News 2008-08-17 Andanh.com

Arsonist Torches 2 Classroom Trailers At Gwinnett School Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:04:54 EDT
An early morning fire at Brookwood High School that heavily damaged two classroom trailers is the work of an arsonist, say investigators.

Sister Shoots Brother's Teen Friend In Head Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:23:51 EDT
A 12-year-old girl accidentally shot her brothers friend in the head Friday night, say Gwinnett County police.

Atlanta Rapper Yung Joc Sued For Being Alleged Deadbeat Daddy Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:00:05 EDT
EXCLUSIVE: The mother of Atlanta-based rapper Yung Joc's son said a child support payment would be music to her ears.

Georgia Woman Caught Shoplifting Ham, Turkey Breast In Large Purse Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:48:17 EDT
With a weak economy, shoplifters arent just going for pricey items like jewelry anymore. Police say a Georgia woman tried to stuff a complete dinner into her purse.

Georgia Man Wins Olympic Gold Medal Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:49:40 EDT
Vincent Hancock of Eatonton in Putnam County won the gold medal in skeet shooting.

Man Shot In Back, Ankle Outside Atlanta Waffle House Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:34:07 EDT
Sandy Springs police said a man was shot outside the Waffle House restaurant on Northridge Road just off Roswell Road around 3:30 a.m. Saturday.

Avoid Downtown Connector Traffic Headaches Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:49:15 EDT
GRIDLOCK ALERT: An ongoing repaving project on Atlantas Downtown Connector will cause heavy traffic delays this weekend.

Downtown Savannah In The Dark After Underground Fire Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:49:08 EDT
An underground electrical fire in downtown Savannah has left much of the city's historic district without power.

Phelps Makes History With 8th Olympic Gold Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:01:41 EDT
Leaving world records in his wake, Michael Phelps swims to an eighth gold medal.

Four Dead In Fay's Wake Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:36:00 EDT
Tropical Storm Fay leaves death and damage in the Caribbean.

Court Overturns 'S&M Svengali' Conviction Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:34:54 EDT
A law enforced retroactively gets a convict set free.

CNN - 20 Arrested After Hawaiian Palace Seized Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:41:14 EDT
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CNN - Friends And Fans Remember Bernie Mac Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:01:20 EDT
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CNN - 5 Children Among 7 Dead In House Fire Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:21:17 EDT
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Braves' Glavine To See Specialist Andrews Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:06:10 EDT
Atlanta Braves veteran pitcher Tom Glavine will make the dreaded visit to Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala. next week to determine the extent of his left elbow injury.

Francoeur Highlights Braves Thrashing Of Giants Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:48:13 EDT
Jeff Francoeur woke up from a year-long slump to go 4-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and two RBI to highlight the Atlanta Braves' 11-5 thrashing of the San Francisco Giants in the second test of a four-game set.

US Basketball Beats Spain 119-82 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:03:25 EDT
The U.S. men's basketball team clinches first place in its group and remains unbeaten in the Beijing Games with a 119-82 victory against Spain.

Track: Bolt Wins Gold With WR In 100M Final Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:47:30 EDT
Jamaica's Usain Bolt wins the men's 100-meter finals, lowering his own world record to claim the title of World's Fastest Man.

'The Office' Actor Faces Felony Drug Charges Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:12:57 EDT
Prosecutors file felony drug charges against Craig Phillip Robinson, an actor best known for his role as Darryl Philbin on NBC's "The Office."

Phelps Wins 8th Gold Medal, Clinches Record Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:54:13 GMT

The U.S. Men's Swim Team has won the gold medal in the 4x100 meter Medley Relay giving Michael Phelps his record breaking 8th gold medal.

Fay Eyes Florida Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:50:51 GMT

Tropical Storm Fay could hit the Florida Keys as a hurricane by Monday as a State of Emergency was declared by Florida's governor.

The Material Girl Turns 50 Saturday Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:14:27 GMT

Her spokeswoman was keeping tight-lipped about exactly how Madonna will be celebrating.

111-Year-Old Woman, Town Celebrate Birthdays Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:25:19 GMT

Besse Cooper celebrates her 112th birthday in style. She even let the town of Between, Ga. where she lives, celebrate their 100-year anniversary with her.

Hit And Run Driver Kills 6-Year-Old Girl Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:50:11 GMT

DeKalb Police are actively searching for a vehicle and driver involved in a deadly hit and run that happened around 6:25 p.m. Saturday at the 4100 block of Buford Highway.

