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LOS ANGELES - Being bad is good for Tyler Perry, whose latest movie, "I Can Do Bad All By Myself," opened at the top of the box office this weekend with more than $24 million.
September 13, 2009
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By CHRISTY LEMIRE
AP Movie Critic
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Local
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Atlanta Falcons traded experience for youth when they rebuilt their defense.And the young squad will be tested early.The Falcons play the Miami Dolphins in Sunday's season opener. The Dolphins, led by running backs Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams, ranked 11th in the NFL in rushing last season. The Falcons, on the other hand, were 25th against the run."We are a very young defense," said coach Mike Smith. "We got significantly younger this year and we are going to be playing a lot of players that have three years or less in terms ...
September 13, 2009
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By CHARLES ODUM
AP Sports Writer
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Sports
LEMONT, Ill. - Tiger Woods started with a bogey. His best shot led to a par.It turned out to be his best round of the year.Getting better with every shot, Woods broke the course record at Cog Hill and blew away the field Saturday in the BMW Championship with a 9-under 62 that gave him a seven-shot lead."After I got past the first hole I was doing all right," Woods said. "It was one of those days that kind of built upon itself."Brandt Snedeker finished with four straight birdies for a 66 and will play with Woods ...
September 13, 2009
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By DOUG FERGUSON
AP Golf Writer
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Sports
ATHENS, Ga. - Rennie Curran broke up a fourth-down pass at the goal line with 22 seconds remaining, and No. 21 Georgia held off South Carolina 41-37 in a wild game Saturday night.The nearly four-hour contest wasn't decided until Curran, a linebacker, batted down Stephen Garcia's final throw on fourth-and-4 at the Georgia 7.The Bulldogs (1-1, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) avoided their first 0-2 start since 1996. South Carolina (1-1, 0-1) was hurt by a blocked extra point after its final touchdown, which prevented the Gamecocks from going for a tying field goal at the end.The goal-line ...
September 13, 2009
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By PAUL NEWBERRY
AP Sports Writer
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Sports
WASHINGTON - Tens of thousands of protesters fed up with government spending marched to the U.S. Capitol on Saturday, showing their disdain for the president's health care plan with slogans such as "Obamacare makes me sick" and "I'm not your ATM."
September 12, 2009
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By NAFEESA SYEED
Associated Press Writer
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World
Rick and Valerie Dodd of Greensboro, N.C., announce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline Mary Dodd, to Jack Kimes, son of John and Sheree Kimes of Statesboro.
September 12, 2009
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Wedding Planner
Lisa Marie Garland became the bride of Adam Coleman Lindsey during an outdoor 6 p.m. ceremony held on June 6, 2009, in the gazebo by the pond of Maple Lane Farm in Johnson City, Tenn. Minister Crystal Byes officiated.
September 12, 2009
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Wedding Planner
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Rahn of Springfield, Ga., are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Janet Marie, to Matthew Richard McGhee, son of Connie McGhee of Dublin, Ga., and Mr. and Mrs. Ricky McGhee of Sylvania, Ga.
September 12, 2009
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Wedding Planner
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne A. Bias of Covington, Ga., announce the engagement of their daughter, Nanci Elizabeth Bias of Statesboro, to Stephen Brent Conner of Statesboro, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Conner of Statesboro.
September 12, 2009
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Wedding Planner
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Lanier Jr. of Millen announce the engagement of their daughter, Cullen Brooke, to Joshua Lewis Chance, son of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Chance Jr. of Alexander.
September 12, 2009
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Wedding Planner
Plans have been finalized for the marriage of Allison Denice McDaniel and Tyler Suttles Akins.
September 12, 2009
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Wedding Planner
Mr. Bobby and Mrs. Bonnie Bazemore of Sylvania, Ga., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Bonnie Brooke, to Mr. Dustin James Brannen, son of Mrs. Dale Brannen and the late Mr. Pete Brannen of Sylvania, Ga.
September 12, 2009
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Wedding Planner
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Mark Keese of Statesboro, Ga., announce the engagement of their daughter, Hillari Ann Keese of Statesboro, Ga., to Cole Emerson Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stevie Brown of Portal, Ga.
September 12, 2009
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Wedding Planner
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Chao of Beaumont, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Ginger, to James Andrew Rakestraw, son of Dr. and Mrs. James Rakestraw of Statesboro.
September 12, 2009
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Wedding Planner
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Pinkney of Millen, Ga., proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Schenise Pinkney of Metter, Ga., to Kelvin Cheeks of Swainsboro, Ga.
September 12, 2009
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