'Entering autos' epidemic – 10 more thefts in PTC, 5 more in Fayetteville – The Citizen.com

‘Entering autos’ epidemic – 10 more thefts in PTC, 5 more in FayettevilleThe Citizen.com26 between 5:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. Two occurred at Picnic Park on Willowbend adjacent to City Hall while the third occurred at the athletic complex on Ga. Highway 74 South. Police Chief Janet Moon said one of the vehicles entered at […]

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Dumas gets 25 years in rape of Down's syndrome woman, 24 – The Citizen.com

Dumas gets 25 years in rape of Down’s syndrome woman, 24The Citizen.comPrevious reporting by The Citizen noted that the incidents in late 2010 were alleged to have occurred at a home on Hickory Avenue west of Fayetteville off Ga. Highway 54, though neither Dumas nor the 24-year-old victim lived in the home. The victim … […]

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Football games, Biden's visit to jam Atlanta streets Thursday night – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Football games, Biden’s visit to jam Atlanta streets Thursday nightAtlanta Journal ConstitutionOther big weekend events in Atlanta are expected to bring thousands to town, and some of those people may arrive early for the festivities. Dragon Con, a four-day sci-fi, fantasy and comic convention, kicks of Friday. More than 60,000 people are …Perfect traffic storm […]

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Atlanta couple in home invasion: 'This won't define us' – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta couple in home invasion: ‘This won’t define us’Atlanta Journal ConstitutionThey don’t know why a teenage gunman shot the father of two in each leg and fired shots at his wife and baby at their northwest Atlanta home. And the Lashes may never know. But there is one thing the couple knows for sure. They […]

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Be here for Labor Day weekend in Atlanta – Access Atlanta

Be here for Labor Day weekend in AtlantaAccess AtlantaLabor Day weekend is upon us, Atlanta. The unofficial end of summer. A three-day grindstone sabbatical. A weekend that could otherwise be called “Gridlocalypse” due to all the events around the city. Start planning your weekend now with our guide to …and more …read more From:: Atlanta […]

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Witnesses: Atlanta officer arrested at scene of double-fatal shooting – WSB Atlanta

Witnesses: Atlanta officer arrested at scene of double-fatal shootingWSB AtlantaWitnesses told Channel 2’s Darryn Moore officers arrested an Atlanta police officer who was checking to see if his son was a victim. DeKalb police said they got a call of the double-shooting on Eberline Court shortly after midnight. Neighbors said a …2 people killed in […]

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Safety of Sports Stadiums Questioned After Fan Dies at Atlanta Braves Game – Insurance Journal

Safety of Sports Stadiums Questioned After Fan Dies at Atlanta Braves GameInsurance JournalThe death of a longtime Braves season-ticket holder raises questions about the planned height of guard rails at their new stadium scheduled to open in 2017. The Braves say they had safety in mind when making plans for SunTrust Park even before Gregory […]

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7 restaurants worth revisiting – Creative Loafing Atlanta

7 restaurants worth revisitingCreative Loafing AtlantaWith the 2015 Best of Atlanta issue about to drop (it’s on stands Thurs., Sept. 17), now is an ideal time for reflection. Many of last year’s Oral Pleasures winners are still among our go-tos. Here’s a list of favorites to revisit before we replace … …read more From:: Atlanta […]

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Ford Fry's Optimist spinoff to be called Beetlecat, opening in November – Atlanta Magazine

Ford Fry’s Optimist spinoff to be called Beetlecat, opening in NovemberAtlanta MagazineThe restaurant will be divided into two areas. Upstairs will have an expanded oyster bar (like at the Optimist) with a larger wood-burning oven and a patio. Downstairs in the Den is a darker room reminiscent of a 1970s surf den with another patio […]

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New England college football: UNH has unfinished business – Boston Globe

New England college football: UNH has unfinished businessBoston GlobeRB John Smith , Husson — The Fayetteville, Ga., native piled up 1,480 yards, 13 TDs, and 6.2 yards per carry in a smashing freshman campaign. CB Jaymie Spears , Amherst — Last fall, the 5-9 D-back from Haverhill via St. Mark’s picked off six passes …and […]

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Atlanta's Craig Lewis Band gunning for 'America's Got Talent' finals – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Atlanta’s Craig Lewis Band gunning for ‘America’s Got Talent’ finalsAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)Atlanta R&B duo The Craig Lewis Band has advanced to the semifinals of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” and will be performing Tuesday night (September 1) for a shot at the finals September 15. I’ve been following this show since it debuted in the […]

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Family seeks video of Atlanta police shooting of handcuffed woman – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Family seeks video of Atlanta police shooting of handcuffed womanAtlanta Journal ConstitutionA small crowd gathered Tuesday at Underground Atlanta to demand Police Chief George Turner quit “hiding” surveillance video of a police shooting that killed a woman last April. Police say Alexia Christian was shot after she opened fire on two officers.and more …read more […]

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