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nuclear power facility Reactors at Plant Vogtle approved
Last Updated: 5:16 PM 02/09/12 - The NRC has approved the license for the two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle. (Full Story)
Convention & Visitors Bureau unveils pre-opening marketing plan for the TEE Center. FIRST ON 12: TEE Center unveils $350,000 marketing plan

Last Updated: 9:47 PM 02/09/12 - A pre-opening marketing plan was unveiled this morning for the TEE Center. (Full Story)
Santorum sweep increases importance of Georgia primary, Super Tuesday
Last Updated: 10:31 PM 02/08/12 - After Rick Santorum sweeps three primaries, the Republican race is wide open, and that means campaign strategies may change as we approach Super Tuesday. (Full Story)
Only on 12: TEE Center operator tells commissioner approached in bribery scandal 'you need to support us'
Last Updated: 7:57 PM 02/08/12 - There is a commission retreat next week. It will be held on the turf of the operators of the controversial TEE Center Parking deck. The mayor says the main topic at the retreat will be the code of conduct. (Full Story)
SC House GOP Caucus unveiling 2012 agenda
Last Updated: 8:52 AM 02/08/12 - House Republicans are unveiling their agenda for the current 2012 legislative session. (Full Story)
Mitt Romney Romney to hold public event in Atlanta
Last Updated: 8:51 AM 02/08/12 - Presidential candidate Mitt Romney is set to hold an event with supporters in Atlanta on Wednesday. (Full Story)
Parking deck Critics TEED off over TEE Center parking deal approval

Last Updated: 7:10 AM 02/08/12 - Some people are TEED off when it comes to the TEE Center parking deck. It seems the city built the expensive parking deck on land it doesn't own. Augusta commissioners signed off on a deal critics say is way too risky. (Full Story)
Christopher James Fire Chief Only on 12: Augusta fire chief on inspector accused of stealing fees

Last Updated: 12:07 AM 02/08/12 - An Augusta fire inspector is off the job after being accused of stealing fees payed by local businesses. Augusta Fire Chief Christopher James is talking Only to 12 about the investigation. (Full Story)
SC sues feds for blocked voter ID law
Last Updated: 4:31 PM 02/07/12 - The Justice Department in December rejected South Carolina's law requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls. (Full Story)
Ga. Senate approves the transfer of state planes
Last Updated: 1:57 PM 02/07/12 - The Georgia Senate has approved a bill that could pave the way to privatize the state's aviation services. (Full Story)
Judges considering if SC lawmakers should testify
Last Updated: 1:49 PM 02/07/12 - The GOP-dominated Legislature approved new U.S. House district lines last year, including the state's new 7th Congressional district along the coast. (Full Story)
Bill to eliminate SC DOT commission up for debate
Last Updated: 10:06 AM 02/07/12 - A bill to eliminate the board that oversees South Carolina's Department of Transportation and give the governor full oversight of the agency is coming up for debate in a House committee. (Full Story)
Ga. Senate to vote on privatizing state aviation
Last Updated: 9:51 AM 02/07/12 - The Georgia Senate is expected to vote on a bill that would pave the way to privatize the state's aviation services. (Full Story)
Messy caucuses in Nevada, Iowa raise questions
Last Updated: 8:32 AM 02/07/12 - After fiascos in Nevada and Iowa, the term "caucus" may be on its way to becoming a bad word in the GOP lexicon. (Full Story)
Obama to host White House Science Fair
Last Updated: 8:27 AM 02/07/12 - The fair celebrates the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math competitions from across the country. (Full Story)
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