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Severe storms possible over parts of north Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) — Forecasters say thunderstorms expected across north and central Georgia could turn severe Thursday.

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Record Mega Millions numbers: 2-4-23-38-46, MB 23

The drawing for what could be the single biggest lottery payout the world has ever seen is finally here.

Georgia spared by major damage as storms diminish

ATLANTA (AP) -- Officials say they had no reports of major damage as strong storms moved through north Georgia, which had been under the threat of possible tornadoes as a large weather system pushed through the state.. Much of north Georgia was under a tornado watch for several hours Wednesday

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Steelers release ex-UGA star, WR vet Hines Ward

Former UGA great Hines Ward is officially released Wednesday by the Pittsburgh Steelers after an unproductive season.

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Warriors upset Hawks at home

David Lee scored with 30 seconds left to lift the Warriors past the Hawks, who were held to a season-low 33.7 percent shooting as they missed 61 of their 92 shots from the field.

Auto correct error causes high school to lockdown

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) -- Authorities say West Hall High School went on lockdown thanks to an auto correct error in a text message that was sent by a student.. A student at Lanier Technical College sent a text message that meant to say "Gunna go to West Hall this afternoon"

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Apple market value hits $500B, where few have gone

Apple's market capitalization topped $500 billion Wednesday, climbing to a mountain peak where few companies have ventured -- and none have stayed for long.

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Monkees lead singer Davy Jones dies

A publicist has told the Associated Press that Monkees lead singer Davy Jones has died at the age of 66 in Florida.

World's biggest passenger jet to serve Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) -- Executives at Atlanta's airport say they are widening a runway and making other preparations for the world's biggest passenger jet to begin making flights to and from South Korea.. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials say Korean Air plans to begin daily service between Atlanta and Seoul

Ann Romney to campaign in Georgia ahead of primary

ATLANTA (AP) -- The wife of presidential candidate Mitt Romney will campaign in Georgia ahead of the state's Super Tuesday primary next week.. Ann Romney is scheduled to appear at a meet-and-greet event Thursday at a barbeque restaurant in Alpharetta. She'll then head to the grand opening of

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