Eric Wynalda expands role with Atlanta, set to be Silverbacks’ Mr. Everything … – NBCSports.com

NBCSports.comAt the risk of navel-having, posts like these are exactly why the Atlanta Silverbacks should be trilled to have Eric Wynalda. Without their technical director, this site — one that rarely dives into lower-division United States soccer — wouldn’t care …NASL’s Atlanta Silverbacks eliminate head coaching post, hand duties to Eric …Major League SoccerWynalda’s role … Read more

Metro Atlanta prepping for dangerously cold temperatures – WSB Atlanta

Metro Atlanta prepping for dangerously cold temperaturesWSB AtlantaAtlanta’s Department of Public Works said it is ready to ensure roadways are clear and passable Monday. The city has a total of 30 spreaders and 40 snow plows ready for mobilization based on weather conditions. To report icy road conditions, you’re … …read more Source: Atlanta News … Read more

Atlanta weather | Metro Atlanta gripped by freezing temperatures – WSB Atlanta

Atlanta weather | Metro Atlanta gripped by freezing temperaturesWSB AtlantaSevere Weather Team 2 meteorologist Karen Minton is tracking the cold front bringing bitter cold wind chills to metro Atlanta and snow and black ice to north Georgia. Storm Tracker 2 HD Radar showed the cold front moved into Georgia Thursday afternoon, …Atlanta weather | Extreme … Read more

Atlanta woman holds out hope for baby stolen 35 years ago – WSB Atlanta

Atlanta woman holds out hope for baby stolen 35 years agoWSB AtlantaThough the house on Mourey Avenue in southeast Atlanta is long gone, Green still remembers going upstairs to take a shower, leaving Raymond with Morris and the baby’s uncle, who fell asleep. “When I came back down, she was gone,” Green said. …read more … Read more

Northland senior who lost parents to play with marching band in Atlanta – Columbus Dispatch

Northland senior who lost parents to play with marching band in AtlantaColumbus DispatchNorthland senior who lost parents to play with marching band in Atlanta. Enlarge Image. Sam Greene | DISPATCH. Jillian Deas, 18, who lost her parents, will play with her Northland High School bandmates today at Atlanta’s Chick-fil-A Bowl. Watch Video … …read more … Read more

WATCH LIVE: Peach Drop in Atlanta – MyFox Atlanta

WATCH LIVE: Peach Drop in AtlantaMyFox AtlantaMore than 100,000 are expected to ring in the New Year at the 25th annual Peach Drop at Underground Atlanta. There will be a full day of activities, including live music. Acclaimed singer Janelle Monáe will headline the event, while actor and comedian …Pack a coat, patience for Atlanta … Read more

Atlanta police investigated at least three separate shootings in the city … – WXIA-TV

WXIA-TVThe first shooting happened at around 12:30 a.m. at an apartment building on Daniel Street in northeast Atlanta. Atlanta Police Capt. Todd Coyt said a man was shot in the head. He was alert, conscious and breathing after the shooting, and was taken to …Guest In Atlanta Hotel Robbed At GunpointWCTVPolice report: Guest robbed in … Read more

Atlanta Hawks’ Al Horford needs season-ending surgery – USA TODAY

USA TODAYATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford will have season-ending surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn chest muscle. Horford, the Hawks’ leading scorer and rebounder, tore his right pectoral muscle in the first overtime of Thursday night’s 127-125 …Al Horford (torn pec) out for seasonESPNHawks’ Al Horford to have season-ending surgeryFanSidedHawks’ Horford … Read more

Tony Gonzalez Says Good-Bye To NFL: ‘This Is Like Graduating To Me’ – Fox News Latino

Fox News LatinoATLANTA (AP) – Tony Gonzalez is ready for the next chapter of his life. The Atlanta Falcons, after wrapping up an ugly 4-12 season, won’t be the same without their superstar tight end. Gonzalez reaffirmed Sunday that he doesn’t plan to play another NFL …Cam Newton, Greg Hardy help Panthers clinch NFC South … Read more

The Real Housewives of Atlanta – Entertainment Weekly (blog)

Entertainment Weekly (blog)So, still home for the holidays, I watched The Real Housewives of Atlanta last night; I watched as they pumped their breast milk mid-conversation, as they burst into tears during the second course of every meal, and as they took shots with drag queens.‘Real Housewives of Atlanta‘ recap (‘Midnight in the Garden of … Read more

Manhunt Comes to and End For Atlanta, Tupelo Bank Robbery Suspect – whnt.com

Manhunt Comes to and End For Atlanta, Tupelo Bank Robbery Suspectwhnt.com“We believe that this suspect is the same individual who is responsible for the attempted bank robbery in Atlanta, the robbery of the BancorpSouth in Tupelo, (MS), the shooting of Officer Joseph Maher, and the murder of Officer Gale Stauffer,” the …Police ID alleged Tupelo … Read more

