Atlanta News

Under the Highway Bridge: Holiday Gift, Delivered

WXIA-TV Atlanta - Fri Nov 20

Not long ago, a Decatur Pastor, Patricia Simpson, and members of her small church, the Prayer, Faith and Worship Outreach Ministry, spotted what, for many across Metro Atlanta, is a familiar sight no one cares to see -- people living underneath bridges.

Govt wants to expand expedited screening of low-risk, arriving travelers at more airports

WTKR-TV Norfolk - Fri Nov 20

The Homeland Security Department wants to expand speedy screening of preapproved, low-risk air travelers arriving in the United States to most international airports in the country.

Woman stabbed to death in Athens apartment

Athens Banner-Herald - Fri Nov 20

A man stabbed his wife to death at their apartment Thursday morning in Southeastern Clarke County, two months after she refused to press charges against him for battery, Athens-Clarke police said.

Would Longer Bar Hours Combat Atlanta's 'Boring?'

WXIA-TV Atlanta - Thu Nov 19

As Atlanta struggles with shrinking revenue and a sluggish economy some are looking at a new approach in an old fight -- extending bar hours.

Free Kelly Clarkson concert

Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Wed Nov 18

Too much going on for me to hold stuff. So here's a bonus blog entry for the day.

Rhinehart Grows Again With Perimeter Bobcat Purchase

Construction Equipment Guide - Wed Nov 18

The Lake City, Ga., facility of Bobcat of Atlanta was built as a "model store" for other new facilities being built for Bobcat specific distributors.

Can 4 a.m. 'last call' help?

Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Wed Nov 18

Last call is 2:30 a.m. in Atlanta clubs and bars, like Mary's in East Atlanta, but there's talk again of making it 4 a.m. AJC file photo It's baaaaaaack! Not Atlanta's 4 a.m. last call, but the discussion about Atlanta's 4 a.m. last call.

County sees more budget cuts ahead

Douglas County Sentinal - Wed Nov 18

Douglas County Commission Chair Tom Worthan speaks Tuesday at the GreyStone Power Luncheon.

Columbus woman found dead in car identified

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer - Tue Nov 17

Lisa Ellen Taylor, 47, of Columbus was found dead early this morning in a car parked at Riverside Drive and 25th Street.

Rising obesity will cost U.S. health care $344 billion a year

USA Today - Mon Nov 16

If Americans continue to pack on pounds, obesity will cost the USA about $344 billion in medical-related expenses by 2018, eating up about 21% of health-care spending, says the first analysis to estimate the future medical costs of excess weight.