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Families find fun deals for Labor Day weekend

Last Updated: 7:15 PM 09/05/10
You don't normally see gas prices drop for a holiday, but this Labor Day that's exactly what they did. AAA says more people are taking advantage of the dip and out traveling this labor day weekend.

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Police consider charges in shooting death of soldier

Last Updated: 5:25 PM 09/05/10
Investigators along Georgia's coast are weighing whether to file charges against a wife they say shot and killed her husband, an Army soldier recently returned from Iraq.

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Barnes warns of "devastating" problems with healthcare reform

Last Updated: 5:21 PM 09/05/10
Roy Barnes says the new federal health reform law backed by fellow Democrats could be "financially devastating" for Georgia unless officials in Washington figure out a way to help states cope with a staggering jump in Medicaid costs.

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Recent spike in gun sales and first time training sessions at local gun ranges

Last Updated: 3:01 PM 09/05/10
With suspects like Franklin Wright on the loose, gun experts say it's important to know how to use a gun to protect yourself.

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Craigslist removes "adult services" section from site

Last Updated: 10:47 PM 09/04/10
Craigslist has apparently closed the adult services section of its website, two weeks after 17 state attorneys general, including South Carolina's, demanded it shut down the section.

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	Augusta investigators find cocaine and marijuana in Big Mac box 12 Comments Last Updated: 8:30 PM 09/04/10 - Not the typical place to find a stash of drugs: on a residential Augusta street corner, just blocks away from schools and churches. But Friday night Richmond County reports two different cases of stumbling upon illegal drugs out in the open. (Full Story)
	Accident ties up Mike Padgett traffic 2 Comments Last Updated: 8:28 PM 09/04/10 - Lanes of Mike Padgett Highway are back open after a two car crash Saturday afternoon. Deputies say minor injuries were reported at the scene. (Full Story)
	Rich. Co. school board members consider Labor Day start date 12 Comments Last Updated: 3:28 PM 09/04/10 - Board member says August weather too hot to begin class. (Full Story)
	SC child found in concrete died from blow to head 6 Comments Last Updated: 9:31 PM 09/03/10 - A 2-year-old South Carolina boy whose body was found buried in cement in a trash can earlier this year died from a blow to the head. (Full Story)
	Study: SC farm program could create 10,000 jobs 6 Comments Last Updated: 9:22 PM 09/03/10 - If the state's program encouraging consumers to buy locally grown produce is successful, it could mean an additional 10,000 jobs a year to the state's economy. (Full Story)
	Wanted murder suspect recently questioned by Aiken Co. investigators 9 Comments Last Updated: 8:49 PM 09/03/10 - Officers are still looking for a man wanted in two states. They say Franklin Wright is wanted for two murders in Aiken County and a violent assault Wednesday night in downtown Augusta. Aiken County investigators say they questioned Wright about the two murders recently. (Full Story)
	Some neighbors living in fear as murder suspect remains on the loose 1 Comment Last Updated: 7:31 PM 09/03/10 - As the manhunt for murder suspect Franklin Wright continues, some neighbors live in fear. (Full Story)
	Housing authority and city leaders look to form Section 8 "task force" 8 Comments Last Updated: 7:38 PM 09/03/10 - Augusta city leaders, community members and the Augusta Housing Authority were talking about the problems associated with Section 8 housing and how to fix them, Friday morning. (Full Story)
	Man sentenced to 20 years in Masters badges robbery 5 Comments Last Updated: 3:41 PM 09/03/10 - A man convicted of robbing a minister trying to buy tournament badges has been sentenced to ten years in prison and ten years of probation, the district attorney's office tells News 12. (Full Story)
	The lights are off in Wrens 3 Comments Last Updated: 6:14 PM 09/03/10 - Jefferson Energy Cooperative says the power is out in Wrens for a little more than 1300 people. (Full Story)
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Ga. State U unveils tax credit calculator online
The tool -- the first of its kind -- can be used by businesses in any state, including nonprofit agencies.
Ga. unemployment rate, labor force shrink
Georgia's Department of Labor reports a slight decline in the state's unemployment rate as the number of people who stopped looking for work increased.
Morning Money Matters: Free Stevie B's pizza Thursday to first 100 people
I've never met anyone who doesn't like pizza. I've also never met anyone who doesn't like free stuff. So, I'm guessing every single one of you is going to like my Morning Money Matters this morning.
Morning Money Matters: Games to make your kids money-smart
It's hard enough to balance your own budget, but perhaps it's even more difficult to teach your kids how to do it. How on earth can you make this sort of thing fun? This morning, I've come across a way to keep your kids interested. Instead of learning, they'll feel like they are playing.
Georgians snap up Energy Star rebates
Georgia consumers have claimed all of the state's Energy Star appliance rebates snapping up the last of the $9.3 million in federal money.
Five food bank employees laid off indefinitely
The economy is affecting a local non-profit organization. Five employees at the Golden Harvest Food Bank have been laid off indefinitely. Executive Director Michael Firmin says he had no choice.