Opinion: This Battle of Atlanta between Panthers and Falcons feels like a … – Charlotte Observer

Charlotte ObserverThe last time the Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons in the Georgia Dome, Barack Obama was a senator from Illinois. Remember last season? Time is running out, the Falcons have no timeouts and the ball is on their 1. Matt Ryan steps back in the …Falcons to hold halftime ceremony for Gonzalez todayAtlanta … Read more

Boy arrested in shooting death of Army reservist in Atlanta – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta Journal ConstitutionA boy has been arrested in connection with the death of college student and Army reservist Xavier Arnold, who was shot to death during a robbery attempt in Atlanta‘s Kirkwood community Thursday night, a police spokesman said. No information about the …Police: arrest made in fatal shooting of Army reservistWGCL AtlantaArmy soldier killed, … Read more

How Braves can salvage the winter – ESPN

How Braves can salvage the winterESPNThose teams are all attempting to catch the defending champion Atlanta Braves, who have worked to maintain their edge by … acquiring a catcher who can’t catch (Ryan Doumit) and a pitcher who can’t pitch (Gavin Floyd, recovering from May Tommy John … and more …read more Source: Atlanta News … Read more

Atlanta Hawks’ Al Horford out with chest injury – USA TODAY

USA TODAYAtlanta Hawks center Al Horford has a full tear of the right pectoral muscle in his chest, the team announced Friday. Horford was injured during the Hawks’ Thursday night win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He left the game late in the first of two …Al Horford (torn pec) out indefinitelyESPNAre Atlanta Hawks Still a … Read more

College student, Army reservist shot to death during robbery attempt – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta Journal ConstitutionThursday night, Arnold, his girlfriend and another friend were on a bike trail in the Kirkwood community when shots were fired during a robbery attempt, Atlanta police said. The trio had planned to take pictures of graffiti on the trail when they were …Army soldier killed, friend injured in Kirkwood shootingMyFox AtlantaUPDATED: Two … Read more

Local ex-NBA player to become Atlanta firefighter – WSB Atlanta

Local ex-NBA player to become Atlanta firefighterWSB AtlantaTim James has been a hero in three different uniforms in three different fields. Channel 2’s Wendy Corona met James at Fire Station 27 in Atlanta and learned what drives him in each new challenge. …read more Source: Atlanta News By Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham … Read more

Atlanta Installing Urine Detectors in Train Station Elevators – ABC News

ABC NewsSubway stations have a distinct smell, but some cities have it worse than others. Atlanta’s public transit authority MARTA may be one of the worst, as several of its citizens have said that many of the city’s train station elevators smell like Porta …Atlanta Battles Public Urination With Pee Detectors in SubwaysWiredAtlanta Installs Urine … Read more

Police: Gunman held daughter as he opened fire – MyFox Atlanta

MyFox AtlantaPolice say the Atlanta man shot on Christmas Day by a gunman holding a baby in his arms in Sandy Springs has died. A spokesperson for the Sandy Springs Police Department tells FOX 5 News that 25-year-old Demetrius Dunn was arrested for allegedly …Man dies after he is shot in Atlanta suburbChattanooga Times Free … Read more

Urine Trouble If You Pee On Atlanta’s Subways – Wired

Urine Trouble If You Pee On Atlanta’s SubwaysWiredAtlanta’s public transit authority has begun installing $10,000 urine detectors to try to stop people from relieving themselves in subway elevators. Apparently, MARTA — the eighth-largest public transit operator in the country — has a wee problem … and more …read more Source: Atlanta News By Google Zennie … Read more

Atlanta Makes a (Modest) Push for Transit Regionalism – The Atlantic Cities

Atlanta Makes a (Modest) Push for Transit RegionalismThe Atlantic CitiesThe metropolitan Atlanta area has four big mass transit providers — MARTA, GRTA Express, Cobb Transit, and Gwinnett Transit — and each one has its own schedule and payment systems. Earlier this month, as a first step toward better transit … …read more Source: Atlanta News … Read more

5 Free Things to Do on Your Next Trip to Atlanta – ABC News

5 Free Things to Do on Your Next Trip to AtlantaABC NewsAtlanta is a diverse, cosmopolitan city that is home to major corporations’ headquarters, world-class cultural institutions and restaurants helmed by award-winning chefs. It has a rich cultural and political history, plus parks and trails to keep … and more …read more Source: Atlanta News … Read more

Empty house burns in southeast Atlanta – WXIA-TV

Empty house burns in southeast AtlantaWXIA-TVThe fire broke out at around 12:30 a.m. at a home on Harriett Street near Blashfield Street in southeast Atlanta. First responders battled heavy smoke and flames at the single-story house. No one was injured. The president of the local homeowners’ … and more …read more Source: Atlanta News By … Read more

