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Friday, December 27, 2013

Atlanta Hawks’ Al Horford out with chest injury – USA TODAY

USA TODAYAtlanta Hawks center Al Horford has a full tear of the right pectoral muscle in his chest, the team announced Friday. Horford was injured during the Hawks’ Thursday night win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He left the game late in the first of two …Al Horford (torn pec) out indefinitelyESPNAre Atlanta Hawks Still a […]

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College student, Army reservist shot to death during robbery attempt – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta Journal ConstitutionThursday night, Arnold, his girlfriend and another friend were on a bike trail in the Kirkwood community when shots were fired during a robbery attempt, Atlanta police said. The trio had planned to take pictures of graffiti on the trail when they were …Army soldier killed, friend injured in Kirkwood shootingMyFox AtlantaUPDATED: Two […]

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Local ex-NBA player to become Atlanta firefighter – WSB Atlanta

Local ex-NBA player to become Atlanta firefighterWSB AtlantaTim James has been a hero in three different uniforms in three different fields. Channel 2′s Wendy Corona met James at Fire Station 27 in Atlanta and learned what drives him in each new challenge. …read more Source: Atlanta News By Google

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Atlanta Installing Urine Detectors in Train Station Elevators – ABC News

ABC NewsSubway stations have a distinct smell, but some cities have it worse than others. Atlanta’s public transit authority MARTA may be one of the worst, as several of its citizens have said that many of the city’s train station elevators smell like Porta …Atlanta Battles Public Urination With Pee Detectors in SubwaysWiredAtlanta Installs Urine […]

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Thursday, December 26, 2013

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Police: Gunman held daughter as he opened fire – MyFox Atlanta

MyFox AtlantaPolice say the Atlanta man shot on Christmas Day by a gunman holding a baby in his arms in Sandy Springs has died. A spokesperson for the Sandy Springs Police Department tells FOX 5 News that 25-year-old Demetrius Dunn was arrested for allegedly …Man dies after he is shot in Atlanta suburbChattanooga Times Free […]

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Urine Trouble If You Pee On Atlanta’s Subways – Wired

Urine Trouble If You Pee On Atlanta’s SubwaysWiredAtlanta’s public transit authority has begun installing $10,000 urine detectors to try to stop people from relieving themselves in subway elevators. Apparently, MARTA — the eighth-largest public transit operator in the country — has a wee problem … and more …read more Source: Atlanta News By Google

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Atlanta Makes a (Modest) Push for Transit Regionalism – The Atlantic Cities

Atlanta Makes a (Modest) Push for Transit RegionalismThe Atlantic CitiesThe metropolitan Atlanta area has four big mass transit providers — MARTA, GRTA Express, Cobb Transit, and Gwinnett Transit — and each one has its own schedule and payment systems. Earlier this month, as a first step toward better transit … …read more Source: Atlanta News […]

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5 Free Things to Do on Your Next Trip to Atlanta – ABC News

5 Free Things to Do on Your Next Trip to AtlantaABC NewsAtlanta is a diverse, cosmopolitan city that is home to major corporations’ headquarters, world-class cultural institutions and restaurants helmed by award-winning chefs. It has a rich cultural and political history, plus parks and trails to keep … and more …read more Source: Atlanta News […]

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Empty house burns in southeast Atlanta – WXIA-TV

Empty house burns in southeast AtlantaWXIA-TVThe fire broke out at around 12:30 a.m. at a home on Harriett Street near Blashfield Street in southeast Atlanta. First responders battled heavy smoke and flames at the single-story house. No one was injured. The president of the local homeowners’ … and more …read more Source: Atlanta News By […]

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