Friday, May 29, 2015

Fayette calls special meeting for roundabouts – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Fayette calls special meeting for roundaboutsAtlanta Journal ConstitutionThe Fayette County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Administrative Complex, 140 Stonewall Ave. West in Fayetteville. The meeting will include speakers and presentations from the Georgia Department of … …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News By Google News

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Preview: Divisions hobble Atlanta region – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Preview: Divisions hobble Atlanta regionAtlanta Journal ConstitutionPlaces like London, Toronto and Denver embrace regionalism to build transit systems, vibrant downtowns, needed infrastructure and political and civic harmony. Metro Atlanta, an amalgam of 150 cities spread across 29 counties, is something of a poster … …read more From:: Atlanta News By Google News

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Indicted soccer official has Atlanta ties – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Indicted soccer official has Atlanta tiesAtlanta Journal ConstitutionOne of the highest-ranking soccer officials named in the FIFA bribery scandal lives part time in the Atlanta area, and prosecutors allege that some of the illicit cash he received paid for the swimming pool at his palatial Rockdale County home. Jeffrey …Indicted FIFA exec, CONCACAF president has […]

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Midtown's Veni Vidi Vici will close for good May 31 – Atlanta Business Chronicle (blog)

Midtown’s Veni Vidi Vici will close for good May 31Atlanta Business Chronicle (blog)“This was a difficult decision, since the restaurant has a loyal following,” said Buckhead Life founder and CEO Pano Karatassos. “However, and while we are and shall always remain dedicated to our base and loyal customers in our Atlanta restaurants … …read more […]

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UGA 5-star impresses Atlanta Braves – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

UGA 5-star impresses Atlanta BravesAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)“It was a once-in-lifetime experience to see him in an Atlanta Braves uniform,” his mother said. “That was something else.” Godwin is not on many draft lists but could be selected late in next month’s draft due to his outstanding athleticism and high …and more …read more From:: […]

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Midtown's Veni Vidi Vici Will Close on Sunday – Eater

Midtown’s Veni Vidi Vici Will Close on SundayEaterMidtown Italian restaurant Veni Vidi Vici, part of the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group empire, will shutter at the end of dinner service this Sunday. Buckhead Life founder Pano Karatassos confirmed the move in a statement emailed to Eater Atlanta … …read more From:: Atlanta Restaurants News By Google […]

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Thursday, May 28, 2015

Governor Plugs Georgia Film Industry in LA – Southern Political Report

Governor Plugs Georgia Film Industry in LASouthern Political Report… in Georgia, including indirect jobs and wages. In the past several years major companies like Pinewood Studios, Atlanta Metro Studios and Screen Gems have built studios in the metro Atlanta area. And the demand for studio space in Atlanta is still … …read more From:: Pinewood […]

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UGA 5-star football signee works out for Atlanta Braves today – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

UGA 5-star football signee works out for Atlanta Braves todayAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)Terry Godwin is the two-sport star from Callaway High School who signed a football scholarship with UGA last February. Godwin also plays baseball, and he has quietly emerged as a “sleeper” prospect for next month’s MLB Draft. The senior third baseman …and more […]

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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta docs get dunked by patients – WXIA-TV

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta docs get dunked by patientsWXIA-TVATLANTA, Ga. — Patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta donned tutus and capes and headed out to the garden, for the annual Child Life Carnival. Patients blew bubbles, tossed IV bags, and gave checkups to teddy bears at the medical play station. …read more From:: Atlanta News […]

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Baseball Eagles sign two more pitchers – Jackson Clarion Ledger

Baseball Eagles sign two more pitchersJackson Clarion LedgerHinds Community College), Walker Powell (Fayetteville, Ark./Fayetteville HS), Hayden Roberts (Irvington, Ala./Alabama Southern CC), Nick Sandlin (Evans, Ga./Greenbrier HS), Sam Walley (Taylorsville, Miss.), along with infielders Storme Cooper … …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News By Google News

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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Prosecutor: Greed behind violations at burnt-out Atlanta property – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Prosecutor: Greed behind violations at burnt-out Atlanta propertyAtlanta Journal ConstitutionRick Warren, the Buckhead investor who has bought up some 10 percent of Atlanta’s English Avenue neighborhood, appears with his defense attorney George Lawson before Atlanta Municipal Court Judge Crystal Gaines, Wednesday. Warren faces more … …read more From:: Atlanta News By Google News

