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Target claims he was 'duped' into helping prosecutors
A former state court judge entangled in a political corruption investigation in South Georgia's Alapaha Circuit has accused federal prosecutors and FBI agents of lying to him in order to secure his cooperation.
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2 counts thrown out against indicted Ga. judge
A federal judge has thrown out two charges against a former Clinch County judge that accused him of using his office to retaliate against a law enforcement officer who helped prosecute his son.
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Staying country in the face of country-music stardom
Gospel music, arts & crafts, classic cars, country music, a parade, and country star Daryle Singletary are all planned as part of the 24th Annual Alapaha Station Celebration this weekend.
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Full day of fun planned in Alapaha
Activities planned for the 24th annual Alapaha Station Celebration will include gospel and bluegrass music, arts and craft and more.
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Chandler berry is no rabbiteye
Q: I'm planning to plant two blueberry bushes and have seen several pieces about the 'Chandler' variety.
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AT&T donates $10,000
Courtney Brinson, regional manager of External & Legislative Affairs for AT&T Georgia, hands a check for $10,000 to Sandra Wilcher, Children's Advocacy Center of Lowndes County Inc.
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Nashville man reels in state record
Berrien County is the home of hogzilla. Now, its the home of Garzilla as well. Angler Chad Leonard of Nashville reeled in a state record long nose gar.
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Angler snares 'Garzilla,' state record
Chad Leonard went looking for catfish in the Alapaha River. Instead, he caught a net full of teeth and temper, a state-record longnose gar.
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Peterson trial continues
The federal trial for Clinch County Sheriff Winston Peterson continued Tuesday. Peterson has been charged with perjury and two counts of obstruction of justice.
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Jury selected for Sheriff Peterson, Darrell Watson
Jury selection began Monday in the federal trials of a South Georgia Sheriff and a former game warden.
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Support the United Way
The United Way of South Central Georgia kicked off its annual fund drive this week, and we urge everyone to help.
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Ex-Clinch judge fights conviction
Defense lawyers in the federal case against a former South Georgia magistrate judge have fought back against their client's July 14 conviction for perjury and false statements by filing a motion that alleges, ...
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By RACHEL JOHNSON Staff writer As a pig bomb spreads across America, one Aiken man is being called on for his expertise.
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Judge Peterson guilty of perjury, false statement
A suspended south Georgia judge will now be removed from the bench after being found guilty on federal charges.
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Governor appoints attorney to fill Alapaha vacancy
Gov. Sonny Perdue has appointed attorney Howard McClaine of Adel to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Brooks Blitch of the Superior Court of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit.
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Perdue lambasts 'abuses' in S. Georgia judicial circuit
Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue issued a blistering criticism of a South Georgia judicial circuit Wednesday in naming a new judge to take the place of one pushed to resign last month.
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Whatever happened to 'Legend of Hogzilla' movie?
Bill Coursey, known for killing the Son of Hogzilla, is as curious as anyone to know what happened to the movie "The Legend of Hogzilla" which held casting calls at the Tift Theater last summer.
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A week of election qualifying for nonpartisan races begins Monday.
A handful of state and local offices not subject to the two-party system venture into election-year qualifying this week, and a few new faces are guaranteed in several area races.
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Cordele chief public defender indicted
The Cordele chief public defender has been indicted in federal court on charges of making false statements and obstruction of justice, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
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Lanier Sheriff Candidate and three South GA lawyers indicted
Homerville - The shakedown continues in the Alapaha Judicial Circuit. Three lawyers and a sheriff's candidate are now indicted.
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