Monday, May 20 2013 10:28 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:28:09 GMT
It's a battle that Talbot County residents along Highway 208 say they've been complaining about for years. They say John Weaver can't afford to feed his horses, so he lets them starve to death. An openMore >>
It's a battle that Talbot County residents along Highway 208 say they've been complaining about for years. They say John Weaver can't afford to feed his horses, so he lets them starve to death. An openMore >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:27 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:27:08 GMT
A Columbus-area pastor is trying a huge physical challenge to help raise money for a mission in Africa. Pastor Jay Bailey, from Solid Rock Church in Midland, and church member Bud Allen have joined More >>
A Columbus-area pastor is trying a huge physical challenge to help raise money for a mission in Africa. Pastor Jay Bailey, from Solid Rock Church in Midland, and church member Bud Allen have joined four other people on a 750 mile bike ride across Africa.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:10 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:10:07 GMT
Lake Bottom Park in Columbus was the scene of an expansive art fair with activities for all ages over the weekend. Painters and sculptors set up tents filled with their best work, hoping to catch the eyesMore >>
Lake Bottom Park in Columbus was the scene of an expansive art fair with activities for all ages over the weekend. Painters and sculptors set up tents filled with their best work, hoping to catch the eyes of patrons. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:41 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:41:08 GMT
The proposed property tax that will fund the creation of a new state-of-the-art high school in Auburn will now be left to the citizen's vote. "We're probably looking at an election not before September.More >>
The proposed property tax that will fund the creation of a new state-of-the-art high school in Auburn will now be left to the citizen's vote.More >>
ATLANTA (AP) - The number of Mexican nationals seeking asylum in Georgia has increased since the state passed a law cracking down on illegal immigrants.
That's according to a report by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, which found 224 Mexicans have filed asylum applications in Atlanta's immigration court in the fiscal year that began in October. That is compared to 59 such applications filed in the previous year.
The newspaper reports the six judges at Atlanta's immigration court have an average denial rate of about 80%.
The law makes asylum available to a person who can show he or she has a credible fear of being persecuted for race, religion, nationality, political affiliation or membership in a particular social group.
The newspaper says a number of applicants are citing drug violence in Mexico.
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