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Floyd County Jail report, Dec. 8, 8 p.m.

Floyd County Jail report, Dec. 8, 8 p.m.

The Floyd County Jail releases arrest reports twice a day, at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

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Forum aimed at improving pet welfare in county

Forum aimed at improving pet welfare in county

Local animal lovers and rescue group members are hoping people will attend a forum Wednesday designed to address the welfare of pets in Floyd County.

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Barba seeks to import Romanian wines

Barba seeks to import Romanian wines

When one thinks of fine wines, the vintages of Italy, France and maybe California come to mind. Romania doesn’t often enter the conversation.

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Boy Scouts learn from ‘zombie invasion’ at Camp Sidney Dew

Boy Scouts learn from ‘zombie invasion’ at…

It was a long weekend for Boy Scouts at Camp Sidney Dew. Scouts Jason Moore of Kingston and Billy Houts of Paulding County braved cold, wet weather Friday night and Saturday mornin

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Homeless man charged with burglary

Homeless man charged with burglary

A homeless man who was arrested Saturday faces burglary and assault charges, jail and police reports state.

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Floyd County Jail’s need for medical beds up after NWGRH closure

Floyd County Jail’s need for medical beds …

Floyd County Jail inmates sat Thursday morning in the building’s medical area, waiting for their examination.

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Floyd County Jail reports Dec. 8, 8 a.m.

Floyd County Jail reports Dec. 8, 8 a.m.

The Floyd County Jail releases arrest reports twice a day - 8 a.m and 8 p.m.

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Sunday's weather: Rain today, tonight and tomorrow

Sunday's weather: Rain today, tonight and tomorrow

Rain is expected all day today and tonight and will most likely move into Monday as well, according to The National Weather Service. The high will be near 47 with an East wind comi

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Global mourning for Mandela continues; Rome clergymen recall memories of late South African president

Global mourning for Mandela continues; Rom…

South Africa expects overwhelming crowds and a host of world leaders to attend services honoring late President Nelson Mandela, though with the ceremonies only days away officials

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A sweet holiday treat: Mary Wilbanks creates a candy-covered wonderland scene at the Renaissance Marquis

The unmistakable fragrance of sweet gingerbread is the first thing visitors notice when they step inside the Renaissance Marquis. And as they step around a corner to the dining room, they are …

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ATLANTA — A week ago, the Southeastern Conference looked as though it had finally been vanquished.

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Runway project seen as economic boost

Straighten out one lap around the track at Barron Stadium and you’re close to the distance that Floyd County plans to lengthen the main north-south runway at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Jackets hold off Eagles for win

In their first game of the year, the Calhoun Yellow Jackets knocked off the previously unbeaten Coosa Eagles, 80-74, thanks to 32 points and 12 rebounds from Keyth Fightmaster in a tough conte…

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- NFL: Prater kicks record 64-yard field goal
- DENVER — Denver kicker Matt Prater kicked an NFL-record 64-yard field goal as the first half expired in the Broncos' game against Tennessee on Sunday.
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  By Arnie Stapleton, AP Pro Football Writer
  
  Posted: December 08, 2013

- Global mourning for Mandela continues; Rome clergymen recall memories of late South African president
- South Africa expects overwhelming crowds and a host of world leaders to attend services honoring late President Nelson Mandela, though with the ceremonies only days away officials acknowledged Saturday they couldn’t offer any specifics yet.
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  Posted: December 08, 2013

- France, AU send more troops to African nation
- BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — France and the African Union on Saturday announced plans to deploy several thousand more troops into embattled Central African Republic, as thousands of Christians fearing reprisal attacks sought refuge from the Muslim former rebels who now control the country after days of violence left nearly 400 people dead — and possibly more.
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  KRISTA LARSON, Associated Press
  
  Posted: December 08, 2013

- 5 trends beneath the surface in Nov. jobs report
- WASHINGTON (AP) — As the U.S. job market improves, it's also evolving, with winners and losers.
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  JOSH BOAK, AP Economics Writer
  
  Posted: December 07, 2013

- Mandela: icon, hero and flawed human
- CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Force of nature. Father of all nations. A messiah of our times.
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  CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA, Associated Press
  
  Posted: December 07, 2013

- Hagel given assurances on Afghan security deal
- KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel said Saturday that Afghanistan's defense minister reassured him that a security agreement with the U.S. will be signed in a timely manner.
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  LOLITA C. BALDOR, Associated Press
  
  Posted: December 07, 2013

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