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Monday, December 03, 2012  After Finch Elementary in south Atlanta was evacuated for carbon monoxide, state officials want to try and make it mandatory to have detectors in public places.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Authorities say at least 12 students and five adults have been taken to Atlanta hospitals after they were evacuated from an elementary school amid concerns about carbon monoxide in the building.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  The flames from this morning’s exercise were so hot we had change positions several times for protection. And when it was all over, the city of Albany had one less vacant home to worry about.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010  Updated with new story and photos. Family says: 5 who likely died from carbon monoxide poisoning at Fla. motel were like brothers.

Friday, December 26, 2008  Starting Jan. 1, a new rule will require carbon monoxide detectors in many Georgia homes.