http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news-81966.html en-us Copyright 2009 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:17:56 GMT 2009-12-02T04:17:56Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-election-minute-by-221502.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 Below is a running, minute-by-minute update following runoff Election Day in Atlanta. Readers can send news and tips to breakingnews@ajc.com .  See election results and find us on Twitter @ajcpolitics . Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:02:16 GMT jgumbrecht@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-election-minute-by-221502.html Jamie Gumbrecht Staff 2009-12-02T04:02:16Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-council-sixth-district-221645.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 The next Atlanta mayor, next city council president and the winner of the at-large council seat may have to thank Liz Coyle and Alex Wan. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:38:54 GMT svisser@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-council-sixth-district-221645.html Steve Visser 2009-12-02T02:38:54Z http://www.ajc.com/business/made-in-atlanta-camotion-221592.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 [Part of an occasional series on companies that make things in metro Atlanta] When Computer Automated Motion - CAMotion - had to leave its 14th Street offices about two years ago, the founders had good reason to consider moving from the city to some far-flung suburb. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:12:56 GMT mkanell@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/made-in-atlanta-camotion-221592.html Michael E. Kanell 2009-12-02T02:12:56Z http://www.ajc.com/news/10k-reward-for-lunchtime-221622.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 The reward has doubled for information on the so-called lunchtime bandit, who local police have linked to as many as eight bank robberies in the last six weeks. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:49:04 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/10k-reward-for-lunchtime-221622.html Marcus K. Garner 2009-12-02T01:49:04Z http://www.ajc.com/news/heavy-rain-high-winds-220599.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 A low-pressure system developing in the Gulf of Mexico will bring the threat of heavy rain to metro Atlanta on Wednesday, and a risk of high winds to much of the state beginning Tuesday night. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:13:37 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/heavy-rain-high-winds-220599.html Mike Morris 2009-12-02T00:13:37Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-mayor-turnout-better-219763.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 After a very light early turnout, the pace in Tuesday's runoff election began picking up as the mercury climbed later in the morning. Roswell, Clarkston and East Point also have mayor runoffs. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:43:50 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-mayor-turnout-better-219763.html Mike Morris 2009-12-01T22:43:50Z http://www.ajc.com/health/fear-frustration-mounts-for-221382.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 Fear and frustration are mounting among patients who had received dialysis at Grady Memorial Hospital, and who have only a month left of care paid for by the hospital. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:54:28 GMT cschneider@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/health/fear-frustration-mounts-for-221382.html Craig Schneider 2009-12-01T21:54:28Z http://www.ajc.com/business/peachtree-center-athletic-club-221261.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 The Peachtree Center Athletic Club in downtown Atlanta will shut its doors at the end of the year after more than two decades, interim manager Jessica Parsons said Tuesday. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:29:44 GMT gcoffee@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/peachtree-center-athletic-club-221261.html Gertha Coffee 2009-12-01T20:29:44Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-police-charge-parents-218869.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 The parents of the newborn found in a Dumpster were arrested Tuesday and taken to Fulton County Jail, Atlanta police said. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:23:19 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-police-charge-parents-218869.html Mike Morris Kristi E. Swartz 2009-12-01T18:23:19Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/aids-memorial-quilt-on-221020.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 The Anti-Defamation League has selected 11 schools in metro Atlanta to display 12×12 panels from the AIDS Memorial Quilt to further its message of tolerance. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:20:13 GMT ktorres@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/aids-memorial-quilt-on-221020.html Kristina Torres 2009-12-01T17:20:13Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/1-dead-2-injured-220286.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 Police are investigating a fatal double shooting Tuesday night in southwest Atlanta. One man was shot fatally in the head, and another shot in the back, police said. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:41:03 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/1-dead-2-injured-220286.html Marcus K. Garner 2009-12-01T04:41:03Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/reed-rakes-in-campaign-219891.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 Atlanta mayoral candidate Kasim Reed raised close to $1 million in the last four weeks, nearly twice as much as rival Mary Norwood. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:07:00 GMT estirgus@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/reed-rakes-in-campaign-219891.html Eric Stirgus 2009-12-01T01:07:00Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/tax-preparer-sentenced-for-219775.