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Student Suspended for Posting Principal's Mug Shot Online

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:02:59 +0000

Keandre Varner, a high school student in Riverdale, Georgia, found his principal's mug shot online and posted it on Instagram. For doing so, he received a four-day suspension.

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Gunman Dead After Holding Five Firefighters Hostage in Georgia

Joe Hyer — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:04:04 +0000

The man who held five firefighters hostage in Suwanee, Ga. earlier on Wednesday has been shot and killed by SWAT members. Four hostages are slightly injured, but authorities say they should be OK.

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High School Students Determined to End School's Outdated (And Absurd) Segregated Proms

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:24:48 +0000

Dividing up a prom based on race is not a black-and-white issue at Georgia’s Wilcox County High School.

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Law Requiring Gun Ownership Passed in Georgia

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:40:27 +0000

If you live in Nelson, Georgia, the government has decided that you must own a firearm.

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Earthquake Shakes Kentucky, West Virginia, And Tennessee

Kristine Bellino — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 18:34:16 +0000

Reston, VA (WIBX) - The United States Geological Survey is confirming that a magnitude 4.3 earthquake was felt in parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia just after noon.

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Drug Ring Busted In CNY

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:06:41 +0000

Syracuse, NY (WIBX) - 38 people are facing various charges after the alleged bust of a drug distribution ring in Central New York.

A year-long investigation, led by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's Organized Crime Task Force, resulted in the seizure of more than $200,000 in cocaine

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