http://www.ajc.com/news/metro-news-81960.html en-us Copyright 2009 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:30:42 GMT 2009-11-14T14:30:42Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/roswell-edges-collins-hill-197040.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Roswell wide receiver Chris Boyd capped an outstanding performance, making a leaping grab of a J.P. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:26:12 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/roswell-edges-collins-hill-197040.html Michael Blum 2009-11-14T04:26:12Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/marist-beats-sprayberry-in-197044.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Trying to accomplish what no other team had in nearly 15 years -- go to Marist and win in the playoffs -- Sprayberry instead became an addition to a streak as No. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:25:03 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/marist-beats-sprayberry-in-197044.html Todd Callahan 2009-11-14T04:25:03Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/grayson-not-flashy-but-196975.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 It was anything other than flashy, but there are no style points on the way to a state title.Grayson used a grind-it-out style on offense and held Marietta to just three first downs, as the Rams held on late to beat the Blue Devils 21-14 in the first round of the Class AAAAA state playoffs. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:17:19 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/grayson-not-flashy-but-196975.html Jeff Haws 2009-11-14T04:17:19Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/brookwood-upsets-mceachern-196876.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Julian Suber rushed for three touchdowns and Brookwood kept McEachern’s big-play offense under control as the Broncos upset the undefeated Indians 20-10 in the first round of the Class AAAAA playoffs Friday night at McEachern. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:54:19 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/brookwood-upsets-mceachern-196876.html Chip Saye 2009-11-14T03:54:19Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/sw-dekalb-ends-nw-196998.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Not too long after it started, Northwest Whitfield’s return to the Class AAAA playoffs became the Nightmare on Panthersville Road. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:48:17 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/sw-dekalb-ends-nw-196998.html Glennis Curry 2009-11-14T03:48:17Z http://www.ajc.com/news/marta-to-stage-emergencies-196864.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 MARTA customers in and around the Lindbergh area Saturday evening do not be alarmed by the cops and flashing lights. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:41:31 GMT msimon@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/marta-to-stage-emergencies-196864.html Mashaun D. Simon 2009-11-14T02:41:31Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-fans-raise-funds-196457.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Don’t worry, coach. Falcons Nation has your back. “Just like you got our team’s back,” said longtime Falcons fan Tandy Garay. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:45:46 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-fans-raise-funds-196457.html Marcus K. Garner 2009-11-14T01:45:46Z http://www.ajc.com/news/driver-services-makes-getting-196736.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Joshua Wise left the driver’s license facility in Norcross last week with a new license and an assessment of the process that, in a historical sense, was a ringing endorsement. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:40:47 GMT btorpy@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/driver-services-makes-getting-196736.html Bill Torpy 2009-11-14T01:40:47Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/national-experts-will-review-196701.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Atlanta schools Superintendent Beverly Hall said Friday that two national experts have agreed to review test scores and other issues at 12 elementary schools experiencing extraordinary changes in student achievement. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:18:21 GMT ktorres@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/national-experts-will-review-196701.html Kristina Torres 2009-11-13T23:18:21Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/3rd-dunwoody-bank-robbery-196656.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Police are looking  for a man who robbed a Dunwoody bank late Thursday morning. Dunwoody police spokesman Sgt. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:14:31 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/3rd-dunwoody-bank-robbery-196656.html Marcus K. Garner 2009-11-13T23:14:31Z http://www.ajc.com/business/in-down-times-chick-196679.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 WASHINGTON -- At a time when many of its competitors are struggling and most businesses are downsizing, executives at Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A Inc. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:18 GMT bkeefe@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/in-down-times-chick-196679.html Bob Keefe 2009-11-13T23:00:18Z http://www.ajc.com/health/va-opens-area-s-196623.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 The U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs will open the largest VA counseling center in metro Atlanta on Nov. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:45:17 GMT spoole@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/health/va-opens-area-s-196623.html Shelia M. Poole 2009-11-13T22:45:17Z http://www.ajc.com/news/repo-man-a-no-196625.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Brandon Thomas, who was shot to death two days ago while repossessing a car, never talked much about the dangers of being a repo man, his wife said Friday. