Isakson, Chambliss protest appropriations process
      U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., blasted an omnibus spending bill over its inclusion of language that could restrict the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in its efforts to update its outdated water control plans for the drought-ravaged river basins that serve Georgia, F...
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Dog fighting laws to be voted on
      Less than 24 hours after former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison on dog fighting charges, proposed legislation to strengthen Georgia's dog fighting laws will make a difference, State Sen. Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) said in a press conference at the state...
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Health departments promote wellness in the workplace
      Southwest Georgia Public Health District's 14 county health departments - including the facility in Blakely - will be closed Friday, Jan. 4 to allow employees to participate in an annual wellness event that promotes health in the workplace.
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Temperature key to safely keeping leftovers
By Sharon Omahen University of Georgia
      A turkey sandwich can be a wonderful after-the-holidays treat. But don't wait too long to eat it or other leftovers, says a University of Georgia food safety expert.
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