Obituaries
Notable deaths: February 2009
Here are a selection of notable deaths from Georgia, the nation and the world for February 2009.
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Millard Fuller: Jan. 3, 1935 - Feb. 3 --- Fuller, who at 29 walked away from his life as a successful businessman, devoted himself to the poor and eventually started Habitat for Humanity International, headquartered in Americus. Fuller is responsble for building more than 300,000 homes worldwide, In 1996, he was award the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He resigned from Habitat in 2005 after an unsubstantiated charge of harassment . He died in South Georgia after a short illness.
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PHOTOS: Falcons fall at home to Dolphins
The Falcons lost at home on Sunday to the Miami Dolphins, falling 34-10 at Mercedes Benz Stadium.
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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech rolls over Syracuse
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets kept their undefeated season alive with a convincing 41-16 win over Syracuse Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
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PHOTOS: Kell vs. Cambridge high school football
Kell defeated Cambridge 45-18 in a football game at Carlton J. Kell Stadium in Marietta on Friday.
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PHOTOS: 2025 Dawg Bowl
The 2025 Dawg Bowl, a fundraising event hosted by former UGA football coach Mark Richt, took place on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.
