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Chambliss wins re-election

Jason Getz; Mikki K. Harris

Sen. Saxby Chambliss hugs his wife, Julianne, Chambliss as they celebrate at his election party. At right, Jim Martin with his wife, Joan, at his side, concedes the race for U.S. Senate. • Story | Photos

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McDonald regains seat on PSC
Single vote decides one Norcross race
Doyle wins Appeals Court judgeship

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Chambliss wins second term in U.S. Senate
Republican U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss beat back a prolonged challenge from Democrat Jim Martin on Tuesday to win a second term in office after a bruising four-week runoff between the one-time University of Georgia fraternity brothers.

Four people injured in Atlanta shootout
Four people were injured in a Tuesday afternoon shootout involving an assault rifle on Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta police say.

Atlanta to cut 222 jobs, close 22 rec centers
The city of Atlanta will cut another 222 filled positions and permanently close about two-thirds of its recreation centers to weather an expected revenue shortfall of at least $50 million, Mayor Shirley Franklin announced Tuesday.

Atlanta told to restore water service to homeless shelter
Atlanta turned off water to one of the city's largest homeless shelters Tuesday for nonpayment until a judge ordered service restored, at least temporarily.

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