Burned Refinery Worker Out of Hospital Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:48:03 GMT

The February blast killed 13 people.

85 Qualify as Possible Nichols Jurors Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:24:33 GMT

The murder trial of Brian Nichols is set to begin September 22.

Jacobson Home From Olympics Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:23:39 GMT

Jacobson brought her silver and bronze medals back to metro Atlanta Saturday.

School Trailer Fires Ruled Arson Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:22:20 GMT

Two Gwinnett County trailer classrooms have been destroyed after an early morning fire. Investigators say arson is to blame.

Area Stores Announce Recalls Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:20:21 GMT

Two area grocery store chains announced two separate recalls this week.

Tom Glavine Out for Season Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:51:22 GMT

Braves pitcher Tom Glavine is out for the season, and his illustrious career could be over if he needs major surgery on his left elbow.

Teen Dead, Shot By 12-Year-Old Girl Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:46:05 GMT

A Stone Mountain teen is dead after being shot in the head by a 12-year-old girl.

AP Ranks Bulldogs Number 1 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:40:40 GMT

For the first time in history, the UGA Bulldogs, top the AP's Top 25 preseason college football poll.

Braves Extend Losing Streak, Fall To Giants Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:41:24 GMT

Jair Jurrjens kept the Braves close against Matt Cain and the Giants. Atlanta's bullpen had much less success in stopping San Francisco.

What's With That Tape Athletes Are Using? Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:38:44 GMT

Some 11Alive viewers have e-mailed, asking about the tape athletes like Olympic beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh have been seen wearing.

Phelps Ties Spitz With 7th Gold Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:45:54 GMT

Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps has won his seventh Olympic gold medal of the 2008 Summer Games, tying the record seven golds set by swimmer Mark Spitz at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

This Week's Mortgage Rates; Download Speeds Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:20:53 GMT

In Monday's consumer and money headlines, this week's mortgage rates, and comparing download speeds.

Home Values Still Falling; Mortgage Rates Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:04:36 GMT

In Saturday's consumer and money headlines, home values continue to fall, plus this week's mortgage rates.

Friends and family remember Aciea Battise
The family and friends of Aciea Battise said their goodbyes Saturday, remembering the beloved mother whose life ended too soon.

Hundreds gather for peanut festival
Crowds filled downtown Brooklet for a parade which highlights the annual Peanut Festival. Organizers couldn't ask for better weather or a better time.

Businesses respond to power outage
Instead of opening doors to customers Saturday Morning, Savannah Coffeehouse café Owner, Lindsey Aldred, spent time opening her refrigerators and freezers to see what foods and drinks she could salvage.

Six people arrested in death of Horry County man
Six people face charges in the shooting death of a 54-year-old Horry County man.

Pancakes with a side of Olympics
Dozens of Cheryl Haworth's friends and family members got together just after dawn Saturday for a breakfast viewing party and to cheer on the Savannah weightlifter as she competed in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

Senator says saggy pants should be outlawed in SC
The Charleston Democrat says youth who show their underwear as they walk are emulating prisoners who can't wear belts, and that's destructive behavior.

Latest on downtown underground fire
Around 10:45 this morning, Georgia Power officials stated most power had been restored to downtown Savannah. About 10 customers are still without power.

SC gets a glimpse of hydrogen cars of the future
South Carolinians get a chance to test drive the vehicles of the future this weekend.

Cheryl Haworth places sixth in Beijing
WTOC.com will be providing live updates throughout the Women's 75+ Kilogram weightlifting competition from Beijing including news on Cheryl Haworth's lifts.

The event is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. EST. There are nine lifters and Cherly will begin toward the end of the session.

Driver crashed into store
The Midas store on the corner of Whitebluff and Montgomery crossroads may not be open for business Saturday after a SUV crashed into the side of their building Friday night.

Burned refinery worker released after 6 months in hospital
A worker burned in the Savannah refinery explosion is heading home after being treated for more than six months at the Joseph M.Still Burn Center.

Increase in Shoplifting Cases Reported in Richmond County
Shoplifters come from all walks of life. They range from teenagers, to the elderly. They can be rich or poor. There are dozens of cases reported in the CSRA each month.

S.C. man convicted in on-line furniture scam
A South Carolina furniture salesman has been convicted in North Carolina of scamming hundreds of online customers out of millions of dollars.

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