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Lawsuit: Bill Heard violated federal labor law

AP — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:21:27 +0000

The company with the nation’s largest chain of Chevrolet dealerships violated federal labor law when it fired thousands of employees last month, according to a lawsuit filed by a former...

Ex-hostage held by accused court gunman testifies

AP — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:55:07 +0000

The woman credited with helping bring about the surrender of accused courthouse gunman Brian Nichols recounted at his murder trial Monday how she appealed to his religious beliefs during hours in captivity before persuading him to set her...

Transgender Ga. official wins legal battle

AP — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:07:03 +0000

Georgia’s top court ruled in favor of a transgender politician who was slapped with a lawsuit by two political opponents who claimed she misled voters by running as a...

Georgia transgender politician wins legal battle

AP — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:39:48 +0000

Georgia’s top court has ruled in favor of a transgender politician sued by two political opponents who claimed she misled voters by running as a female.

Tyler Perry unveils new studio in Atlanta

AP — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 02:42:14 +0000

Tyler Perry unveiled a new multimillion-dollar TV and film studio Saturday on 30 acres in southwest Atlanta.

Tyler Perry unveils TV/film studio in Atlanta

AP — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:57:18 +0000

Tyler Perry unveiled a new multimillion-dollar TV and film studio Saturday on 30 acres in southwest Atlanta. His renewed commitment to the city came after he once flirted with departing. Perry said he had considered leaving Atlanta for good after neighbors complained about noise and traffic at his old studio in a neighborhood close to downtown.

Savannah State beat Clark Atlanta

AP — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:32:25 +0000

Kurvin Curry threw for 220 yards and a touchdown and Derek Williams made three field goals to lead Savannah State to a 17-14 win over Clark Atlanta on Saturday.

King siblings' lawsuit could derail book deal

AP — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:49:12 +0000

A lawsuit involving the three surviving children of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King is threatening to derail a $1.4 million deal for a book on their...

Judge orders Syria to pay families of hostages

AP — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:23:03 +0000

A federal judge has ordered Syria to pay more than $400 million to the families of two American men kidnapped and decapitated while working as civilian contractors in...

King siblings' feud could derail book deal

AP — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:50:22 +0000

A sibling feud could derail a deal for a book on Coretta Scott King, wife of Martin Luther King Jr.