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- Foreigner to perform at Atlanta Motor Speedway
One of the most renown rock groups on the popular-music scene is scheduled to appear at Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS) during the Labor Day weekend festivities.
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- Alabama murder suspect caught in Hampton
An Alabama murder suspect –– who escaped from jail there –– is in police custody, after he allegedly traded a gun in Hampton for tickets to the NASCAR race at Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS).
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- 5 nabbed in marijuana-trafficking probe
Five men were arrested following a drug bust at a Stockbridge home, where police reportedly confiscated more than $3 million worth of marijuana.
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- Emory Healthcare patient will be grand marshal
A metro Atlanta NASCAR fan known as “Mr. 500” is scheduled to be the grand marshal for one of the Atlanta Motor Speedway’s Labor Day weekend races.
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- Police, State Patrol urge cautious holiday driving
Have fun during the Labor Day weekend, but act responsibly, is the message officials from area police departments and the Georgia State Patrol are preaching for local residents.
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- Clayton State announces holiday schedule
Clayton State University will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 6, according to a press release from the university. - Construction starts on surgery center at HMC
The undeveloped, 12,000-square-foot space near the ground floor lobby of Henry Medical Center’s North Tower will find its purpose within the next few months.
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- Lease agreement to ensure airport growth
The City of Atlanta has reached a leasing agreement with Delta Air Lines, AirTran Airways and Atlantic Southeast Airlines, aimed at ensuring continued efficiency and growth at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, said a city spokeswoman.
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- Scout troop searching for new quarters
A local Boy Scout troop is looking for a new home. Up until July, the youths in Scout Troop No. 1168 met weekly at The Landing Church of God, at 1640 Hwy. 42 N. in McDonough. But when the church’s financial situation changed last month, the group was asked to find a new place to meet, said Mike Katona, leader of the two-year-old troop.
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- Police to apply for Project Lifesaver grant
The Henry County Police Department is working to secure a federal grant to fund a program that will help in unique missing-persons cases.
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- Emory Healthcare expands presence with race sponsorship
Emory Healthcare is expanding its reach in what is billed as one of the largest Labor Day Weekend venues in the Southeast. The health-care system is title sponsor of the Atlanta Motor Speedway’s 50th Anniversary NASCAR race –– the Emory Healthcare 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race.
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- Trio sought in Walmart thefts
A search is ongoing for three, unidentified individuals, who reportedly stole more than $2,000 from a store in Stockbridge.
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- Woman charged with theft, burglary
A McDonough woman is charged in three separate cases, with alleged offenses including: drug sales, stealing, and breaking into a neighbor’s home.
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- Authorities raid Jackson recycling center
The owners and operators of a metal recycling center in Jackson could soon be facing numerous charges involving the allegedly improper documentation of materials taken in by the center, authorities said.
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- Parent University workshops kick off in Henry
A vocal Jim Williams interacted with students Wednesday at Hickory Flat Elementary School, impressing upon them the wisdom of good citizenship. The evening prior, on Tuesday, he spoke with several parents about productive parenting.
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- Preparedness promoted at Home Depot workshops
While the east coast of the U.S. prepares to possibly be skirted by Hurricane Earl, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency’s Ready Georgia campaign is gearing up to promote emergency preparedness among children — with the help of local Home Depot stores.
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- Extension Office sponsoring Walk Georgia
Registration is ongoing for a program geared toward exercise and good health.
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- Unsung Heroes make big contributions
The editors and staffs of the Jackson Progress-Argus, Henry Daily Herald and Clayton News Daily knew there were plenty of people out there in the communities the newspapers serve, who give of themselves selflessly, day in and day out, with little or no recognition for the good they do.
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- Dual-enrollment popular among Patrick Henry students
Twenty-six students at Patrick Henry High School are taking a course which can also count toward their post-secondary education.
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- ‘Real Men Wear Pink’ campaign returns
Henry Medical Center (HMC) has unveiled its list of men, who will take part in an annual endeavor to educate the public about breast cancer.
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- Labor Day weekend gas prices may rise
AAA Auto Club South officials expect average gas prices may rise slightly, heading into the Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 3-6.
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- McDonough woman killed herself at Delta facility
An autopsy performed on Tuesday determined that 55-year-old Caren Archer, of McDonough, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest at a Delta Air Lines facility at Atlanta’s airport, according to a public information officer for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
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- Guilty verdict in Jonesboro attempted murder
A 31-year-old Union City man, with a history of violence against women, has been found guilty by a Clayton County Superior Court jury of trying to stab to death his ex-girlfriend, and her 12-year-old daughter, according to a Clayton County assistant district attorney.
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- Talmadge addresses Chamber of Commerce
Herman Talmadge, III, a candidate for the Henry County Board of Commissioners District II seat, met some of his supporters at a special event held in his behalf.
