Ex-officer cleared of charges in fight
JEFFERSON - Stephen Taylor, who was fired from the Jefferson Police Department last September after he was involved in a bar fight, has been cleared of all criminal charges.

Tax bill clears Senate hurdle
WASHINGTON - Far-reaching legislation to avert a Jan. 1 income-tax increase for millions won overwhelming support in a Senate test vote Monday, backed by an uneasy and unusual alliance between the White House and lawmakers in both parties.

Ex-chief loses suit over firing in 2006
The state Supreme Court ruled against former Jefferson police Chief Darren Glenn on Monday in his suit against city officials, who he maintains fired him without due process.

NFL notebook: Robinson feeling better, still not cleared to play
FLOWERY BRANCH - Falcons coach Mike Smith says while Dunta Robinson is "much better" after suffering a concussion, the cornerback still has not been cleared to play.

Mammography gets a whole lot clearer
Granted, digital mammography has been around since 2001, but as with all technology, it continues to advance.

Mogul arrested after bombings
LAGOS, Nigeria - Authorities arrested the chairman of a former military dictator's presidential campaign Monday in connection with a set of dual car bombings in Nigeria's capital that killed a dozen people, senior government officials said.

Voter verifying system cleared
ATLANTA - The U.S. Justice Department has given Georgia approval to again verify new voters' identity and citizenship, Secretary of State Brian Kemp said Monday.

Editorial: Commission should be clearer on sewer line
The lengthy volleying between Athens-Clarke County's government staff and the mayor and commission over extending sewer service into a northeastern section of the county continues to find the mayor and commission reluctant to proceed on largely environmental grounds, as government staff argues that public health concerns virtually mandate the extension.