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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 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 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
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
Atlanta transit ranked one of the worst in the worldColumbus Ledger-EnquirerAtlanta’s public transportation is often derided as insufficient to serve its metro populace; chronically late to the people who do use it; and underfunded (thanks in part to the economic reticence of several suburbs, such as Cobb County). In a new … …read more Source: … Read more
ABC NewsCurry, her husband and other family members came to the lottery headquarters in Atlanta to claim the prize, surprising officials who thought the winner may take some time to get their affairs in order. “She said she was just in a state of disbelief …Mega Millions win goes coast to coast: Atlanta to San … Read more
USA TODAYAdd another group to the list of people who hate the Atlanta Braves’ plan to abandon Turner Field and move to a new stadium in Cobb County. The Atlanta Tea Party, upset that the stadium will be partially publicly subsidized, is trying to block the …Cordish linked to new Atlanta Braves stadium projectBaltimore Business … Read more
The Seattle TimesThe decision of the Braves to move from their downtown stadium after the 2016 season highlights long-standing disparities over wealth and where people live — facets of life connected to race and social class in Atlanta. By Ray Henry. The Associated …Braves’ move highlights race, class disparity in AtlantaThe Augusta ChroniclePlanned Braves stadium … Read more
Georgia Investigating Videotaped Day Care Center FightCBS LocalMCDONOUGH, Ga. (CBS Atlanta) — State investigators are looking into a report of a fight at a suburban Atlanta day care center after a surveillance video was aired on WSB-TV . The video, from the McGarity School of Prep, shows the owner, another worker … and more …read … Read more
Mattie’s Call issued for 78-year-old Atlanta womanWSB Atlanta… Road on Friday. She was last seen wearing a black jogging suit jacket, beige pants, a white baseball hat and white tennis shoes. If you have any information, notify 911 or The Atlanta Police Department’s Adult Missing Persons Squad at 404-546-4235. …read more Source: Atlanta News By … Read more
WBIR-TVATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 04: Former Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox (R) walks off the field after throwing out the first pitch to Tim Hudson (L) before Game Two of the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta …Former Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox elected to Hall of FameGwinnettdailypost.comAtlanta Braves icon … Read more
Missing Atlanta woman found safeWSB AtlantaAtlanta police has canceled a Mattie’s Call for a woman missing for a week after she was found safe Sunday. Judith Beadle, 30, was last seen Monday on the 800 block of Peachtree Street. She had been diagnosed with a diminished mental capacity. Atlanta … and more …read more Source: … Read more
Bleacher ReportThe Atlanta Falcons travel to play the Green Bay Packers in Week 14 of the NFL season. Both teams have been major disappointments this year. The two teams have combined for a record of 8-15-1 on the year with the Falcons at 3-9 and the Packers at 5-6-1.Falcons vs. Packers 2013 game preview: Momentum … Read more
NOLA.comATLANTA — Toomer’s Corner, the iconic landmark near Auburn’s campus where Tigers fans celebrate football wins, is rolled tonight, per tradition. So is a lot of downtown Atlanta. Even Charles Barkley and Bo Jackson were there, watching the celebration.Mason, No. 3 Auburn beat No. 5 Missouri 59-42Lexington Herald LeaderAuburn and Missouri Fans Descend on Atlanta … Read more
Atlanta: More Wet Weather Sunday, MondayAccuWeather.comIt has rained every day so far this month, except December 1 around Atlanta. That trend will continue for a few more days. Rounds of drenching rain and patchy fog are in the offing for the Atlanta area into Tuesday, which can not only foil some outdoor … …read more … Read more
WXIA-TVATLANTA— The opening scene is a look out the front window; a dad walks into nursery and picks up a tiny baby. A voiceover reads: “Atlanta is a city of opportunity. It’s a city that is always looking towards the promise of the future.” The voice … …read more Source: Atlanta News By Google
USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Football PollWXIA-TVATLANTA — The USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Football Poll is here in time for the semifinals of the state football playoffs. Only two weeks to go, and the name at the top stays the same. Buford leads the way again this week, with North Gwinnett … … Read more
USA TODAYATLANTA — There was no other city in America closer to post-apartheid South Africa than Atlanta. The civil rights movement here informed the civil rights movement there; and in a city of legendary leaders, Nelson Mandela’s presence inspired awe even …World mourns Mandela, struggles to find the wordsWGCL AtlantaAtlanta area leaders mourning Nelson MandelaAccess … Read more
Buffalo RumblingsEntering Week 13, the Atlanta Falcons had surpassed 100 rushing yards as a team just twice in 11 games. They found No. 3 against the Buffalo Bills, routinely ripping off big chunks of yardage en route to 151 yards on the ground and a 34-31 victory in …Falcons ‘official’ depth chart still has Smith … Read more
Jeff Zucker, the still-new President of CNN even though he’s into his first year on the job (time flies) is poised to kill Atlanta-based CNN as we know it. Zucker told Mike Allen and Alex Weprin of Capital New York that he wants news coverage with more of an attitude and “The goal for the … Read more
The Atlanta Social Madness Contest, the online Atlanta business social media measuring stick comparison game by the Atlanta Business Chronicle locally and Bizjournals nationally, and that has scores determined via a combination of votes, and Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin followers and activity, is being gamed. The problem this blogger noticed is based on the idea … Read more
Atlanta, Georgia – As regular readers of my blog know, I travel back and forth between Atlanta and Oakland. Mom is here, and much of my occupational and personal life is in Oakland. At first, I really didn’t know anyone, and being 40 miles outside the city makes it harder still to meet folks. Fortunately … Read more