New year brings an enthusiastic outlook for Atlanta – MLB.com

New year brings an enthusiastic outlook for AtlantaMLB.comATLANTA — Change is in the air with the arrival of every new year. Resolutions will lead many to alter their diet and exercise habits with the hope of gaining a new and improved look. With this winter’s free-agent departures of Tim Hudson and Brian … and more … Read more

Coldest Christmas morning in Atlanta in almost a decade – WGCL Atlanta

Coldest Christmas morning in Atlanta in almost a decadeWGCL AtlantaThis Christmas morning in Atlanta was the coldest in 9 years! The temperature dropped to 27 degrees at 8:03 a.m. on Dec. 25. That’s the coldest Christmas morning since 2004, when it was also 27 degrees. The high was 46 degrees at 3:23 p.m., which isn’t … Read more

Troop movements down but Atlanta airport USO going strong – WXIA-TV

Troop movements down but Atlanta airport USO going strongWXIA-TVATLANTA — For more than a decade, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has been one of the key hubs for troops heading to and from war. But as the war winds down, the Airport USO keeps going strong with a touch of home for thousands of military …USO welcomes … Read more

Plans delayed for Atlanta’s second commercial airport – USA TODAY

Plans delayed for Atlanta’s second commercial airportUSA TODAYDALLAS, Ga. (AP) – It’s been nearly three months since Paulding County leaders went public with a plan to attract airline service and become home to the second commercial airport in metro Atlanta. But very little has gone according to their plan since …Delta Air Lines Flexing muscles … Read more

Atlanta Hawks’ Millsap learned life lesson from insane LeBron James dunk – USA TODAY

Atlanta Hawks’ Millsap learned life lesson from insane LeBron James dunkUSA TODAYAtlanta Hawks’ Millsap learned life lesson from insane LeBron James dunk. By Nick Schwartz 4 hours ago @Nick_Schwartz. 1.2k shares. SHARE. TWEET. EMAIL. Steve Mitchell/USA TODAY Sports. With the Miami Heat down three with under 15 seconds to … and more …read more Source: … Read more

49ers Hold Off Falcons – ESPN

ESPN… farewell for Candlestick Park. Bowman returned an interception 89 yards for a touchdown with 1:10 remaining, and the 49ers clinched a playoff spot with a wild 34-24 victory against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night in the likely final game at The …Falcons vs. 49ers 2013 score update: Atlanta up 10-3 at halftimeSB NationFalcons … Read more

Heat use late rally to get past Hawks in OT – ESPN

ESPNLeBron James scored 38 points, Michael Beasley made two free throws with 9.2 seconds left to put Miami up for good, and the Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-119 in overtime on Monday night — topping the Hawks for the ninth straight time. “Obviously …Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat: Live Score, Highlights and AnalysisBleacher ReportMiami … Read more

Pinewood Studios Atlanta, Fayetteville, GA Gets MARVEL’s Ant-Man, Paul Rudd

MARVEL’s Ant-Man, is the “tentpole” movie reportedly headed to Pinewood Studios Atlanta, Fayetteville, GA. This blogger has made a series of videos chronicling the construction of what will be the largest studio in the state, and a 300-acre movie production complex, slated to open January, 2014. For some weeks, the buzz surrounding Pinewood Studios Atlanta, … Read more

Ex-president of Atlanta synagogue killed in city plane crash – Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Ex-president of Atlanta synagogue killed in city plane crashJewish Telegraphic AgencyPeter Mallen, 67, the founder of a high-tech textile company and president of The Temple in Atlanta from 2004 to 2006, was piloting the plane when it went down and exploded into flames last week near Interstate 285, the Atlanta Journal Constitution … and more … Read more

Flood watch in effect through Monday for metro Atlanta – WSB Atlanta

Flood watch in effect through Monday for metro AtlantaWSB AtlantaSevere Weather Team 2 is tracking storms and heavy rain moving to and through parts of the northwest metro area. Metro Atlanta will have periods of rain most of the day. Meteorologist Brad Nitz says isolated strong wind gusts could potentially knock … …read more Source: … Read more

VIDEO: Georgia Bulldogs Make Joseph Liguori’s Wish Come True – CBS Local

VIDEO: Georgia Bulldogs Make Joseph Liguori’s Wish Come TrueCBS LocalBy Rob Hamilton / 92-9 The Game / CBS Atlanta. The University of Georgia Bulldogs hit the practice field on Friday to prepare for their upcoming bowl game. This time the team included one Joseph Liguori at Tight End. Now if you hadn’t heard about this … Read more

Hawks, Jazz tussle in Atlanta – WXIA-TV

WXIA-TVAtlanta set an arena record with 38 assists in Wednesday’s 124-107 victory over the Sacramento Kings. Jeff Teague was the main facilitator with 15 assists to go along with 18 points and eight rebounds, while Kyle Korver buried 8-of-10 3-pointers for 28 …Game preview: Utah Jazz vs. Atlanta HawksSalt Lake Tribune (blog)Utah Jazz: Old Friends … Read more