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This week in deals: Macy's, Rocket Lawyer & more
Now that the Republican National Convention and the Democratic Convention are over, let's focus on how much money we can save. Truth be told, a lot of people were tuning into the convention hoping for answers about their financial future. If there is one thing we can do for ourselves, it's to be financially ...
This week in deals: Jamba Juice and more
Whether you're following Hurricane Issac or tuning into the Republican National Convention, there's lots of events going on this week. Plus, Labor Day caps off our long weekend - Yay! With that in mind, we have incredible deals that are being posted as we speak and I've picked the 5 ...
Georgia Attorney General set for prime time speech
Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens worked through the morning to polish up a speech he’ll deliver before a national audience at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday. Olens had one last rehearsal at 10 a.m. inside the Tampa Bay Times Forum, he told Channel 2’s Lori Geary. Olens is speaking ...
Georgia delegates cast official vote for Romney-Ryan ticket
Georgia's 76 delegates took to the floor of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday and cast their votes for nominee Mitt Romney for president of the United States and then settled in for a night of speeches that included the wife of Mitt Romney and rousing speech by New Jersey ...
Georgians wait out rain as GOP convention begins
Tropical Storm Isaac passed over the Republican National Convention to the relief of thousands of delegates, including dozens of Georgians forced to make alternate plans for the first day of the political event. Republican Party Chairman Reince Priebus banged a gavel and quickly called the 2012 convention to order, then ...
Georgians optimistic as Isaac soaks RNC
Georgia Republicans who made the trek to Tampa, Fla. remained focused on their political goal, despite steady wind and rain from Tropical Storm Isaac. The outer bands of the storm, which already forced Republicans to postpone their national convention until Tuesday, arrived in the Tampa Bay area Sunday as many ...
Attorney General Olens preparing for RNC speech
Some Republicans are keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Isaac as they travel to Tampa, Fla. but Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens is completely focused on the prime time speech he’ll give at the Republican National Convention. Olens told Channel 2 political reporter Lori Geary that he and his staff ...
Republican leader sues for being called a terrorist
A Republican activist and Afghan refugee is suing members of her own party, claiming she was accused of being a terrorist. Sehar Hekmati admits she’s an outspoken activist, but now she says a political battle in Henry County has gotten ugly with racial and defamatory remarks. As a child, Hekmati ...
Georgia delegates explained
Georgia leads the ten Super Tuesday states with a possible 76 delegates available for the Republican presidential candidate. Congressional delegates - 42 A majority of the delegates are awarded based on congressional districts. There are 14 congressional districts in Georgia. Each congressional district gets 3 delegates, totaling 42. If ...
Justin Farmer's Bio
Atlanta native, Justin Farmer anchors Channel 2 Action News at 5, 6 and 11 Monday through Friday. "I was born and raised here. I feel a responsibility to this community to tackle the major issues that directly affect our lives." Justin was the only Atlanta journalist to sit down with ...
RNC Chief Condemns 'Magic Negro' Song
The chairman of the Republican National Committee said he was "appalled" by a song called "Barack the Magic Negro" on a CD distributed by one of his political rivals.Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan is first party member to criticize "Barack the Magic Negro." "The 2008 election was a wake-up ...
'Magic Negro' Song Defended By RNC Hopeful
A candidate for Republican National Committee chairman said Friday it was clear the content of a CD he sent committee members for Christmas -- which included a song titled ''Barack the Magic Negro'' -- was intended as a joke.''I think most people recognize political satire when they see it,'' Tennessee ...
Sarah Palin Interview On WSB-TV Reveals More About VP Candidate
Sarah Palin proposed NATO membership for Georgia and Ukraine, at risk of putting the U.S. in conflict with Russia, and declared her readiness for high office Thursday as she took a cautious step out of the protective bubble she's been in since joining Sen. John McCain's ticket."You can't blink," said ...
John Pruitt At The Republican National Convention
Thursday night It’s the last night of the convention, and our crew is relieved that the week is coming to a close. This is the first convention for our producer Kellie Burkett, and she has done a fine job of dealing with the pressures and constant demands placed upon her. ...
Georgia War Dog Goes Home With Dead Handler's Family
A Georgia-based war dog wounded in Iraq when its Marine handler was killed will go home Friday with the slain Marine's family. ON THE NET: Memorial Page For Cpl. Dustin Lee Eight-year-old German shepherd, Lex, has been adopted by the family of Marine Corporal Dustin Jerome Lee.When a mortar attack ...
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