season begins, latest data shows fewer Americans are protecting themselves from the flu. What about Georgia?

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