http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news-81966.html en-us Copyright 2009 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:37:10 GMT 2009-12-03T21:37:10Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/news/youtube-justice-brings-first-224291.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 Atlanta homeowners who used YouTube to help catch burglars got video vindication Wednesday when one man was convicted. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:30:15 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/youtube-justice-brings-first-224291.html Marcus K. Garner 2009-12-03T19:30:15Z http://www.ajc.com/business/a-call-for-action-224660.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 The region stands again at a historic crossroads, and it is up to business leaders to push decision-makers in the right direction, officials told members of the Metro Atlanta Chamber on Thursday. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:35:40 GMT mkanell@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/business/a-call-for-action-224660.html Michael E. Kanell 2009-12-03T18:35:40Z http://www.ajc.com/news/more-rain-and-possibly-222097.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 The heavy rain that drenched metro Atlanta on Wednesday moved out of the state overnight, but forecasters said more rain -- possibly mixed with snow -- is forecast for Friday night and Saturday. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:55:06 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/more-rain-and-possibly-222097.html Mike Morris Mashaun D. Simon 2009-12-03T10:55:06Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/city-panel-says-later-223126.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 Last call in Atlanta at 4 a.m.? The Atlanta City Council won't drink to that right now. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:06:24 GMT estirgus@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/city-panel-says-later-223126.html Eric Stirgus 2009-12-03T01:06:24Z http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/atlanta-mayoral-election-race-222935.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 When it comes to choosing a mayor, race remains the key predictor of how Atlantans’ will cast their ballots. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:19:51 GMT cmcwhirter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/atlanta-mayoral-election-race-222935.html Cameron McWhirter 2009-12-03T00:19:51Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-fulton-county-strike-223337.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and her staff have worked out a deal to sell the city's jail to Fulton County, which needs more space to house its own inmates. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:02:15 GMT estirgus@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-fulton-county-strike-223337.html Eric Stirgus 2009-12-03T00:02:15Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/the-nuts-and-bolts-223019.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 IF THERE'S A RECOUNT What happens next? The staff of the Fulton County Board of  Registration and Elections will rule Thursday which of the 560 provisional ballots cast in the Atlanta mayoral race are valid votes. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:17:58 GMT svisser@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/the-nuts-and-bolts-223019.html Steve Visser 2009-12-02T22:17:58Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-mayor-reed-maps-221877.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 Kasim Reed won the runoff election by a margin so narrow that Mary Norwood would not concede defeat, and a recount was almost certain. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:38:03 GMT estirgus@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-mayor-reed-maps-221877.html Eric Stirgus Christian Boone Mike Morris 2009-12-02T21:38:03Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/sears-portrait-unveiled-at-222878.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 The portrait of Leah Ward Sears, the state's former chief justice, was unveiled Wednesday at the Georgia Supreme Court. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:56:04 GMT brankin@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/sears-portrait-unveiled-at-222878.html Bill Rankin 2009-12-02T19:56:04Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/dead-newborn-s-parents-222787.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 The parents of a newborn found dead in a Dumpster in Atlanta remain in jail, despite being granted bond. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:25:16 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/dead-newborn-s-parents-222787.html Megan Matteucci Mike Morris 2009-12-02T19:25:16Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/repo-man-s-accused-222625.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 A Fulton judge declined to set bond for a man accused of killing a tow truck driver as he repossessed a  2004 Ford Mustang last month. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:16:41 GMT rcook@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/repo-man-s-accused-222625.html Rhonda Cook 2009-12-02T18:16:41Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/georgia-tech-students-robbed-222072.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 Several Georgia Tech students were robbed at gunpoint late Tuesday during a home invasion following a gambling party at an off-campus apartment, police said. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:56:27 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/georgia-tech-students-robbed-222072.html Mike Morris 2009-12-02T15:56:27Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/georgia-tech-receives-air-222258.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 Georgia Tech received a $10.5 million award to design and develop tools to help the U.S. Air Force. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:14:24 GMT ldiamond@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/georgia-tech-receives-air-222258.html Laura Diamond 2009-12-02T14:14:24Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/concern-grows-for-grady-222191.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. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:38:16 GMT cschneider@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/concern-grows-for-grady-222191.html Craig Schneider 2009-12-02T13:38:16Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-council-mitchell-elected-221645.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966 Ceasar Mitchell said Tuesday his decisive win to become the next Atlanta city council president showed that voters were more motivated by issues than by race, gender or sexual orientation. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:06:12 GMT svisser@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-council-mitchell-elected-221645.html Steve Visser 2009-12-02T12:06:12Z 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 05:14:55 GMT jgumbrecht@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-election-minute-by-221502.html Jamie Gumbrecht Staff 2009-12-02T05:14:55Z 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/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