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Police consider charges in shooting death of soldier
Investigators along Georgia's coast are weighing whether to file charges against a wife they say shot and killed her husband, an Army soldier recently returned from Iraq.
Augusta investigators find cocaine and marijuana in Big Mac box
Not the typical place to find a stash of drugs: on a residential Augusta street corner, just blocks away from schools and churches. But Friday night Richmond County reports two different cases of stumbling upon illegal drugs out in the open.
SC child found in concrete died from blow to head
A 2-year-old South Carolina boy whose body was found buried in cement in a trash can earlier this year died from a blow to the head.
Georgia teenager indicted in bleach attack
A grand jury has indicted a 17-year-old charged with throwing a bleach-filled balloon at another teen. The suspects said they only wanted to ruin the victim's clothes.
Housing authority and city leaders look to form Section 8 "task force"
Augusta city leaders, community members and the Augusta Housing Authority were talking about the problems associated with Section 8 housing and how to fix them, Friday morning.
Some neighbors living in fear as murder suspect remains on the loose
As the manhunt for murder suspect Franklin Wright continues, some neighbors live in fear.

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Rich. Co. school board members consider Labor Day start date
Board member says August weather too hot to begin class.
Aiken county parents want to help school board members move forward
After Tuesday night's school board meeting in Aiken County, board members say they're going to do all they can to listen to the public, make changes for the better and even possibly re-introduce the bond referendum down the road.
Aiken county BOE starts from scratch on ways to fix schools
Not passing the bond referendum has put a big damper on the Aiken Board of Education's plans to rebuild and renovate. Members must now come up with other ways to fix problem areas. On Tuesday night in Aiken, board members asked for the public to weigh in, but some of the the suggestion were given with a critical message. Board members however, took it in stride.
Aiken school meeting
Aiiken school administrators will discuss their five year plan for schools in the county.
Civil War relics prompt evacuation at Ga. school
A building was evacuated after authorities became concerned Civil War relics being stored on campus posed a danger.
Pay to Play: How School Athletics are Funded
Many high schools rely on ticket sales and booster club fundraisers to fund their athletic programs.

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Only on 12: Mother of burned meth lab suspect speaks out about drugs
A Hephzibah mother is speaking out after a meth lab explosion nearly killed her son Only on 12.
Journal editors question sale of diet pill Meridia
Editors of a top medical journal are questioning whether the diet pill Meridia should stay on the market even if it's restricted to people without heart disease.
VA hospital nurses plan picket after "jeopardizing patient care"
New problems for a local VA hospital. Now a group of nurses is planning an informational picket, asking for increased staffing.
E-cigs gaining steam amid calls for a ban
E-cigarettes are plastic and metal devices that heat a liquid nicotine solution in a disposable cartridge, creating vapor that users inhale.
Clooney, Will Smith join anti-cancer telethon
"Stand Up to Cancer" will air Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. Eastern on ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and a number of cable channels.
"It's a Crisis:" Rural SC counties face doctor shortage
Fewer medical students are studying to become general practice physicians, and have little incentive to move to rural areas.