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 A tax preparer convicted of falsifying returns will serve two and a half years in federal prison. Tera Nicole Dixon, 35, must also pay $103,523 in restitution. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:34:15 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/tax-preparer-sentenced-for-219775.html Megan Matteucci 2009-11-30T22:34:15Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/franklin-others-honor-school-219754.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 Atlanta officials proclaimed Monday as The Galloway School Founder's Day in honor of the Buckhead-area school. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:07:11 GMT estirgus@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/franklin-others-honor-school-219754.html Eric Stirgus 2009-11-30T22:07:11Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-housing-director-to-219780.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 Atlanta Housing Authority executive director Renee Glover has won a national award for her efforts to transform its public housing. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:45:09 GMT estirgus@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-housing-director-to-219780.html Eric Stirgus 2009-11-30T21:45:09Z http://www.ajc.com/news/pilot-program-for-atlanta-219718.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 Breasya Jenkins started sixth grade this year without the hectic schedule most new middle school students face as a rite of passage. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:29:04 GMT ktorres@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/pilot-program-for-atlanta-219718.html Kristina Torres 2009-11-30T21:29:04Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/amid-closings-across-atlanta-219557.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 With community centers across Atlanta shuttered by the city's budget crisis, the McDevitt Center has managed to thrive. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:19:03 GMT cboone@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/amid-closings-across-atlanta-219557.html Christian Boone 2009-11-30T21:19:03Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/ruff-landing-atlanta-airport-219565.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 ATLANTA - Furry travelers now have a place to stretch their legs at Atlanta's airport. A new fenced-in dog park is part of the ground transportation center on the west end of the passenger terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:40:04 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/ruff-landing-atlanta-airport-219565.html 2009-11-30T19:40:04Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/entry-to-middle-school-219501.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 Breasya Jenkins started sixth grade this year without the hectic schedule most new middle school students face as a rite of passage. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:07:44 GMT ktorres@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/entry-to-middle-school-219501.html Kristina Torres 2009-11-30T19:07:44Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/drug-task-force-chief-219338.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 Jack Killorin never aspired to be the man at the microphone. He'd rather run law enforcement operations from behind the scenes. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:57:54 GMT asimmons@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/drug-task-force-chief-219338.html Andria Simmons 2009-11-30T16:57:54Z http://www.ajc.com/news/developer-gives-1-million-219210.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 The family of  Herman J. Russell, the namesake of large Atlanta development and construction firm H.J. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:44:58 GMT cquinn@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/developer-gives-1-million-219210.html Christopher Quinn 2009-11-30T15:44:58Z http://www.ajc.com/news/airport-officials-report-delays-218400.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 So far travel in and out of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been smooth, said airport officials Sunday. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:51:34 GMT msimon@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/airport-officials-report-delays-218400.html Mashaun D. Simon 2009-11-30T01:51:34Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/mayoral-candidates-go-on-218393.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 Mary Norwood accused Kasim Reed, a former state senator, of being a political insider. Reed said Norwood, a two-term city councilwoman, constantly "got it wrong" by, for example, voting in favor of pension plan changes. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:50:35 GMT estirgus@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/mayoral-candidates-go-on-218393.html Eric Stirgus 2009-11-30T01:50:35Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/man-shot-in-midtown-218268.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 A man is in stable condition after being shot near a midtown Atlanta hospital. Officers were called to Peachtree Street and Renaissance Parkway, near Emory University Hospital, for a report of gunfire on Sunday evening. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:32:52 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/man-shot-in-midtown-218268.html Megan Matteucci 2009-11-30T00:32:52Z http://www.ajc.com/news/roof-collapse-injures-atlanta-217857.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 A roof collapsed on an Atlanta firefighter as he battled a house fire late Saturday, sending him to the hospital, fire officials said. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:43:34 GMT lhartstein@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/roof-collapse-injures-atlanta-217857.html Larry Hartstein 2009-11-29T12:43:34Z