http://www.ajc.com/news/metro-news-81960.html en-us Copyright 2010 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:15:47 GMT 2010-02-10T08:15:47Z en-us Copyright 2010 http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/two-dead-in-assisted-295534.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Two people were killed in a fire at a DeKalb County assisted care home, authorities said. One person died at the scene of the fire from burns, and a second person was taken to an area hospital, later dying from burn injuries, DeKalb fire spokesman Capt. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:47:30 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/two-dead-in-assisted-295534.html Marcus K. Garner 2010-02-10T06:47:30Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-man-found-dead-295558.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Police are investigating the death of a man found in his home Tuesday evening. Gwinnett County police officers were called to an apartment in the 1700 block of Arbor Drive near Duluth after an acquaintance became concerned that the man hadn't been seen for several days. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:54:08 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-man-found-dead-295558.html Marcus K. Garner 2010-02-10T03:54:08Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/redan-high-girls-pursue-295357.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Jerry Jackson's first head coaching job is about as high-profile as it gets in the state's high school ranks. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:36:33 GMT mcarvell@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/redan-high-girls-pursue-295357.html Michael Carvell 2010-02-10T03:36:33Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/couple-dies-in-murder-295536.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 An apparent domestic dispute turned into a murder-suicide Tuesday night outside a Lawrenceville movie theater, police said. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:31:11 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/couple-dies-in-murder-295536.html Marcus K. Garner 2010-02-10T03:31:11Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/armed-and-dangerous-suspect-295554.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Police are looking for a man they've declared "armed and dangerous" in connection with a shooting and robbery attempt Sunday of a tow truck driver in College Park. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:16:48 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/armed-and-dangerous-suspect-295554.html Marcus K. Garner 2010-02-10T03:16:48Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/mixed-reaction-on-marta-295216.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 MARTA's decision to brand its train line into Doraville "yellow" has stirred quiet debate among some  within Atlanta's growing Asian-American community. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:51:52 GMT cboone@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/mixed-reaction-on-marta-295216.html Christian Boone 2010-02-10T01:51:52Z http://www.ajc.com/news/police-man-poured-boiling-295466.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 A 45-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after police say he poured boiling water on his girlfriend. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:47:28 GMT msimon@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/police-man-poured-boiling-295466.html Mashaun D. Simon 2010-02-10T01:47:28Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/tech-swordsman-was-upset-295336.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 The man accused of attacking a Georgia Tech researcher with a sword last week previously scuffled with the victim about a woman. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:24:51 GMT ttagami@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/tech-swordsman-was-upset-295336.html Ty Tagami 2010-02-10T01:24:51Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/census-outreach-to-hard-295367.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Koreans and Vietnamese descended upon Doraville for a chance Tuesday to land one of the coveted, $18.45-an-hour census-taking jobs. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:48:40 GMT dchapman@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/census-outreach-to-hard-295367.html Dan Chapman 2010-02-09T23:48:40Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-court-officials-budget-295235.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Karen Dunmore's son was killed a year ago by an SUV. She relies on the victim-witness staff at the DeKalb County Courthouse and prosecutors who are pushing resolve the case. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:43:04 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-court-officials-budget-295235.html Megan Matteucci 2010-02-09T23:43:04Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/laborers-at-cobb-courthouse-295364.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 A boss who employed bricklayers at the new Cobb County Courthouse in Marietta did not verify that they were legally allowed to work in the United States. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:41:37 GMT mpickel@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/laborers-at-cobb-courthouse-295364.html Mary Lou Pickel 2010-02-09T23:41:37Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/reed-city-needs-more-295326.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed said Tuesday the city needs a major infusion of cash for its U.S. Census outreach efforts. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:38:52 GMT estirgus@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/reed-city-needs-more-295326.html Eric Stirgus 2010-02-09T23:38:52Z http://www.ajc.com/business/sec-names-rhea-digham-295299.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Rhea Kemble Dignam next month will become the Atlanta-based regional chief for the Securities and Exchange Commission . Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:13:19 GMT mkanell@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/sec-names-rhea-digham-295299.html Michael E. Kanell 2010-02-09T23:13:19Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-commission-rejects-ceo-295323.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Trying to make his case in an ongoing political battle, DeKalb County's CEO said Tuesday that police officers and firefighters will have to be laid off if the commission doesn’t raise taxes. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:09:56 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-commission-rejects-ceo-295323.html Megan Matteucci 2010-02-09T23:09:56Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/reed-limited-from-acting-294095.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed said Monday he's limited from taking stronger disciplinary action against two firefighters and a lieutenant who department officials concluded didn't do enough to aid a mortally-wounded liquor store employee in December. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:08:52 GMT estirgus@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/reed-limited-from-acting-294095.html Eric Stirgus 2010-02-09T23:08:52Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/police-seek-suspect-who-294422.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Doraville police are looking for a domestic violence suspect they say escaped when officers were attacked by, and shot an armed man. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:58:24 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/police-seek-suspect-who-294422.html Mike Morris 2010-02-09T22:58:24Z http://www.ajc.com/news/state-board-vote-could-294923.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 A state Board of Education vote this week could have national implications in showing whether Georgia is fertile ground for new charter schools. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:42:26 GMT adodd@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/state-board-vote-could-294923.html D. Aileen Dodd 2010-02-09T22:42:26Z http://www.ajc.com/news/rain-gone-cold-temps-294478.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Afternoon commuters will be happy to know that Tuesday’s rain is just about out of here. Forecasters said it looks like there may be some rain on the east side in Decatur, but there is not going to be much more. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:12:30 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/rain-gone-cold-temps-294478.html Mike Morris Mashaun D. Simon 2010-02-09T22:12:30Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/congressman-hosts-small-business-295121.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) will host a forum to help small businesses access state and federal resources. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:50:45 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/congressman-hosts-small-business-295121.html Megan Matteucci 2010-02-09T21:50:45Z http://www.ajc.com/news/isabella-mcintyre-tobin-94-295048.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Isabella Tobin said it often: If you graduated from Spelman College, you needed to give back. Pay it forward, she'd say. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:50:56 GMT rbadie@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/isabella-mcintyre-tobin-94-295048.html Rick Badie 2010-02-09T20:50:56Z http://www.ajc.com/news/sclc-internal-battle-continues-294994.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 A Fulton County judge has signed an order cutting off the access the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's national treasurer has to SCLC funds. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:50:33 GMT rcook@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/sclc-internal-battle-continues-294994.html Rhonda Cook 2010-02-09T19:50:33Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/murder-conviction-upheld-despite-294963.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld a Fulton County murder conviction against a man who killed a 20-year-old pimp, even though a judge temporarily closed the courtroom during the trial. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:03:33 GMT brankin@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/murder-conviction-upheld-despite-294963.html Bill Rankin 2010-02-09T19:03:33Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/oglethorpe-university-celebrates-175th-294891.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Oglethorpe University officials announced two events that will formally launch the commemoration the Brookhaven institution's 175th anniversary. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:47:08 GMT ldiamond@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/oglethorpe-university-celebrates-175th-294891.html Laura Diamond 2010-02-09T18:47:08Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/gateway-center-expands-outreach-294925.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Gateway Center officials said Tuesday they will work with the state Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities on efforts to aid mentally ill homeless residents in the city of Atlanta. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:44:59 GMT estirgus@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/gateway-center-expands-outreach-294925.html Eric Stirgus 2010-02-09T18:44:59Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/boys-girls-club-teens-294737.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 On any given day, nearly 120 teens gather at the A. Worley Brown Boys & Girls Club in Norcross, away from the temptation of the streets. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:00:43 GMT gstaples@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/boys-girls-club-teens-294737.html Gracie Bonds Staples 2010-02-09T18:00:43Z