Top Stories | ajc.com http://www.ajc.com The latest headlines from AJC en-us Copyright 2009, Cox Newspapers Inc., AJC Sun, 5 Jul 2009 02:25:08 EDT Newspapers COXnet RSS Generator v1.0 http://img.coxnewsweb.com/C/08/17/52/image_1352178.jpg Top Stories | ajc.com http://www.ajc.com 5 UF president seeks to curb alcohol sales at UGA-Florida game http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/uga/stories/2009/07/04/uga_florida_alcohol_sales.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/uga/stories/2009/07/04/uga_florida_alcohol_sales.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:41:29 EDT University of Florida president J. Bernard Machen wants to cut the number of places alcohol is sold at the annual football game against Georgia in Jacksonville. Atlanta tax protesters celebrate with Tea Party http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/stories/2009/07/04/atlanta_tea_party.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/stories/2009/07/04/atlanta_tea_party.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Sat, 4 Jul 2009 21:35:39 EDT Tax protesters kept with the Independence Day theme Saturday to declare their independence from federal policies. Former NFL QB McNair shot to death in Tennessee http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/stories/2009/07/04/mcnair_shot_death.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/stories/2009/07/04/mcnair_shot_death.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Sat, 4 Jul 2009 20:51:28 EDT Nashville, Tenn. — Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, whose most noted drive was the final one of the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head Saturday afternoon in a downtown condominium. Police said a woman also was shot dead. College football career passing leader Chang arrested http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/stories/2009/07/04/timmy_chang_arrested.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/stories/2009/07/04/timmy_chang_arrested.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Sat, 4 Jul 2009 19:28:17 EDT HONOLULU (AP) — Former Hawaii quarterback Timmy Chang, one of the most prolific passers in college football history, has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and released without charges pending further investigation. Should Georgia teen drivers sport warning magnets? http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/stories/2009/07/05/teen_driver_magnet.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/stories/2009/07/05/teen_driver_magnet.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:58:05 EDT Susie Kessler couldn't care less if she embarrasses her 16-year-old son, Donne, at least when it comes to his driving. Donne has to drive around with a big magnet on the back of his car that reads "Caution — Newly Licensed." And if Kessler has her way, your teen driver is going to be embarrassed too. Through the nonprofit she founded, Caution and Courtesy Driver Alliance, the Kennesaw mom has sold about 15,000 of those magnets across the country. Now, working with a Georgia state senator inspired by her campaign, she plans to support a potential bill next session that would mandate use of such "Caution" magnets by all young drivers. Here, Kessler talks about driving, responsibility and the line between smothering and good parenting. Schafer injury of concern to Braves http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2009/07/04/braves_jordan_schafer.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2009/07/04/braves_jordan_schafer.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:51:22 EDT Washington — Center fielder Jordan Schafer had to come out of a game for Gwinnett on Friday night in the fifth inning with a sore wrist, the same wrist that has bothered him since he injured it swinging in the Braves' home opener April 10. Hanson strong in loss to Nationals http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2009/07/04/braves_hanson_nationals.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2009/07/04/braves_hanson_nationals.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:49:07 EDT Washington — In his sixth major-league start, Tommy Hanson learned about bad luck. Francoeur left out of crowded outfield http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2009/07/04/braves_jeff_francoeur.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2009/07/04/braves_jeff_francoeur.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:47:25 EDT Washington— Jeff Francoeur was out of the Braves' lineup Saturday afternoon, largely by default. Georgia banks on brink of collapse? Not quite http://www.ajc.com/services/content/business/stories/2009/07/05/georgia_banks.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=6 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/business/stories/2009/07/05/georgia_banks.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=6 Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:37:09 EDT Joe Brannen, Georgia poorly prepared for public health emergencies http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/stories/2009/07/05/georgia_public_health.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/stories/2009/07/05/georgia_public_health.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:09:26 EDT Georgia found itself in exotic company recently when federal officials evaluated readiness for public health emergencies.