Metro Atlanta / State News
News from metro Atlanta and across Georgia
Jason Getz, jgetz@ajc.com
School store aids flood victims
Families affected by the September flood can find what they need, free of charge, at Garrett Middle School's thrift shop.
Atlanta mayor's race
- Group: Don't fan racial flames
- Precinct results: Map | Chart
- Guide to the Dec. 1 runoff
- Nov. 3 election results
AJC Atlanta Project »
- Part 1: City leaders fiddle as crime fears flare | Solutions
- Part 2: Pumped-up pensions squeeze city | Solutions
- Part 3: What stinks? High cost of water, sewer | Solutions
- Part 4: No walking away from panhandling problem | Solutions
- Part 5: Conflict between city, state | Solutions
- Part 6: Engine for growth has run out of fuel | Solutions
Georgia misuses fees, loses out on $$
Every time someone in Georgia purchases a prepaid cellphone, a fee is tacked on to the purchase. Under state law, the money — more than $15 million raised thus far — is supposed to pay for improvements at 911 call centers around the state.
Emory’s name doesn't ensure its high standards
Patients who arrive for care at Emory-Adventist Hospital might reasonably assume that the Cobb County facility is run by Emory University.
Gwinnett parking revenue sinks
Gwinnett County, which had predicted $200,000 in revenue from Gwinnett Braves parking proceeds this year, received a check for $9,188 to cover parking from May-September.
Blogs
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Atlanta Bargain Hunter »
Veterans Day specials and free admissions at area attractions: Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Imagine It! and more
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Political Insider »
On Nathan Deal, birthers, and Georgia’s hunt for water
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View from the Cop »
Sandy Springs blotter: Hookah heist follow-up
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Get Schooled »
In mixed up world: “Girls will be boys and boys will be girls”
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Gold Dome »
Oxendine levies huge fine for delaying health insurance payments on claims
Q&A on the news »
- Q: Why is there such a long delay of the closed captioning during live TV broadcasts? Surely voice recognition software or someone typing could keep up better than what we see. During the Falcons game, the delay was an average of 10 seconds.
- Q: The mayor of Boston has been the mayor for 16 years and won another term Tuesday. In Atlanta and other cities, a person can only serve two terms. Why the huge differences in the states?
- Q: With all the rain we’ve had recently, why have North Georgia lakes Nottely and Blue Ridge remained so far below normal?
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Obituaries »
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Mary L. Jones, 77, West End optician
Mary Jones had been an assistant store manager at the Amos' Drug Store, a west end landmark for nearly 50 years at Hunter and Ashby streets.
- Wilma Cannon Cheely, 99, pioneering entrepreneur When her husband's company needed a temporary typist, Wilma Cheely didn't offer to fill in.Instead, she borrowed $1,000 from her husband and founded a company.
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Mary Alverta 'Bertie' Bond, 77, administrative assistant to 4 Agnes Scott presidents
In 1953, Bertie Bond graduated from Agnes Scott College. Seven years later, she started work as an administrative assistant in the president's office.
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