Georgia News

	Komen official quits Planned Parenthood dispute An executive with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity has resigned after a dispute over funding for Planned Parenthood. The resignation came in a letter obtained by The Associated Press.
	Search under way for 2 escaped Ga. inmates Authorities are searching for two inmates who are accused of escaping from Walker State Prison.
	Atlanta's tallest skyscraper to be sold at auction Atlanta's tallest skyscraper is expected to be sold at auction.
	Nearly two-dozen troopers now guarding Ga. Capitol Authorities say more officers are now patrolling the Georgia State Capitol after a state employee was carjacked in a nearby parking lot.
	Feds join Atlanta police to probe taped beating Federal authorities have joined Atlanta police to investigate a vicious attack on a man after the video was posted to YouTube.
	Video of Ga. man who killed girl released A newly released video of the maintenance man who admitted to molesting and killing a 7-year-old Canton girl shows him talking with investigators about his history of molesting other girls and his sexual attraction to young children.
	Atlanta airport sees record international traffic ATLANTA (AP) — Officials at Atlanta's airport say international passenger traffic for last year set a new record.
	Ga. court overturns assisted suicide restrictions Georgia's top court struck down a state law that restricted assisted suicides, siding on Monday with four members of a suicide group who said the law violated their free speech rights.
	Man dies after being beaten outside grocery store Authorities say a man who was beaten outside an Augusta grocery store last week has died.
	Police: Man accidentally shoots self at gun show Authorities say a Rincon man is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a Savannah gun show.
	Firefighters discover body inside burning car Police are investigating after firefighters found a body inside a burning car parked in northwest Atlanta.
	Fla. House OKs alternative hurricane insurance TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Legislation designed to help state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Co. spin off customers has cleared the Florida House.
	Komen drops plan to cut Planned Parenthood grants NEW YORK (AP) — The Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood. 1 comment
	High school student gunned down in home invasion A high school student was gunned down during a home invasion in the Atlanta suburb of Norcross
	Michael Foods widens egg recall A Minnesota food company is widening its recall of hard-cooked eggs because of a potential for listeria contamination.
	3 Georgia freshmen dismissed for rules violations ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Three freshmen Georgia football players this season have been dismissed from the team by coach Mark Richt for undisclosed violations. 1 comment
	Ga. lawmakers to hear charter school amendment ATLANTA (AP) — State lawmakers are expected to hold a hearing on a proposed constitutional amendment to address a Georgia Supreme Court ruling that disbanded the state's charter school commission last year.
	Artist battles Alabama over football paintings ATLANTA (AP) — Daniel Moore made a name for himself drawing iconic images of famous University of Alabama sporting events. But his work has also drawn the ire of school administrators, who claim his artistry violates the trademark rights they jealously work to protect.
	Newnan father charged with murder in boy's death Authorities say charges facing a Newnan father have been upgraded to murder in connection with the death of his 13-month-old boy.
	Georgia musicians form to oppose Walmart plans Musicians connected to R.E.M., the Drive-By Truckers and other Georgia bands have joined forces to perform live and in a video as part of an effort to stop a planned Walmart store from being built in Athens.