http://www.ajc.com/news/metro-news-81960.html en-us Copyright 2012 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:58:40 GMT 2012-02-09T13:58:40Z en-us Copyright 2012 http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/missing-cobb-boy-10-1339227.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 A 10-year-old Cobb County boy reported missing Wednesday night was found safe overnight. Gyasi Francis had been missing from his family's Powers Ferry Road apartment since around 8 p.m. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:40:18 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/missing-cobb-boy-10-1339227.html Mike Morris 2012-02-09T12:40:18Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/news/i-85-hot-lane-1337913.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 The cost of using the I-85 HOT lane on Thursday morning tied the record high that was set 24 hours earlier. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:36:01 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/i-85-hot-lane-1337913.html Mike Morris 2012-02-09T12:36:01Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/business/new-reactors-well-hear-1339806.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 The day before Southern Co. learns whether it will get the go-ahead to build the first newly approved nuclear reactors in 30 years, company executives sat in a crowded room of federal nuclear regulators telling them the $14 billion project is under strict management and oversight and will be built to the highest of standards. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:16:52 GMT kswartz@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/new-reactors-well-hear-1339806.html Kristi E. Swartz 2012-02-09T11:16:52Z ajc_news http://www.ajc.com/business/airport-concessions-to-lay-1339820.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 An airport concessions joint venture run by Atlanta-based Concessions International expects to lay off about 530 employees starting next month, though many of those workers could find jobs with new restaurants. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:44:31 GMT kyamanouchi@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/airport-concessions-to-lay-1339820.html Kelly Yamanouchi 2012-02-09T10:44:31Z ajc_news http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-school-board-map-1339819.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Parents, educators and advocates are expected to pack the room today, when DeKalb County’s House delegation approves the county’s school board map for the next decade. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:38:54 GMT ahunt@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-school-board-map-1339819.html April Hunt 2012-02-09T10:38:54Z ajc_news http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/shooting-suspect-thought-cop-1339626.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 On a day where almost everything went wrong, Atibi Thomas and Keith Roach were lucky about one thing when they met nearly two years ago: Roach wore his bulletproof vest. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:37:04 GMT svisser@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/shooting-suspect-thought-cop-1339626.html Steve Visser 2012-02-09T10:37:04Z ajc_news http://www.ajc.com/news/powerball-jackpot-rolls-over-1339625.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 The jackpot for Saturday's Powerball multi-state lottery climbed to $310 million after no players matched all six numbers in Wednesday night's game. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:35:08 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/powerball-jackpot-rolls-over-1339625.html Mike Morris 2012-02-09T10:35:08Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/fort-mac-at-a-1339782.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Fort McPherson, a 488-acre site between Atlanta and East Point, was founded by the U.S. Army in 1885. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:32:14 GMT http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/fort-mac-at-a-1339782.html Rudy Isaza 2012-02-09T10:32:14Z http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-government/state-aims-to-invest-1339780.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Gov. Nathan Deal wants to spend about $28 million to help bring new life to Fort McPherson, but there are few details on how the money will be used and what future investments the state will make. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:30:10 GMT ldiamond@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-government/state-aims-to-invest-1339780.html By Laura Diamond 2012-02-09T10:30:10Z ajc_news http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/one-injured-in-dekalb-1339359.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 One person was injured in a fire at a DeKalb County apartment building Wednesday night, Channel 2 Action News reported. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:21:42 GMT akbrooks@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/one-injured-in-dekalb-1339359.html Angel K. Brooks 2012-02-09T04:21:42Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/dj-faces-murder-charge-1339098.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 A Fulton County judge ruled Wednesday that a deejay should face felony murder and other charges in the shooting death of a nightclub customer, Channel 2 Action News reported. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:47:56 GMT dibata@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/dj-faces-murder-charge-1339098.html David Ibata 2012-02-09T01:47:56Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/news/suspect-in-attempted-wal-1338449.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 The man charged with trying to kidnap a 7-year-old girl Wednesday from a west Georgia Wal-Mart was on parole at the time for a voluntary manslaughter conviction in DeKalb County, according to police. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:17:48 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/suspect-in-attempted-wal-1338449.html Alexis Stevens 2012-02-09T01:17:48Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/wanted-atlanta-police-looking-1339077.