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- Church to hold Labor Day fireworks
A McDonough church will once again reach out to the community, by lighting up the night sky, for the Labor Day holiday. - National Night Out coming to McDonough Sept. 7
Law-enforcement agencies in Henry County will gather in McDonough for an annual event, designed to reach out to the community.
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- NASCAR fan to perform in Hampton
The City of Hampton will celebrate the Labor Day weekend auto races with a special musical performance by a long-time race fan.
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- Deputy canine to conduct searches at schools
One of the newest additions to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office will be paying visits to schools across Henry County this year.
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- Woman shot, killed at Delta facility
A woman was shot and killed on Monday afternoon at a Delta Technical Operations Center, at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, according to a public information officer for the Clayton County Police Department. - Man charged with molesting 15-year-old boy at home
A McDonough Police detective testified that a College Park man molested a teenage boy, while the alleged perpetrator was a guest in the victim’s home.
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- Trio arrested in apartment-gym shooting
Three additional suspects have been named and arrested, for alleged involvement in robbing a man at an apartment complex.
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- Clayton officer awaits sentencing after ‘guilty’ verdicts
A Clayton County Police officer will have to wait another month before he finds out what punishment he will face after being found guilty of alcohol-and speeding-related charges in DeKalb County, a spokesman for the DeKalb County Solicitor General’s office said on Monday.
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- City, county officials brainstorm during retreat
A better grasp of the connections between the school system and economic development resulted from the 2010 Henry County Intergovernmental Retreat, according to city and county officials.
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- Early deadline nears for CSU golf tournament
People interested in playing golf to help raise money for the Clayton State University Foundation have one more week to sign up for the annual “Town and Gown” golf tournament before registration fees increase, a university spokesman recently announced.
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- Airport police adding to robot squad
The Atlanta Police Department precinct at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will welcome an addition to its bomb-disposal robot family by the end of the year, according to Police Sgt. Robert Bailey.
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- Goat dairy farm doing healthy business
Milk drinkers looking for an alternative to the usual beverage on the supermarket shelves have another choice, courtesy of a small, goat, dairy farm tucked away on a dirt road in McDonough.
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- Labor Day travel to increase this year
The American Automobile Association projects there will be many more travelers on the roads, and in the skies, during the upcoming Labor Day holiday period, Sept. 2-6, according to a spokesperson for AAA Auto Club South.
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- Snapping Shoals hosts ‘Ride for the Cure’
Employees of an area utility company are planning a fund-raiser designed to leave cancer in a cloud of dust.
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- CSU launches web site for Hynes’ presidential inauguration
Clayton State University his created an online, one-stop shop for all things related to the inauguration of its fourth permanent president, Tim Hynes.
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- Refunds available for health insurance fraud victims
Georgians, who purchased a health insurance plan from American Trade Association, Inc., or its affiliates, have until Aug. 31 to request a refund of premiums from the unauthorized insurer, according to Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine.
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- CSU announces annual ‘Constitution Week’ activities
Presentations on leadership, a first amendment-themed luncheon, debates on Arizona’s immigration law, and whether the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution should be repealed, are just some of Clayton State University’s planned activities for Constitution Week, the university announced on Friday.
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- Campers arriving early for AMS races
NASCAR fans are coming in early, in anticipation of the Emory Health Care 500 race, to be held during Labor Day weekend at the Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS).
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- Henry Medical to develop angioplasty program
Henry Medical Center (HMC) recently received approval from the Georgia Department of Community Health to develop an angioplasty program for coronary patients.
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- Henry reports suspicious proof-of-residency affidavits
The Henry County School System has obtained about 100 proof-of-residency affidavits that warrant further investigation, according to information provided by school officials.
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- Jim Nichols chosen as ‘All-Star’
Democratic candidate for the Georgia Senate District 17 seat, Jim Nichols, was chosen as this year’s Democracy for America (DFA) Georgia All-Star.
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- New McDonough recycling program rewards customers
McDonough residents will soon be offered an enhanced recycling program, which will include collecting “points” to redeem for merchandise from local vendors.
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- Woman charged with theft, transaction-card fraud
A $50,000 bond has been set for a DeKalb County woman accused of using numerous stolen transaction cards, and obtaining a stolen luxury car.
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- Henry Police to implement ‘E-ticketing’
The Henry County Police Department will soon begin using an electronic system for issuing and processing traffic citations. - Emergency center hosts international visitors
Henry County received a visit from representatives of a far-away nation, interested in how the county handles emergencies.
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- Henry, Clayton women to be honored today
As the nation marks the anniversary of women gaining the right to vote, a group of notable women in Henry and Clayton counties are set to be honored by a state lawmaker.
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