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Atlanta, three other cities bid for 2018 college football title game – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta, three other cities bid for 2018 college football title gameAtlanta Journal ConstitutionAtlanta will compete against Miami, Houston and Santa Clara, Calif., to be the site of college football’s national championship game in January 2018. Those four cities submitted bids to College Football Playoff officials ahead of a Wednesday deadline …New Orleans among 9 bidding […]

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Atlanta Food & Wine Festival opens Thursday – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Atlanta Food & Wine Festival opens ThursdayAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)Some of the beverage classes at the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival this year focus on African-American cocktail legends, a comparison of European wines versus their Southern cousins and the medicinal properties of moonshine. CONTRIBUTED BY AF&WF … …read more From:: Atlanta News By Google News

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Monday, May 25, 2015

'Guardians Of The Galaxy 2' Plot Spoilers Uncovered! Director James Gunn To … – Franchise Herald

‘Guardians Of The Galaxy 2′ Plot Spoilers Uncovered! Director James Gunn To …Franchise HeraldIn addition Superhero Hype reported that “Guardians of the Galaxy 2″ will start production in February, which will take place in Pinewood’s Atlanta studio instead of UK. Chris Pratt as Star Lord, Vin Diesel as Groot, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Bradley …and […]

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Reviewing Atlanta Braves' Last 9 First-Round Draft Picks – Bleacher Report

Reviewing Atlanta Braves’ Last 9 First-Round Draft PicksBleacher ReportThe Atlanta Braves have always put a focus on drafting, scouting and developing within the organization. New president of baseball operations John Hart has put an even greater emphasis on the draft and restocking the farm system. Hart prioritizes the … …read more From:: Atlanta News By […]

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Is the Atlanta Hawks' Dennis Schröder wearing Kyrie Irving's shoes? – Sun Times National

Is the Atlanta Hawks’ Dennis Schröder wearing Kyrie Irving’s shoes?Sun Times NationalCleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith dominated Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, scoring 28 points, including eight three-pointers, against the Atlanta Hawks. Without Kyrie Irving last night, the Cavs needed Smith to keep up his scoring in Game …Cavs notes: Irving a game-time […]

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Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford ejected for elbowing Cleveland Cavaliers' Matthew … – FOXSports.com

Atlanta Hawks’ Al Horford ejected for elbowing Cleveland Cavaliers’ Matthew …FOXSports.comMike Budenholzer comments on Al Horford’s ejection and says that it was “somewhat difficult” for him to see what happened. share 0. Tweet 0. AP. Share This Story. Tweet. Updated MAY 25, 2015 5:10p ET. CLEVELAND —. Al Horford threw an elbow at …Cleveland tops […]

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Fewer students study botany, more plant collections closing – WTVM

Fewer students study botany, more plant collections closingWTVMAfter the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville herbarium narrowly escaped closure in 2003 and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock closed its collection a few years later, he decided the commission needed its own. A handful of commission staff …and more …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News […]

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Many Atlanta Restaurants Take Trans Fats Off The Menu – WABE 90.1 FM

Many Atlanta Restaurants Take Trans Fats Off The MenuWABE 90.1 FMMany restaurants have already phased out trans fat, but not all. “It’s not as though the rug’s getting pulled out from under us,” said Joy Dubost, senior director of nutrition at the National Restaurant Association. If you’re trying to avoid trans fat … …read more […]

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Running: Buffalo Marathon results – Buffalo News

Running: Buffalo Marathon resultsBuffalo NewsIan Brown (Americus, Ga.) 2:50.16. 19. Timothy Collins (Niagara Falls, Ont.) 2:50.47. 20. John Schnitter (Rochester) 2:51.13. 21. Paul Donnelly (Evanston, Ill.) 2:51.27. 22. Ryan Mills (Charlotte, N.C.) 2:52.05. 23. Kameron Carpenter (Newark, Ohio) 2 …and more …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News By Google News

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When will the DPs arrive for MLS Atlanta? – Atlanta Journal Constitution

