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30 Georgians died in workplace accidents last year

ATLANTA - Workplace accidents killed 30 Georgians last year, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration reported Monday."Too many families and friends lost loved ones last year," said Mike D'Aquino, of the U.S. Department of Labor's Atlanta office. "Someone they knew went to work and did not return home at the end of the day."Construction and manufacturing were responsible for 12 deaths each, followed by four from agriculture and landscaping, and two from maritime jobs.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2013-06-10/30-georgians-died-workplace-
FPL Food in Augusta closes for day because of ammonia leak

Employees were evacuated after an ammonia leak at FPL Food on Thursday.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/2013-02-14/fpl-food-augusta-closes-da
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE City of Harlem, Georgia The public is hereby...

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE City of Harlem, Georgia The public is hereby notified that the City of Harlem Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following petition: Text amendment to Chapter 152 of the City of Harlem Code permitting Indoor Firing Ranges as a conditional use in

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Across Georgia

ATLANTA - Glenn Richardson, who resigned as speaker of Georgia's House of Representatives over a sex scandal, said Monday that he will run for a legislative seat being vacated by Sen. Bill Hamrick of Carrollton, who has been appointed to a judgeship.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2012-08-27/across-georgia
McDuffie County construction accident kills man, 61

...Investigation Crime Lab in Atlanta because it was an industrial fatality, authorities said. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will also investigate.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2012-08-30/mcduffie-county-construction-
Islanders latest pro team moving to Brooklyn

The NHL's New York Islanders have agreed to move to the Barclays Center starting with the 2015-16 season.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/hockey/2012-10-24/islanders-latest-pro-team-
OSHA cites, fines Thomson company after fatality

A McDuffie County business has been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration following a fatal August industrial accident.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2012-12-04/osha-cites-fines-thomson
Raymond Boylston

RALEIGH, N.C. - Raymond P. Boylston, Jr., of Raleigh, NC, passed away November 8. 2012 Funeral services for Ray Boylston, Jr., 82, will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at St. James Methodist Church, 3808 St. James Church Rd. Raleigh, NC

http://www.legacy.com/Link.asp?I=LS000160958596
Across Georgia

SAPELO ISLAND, Ga. - Georgia wildlife agents intercepted 156 sea turtle eggs they suspect were stolen from a nest on Sapelo Island, authorities said.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2012-06-20/across-georgia
Carowinds records show states vary in ride inspections

ROCK HILL, S.C. --- North Carolina inspectors who check rides at Carowinds keep records on every problem. Counterparts in South Carolina mark rides as satisfactory, without details on repairs.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2011-07-03/carowinds-records-show-states