Oconee, GA|News|
While Driving on Labor Day Weekend, Watch Out for People Walking
A report says the pedestrian death rate in Georgia is 25 percent higher than the overall U.S. rate.
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Gwinnett, GA|News|
Gwinnett Chamber Business Expo in Full Swing
Hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors flock to the Gwinnett Center.
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Oconee, GA|News|
West Nile Virus Spreading at Record Pace, CDC Says
In an update Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced 1,118 cases nationally through the third week of August. Mosquitoes have been found with the virus in at least two Atlanta-area counties.
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Lawrenceville, GA|News|
Lawrenceville Residents Give More of Their Incomes
The survey of 2008 data by the Chronicle of Philanthropy shows people in the south overall give more to charity than people in the north, but Lawrenceville residents tend to give even more.
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Lilburn-Mountain Park, GA|News|
Study: Red States Give More to Charity Than Blue States
Chronicle of Philanthropy data shows more giving in states voting Republican; when donations to religious institutions are excluded things even out. Here, Lilburn residents gave a greater percentage of their income than those across the county.
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Snellville, GA|News|
How Much Do Snellville Residents Give to Charity?
The survey of 2008 data by the Chronicle of Philanthropy shows more giving in states that voted Republican; the numbers even out when donations to religious institutions are excluded.
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Peachtree Corners, GA|News|
How Much Do Peachtree Corners Residents Give to Charity?
New study details giving by ZIP Code and finds areas with more GOP voters are more likely to support charities.
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Norcross, GA|News|
How Much Do Norcross Residents Give to Charity?
A new study by the Chronicle of Philanthropy details charity-giving by zip codes. The study finds areas with more GOP voters are more likely to support charities.
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Dacula, GA|News|
How Much Do Dacula Residents Give to Charity?
The survey of 2008 data by the Chronicle of Philanthropy shows more giving in states that voted Republican; the numbers even out when donations to religious institutions are excluded.
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Duluth, GA|News|
Study: Red States Give More to Charity Than Blue States
The survey of 2008 data by the Chronicle of Philanthropy shows more giving in states that voted Republican; the numbers even out when donations to religious institutions are excluded.
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Athens|News|
UPDATE: Former Red and Black Editors Report Concessions from Paper's Board via Twitter
The students pushed for an answer on prior review of editorial content -- and report that "no prior review" is the answer.
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Monroe, GA|News|
Study: Red States Give More to Charity Than Blue States
The survey of 2008 data by the Chronicle of Philanthropy shows more giving in states that voted Republican; the numbers even out when donations to religious institutions are excluded. Monroe ranks at 2,304 out of 11,522 towns surveyed.
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Athens|News|
Ex-UGA Football Coach Jim Donnan Accused of Running Ponzi Scheme
The coach, who was fired after the 2000 season, is involved in a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation.
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Barrow, GA|News|
Barrow County Schools Changes: Buses, Calendar, Uniforms
Parents and students can expect a lot of changes when the school year kicks off this week in Barrow County, Ga. Keep up with the latest.
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Barrow, GA|News|
Concerned Barrow Parents Plan to Challenge Busing Changes
Parents commenting on a Barrow Patch letter to the editor plan to tell the Board of Education what they don't like about "Parental Responsibility Zones."
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Athens|News|
McKillip Concedes 117th State House Race; Quick Wins
State Rep. Doug McKillip told the Athens Banner-Herald he won't seek a recount in the tight race.
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Oconee, GA|News|
Tom Odom wins Oconee School Board Chairman's Race
Odom defeats Mike Hunter, who left his School Board seat to run for chairman.
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Lilburn-Mountain Park, GA|News|
Georgia Votes: July 31 Election Results
Patch will keep you updated as election results roll in.
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Athens|News|
Regina Quick Holds Narrow Lead Over Doug McKillip as Election Day Ends
Unofficial returns show Quick as the leader in the 117th District Georgia House race.
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Oconee, GA|News|
Update: Highway 316 Suspect in Custody
Oconee County Sheriff's deputies helped Barrow law enforcement agencies find a suspect who ran off during a traffic stop near 316 and Barber Creek Road in Statham.
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