When will the DPs arrive for MLS Atlanta?Atlanta Journal ConstitutionThere is only a small chance that a player will agree to a deal with MLS Atlanta during the 2015-16 European season for Atlanta’s inaugural year, but it’s not beyond the realm of reason. It would likely be a player whose contract is up at the […]

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Angels and desperation: See Plain Dealer and Atlanta Journal-Constitution … – cleveland.com

Angels and desperation: See Plain Dealer and Atlanta Journal-Constitution …cleveland.comUnderneath that is the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s “Hawks Extra” cover. Click each newspaper image to see a larger picture. And check out all the section covers from all three games in the series thus far in the slideshow at the top of this post … …read more […]

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No Baum regional: 4 from SEC to host – Arkansas Online

No Baum regional: 4 from SEC to hostArkansas OnlineThe Razorbacks returned to Fayetteville Saturday after traveling to Omaha, Neb., to play Creighton, to Athens, Ga., for a series against Georgia and to Hoover, Ala., for the SEC Tournament. Arkansas went 2-2 in the SEC Tournament, beating Tennessee and …and more …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia […]

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Sunday, May 24, 2015

Maybin right at home in Atlanta – KSPR

Maybin right at home in AtlantaKSPRATLANTA — An excited Cameron Maybin didn’t waste any time joining the Atlanta Braves, making it to Miami for Opening Day barely 18 hours after he was traded by San Diego. … Distributed by Internet Broadcasting and The Sports Xchange. This material …Atlanta Brarves rookie Mike Foltynewicz quiets Milwaukee BrewersFOXSports.com […]

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Atlanta rookie gets best of Brewers – Green Bay Press Gazette

Atlanta rookie gets best of BrewersGreen Bay Press GazetteATLANTA – Atlanta rookie Mike Foltynewicz had command of his pitches, and that gave him the edge he needed to top Jimmy Nelson and the Milwaukee Brewers. Foltynewicz threw three-hit ball for 72/3 innings, leading the Braves over Nelson and the …Brewers fall to Braves 2-1 in […]

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Letters, diaries reveal Rhinebeck Civil War veteran's service – Poughkeepsie Journal

Letters, diaries reveal Rhinebeck Civil War veteran’s servicePoughkeepsie JournalIn May 1864, with a big battle looming in Resaca, Ga., Benjamin writes, “May God grant us a complete victory over the enemies of our country … so complete as will terminate this warfare and unite us again as a people.” Out of combat himself after … […]

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Preview: Milwaukee Brewers at Atlanta Braves – FOXSports.com

Preview: Milwaukee Brewers at Atlanta BravesFOXSports.comNelson will try to post consecutive wins for the first time in his career Sunday when the visiting Brewers try for a series split against the Atlanta Braves. After allowing five home runs in dropping his previous two starts, Nelson (2-4, 3.73 ERA …Recap: Atlanta vs. MilwaukeeSacramento Bee Atlanta Braves […]

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'Ant-Man' to Include Falcon & Other Marvel Avengers? – MovieWeb

‘Ant-Man’ to Include Falcon & Other Marvel Avengers?MovieWebWhen Marvel and Disney announced in April that Captain America: Civil War had started shooting at Pinewood Studios in Atlanta, they revealed that Paul Rudd will be appearing in the movie as Ant-Man. Though, it seems that particular story thread will …and more …read more From:: Pinewood Studios […]

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Recap: Atlanta vs. Milwaukee – Sacramento Bee

Recap: Atlanta vs. MilwaukeeSacramento BeeAtlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – Jace Peterson’s two-out single in the 11th inning drove in the deciding run and lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 decision over the Milwaukee Brewers. Peterson’s clutch hit off Brandon Kintzler (0-1) gave the Braves …Atlanta Braves take advantage of Brewers reliever Will Smith’s ejection for […]

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Hawks' Kyle Korver out for playoffs, may require ankle surgery – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Hawks’ Kyle Korver out for playoffs, may require ankle surgeryAtlanta Journal Constitution052215 ATLANTA: Hawks Kyle Korver drives against Cavaliers Iman Shumpert in game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday, May 22, 2015, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com …Atlanta’s Kyle Korver out for the rest of the playoffs with an ankle injuryYahoo Sports […]

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