Month: July 2012
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Price marks 40th anniversary of Munich Massacre
ATLANTA – With the London Olympics underway, a Georgia Congressman paused to remember the Munich Massacre that took place during the 1972 games, declaring “America has no greater ally in the Middle East than Israel.” “The Olympics is a wonderful opportunity for individuals from all nations to come together for friendly competition and fellowship,” U.S. Rep. Tom Price,…
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Georgia Republicans to answer whether casinos should bail out HOPE
ATLANTA — Republicans heading to the polls tomorrow will have the opportunity to answer five non-binding questions, including one that essentially asks whether casino gambling could help save the HOPE Scholarship. Here are the five questions as they appear on the ballot: Should Georgia have casino gambling with funds going to education? Do you support…
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Jitters Get Best of Uptagrafft in Olympic Pistol Debut
By Michael Molinaro U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit LONDON, July 29, 2012 – Despite having a difficult Olympic debut, Navy Reserve Petty Officer 1st Class Sandra Uptagrafft’s experience in London today featured enough goosebumps and memories to last a lifetime. Navy Reserve Petty Officer 1st Class Sandra Uptagrafft pauses to collect herself while competing in the…
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Army Spouse Competes in First Medal Event of Olympics
By Michael Molinaro U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit LONDON, July 29, 2012 – In front of an enthusiastic crowd eager to witness presentation of the first medals of the London Olympic Games, Jamie Gray, wife of a U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit soldier, competed in women’s 10-meter air rifle yesterday at the Royal Artillery Barracks here. Jamie…
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Democrats Vying for 5th Congressional District Seat Face Off in Atlanta Press Club Debate
Candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for the 5th Congressional District will have the opportunity to face off Sunday during the Atlanta Press Club’s Loudermilk-Young Debate Series. Michael Johnson and Incumbent John Lewis are invited to appear at the debate, which will air statewide Sunday at 6:30 p.m. on Georgia Public Broadcasting and on GPB…
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Republicans Vying for 9th Congressional District Seat Face Off in Atlanta Press Club Debate
Candidates vying for the Republican nomination for the 9th Congressional District will have the opportunity to face off Sunday during the Atlanta Press Club’s Loudermilk-Young Debate Series. Doug Collins, Roger D. Fitzpatrick and Martha Zoller are invited to appear at the debate, which will air statewide Sunday at 6 p.m. on Georgia Public Broadcasting and…
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Marine Boxer Fights for Olympic Gold
By Gary Sheftick Army News Service LONDON, July 27, 2012 – After leading the U.S. boxing team in warm-ups yesterday, Marine Corps Sgt. Jamel Herring demonstrated the unique style and speed that may earn him an Olympic medal. Marine Corps Sgt. Jamel Herring raises his arms in victory after a hard-fought contest against Air Force…
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Delta to shutter regional carrier Comair
ATLANTA — Delta Air Lines, which is moving to replace smaller, regional aircraft, is shutting down Comair, one of its affiliates that flies under the Delta Connection banner. Ryan Gumm, president of Cincinnati-based Comair, said in a memo to employees the “discontinuation of Comair’s operations is in no way a failure or a reflection of…
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Olympics’ lasting impact on Atlanta evident today
ATLANTA – It’s been 16 years since Atlanta hosted the Summer Olympics, but the games’ lasting impact can be felt even today. The city’s subway system was extended, new sporting venues were built and a new downtown centerpiece was completed for the games, which coincided with the 100th anniversary of the first modern Olympics. The…