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Atlanta Journal-Constitution

• Delta awaits city’s word on new lease

  Atlanta Journal-Constitution – 1 hr 48 mins ago  

  Delta awaits city’s word on new lease Full Story »

• Jim Stacy gets 'Delicious' new gig

  Atlanta Journal-Constitution – Sat Nov 14, 11:15 am ET  

  Jim Stacy gets 'Delicious' new gig Full Story »

• State Mental Hospitals: Move faster to fix mental health care

  Atlanta Journal-Constitution – Fri Nov 13, 9:00 pm ET  

  State Mental Hospitals: Move faster to fix mental health care Full Story »

• Driver Services makes getting a license easier

  Atlanta Journal-Constitution – Fri Nov 13, 8:40 pm ET  

  Driver Services makes getting a license easier Full Story »

• Old Grady Hospital board regains some clout

  Atlanta Journal-Constitution – Thu Nov 12, 1:51 pm ET  

  Old Grady Hospital board regains some clout Full Story »

Athens Banner-Herald

• Photo: History on the move in Oconee

  Athens Banner-Herald – Sat Nov 14, 1:13 am ET  

  In the photo at lower left, Brent Kickbush knocks down the gabled end of the roof of a turn-of-the century tenant house before moving it to Heritage Park on Friday in Oconee County. Full Story »

• Photos: Sweeping on the job at Athens recycling facility

  Athens Banner-Herald – Sat Nov 14, 1:11 am ET  

  In photos at lower left, Willie Merrill, framed by colorful cylinders, sweeps up some plastic jugs that fell off a packed bale Thursday at the Materials Recycling Facility. Full Story »

• Senator on health reform: Forget public option

  Athens Banner-Herald – Sat Nov 14, 1:06 am ET  

  Health care reform won't come up for a vote in the U.S. Senate until January, and if the bill includes a public option, it won't pass, Sen. Johnny Isakson said Friday. Full Story »

• Teacher Facebook flap stirs debate

  Athens Banner-Herald – Sat Nov 14, 1:06 am ET  

  Facebook and other social networking Web sites help people reconnect with old friends and keep in touch with former classmates, but they also can give students unprecedented access to the private lives of their teachers. Full Story »

• Artist's gift says thanks

  Athens Banner-Herald – Sat Nov 14, 1:06 am ET  

  WATKINSVILLE - A visiting artist from Louisiana has donated an abstract drawing to Athens Academy in appreciation for welcoming his teenage son to the private school after he fled the devastation of Hurricane Katrina . Full Story »

WSB-TV 2 Atlanta

• Georgia Tech Heading To ACC Championship

  WSB-TV 2 Atlanta – 49 mins ago  

  No. 7 ranked Georgia Tech is heading to the ACC Championship game after their 49-10 win over Duke. Full Story »

• Mega Millions Jackpot Jumps To $17M

  WSB-TV 2 Atlanta – Sat Nov 14, 8:56 am ET  

  The Mega Millions lottery drawing on WSB-TV Channel 2 Tuesday night is worth $17 million. Full Story »

• No. 7 Ga. Tech Visits Upset-Minded Duke

  WSB-TV 2 Atlanta – Sat Nov 14, 8:56 am ET  

  From doormat to decent team, Duke has come pretty far in two seasons under David Cutcliffe. Full Story »

• Suspected Serial Killer Arrested In Atlanta

  WSB-TV 2 Atlanta – Fri Nov 13, 8:56 pm ET  

  Atlanta police say they have arrested and are questioning a man believed to be connected to at least two slayings in Atlanta. Full Story »

• Mercury Discovered In High School Gym

  WSB-TV 2 Atlanta – Fri Nov 13, 6:11 pm ET  

  Faculty and students are being kept out of the Temple High school gym after mercury was discovered under the gym floor. Full Story »

WXIA-TV Atlanta

• Unique Eats: Little Szechuan

  WXIA-TV Atlanta – 1 hr 26 mins ago  

  "Best Chinese food in Atlanta," said one customer. "I ate there four days last week," said another. Little Szechuan has a loyal following for fantastic food and an owner who makes everyone feel like family. Full Story »

• Georgia College Students Facing Fee Increase

  WXIA-TV Atlanta – Fri Nov 13, 11:19 pm ET  

  The student fee that the state has been adding onto university and college tuition every semester since January, 2009 is likely to double in January, 2010. Full Story »

• Serial Killer Arrested In Southwest Atlanta

  WXIA-TV Atlanta – Fri Nov 13, 10:04 pm ET  

  Atlanta police have arrested a man they say is a serial killer and may be responsible for murders that date back to the mid-1980's. Full Story »

• Stimulus Saving Jobs: How Accurate?