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Are you looking for a job? The Atlanta Police Department may be looking for you. The APD is holding a job fair beginning at 8 a.m. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:03:49 GMT cseward@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/wanted-atlanta-police-looking-1339077.html Christopher Seward 2012-02-09T01:03:49Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/business/norcross-tennis-club-where-1339119.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 The Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, where Marietta tennis sensation Melanie Oudin trained before competing in the U.S. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:18:55 GMT cseward@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/norcross-tennis-club-where-1339119.html Christopher Seward 2012-02-09T00:18:55Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-beating-victim-speaks-1338480.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Brandon White said he wasn’t going to call police Saturday after he was attacked and beaten amid a hail of anti-gay slurs outside a southwest Atlanta neighborhood store. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:24:01 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-beating-victim-speaks-1338480.html Marcus K. Garner 2012-02-08T23:24:01Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/3-train-crew-members-1335748.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Three members of a freight train crew were taken to a local hospital Monday after their train struck a truck hauling scrap metal in Marietta, Channel 2 Action News reported. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:36:32 GMT dibata@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/3-train-crew-members-1335748.html David Ibata 2012-02-08T22:36:32Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/vestal-to-lead-new-1338939.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Daniel Vestal has been named director of the new Eula Mae and John Baugh Center for Baptist Leadership at Mercer University. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:19:51 GMT spoole@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/vestal-to-lead-new-1338939.html Shelia M. Poole 2012-02-08T22:19:51Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/only-firm-interested-in-1338720.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 A company that has lobbied for more than two years to bring commercial passenger service to Gwinnett County’s Briscoe Field is the only firm interested in running the airport. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:07:35 GMT dwickert@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/only-firm-interested-in-1338720.html David Wickert 2012-02-08T22:07:35Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/fultons-chief-appraiser-says-1338790.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Charged with setting property tax values in a hotbed of taxpayer revolt, Fulton County Chief Appraiser Burt Manning got used to being vilified. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:07:49 GMT jredwards@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/fultons-chief-appraiser-says-1338790.html Johnny Edwards 2012-02-08T21:07:49Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-government/grants-awarded-for-mental-1338767.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Mental health courts in DeKalb and Cobb counties were among 20 statewide that received $353,676 in grants, the Administrative Office of the Courts said. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:48:52 GMT brankin@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-government/grants-awarded-for-mental-1338767.html Bill Rankin 2012-02-08T20:48:52Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/cops-say-robbery-was-1338699.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Robbery was the likely motive for a home invasion last week that resulted in the shooting death of a 15-year-old Norcross High School football player, police said Wednesday. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:20:37 GMT dibata@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/cops-say-robbery-was-1338699.html David Ibata 2012-02-08T20:20:37Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/2-8-million-in-1338627.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 A traffic stop in north Fulton County led to the seizure of $2.8 million worth of cocaine, methamphetamine and cash, police said Wednesday. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:13:14 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/2-8-million-in-1338627.html Alexis Stevens 2012-02-08T20:13:14Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/four-dekalb-schools-praised-1338548.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 Chamblee Charter, DeKalb School of Arts, Dunwoody and Lakeside high schools have been named AP Honor Schools by State School Superintendent Dr. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:30:20 GMT ttagami@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/four-dekalb-schools-praised-1338548.html Ty Tagami 2012-02-08T19:30:20Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/man-convicted-in-ga-1338224.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 A Gainesville man has been convicted of vehicular homicide in the death of a woman who fell out of the Jeep he was driving on Ga. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:24:37 GMT jprovano@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/man-convicted-in-ga-1338224.html Joel Provano 2012-02-08T19:24:37Z SPOCC http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/motorist-killed-in-south-1338547.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960 A motorist was killed early Wednesday in a single vehicle wreck in south DeKalb County. Channel 2 Action News reported that a car hit the South River bridge on Waldrop Road and went down an embankment. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:21:33 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/motorist-killed-in-south-1338547.html Mike Morris 2012-02-08T19:21:33Z SPOCC