http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/ Latest articles for the Atlanta section at ajc.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:31:20 GMT 2009-11-21T23:31:20Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/accused-wrong-way-driver-207963.html?cxtype=rss_atlanta After a fun gathering at a relative's home in Douglasville, Sameyka Rochel Welch drove behind her dad until she turned to get on I-20. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:30:09 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/accused-wrong-way-driver-207963.html Alexis Stevens 2009-11-21T23:30:09Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/reed-norwood-spend-week-207482.html?cxtype=rss_atlanta In their race to become Atlanta’s next mayor, Mary Norwood and Kasim Reed have targeted blacks, whites, the business community, the elite and the poor in an effort to court those important voting blocs. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:11:17 GMT esuggs@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/reed-norwood-spend-week-207482.html Ernie Suggs 2009-11-21T15:11:17Z http://www.ajc.com/news/prayers-for-anissa-flood-205977.html?cxtype=rss_atlanta Supporters, family and friends of Anissa Mayhew are showing the world the power of social media. While some people only see social media tools like Facebook and Twitter as means for people to broadcast random and menial updates about what people are doing or thinking, fans of Mayhew are showing how they can be used to disseminate information and rally support. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:54:26 GMT msimon@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/prayers-for-anissa-flood-205977.html Mashaun D. Simon 2009-11-21T01:54:26Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/franklin-extending-last-call-207321.html?cxtype=rss_atlanta Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin said Friday she's not in favor of extending the hours liquor is served in the city from 2:30 a.m. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:39:57 GMT estirgus@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/franklin-extending-last-call-207321.html Eric Stirgus 2009-11-20T23:39:57Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/hear-that-bell-the-207274.html?cxtype=rss_atlanta Yet another sure sign of the approaching holidays appeared Friday in metro Atlanta when The Salvation Army deployed nearly 300 red kettles to start its annual fund-raising campaign. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:15:19 GMT ktorres@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/hear-that-bell-the-207274.html Kristina Torres 2009-11-20T22:15:19Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/fulton-da-agrees-to-207218.html?cxtype=rss_atlanta Fulton District Attorney Paul Howard has agreed to the exhumation of Ashley “A.J.” Jewell’s body and a second autopsy to confirm  a rare sickle cell trait killed him. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:59:46 GMT rcook@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/fulton-da-agrees-to-207218.html Rhonda Cook 2009-11-20T20:59:46Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/police-chase-minivan-to-206985.html?cxtype=rss_atlanta Police have stopped a stolen minivan on I-675 just south of I-285, authorities said. Atlanta police identified a stolen Dodge Caravan on I-20 and ordered the driver to pull over, Georgia State Patrol spokesman Lt. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:37:45 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/police-chase-minivan-to-206985.html Marcus K. Garner 2009-11-20T17:37:45Z http://www.ajc.com/health/medical-center-expands-service-206984.html?cxtype=rss_atlanta The Women’s Imaging Center at Piedmont Fayette Hospital has expanded its breast health services to include Full Field Digital Mammography. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:32:53 GMT cschneider@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/health/medical-center-expands-service-206984.html Craig Schneider 2009-11-20T17:32:53Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/17-more-graduate-from-206891.html?cxtype=rss_atlanta Seventeen repeat DUI offenders on Thursday made up the latest graduating class to complete a Fulton County State Court program designed to help offenders overcome their alcohol addictions. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:29:19 GMT brankin@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/17-more-graduate-from-206891.html Bill Rankin 2009-11-20T16:29:19Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/construction-delays-expected-sunday-206859.html?cxtype=rss_atlanta Motorists traveling on Ga. 400 Sunday morning could be delayed if the rain forecast for the weekend breaks long enough for crews to do utility work near Hammond Drive. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:57:05 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/construction-delays-expected-sunday-206859.html Mike Morris 2009-11-20T15:57:05Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/all-clear-sounded-at-206370.html?cxtype=rss_atlanta Peachtree Street was reopened Friday morning after the Atlanta police bomb squad determined that a "suspicious package" found outside The Temple synagogue was harmless. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:25:15 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/all-clear-sounded-at-206370.html Mike Morris 2009-11-20T14:25:15Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/burglars-hit-two-atlanta-206360.html?cxtype=rss_atlanta Atlanta police Friday were investigating the overnight thefts of three big-screen TVs in a pair of smash-and-grab burglaries at downtown bars just a mile apart. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:26:05 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/burglars-hit-two-atlanta-206360.html Mike Morris 2009-11-20T10:26:05Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/bank-near-tech-robbed-205261.html?cxtype=rss_atlanta A bank near Georgia Tech was robbed at gunpoint shortly before noon Thursday, according to police. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:30:04 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/bank-near-tech-robbed-205261.html Alexis Stevens 2009-11-20T01:30:04Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/sixth-council-district-the-205179.html?cxtype=rss_atlanta It was Monday night and a standing-room crowd (some sat on the floor) of more than 100 people gathered at a meeting near Piedmont Park. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:05:16 GMT estirgus@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/sixth-council-district-the-205179.html Eric Stirgus 2009-11-19T23:05:16Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/tax-increase-layoffs-on-205453.html?cxtype=rss_atlanta Fulton County will move forward with a 2010 budget that includes $86 million in direct service cuts and could result in layoffs for hundreds of county employees and tax increases. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:54:18 GMT dbennett@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/tax-increase-layoffs-on-205453.html D.L. Bennett 2009-11-19T21:54:18Z http://www.accessatlanta.com/atlanta-events/botanical-garden-expansion-wins-205522.html?cxtype=rss_atlanta How does the Atlanta Botanical Garden grow? Very carefully, according to the Georgia Urban Forest Council. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:20:44 GMT hpousner@ajc.com http://www.accessatlanta.com/atlanta-events/botanical-garden-expansion-wins-205522.html Howard Pousner 2009-11-19T21:20:44Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atf-investigating-unlit-molotov-204855.html?cxtype=rss_atlanta The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have taken over the investigation of two molotov cocktails found outside a building Thursday morning. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:17:22 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atf-investigating-unlit-molotov-204855.html Mike Morris Mashaun D. Simon 2009-11-19T21:17:22Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/fort-mcpherson-meeting-set-205426.html?cxtype=rss_atlanta Atlanta officials have scheduled a workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday on the zoning and land use plans for the redevelopment of the Fort McPherson base. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:40:49 GMT estirgus@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/fort-mcpherson-meeting-set-205426.html Eric Stirgus 2009-11-19T20:40:49Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/city-council-to-hold-205422.html?cxtype=rss_atlanta The Atlanta City Council's Finance/Executive committee has scheduled a public hearing Monday evening to discuss and hear from residents about whether the hours liquor is sold should be extended from 2:30 a.m. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:33:39 GMT estirgus@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/city-council-to-hold-205422.html Eric Stirgus 2009-11-19T20:33:39Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/reed-gets-lowery-endorsement-203795.html?cxtype=rss_atlanta Civil rights legend the Rev. Joseph Lowery endorsed Atlanta mayoral candidate Kasim Reed on Wednesday while opponent Mary Norwood met with gay and lesbian community leaders as both campaigns try to encourage supporters to come back to the polls on Dec. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:25:34 GMT estirgus@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/reed-gets-lowery-endorsement-203795.html Eric Stirgus 2009-11-19T18:25:34Z