  WXIA-TV Atlanta – Fri Nov 13, 8:49 pm ET  

  Georgia's 35 state universities got $92.6 million in stimulus money. The money went quickly. Full Story »

• Georgia House Speaker Admits Suicide Attempt

  WXIA-TV Atlanta – Fri Nov 13, 6:34 pm ET  

  Georgia House Speaker Glenn Richardson released a statement Friday afternoon admitting to severe depression and attempts at suicide. Full Story »

FOX 5 Atlanta

• Veteran Anchor Jim Axel Dies of Cancer

  FOX 5 Atlanta – Sat Nov 14, 11:42 am ET  

  Longtime WAGA-TV anchor Jim Axel died Saturday of cancer. He was 75-years-old. Full Story »

• Arrest Made in Possible Serial Killings

  FOX 5 Atlanta – Fri Nov 13, 10:42 pm ET  

  Atlanta police said Friday they have arrested and are questioning a man believed to be connected to at least two slayings in the southwest Atlanta neighborhood where he lives. Full Story »

• Slain Woman's Family Seeks Answers

  FOX 5 Atlanta – Fri Nov 13, 10:42 pm ET  

  The family of a young woman who killed two months ago asked the public for help Friday night. Twenty-year-old Fantasia Byrd, an aspiring model, was visiting a friend when a stray bullet crashed through the window. Relatives said they just want information in the young girl's murder. Full Story »

• Pilot in Griffin Plane Assault Suspended

  FOX 5 Atlanta – Fri Nov 13, 8:57 pm ET  

  Delta Air Lines has suspended a pilot who was arrested and charged with trying to strike officers with his plane at the Griffin-Spalding Airport. Full Story »

• Georgia's Most Wanted: Child Molestor

  FOX 5 Atlanta – Fri Nov 13, 7:12 pm ET  

  A child molester who cut off his ankle monitor in Forsyth County is now the target of a nationwide manhunt.   Full Story »

CBS 46 News Atlanta

• Ga. Tech Wins Coastal Division; Beats Duke 49-10

  CBS 46 News Atlanta – 22 mins ago  

  The seventh-ranked Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets win a spot in the ACC championship game by beating the Duke Blue Devils 49-10. Full Story »

• Gwinnett Officer Killed By Drunk Driver Honored

  CBS 46 News Atlanta – Sat Nov 14, 7:34 am ET  

  Gwinnett DUI task force squad cars will now have a new symbol to honor Officer Chris Magill, who was killed by a drunk driver in 1993. | Video Full Story »

• Police: Atlanta Serial Killer Arrested

  CBS 46 News Atlanta – Sat Nov 14, 7:34 am ET  

  Atlanta police arrested a man they said killed at least four people over a ten year period. | Video Full Story »

• Hoop Dawgs' New Coach Gets First Win

  CBS 46 News Atlanta – Sat Nov 14, 7:19 am ET  

  Trey Thompkins registered a double-double with 25 points and 12 rebounds, leading the Georgia Bulldogs over the New Orleans Privateers, giving new coach Mark Fox his first win at UGA. Full Story »

• Thrashers Rout Kings 7-0

  CBS 46 News Atlanta – Sat Nov 14, 7:19 am ET  

  Ilya Kovalchuk and Maxim Afinogenov both registered two goals and collected two assists, as the Atlanta Thrashers came away with a resounding 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings at Philips Arena. Full Story »

Rome News-Tribune

• Rep. Katie Dempsey takes part in National Town Hall Meeting on Autism

  Rome News-Tribune – 1 hr 52 mins ago  

  State Rep. Katie Dempsey joined autism treatment experts at the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta on Friday as they took part in a National Town Hall Meeting on how to improve the lives of adults wit... Full Story »

• Musician makes a house call

  Rome News-Tribune – 2 hrs 52 mins ago  

  MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) — The chairs were set up, guitars were tuned, microphones were tested. Coles Whalen, a well-known singer-songwriter from Denver, was ready to take the stage. But her venue was no... Full Story »

