Anchor says goodbye

Longtime WGXA Macon news anchor Portia Lake has called it quits.

She's leaving the station to pursue other opportunities in broadcast journalism.  Lake has worked at the FOX/ABC affiliate for the last 10 years.

Click here for the full story, courtesy of TVSpy.com.


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New Falcons stadium deal taking shape

The Atlanta Falcons may have lost their shot at the Super Bowl, but plans for a new stadium are still moving forward.  

The big catch? Georgia lawmakers may not have to vote on a proposed deal.  Instead, the city of Atlanta could pick up the tab.  Click here to find out more about the Falcons stadium plans, courtesy of saportareport.com.



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Warner Robins seeking public input on minor league baseball

Imagine a city the size of Warner Robins being home to a minor league baseball team.

That's something city officials hope will become reality someday.

They met on Wednesday to get feedback from residents about the idea. Having a franchise could prove to be a big boost for the local economy.

Click here for the full story, courtesy of macon.com.

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Insurance problems for USG employees

A computer glitch is to blame for about 500 University System of Georgia gaining access to their insurance.  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has the details here.

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State Senate OKs ethics measure

The Georgia General Assembly hasn't even been in session a full 72 hours, and already, controversy is brewing.

The Gainesville Times reports that the Georgia State Senate approved a controversial new ethics measure on Monday.  It caps gifts received at $100.

Click here for the full story, courtesy of the Gainesville Times.

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New Falcons stadium faces huge obstacles

The Atlanta Falcons won a big game on the field in the final seconds Sunday. But they have a bigger battle to fight off the field.  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has more on why a new Falcons stadium is facing huge obstacles.

Click here for the full story, courtesy of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Lawmakers likely to avoid transit funding

Metro Atlanta commuters hoping to see funding for public transportation might be in for a disappointment this year.  

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Georgia lawmakers are unlikely to address any funding issues for transit services in 2013.  That puts the future of MARTA and other systems in Metro Atlanta in doubt.

Click here for the full story, courtesy of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Eight institutions become four

What was a system 35 public colleges and universities in Georgia is now at 31 schools.  The Board of Regents of the University System voted to merge eight institutions into four on Tuesday.  But that historic move hasn't come without some controversy attached to it.  Click on the following links below for more coverage.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Macon Telegraph

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WALB names new News Director

The end of an era is near for one of Georgia's heritage television stations. WALB.com in Albany reports that longtime WALB news anchor Dawn Hobby will anchor her final newscast on Friday. She will became the NBC/ABC affiliate new News Director, replacing Rick Williams, who had been the news director for more than two decades.  He moves on to Biloxi, Mississippi to become the General Manager of ABC affiliate WLOX.

More details...

WALB Albany

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Say hello to Georgia's newest university

Georgia now has a new university.  The University of North Georgia was officially chartered by the University System of Georgia on Tuesday.  The move comes as a result of a merger between the former Gainesville State College and North Georgia College and State University.

More details...

Access North Georgia

University System of Georgia press release


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The nation's top advertiser in 2012...

...currently calls Georgia home.  Click here to find out what company it is, courtesy of the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

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