Metro News | ajc.com http://www.ajc.com The latest headlines from AJC en-us Copyright 2008, Cox Newspapers Inc., AJC Sat, 5 Jul 2008 01:25:38 EDT Newspapers COXnet RSS Generator v1.0 http://img.coxnewsweb.com/C/08/17/52/image_1352178.jpg Metro News | ajc.com http://www.ajc.com 5 Krystal's manager still critical after shooting http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/clayton/stories/2008/07/04/krystal_0705_web.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/clayton/stories/2008/07/04/krystal_0705_web.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 21:55:38 EDT A Krystal's restaurant manager remained hospitalized in critical condition Friday, and the former co-worker charged with shooting her and a police officer is scheduled to have his first court hearing Saturday. Dunwoody's Fourth parade probably the 'best ever' http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/dekalb/stories/2008/07/04/park_0705_web.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/dekalb/stories/2008/07/04/park_0705_web.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 20:27:10 EDT Dunwoody wrapped itself in red, white, blue and hoped-for independence on Friday with its largest-ever Fourth of July parade. Atlanta's newest monument -- Millennium Gate -- opens with flourish http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/atlanta/stories/2008/07/04/gate_0705_web.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/atlanta/stories/2008/07/04/gate_0705_web.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 19:26:34 EDT Rob Davies wanted to take his family to a Fourth of July parade. He got a monumental chunk of neo-classical culture in the bargain. Gwinnett youth drowns in Lake Lanier http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/gwinnett/stories/2008/07/04/drown_0705_web.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/gwinnett/stories/2008/07/04/drown_0705_web.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 18:54:58 EDT A 17-year-old male from Duluth drowned Friday while swimming in Lake Lanier, Forsyth County sheriff's officials said. Flags burned in solemn ceremony at Elks Lodge http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/dekalb/stories/2008/07/04/flagburning_0705_web.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/dekalb/stories/2008/07/04/flagburning_0705_web.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 16:30:07 EDT They sat under a blazing hot Fourth of July sun, about 30 of them, thankful for country, flag and the liberty for which it stands. State on the hook for $10.5 million http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/stories/2008/07/03/fees_foster_care_settlement.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/stories/2008/07/03/fees_foster_care_settlement.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 10:50:15 EDT The federal appeals court in Atlanta on Thursday has ruled, albeit reluctantly, that Georgia must pay $10.5 million to attorneys who filed suit to reform foster care in Fulton and DeKalb counties. The case, which was settled in 2005, prompted the state to reduce case loads of overwhelmed workers, improve investigations into abuse and prevent overcrowding in foster homes. Hall County post office renamed for fallen soldier http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/stories/2008/07/04/post_office_renamed_0704.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/stories/2008/07/04/post_office_renamed_0704.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 09:20:59 EDT The Lula Post Office has been renamed for a fallen soldier from Georgia. Veteran's legacy written in stone http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/stories/2008/07/04/veteran_remembered_palmetto_0704.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/stories/2008/07/04/veteran_remembered_palmetto_0704.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 09:09:39 EDT A round stainless steel pin marked his grave: "17-A-6," it said. Youngsters new to America enjoy Braves game http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/atlanta/stories/2008/07/03/refugee_baseball.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/atlanta/stories/2008/07/03/refugee_baseball.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 08:37:06 EDT They learned the tomahawk chop and the wave. 1 dead in botched robbery http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/dekalb/stories/2008/07/03/dekalbshot_0704_web.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/dekalb/stories/2008/07/03/dekalbshot_0704_web.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 23:53:41 EDT A DeKalb County auto parts store employee shot and killed a would-be thief Thursday night during a botched armed robbery attempt, police said. Handel blasts move to halt voter ID for July 15 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/stories/2008/07/03/voter_id.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/stories/2008/07/03/voter_id.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 23:14:06 EDT The Georgia Democratic Party late Thursday asked the courts for a temporary order to stop the state from requiring photo identification of potential voters in the July 15 primary. Vernon Jones invokes Obama in campaign flier http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/stories/2008/07/03/vernon_obama.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/stories/2008/07/03/vernon_obama.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:48:17 EDT Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has unwittingly joined the five-man Democratic race for the U.S. Senate in Georgia. Facts you want to know. ... No, really. http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/stories/2008/07/03/fourthfacts_0704.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/stories/2008/07/03/fourthfacts_0704.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:34:16 EDT Happy Fourth! On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom from Britain. Some fun facts about our nation's birthday: State will review complaint against school board http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/clayton/stories/2008/07/03/clayon_board_complaint.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/clayton/stories/2008/07/03/clayon_board_complaint.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 21:23:06 EDT Gov. Sonny Perdue said Thursday a citizens' complaint asking him to remove the Clayton County school board has merit and has forwarded the case to a state agency for further review. Firehouse door shut, captain hits want ads http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/atlanta/stories/2008/07/03/fire_dept_layoff.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/atlanta/stories/2008/07/03/fire_dept_layoff.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 20:46:37 EDT Paul Douglas was never one of those kids who daydreamed about becoming a firefighter, but once he got in, he knew he belonged.