• State Cheerleading: Calhoun captures title, Pepperell places second

  Rome News-Tribune – Sat Nov 14, 1:08 pm ET  

  Two things are for certain in early November each year. Calhoun's cheerleaders will be in Columbus, and they'll bring home a big trophy. "We are so excited. It was our time again. I'm very, very... Full Story »

• Recycling center unveils renovations, changes in city recycling program

  Rome News-Tribune – Sat Nov 14, 1:08 pm ET  

  The Rome-Floyd County Recycling Center celebrated their makeover unveiling today while carloads of electronics were being unloaded and announced a few changes in city recycling pickup. First, the... Full Story »

• Atlanta suspected serial killer waives hearing

  Rome News-Tribune – Sat Nov 14, 12:38 pm ET  

  ATLANTA (AP) — An Atlanta man police believe is connected to at least two slayings in the southwest Atlanta neighborhood where he lives has waived his first court appearance. The Atlanta Journal... Full Story »

The Thomaston Times

• Salem murder suspects’ first court appearance

  The Thomaston Times – Thu Nov 12, 1:53 pm ET  

  The three men who faced charges of murder, assault, armed robbery, arson, and theft by taking in the Salem double homicide had their first appearance before the Magistrate. Ronald Hart, age 21, of... Full Story »

Appen Newspapers

• Search the Wanted to Buy classifieds:

  Appen Newspapers – Fri Nov 13, 5:22 pm ET  

  Displaying 1 records found. Whirlpool Washer/Dryer (gas) Whirlpool Heavy Duty "Clean Touch" white washer/dryer. We've had this set and it's served us very well...we purchased a new set recently. Full Story »

• Northview holds International Night

  Appen Newspapers – Fri Nov 13, 2:52 pm ET  

  November 13, 2009 Johns Creek — Northview High School showed off the talents of its diverse student population Nov. 12 with its yearly and ever-popular International Night. Full Story »

• WEB EXCLUSIVE Doctor, dentist victims of fraud

  Appen Newspapers – Fri Nov 13, 1:07 am ET  

  November 10, 2009 Alpharetta police reported two cases of high-dollar check fraud at a dentist's office and a doctor's Oct. 28. Full Story »

• Search the Furniture classifieds:

  Appen Newspapers – Thu Nov 12, 2:52 pm ET  

  Displaying 1 records found. KS bed, dresser & end tables Approximately 15 years old; excellent condition. Purchased at Haverty's ; good quality. Will include linens and shams. Full Story »

• Search the Moving Sale classifieds:

  Appen Newspapers – Thu Nov 12, 1:07 pm ET  

  Displaying 1 records found. Moving Sale-Medlock Bridge Subdivision 5120 Cottage Farm Rd, Johns Creek Kohler & Campbell Piano, Ethan Allen Tv Armoire, Antique secretary, Twin Headboards, Miscellaneous funiture, Outdoor tables and chairs, Toys- Legos and dolls, Clothes. Full Story »

Forsyth County News

• Consul general speaks to chamber members

  Forsyth County News – 27 mins ago  

  A Japanese trade official addressed the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce on Friday, just weeks after a local official visited his country. Full Story »

• Two from sheriff's office finish leadership course

  Forsyth County News – Sat Nov 14, 12:48 pm ET  

  Two Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office employees recently completed executive level training in Louisville, Ky. Full Story »

• High school football playoffs

  Forsyth County News – Fri Nov 13, 10:33 pm ET  

  Two teams from Forsyth County were in action Friday night in the state high school football playoffs.  Full Story »

• EPD settlement clears way for aquatic center

  Forsyth County News – Fri Nov 13, 4:03 pm ET  

  Cumming’s $15 million aquatic center will cost an additional $40,000 as a result of a recent settlement with the state Environmental Protection Division. Full Story »

• Funding from DOT will go to roadwork

  Forsyth County News – Fri Nov 13, 1:18 pm ET  

  Christmas is coming early for Forsyth County in the form of $2.5 million. The money, which will come from the state Department of Transportation’s budget, will be used to widen Bethelview Road from Hwy. 9 to Castleberry Road. The project has long been a priority for the county, but the ongoing slump in sales tax collections has limited funding to improve the busy road. Though the county hopes to ... Full Story »