http://www.ajc.com/news/metro-news-81960.html en-us Copyright 2009 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:57:48 GMT 2009-11-22T07:57:48Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/woman-struck-killed-in-208502.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 A 53-year-old woman was struck and killed while attempting to cross the street Saturday evening. The accident happened on Peachtree Parkway, just north of Holcomb Bridge Road, according to Ted Bailey, Gwinnett County medical examiner. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:53:39 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/woman-struck-killed-in-208502.html Alexis Stevens 2009-11-22T03:53:39Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/man-shows-off-naked-208424.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Before she could say "no", a Cartersville man showed a woman a picture of a man's genitalia in a grocery store parking lot. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:13:19 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/man-shows-off-naked-208424.html Alexis Stevens 2009-11-22T03:13:19Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/accident-clogs-i-75-208355.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Expect some traffic if you're traveling through downtown tonight. A three-vehicle accident on I-75 southbound between Fulton Street and I-20 has been moved off to the right shoulder. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:10:22 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/accident-clogs-i-75-208355.html Alexis Stevens 2009-11-22T02:10:22Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/rape-charge-at-mall-207736.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Gwinnett police are investigating a suspected case of acquaintance rape that happened Friday night inside a storage room at the Mall of Georgia. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:01:46 GMT rcook@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/rape-charge-at-mall-207736.html Rhonda Cook 2009-11-22T00:01:46Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/accused-wrong-way-driver-207963.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 After a fun gathering at a relative's home in Douglasville, Sameyka Rochel Welch drove behind her dad until she turned to get on I-20. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:30:09 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/accused-wrong-way-driver-207963.html Alexis Stevens 2009-11-21T23:30:09Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/uga-vii-to-be-208222.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Athens -- Uga VII, Georgia's beloved bulldog mascot who died unexpectedly on Thursday, will be honored on the helmets of UGA  players at tonight's game against Kentucky. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:31:44 GMT ttucker@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/uga-vii-to-be-208222.html Tim Tucker 2009-11-21T22:31:44Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/newnan-eliminates-m-l-207685.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Newnan withstood an early charge from M.L. King and turned up the offense after halftime to win 15-6 at Drake Stadium on Friday and reach the Class AAAAA quarterfinals for the third consecutive season. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:12:31 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/newnan-eliminates-m-l-207685.html Glennis Curry 2009-11-21T05:12:31Z http://www.ajc.com/news/fort-hood-tragedy-hit-207555.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 When The Atlanta Journal-Constitution learned that Paul Martin Sr. of Adel had been wounded at Fort Hood, editors told reporter Ralph Ellis to drive 3-1/2 hours and find out how the little town in South Georgia was taking the news. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:01:46 GMT rellis@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/fort-hood-tragedy-hit-207555.html Ralph Ellis 2009-11-21T05:01:46Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/buford-survives-against-jefferson-207694.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Jessel Curry scored two touchdowns, and Alexander Ross passed for 180 yards and a touchdown as Buford held on late to defeat Jefferson 30-22. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:24:20 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/buford-survives-against-jefferson-207694.html David Brock 2009-11-21T04:24:20Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/mason-throws-8-td-207698.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Lassiter’s high-flying offense was in record-setting mode again Friday night, and no matter what South Gwinnett did, the answer almost always seemed to be another touchdown. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:16:18 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/mason-throws-8-td-207698.html Chip Saye 2009-11-21T04:16:18Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/williams-lifts-grayson-over-207687.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Roswell nearly had the stop it needed, but Grayson wasn’t about to give up the ball. The Rams used big fullback Terry Williams to convert a fourth-and-1 on their 29-yard line, sparking an 8-minute, 53-second drive that ended in a field goal with 1:34 left to secure a 24-14 victory Friday. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:07:06 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/williams-lifts-grayson-over-207687.html Jeff Haws 2009-11-21T04:07:06Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/north-gwinnett-bounces-back-207678.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Having given up three touchdowns in its opening state playoff game, an angry North Gwinnett defense made a statement Friday with a 24-0 shutout of Woodstock. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:39:18 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/north-gwinnett-bounces-back-207678.html Todd Callahan 2009-11-21T03:39:18Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/stephenson-coach-puts-players-207612.