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Today in History for December 22nd

Uprising topples Romania's Nicolae Ceausescu; Richard Reid tries to set off explosives in his shoes on an American Airlines flight from Paris to Miami; French army officer Alfred Dreyfus is convicted of treason. (Dec. 22)
 

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Highway rules

Your commute: Rules for new highway lanes could breed confusion

The lanes are designed to offer choice and efficiency for metro drivers, but the AJC reports they could also confuse drivers and cause accidents.

Minor leagues cast an allure of their own

Things to do: 3 minor league stadiums close to Atlanta offer family fun

Today's Go Guide takes you to the home fields for the Gwinnett Braves, Rome Braves and Chattanooga Lookouts -- and offers ideas on how to enjoy them.

Jeff Schultz

Jeff Schultz: A few legitimate concerns about the Braves

Sports columnist Jeff Schultz admits that it's still early, but he points to some hiccups for the home team.

Irresistible news

Powerball jackpot closing in on another record

Powerball jackpot closing in on another record

Less than 10 months after three tickets split a world-record lottery prize, the jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing was nearing historic territory once again.

10 Things to Know about the Preakness _ and beyond

10 Things to Know about the Preakness _ and beyond

There are only two outcomes when it comes to Saturday's Preakness Stakes — either the Kentucky Derby winner Orb wins the race to set up a Triple Crown try in the Belmont Stakes in three weeks, or another horse pulls an upset and prevents a shot at history.

Orb favored to take Preakness, set up Triple try

Orb favored to take Preakness, set up Triple try

Orb is ready for his whirl at history. The Kentucky Derby winner was in a playful mood the day before the Preakness, making faces for photographers between nibbles of grass outside his stall at Pimlico Race Course.

Fill-er-up: Beer "growlers" are a frothy hit

Fill-er-up: Beer "growlers" are a frothy hit

When Fifth Street Growlers started pouring for the first time at noon on May 3, the line of people at the bar to fill reusable jugs with their favorite brew was 15 deep.