Metro Atlanta / State News
News from metro Atlanta and across Georgia
Brant Sanderlin, bsanderlin@ajc.com
Old-school judge a dissident
George Carley, shown with his wife, Sandy, always wears a coat and tie, even when riding a mule. He has no qualms being the lone voice of dissent on the Georgia Supreme Court.
Atlanta mayor's race
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
Gwinnett may privatize airport
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has learned Gwinnett County is considering privatizing Briscoe Field, the county-owned airport.
Atlanta Eagle patrons sue city
A federal lawsuit was filed Tuesday against the city of Atlanta on behalf of 19 patrons searched and detained during the Sept. 10 raid of the Atlanta Eagle gay bar.
20 busted in prostitution sting
A Clayton County Police prostitution sting Friday night near the Old Dixie Highway and State Route 3 corridor netted 20 arrests, authorities said.
Blogs
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Atlanta Bargain Hunter »
Best Black Friday deals on gadgets: laptops, cameras, HDTVs, Blu-Ray players
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Political Insider »
Woof, beep! Replace Uga with a bulldog robot, says PETA
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View from the Cop »
Beware, crooks love the holidays, too
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Get Schooled »
Forget Fido: Parents apply ‘Dog Whisperer’ tips to kids
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Gold Dome »
Bill takes aim at lottery bonuses
Q&A on the news »
- Q: What is the status of “cash for appliances” money for Georgia residents?
- Q: Did police ever find the woman who was kidnapped from a MARTA bus last year?
- Q: Why was the Washington sniper John Allen Muhammad executed so quickly, when it takes some prisoners many more years before being executed?
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Obituaries »
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Frances Teate, 88: Volunteer in Central America
Luten Teate Jr. was a pediatrician. Frances Teate, his wife, was a dietitian.The couple wanted their four children to know, and understand, that not everybody lived the good life.
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Margaret Pepperdene, 89: Teacher and scholar
Dr. Margaret Jane Pepperdene had retired from Agnes Scott College after a 31-year career. The Paideia School called.
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Russell Lloyd Davis, 53: Mentor to recovering addicts
Last week, someone called Russell Davis to extend gratitude.The caller had been sober five years. For that, a thank-you seemed appropriate.
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