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:44:27 GMT rellis@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/repo-man-a-no-196625.html Ralph Ellis 2009-11-13T22:44:27Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cobb-commissioners-to-tour-196650.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Cobb County commissioners will begin touring two dozen properties next week to decide which might become public parks. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:27:24 GMT mpickel@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cobb-commissioners-to-tour-196650.html Mary Lou Pickel 2009-11-13T22:27:24Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/suwanee-s-unique-pedestrian-196606.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 A unique pedestrian signal in Suwanee was recognized this week with a Golden Shoe Award for outstanding pedestrian-friendly initiatives. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:14:49 GMT sblatt@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/suwanee-s-unique-pedestrian-196606.html Shane Blatt 2009-11-13T22:14:49Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/success-plays-out-for-196641.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Okkyum Kim's talent for instrument-making is so big, his boss gave him a raise three months early. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:07:33 GMT sblatt@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/success-plays-out-for-196641.html Shane Blatt 2009-11-13T22:07:33Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-school-district-joins-196553.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 The Gwinnett board of education has agreed to participate in five newly formed tax allocation districts designed to revitalize distressed areas of the county. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:04:49 GMT pfox@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-school-district-joins-196553.html Patrick Fox 2009-11-13T22:04:49Z http://www.ajc.com/business/foreclosures-slip-for-the-196529.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 The wave of metro Atlanta foreclosures has ebbed slightly since summer, but the levels are still cresting high enough to threaten a quick economic recovery. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:33:03 GMT mkanell@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/foreclosures-slip-for-the-196529.html Michael E. Kanell 2009-11-13T21:33:03Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee-officials-crack-down-196478.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 A Woodstock restaurant was the site of an illegal gambling operation, law enforcement officials said Friday. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:19:33 GMT msimon@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee-officials-crack-down-196478.html Mashaun D. Simon 2009-11-13T21:19:33Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/clarkston-ordinances-cloud-outcome-196565.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Eleven days ago, Howard Tygrett left Clarkston City Hall convinced he was the new mayor. After all, he got more votes than each of the other candidates and, he said, warm congratulations from outgoing Mayor Lee Swaney. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:06:14 GMT http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/clarkston-ordinances-cloud-outcome-196565.html Special 2009-11-13T21:06:14Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/apd-chief-issues-directive-196413.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Police officers are now required to cooperate with Atlanta's Citizen Review Board as it investigates complaints about misconduct, but they do not have to testify before the board, according to new procedures signed Friday by APD Chief Richard Pennington. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:35:40 GMT brankin@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/apd-chief-issues-directive-196413.html Bill Rankin 2009-11-13T20:35:40Z http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/suspect-in-fatal-clayton-196259.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 A once-homeless woman pleaded not guilty Friday to capital murder charges stemming from a 2007 motel fire killed five people, four from one family, including two children. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:30:33 GMT rcook@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/suspect-in-fatal-clayton-196259.html Rhonda Cook 2009-11-13T18:30:33Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/fire-station-clean-up-196397.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Atlanta City Councilwoman Cleta Winslow has scheduled a community clean-up today of Fire Station 7, located in the West End community. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:17:25 GMT estirgus@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/fire-station-clean-up-196397.html Eric Stirgus 2009-11-13T18:17:25Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/emory-university-holds-annual-196340.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 More than 800 Emory University students, alumni and staff members signed up to volunteer throughout Atlanta Saturday as part of the college's annual Emory Cares International Service Day. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT ldiamond@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/emory-university-holds-annual-196340.html Laura Diamond 2009-11-13T18:00:00Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-police-looking-for-196242.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Atlanta police are looking for a 12-year-old girl who they say has been missing since Thursday. Lakaola Johnson, who goes by the nickname, "Coco," was last seen at South Metro School, police said. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:47:24 GMT kswartz@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-police-looking-for-196242.html Kristi E. Swartz 2009-11-13T17:47:24Z