What judges are looking for in the next Miss Georgia

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Thursday, June 20th, 6:00 am

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)- The preliminaries for the 2013 Miss Georgia Pageant kick-off tonight (June 19) at the Rivercenter. Eighty-one young ladies are competing for two different titles: Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia's Outstanding Teen 2013.

While family members and friends come to Columbus to cheer on their favorite contestant, the pageant's judges also come from several locations.

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GA Supreme Court upholds Charles Bulloch murder conviction

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Wednesday, June 19th, 4:21 am

Charles Bulloch (Photo source: Georgia Department of Corrections)

(WTVM)- The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of Charles Bulloch of Harris County.

Bulloch was convicted along with two other men in the death of Paul McKeen Jr. in 1990.

McKeen died at the Columbus Medical Center several days after being severely beaten at a Pine Mountain overlook in Meriwether County.

Bulloch was the last of the three to have his appeal heard by the Supreme Court.

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Pets of the Day: June 17

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Tuesday, June 18th, 4:58 am

(WTVM)- We're happy to announce
that 7 of the 8 animals we showed last week have either been adopted or placed
with rescue groups. There's still one sweet kitten (Tag 398) that's still looking
for a home.

Here's a look at this
week's pets that can't wait to come home with you.

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Be extra vigilant this summer, don't leave children in hot cars

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Friday, June 14th, 8:15 am

(WTVM)- Summer doesn't begin until
June 21, but already this year seven children have died of heat stroke after
being left in vehicles.

KidsAndCars.org reports
the following deaths in a 16-day period in May:

~A 5-month-old girl died
May 10 in El Paso, TX after her mother – a high school teacher – unknowingly
left her behind in her SUV

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New GA wildlife license plates feature eagle, bobwhite quail and brook trout

Submitted by Christina Kleehammer on Thursday, June 13th, 12:22 pm

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA. (June 13, 2013) –Three new wild license plate designs are available in local tag offices, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division announced today. And thanks to a new license plate process, the new, rich-colored images cover the entire plate – making an even bolder statement for supporting wildlife conservation.

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Walking after you eat is good for your health

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Thursday, June 13th, 5:21 am

(WTVM)- After a meal, don't sit in
front of the TV or take a quick nap; instead, get up and move.

Walking can help keep off
the pounds and may even prevent diabetes.

Researchers at George
Washington University found taking a 15 minute walk after every meal can reduce
blood sugar levels.

They also discovered the
method is more effective than taking one 45 minute walk every day.

Doctors say exercise right
after a meal keeps blood sugar from spiking.

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Pets of the Day: June 5

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Friday, June 7th, 11:46 am

(WTVM)- All of the pets at Columbus Animal Care and Control live in urgent need
of a second chance. Here are just a handful of the available pets that need
your help.

Tag 201 is an adult male lab mix with black hair. He's hoping his new
owners are ready for lots of playtime and exercise!

Tag 358 is a gray adult male domestic shorthair cat who can't wait to
meet his new family.

Tag 315 is an adult female
German shepherd mix. They say German Shepherds are one of the smartest dog
breeds, so be smart and give this brainy beauty a home today!

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