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 By Todd Holcomb For the AJC It might not be what his fan base wants to hear right now, but Stephenson coach Ron Gartrell says his team had a great season. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:26:53 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/stephenson-coach-puts-players-207612.html Todd Holcomb 2009-11-21T03:26:53Z http://www.ajc.com/news/prayers-for-anissa-flood-205977.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Supporters, family and friends of Anissa Mayhew are showing the world the power of social media. While some people only see social media tools like Facebook and Twitter as means for people to broadcast random and menial updates about what people are doing or thinking, fans of Mayhew are showing how they can be used to disseminate information and rally support. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:54:26 GMT msimon@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/prayers-for-anissa-flood-205977.html Mashaun D. Simon 2009-11-21T01:54:26Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/one-moment-two-photographs-207553.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Sometimes the difference between fame and obscurity is 100th of a second. Consider two photographs, almost identical, of an agonizing moment in sports history. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:47:26 GMT bemerson@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/one-moment-two-photographs-207553.html Bo Emerson 2009-11-21T01:47:26Z http://www.ajc.com/opinion/rick-badie-s-gwinnett-207516.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 It’s been a while since I ate a fried bologna sandwich. That fact came to mind the other day when I was at the state employment center in Norcross. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:25:52 GMT rbadie@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/opinion/rick-badie-s-gwinnett-207516.html Rick Badie 2009-11-21T01:25:52Z http://www.ajc.com/news/mattie-s-call-a-207348.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Lottie Pinson knew her husband's condition was worsening when he started coming home from trips to the barber shop without getting a haircut. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:57:47 GMT asimmons@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/mattie-s-call-a-207348.html Andria Simmons 2009-11-20T23:57:47Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/franklin-extending-last-call-207321.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin said Friday she's not in favor of extending the hours liquor is served in the city from 2:30 a.m. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:39:57 GMT estirgus@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/franklin-extending-last-call-207321.html Eric Stirgus 2009-11-20T23:39:57Z http://www.ajc.com/news/nurse-arrested-for-videotaping-207056.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Police believe a nurse anesthetist may have had inappropriate sexual contact with hundreds of patients in his care. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:32:46 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/nurse-arrested-for-videotaping-207056.html Alexis Stevens 2009-11-20T23:32:46Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cobb-to-name-two-207397.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 The Bullard-Stockton property in Cobb County could be called the "Green Meadow Preserve," according to a proposal before the Cobb County Commission Tuesday. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:29:04 GMT mpickel@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cobb-to-name-two-207397.html Mary Lou Pickel 2009-11-20T23:29:04Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/bright-ideas-announces-expansion-207309.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Bright Ideas Entertainment LLC, a Norcross-based television and film production studio, announced Friday the expansion of its headquarters and production/distribution operations in Gwinnett County. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:08:21 GMT pfox@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/bright-ideas-announces-expansion-207309.html Patrick Fox 2009-11-20T23:08:21Z http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/state-s-new-water-207337.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 The attorney tapped to lead Georgia's high-stakes appeal in the tri-state water case will be paid $855 an hour. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:53:22 GMT brankin@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/state-s-new-water-207337.html Bill Rankin 2009-11-20T22:53:22Z http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/list-of-clayton-sheriff-205723.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 The Clayton County Sheriff's Office said the following people have badges given to them by former Sheriff Victor Hill. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:33:08 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/list-of-clayton-sheriff-205723.html Megan Matteucci 2009-11-20T22:33:08Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/stimulus-funds-boost-gwinnett-207292.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Federal stimulus funds will help subsidize Gwinnett Transit operating costs to the tune of $970,512 under provisions of a bill President Obama signed into law last June. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:41 GMT pfox@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/stimulus-funds-boost-gwinnett-207292.html Patrick Fox 2009-11-20T22:20:41Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/hear-that-bell-the-207274.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Yet another sure sign of the approaching holidays appeared Friday in metro Atlanta when The Salvation Army deployed nearly 300 red kettles to start its annual fund-raising campaign. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:15:19 GMT ktorres@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/hear-that-bell-the-207274.html Kristina Torres 2009-11-20T22:15:19Z