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The lights are off in Wrens
Jefferson Energy Cooperative says the power is out in Wrens for a little more than 1300 people.
Judge OKs $12M settlement on bad peanuts
A federal judge has approved a $12 million settlement for those sickened or killed in last year's salmonella outbreak tied to a Virginia-based peanut processor.
32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs recalled due to risk of injury
A voluntary recall has been announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Sharp Electronics Corporation.
Sardis boil water advisory lifted
The water is safe to use again in Sardis.
12 On Your Side investigates missing rebate money
A man's rebate money was late, all because of a simple typo. 12 On Your Side went to work to find it.
Judge recommends $12M settlement on bad peanuts
The outbreak was traced to Lynchburg-based Peanut Corp. of America's plants in Georgia and Texas and linked to at least nine deaths and 700 illnesses.

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Barnes warns of "devastating" problems with healthcare reform
Roy Barnes says the new federal health reform law backed by fellow Democrats could be "financially devastating" for Georgia unless officials in Washington figure out a way to help states cope with a staggering jump in Medicaid costs.
Housing authority and city leaders look to form Section 8 "task force"
Augusta city leaders, community members and the Augusta Housing Authority were talking about the problems associated with Section 8 housing and how to fix them, Friday morning.
Ga. Governors race: Deal releases cover pages for tax returns
Republican gubernatorial nominee Nathan Deal has released cover pages for 29 years of personal income tax returns, covering his time in elected office.
City demands accountability after Section 8 fraud comes to light
News 12 first told you about a statewide operation that landed several local Section 8 families in jail. They're accused of stealing federal housing funds. Now the city of Augusta is demanding accountability.
Richmond County Board of Elections gearing up for busy season
Richmond County is gearing up for a busy election season, and this year, Georgia will be taking a closer look at who's registering.
City of Augusta, Fort Gordon sign 911 agreement
You call them when you need help. The city of Augusta and Fort Gordon are joining forces to make sure 911 always answer when you call.

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Accident ties up Mike Padgett traffic
Lanes of Mike Padgett Highway are back open after a two car crash Saturday afternoon. Deputies say minor injuries were reported at the scene.
Accident closes westbound Martintown Road
A four vehicle accident has traffic blocked heading west on East Martintown Road.
School bus accident in Barnwell
The Barnwell Police Department is reporting a school bus accident on Allen and Wall Streets.
Clyburn to talk about roads and bridges in SC
The purpose of the bill would be to fix deteriorating bridges and roads while providing jobs.
UPDATE: 4-vehicle accident on I-20 eastbound
Traffic was a mess for awhile Tuesday morning after a four-vehicle wreck west of Aiken.
Update: Pedestrian hit by car on Herndon Dairy Road
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Herndon Road at Silver Bluff. The road is closed.

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Strom's Hamilton comes up big in first start with Dawgs
For former Strom Thurmond stand out Jakar Hamilton, it must have seemed he lost a great opportunity. In his first action at Georgia, he had an interception go right through his hands.
Aiken's Kisner gets first Nationwide win
Former Georgia golfer Kevin Kisner finished at -13 and has his first Nationwide Tour win.
Cousins' first MLB hit sinks Braves
Sent to the plate after a scary scene, pinch-hitter Scott Cousins delivered a game-winning single in the 10th inning for his first big league hit and the Florida Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 Sunday.
Jurrjens helps Braves win 2-0
Jair Jurrjens pitched seven innings and earned his first victory in 10 road starts this season when the Atlanta Braves beat the Florida Marlins 2-0 on Saturday night.
Running duo lead Clemson past North Texas
Andre Ellington and Jamie Harper each scored twice for Clemson in a 35-10 victory over North Texas on Saturday that showed there's life for the Tigers without ACC player of the year C.J. Spiller.
Snedeker leading, Woods hanging around
Jason Day and Brandt Snedeker played in far different conditions and wound up with a share of the lead Saturday after two rounds of the Deutsche Bank Championship.

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First on 12: Man arrested for criminal sexual conduct on 3 yr old
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UPDATE: Waynesboro police officer arrested for racing
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Six local women arrested in Operation Clean House
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Still no sign of armed, dangerous murder suspect
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Only on 12: Mother of burned meth lab suspect speaks out about drugs
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Man wanted in Aiken murders, Augusta store beating
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