Atlanta Forward: Regional economy

Auto sales are going gangbusters, thanks in part to drastic declines in gas pump prices. Fuel-efficient vehicles, however, aren’t necessarily drawing consumers to car lots. It’s gas guzzlers — big trucks, SUVs and such. Today, an environmental lobbyist suggests we forego the Chevy Suburban for a Volt, while a research fellow says, buy whatever floats your fancy.

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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones scores another victory over use of campaign cash

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones appears to have scored another victory over Attorney General Chris Carr as the Republican gubernatorial candidates battle over campaign finance issues.

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.’s season is over; needs surgery to repair ACL

Michael Penix Jr., whom the Falcons hoped was their quarterback of the future, will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn ACL in his left knee.

Typewriter Tom fuels a growing interest in analog writing devices

Roswell's Tom Rehkopf owns about 1,000 typewriters, which he tinkers with at his workshop and happily shares with fellow aficionados, curious youngsters and even Tom Hanks.