Georgia Senators Remove New York Flag In Capitol Stunt
Georgia lawmakers Sen. Eric Johnson and Sen. Joey Brush yanked down New York's flag at the Capitol in a retaliatory move after New York removed Georgia's flag. Gov Pataki denounced Georgia's Confederate emblem flag as a symbol of hatred and ordered the return of New York's flag by Wednesday morning in a dignified, camera-free manner.
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Georgia
N.Y
Atlanta
New York
George Pataki
Eric Johnson
Savannah
Joey Brush
Hall of States
Johnson
Brush
Lewis Massey
Family donates land for heritage preserve
Hartsville family pledges 275 acres along Black Creek for South Carolina's McKinnon Heritage Preserve. Hardy Oliver Sr donated 157 acres and Gwendolyn McKinnon Oliver with son Kimball pledged 25 now and 98 later. Preserve will cover 307 acres and protect a five mile Black Creek segment with rare plants.
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Hartsville
Black Creek
Natural Resources Department
Hardy Oliver Sr
Gwendolyn McKinnon Oliver
Columbia
Kimball
Obituary Notices for Sylvia Roberts and Ida M Moore
Obituaries record the deaths of Sylvia Roberts of Benson and Ida M Moore of Atlanta, with notices appearing on page 2B. The brief items affirm their passing and location, noting their communities and ties to local areas.
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Sylvia Roberts
Benson
Atlanta
Ida M. Moore
Aiken
Ga lottery Tuesday’s winning numbers report
Georgia lottery draws Tuesday reveal Pantasy 8 numbers 1 7 8 1 7 9 0 with additional digits 3 5 8 and 8. No further results or prize details provided in readable text.
SIDS cases drop to 0 in Aiken 1996
Aiken area reports no SIDS cases in 1996 amid widespread caregiver education. Coroner Sue Townsend notes four cases in 1995 and six between 1992 and 1994, while pediatric warnings about sleeping babies on their stomachs spread through Wes ome Baby volunteers, Aiken Regional classes, and public safety outreach. The explanation cites safer sleep practices reducing recurrences and details how CO2 rebreathing risks from tummy sleeping prompted warnings.
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Sudfen
Aiken
Sue Townsend
Ms. Townsend
Aiken Department of
Public Safety
Pact Team
Couple from Aiken land movie roles in That Darn Cat debut
Dave and Chris Needham, new Aiken residents, earned film extras credits as townspeople and teachers in That Darn Cat. Engaged a year, they joined about 4000 locals in the casting and may appear with stars Rebecca Schull and Peter Boyle in a soda shop scene. Their kids eagerly await the release.
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Disney
Dave
Chris Needham
Needhams
Mrs. Needham
Needham
Chris
Rebecca Schull
Peter Boyle
Zoning limits video poker in Aiken County
The Development Committee approved an amendment to restrict video poker sites, requiring 150 feet from property lines and county zoning clearance before licensing. The measure covers UD RUD IND and PUD areas, bans in RC and RD zones, and moves to full council next Tuesday. Also approved a $28,849 bid for county complex gutter repairs and supporting planning help for Burnettown.
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Aiken County
Joel Randall
Randall
Randalls
RUD
IND
PUD
Planning Commission
Burnettown
Kennedy Middle moves toward new facilities completion
Veterans in Aiken County highlight Kennedy Middle School readiness for relocation as the new building nears substantial completion. Deputy Superintendent Dr. Bill Gallman said inspections went well and a move date around February 25 is anticipated, pending functional computer and phone systems. Students expect easier access, shelter from rain, and more classrooms.
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Kennedy Midle School
Bill Gallman
Aiken County
Kennedy
George Rogers
Aranda Sloan
Melanie Henkes
SRS cuts work plan to fit 1997 budget
Savannah River Site officials seek reprioritization of projects to meet a 1.2 billion fiscal 1997 budget. Westinghouse spokesman notes 8 percent underspend in Q1 prompting plan adjustments. DOE budget timing and possible fund shifts could reduce scope and affect safety obligations, with Congress potentially reallocating capital to operations.
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Savannah River
Westinghouse
Department of Energy
Herrmann
DOE
Congress
SRS
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Scott Webster
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Jack Herrmann
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