Floridians sue over Georgia water

As Governor Sonny Perdue vowed to keep as much water in the state as needed, a lawsuit was filed in Florida that take more water out of Georgia. The Florida city of Apalachicola is suing the US Army corp of engineers over current and future water restrictions. Previous suits out of Florida have focused on the environmental impact of the draw down. The city’s attorney says what makes this case unique is that it shows Florida residents are harmed by the decrease in river volume. Meanwhile, the Georgia municipalities of Columbus and Gainesville have filed suits challenging the Army Corps management of the Chattahoochee Flint Apalachicola river system.

Gainesville teacher charged with molestations

A Gainesville elementary school teacher has been charged with molesting four female students. Police say school officials received complaints from a teacher and parents about alleged inappropriate conduct. The third-grade teacher, Jerry Norman Jones of Commerce, resigned from his position on December 11th.

Cairo Third Quarter Surge Earns Team AAA Finals Spot

After a slow first half, the Cairo Syrupmakers beat the North Hall Trojans 42-21. The first half belonged to the Trojans, with the Syrupmakers only picking up 7 points to the North Hall's 14. Twelve seconds into the third quarter, the Syrupmaker's Reginald Bryant ran 80 yards for the first touchdown, followed quickly by another 48 and 62 yard run touchdowns by Cairo's Ronnie Wooten. By the end of the third quarter, Cairo had added 35 points. It held the lead and only allowed North Hall another 7 for the last half.

The Syrupmakers next week will face the Carver-Columbus Tigers, who pulled out a late win yesterday against the Chamblee Bulldogs, in the AAA finals.