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Friday, February 14, 2014

Atlanta residents urged to continue avoiding roads – Macon Telegraph (blog)

Atlanta residents urged to continue avoiding roadsMacon Telegraph (blog)ATLANTA — Atlanta officials say residents are still being asked to avoid driving Thursday until roads have been cleared of leftover ice and slush. City officials say essential employees will continue working 12-hour rotating shifts to help the city … and more …read more Source: Atlanta News […]

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Atlanta residents urged to continue avoiding roads – Macon Telegraph (blog)

Atlanta drivers praise state and city for storm response – WGCL Atlanta

WGCL AtlantaGov. Nathan Deal and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed vowed to do better after many criticized them for their slow response to the severe weather crisis two weeks ago and in the winter of 2011. During the 2011 storm, drivers abandoned their cars as ice and …5 reasons Atlanta is not a laughingstockCNNSouthern Hospitality Amid […]

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Atlanta drivers praise state and city for storm response – WGCL Atlanta

Mia Farrow Made Fool By Ecuador's Rafael Correa In Chevron Case

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Gracie Gold Ashley Wagner Olympics Skaters Should Have Glo Blades

Atlanta weather | Thaw continues as things creep back to normal – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta weather | Thaw continues as things creep back to normalAtlanta Journal ConstitutionPower outages: Areas south of Atlanta were among the hardest hit by power outages, and thousands remained in the dark late Thursday. For some, it could take days before power is restored. At the worst, about 383,000 customers were without power … …read […]

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While Atlanta adjusts to snow, Northerners shake fists at another winter storm … – Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science MonitorAs happened in Atlanta two weeks ago, North Carolina’s capital city, Raleigh, was caught inexperienced on Wednesday when ice precipitation stranded hundreds of motorists and produced massive gridlock. (Perhaps worse, the Duke vs. UNC men’s …Luge hits icy Atlanta streets amid stormKXAN.com all 5 news articles …read more Source: Atlanta News By Google

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5 reasons Atlanta is not a laughingstock – CNN

CNNAtlanta, Georgia (CNN) — Bruised by the embarrassing 2 inches of snow that crippled Atlanta two weeks ago, the city rallied this week to make sure a repeat wasn’t in store. Here are five reasons Atlanta is not a laughingstock — this time: 1. People …Drivers praise state and city for storm responseWGCL Atlanta all […]

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Historic Atlanta Storm Puts ‘Mockingjay’ Filming on Ice – Hollywood Reporter

Hollywood ReporterJust last week, the movie was reportedly filming in downtown Atlanta at the 200 Peachtree event space indoors. Stars Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Julianne Moore and Sam Claflin were all photographed on the set. But the storm stole the spotlight … …read more Source: Atlanta News By Google

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No school for most in metro Atlanta on Friday – Atlanta Journal Constitution

No school for most in metro Atlanta on FridayAtlanta Journal ConstitutionJohn Brewster and his daughter Sarah, 8, head to another hill while sledding on a boogie board in Grant Park on Thursday morning. Students across Atlanta would have another day to frolick in the melting snow with classes out on Friday. …read more Source: Atlanta […]

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Long waits greet fliers as they return to Hartsfield-Jackson – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta Journal ConstitutionAtlanta-based Delta canceled nearly all of its flights in Atlanta Thursday morning but started rebuilding in the afternoon, a process that will continue into Friday and could be complicated by stormy weather in the northeast. Delta has extended its …Hundreds more flights cancelled at Atlanta airportOnline AthensFlight cancellations top 12000; most DC flights […]

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Las Vegas Taxi Drivers On Vegas Economy

I talked to Las Vegas Taxi Drivers On the state of The Vegas Economy during Zennie62.com coverage of CES 2014.

The Atlanta Falcons: How Do They Get Back To Winning Ways? Part 3: Free Agency and the Draft.

The Atlanta Falcons: How Do They Get Back To Winning Ways? Part 3 In part 3 of how the Falcons can get back to winning we ways I investigate the possible free agents that they could target to improve the current roster and to replace any departures and also explore possible draft targets. It’s been […]

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Most Atlanta flights axed; cancellations top 9500 – USA TODAY

USA TODAYLast update: Wednesday at 9:50 p.m. ET. Next update: Thursday, by 8 a.m. ET. The latest winter storm to snarl travel brought flights at the world’s busiest airport to a virtual standstill Wednesday and sent delays and cancellations cascading to all …Most Atlanta flights axed for Wednesday as cancellations soarKSDKWith thousands of flight cancellations, […]

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Kate Hansen Dances To Beyonce On NBC Olympics And Gains Fans

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2014 Ice Storm Atlanta: Fayetteville Gets Snow At 3 AM

It's snowing in Atlanta and Fayetteville GA is getting a fresh batch of snow at 3 am Thursday!

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Sid Ceasar Dies: Comedian Partnered With Imogene Coca

Sid Ceasar died today at 91. My Mom remembers him as a "great comedian who could create a skit from nothing. He performed in skits," she said. Sid Ceasar was best known for his work with Imogene Coca on "Your Show Of Shows."

Richie Incognito Attacks Jonathan Martin On Twitter

Richie Incognito is attacking Jonathan Martin on Twitter today. In fact he is going off. I review the tweets and ask why is he doing this today?

Ice Storm Atlanta: Power Back Snowing Now

Ice Storm Atlanta Update: the power is back in Fayetteville, Georgia, but here comes the snow!

Ice Storm Atlanta: EMC Power Crew Working On Fayetteville L

This Is What An Ice Storm Looks Like In Fayetteville, GA

Ice Atlanta. Power Out Again In Fayetteville GA

Well the power is out once again in Fayetteville GA. It was out, then on, now out and 13,000 are impacted.

Atlanta Snow and Ice But Power Back in Fayetteville

The power is back in Fayetteville GA! Thanks to EMC Fayetteville Georgia!

Atlanta Ice Storm Brings Power Outage To Fayetteville GA

The Atlanta Ice Storm or iceocalypes has brought a power outage to Fayetteville GA. So call EMC Fayetteville - I did - and let them know. Also you can see cars on the road driving by at 40 mph so the roads are not so bad right now.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Atlanta Snow Storm 2 Ice Storm Coming

Monday, February 10, 2014

Jill Broadhurst v Nicolas Heidorn For Oakland City Council District Four

Jill Broadhurst v Nicolas Heidorn For Oakland City Council District Four Jill Broadhurst has a challenger in the race for the Oakland City Council District Four Seat: Nicolas Heidorn. He is a former intern to Cal Governor Jerry Brown. Jill is Executive Director of East Bay Rental Housing. This is her second run for the seat; it's Nicolas' first.

Georgia Snow Storm Now Georgia Ice Storm

The Georgia Snow Storm of two weeks ago gives way to the Georgia Ice Storm projected for Wednesday. And all schools in 14 counties are closed Tuesday but not in Fayette County. That is crazy!