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Friday, August 11, 2017

FBI: Canadian man flew to Atlanta to have sex with minor – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta Journal ConstitutionYves Joseph Legault, 53, of Ontario, was booked on a charge of communicating online with a minor child for the purposes of having sex, FBI Atlanta Special Agent Stephen Emmett said in a news release. Legault was arrested after his arrival on a flight …FBI: Canadian man arrested for traveling to Atlanta to […]

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Selig to transform NW Atlanta warehouses to mixed-use – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta Journal ConstitutionA rendering of the planned Works at Chattahoochee project in northwest Atlanta. Selig Development plans to transform aging warehouses into a blend of offices, apartments, retail, restaurants and green space. SPECIAL The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.Selig Plans Billion-Dollar Project On Upper WestsideWABE 90.1 FM all 6 news articles …read more Source:: Atlanta Restaurants News By […]

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NY Giants Zone Blitz Confused Steelers QB Josh Dobbs In NFL Preseason Game

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Atlanta, Fulton expanding animal control after mauling at bus stop – MyAJC

MyAJCWith the agreement, approved by Atlanta in July and the county earlier this month, two more officers will be dedicated to Atlanta, raising the number of officers who primarily work within the city to nine. Animal control is funded by the cities, but … …read more Source:: Atlanta News By Google News

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Dolphins’ McMillan injures knee in 23-20 win over Atlanta – Daily Commercial

Daily CommercialMIAMI GARDENS — Now the NFL’s highest-paid running back, Devonta Freeman looked the part in a brief appearance Thursday night, scoring on a 15-yard reception from Matt Ryan as the Atlanta Falcons lost to the Miami Dolphins 23-20. Freeman, who …Freeman scores but Falcons blow lead at Miami, 23-20. (Aug 10, 2017)FOXSports.comDimitroff pleased with […]

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GA officer challenges owner of ‘No Cops’ gym to boxing match – WHAS 11.com

WHAS 11.com“He seems like he might enjoy getting the opportunity to punch a cop in the face and I’d be happy to oblige him and give him that opportunity,” the Fayetteville, Georgia resident said. According to the Jim Chambers, who owns EAV Barbell Club, has had …Atlanta gym owner makes no apologies for ‘No Cops’ […]

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Applebee’s, IHOP to close up to 160 restaurants – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta Journal Constitution“We are investing in the empowerment of our brands by improving overall franchisee financial health, closing underperforming restaurants and enhancing the supply chain,” Richard J. Dahl, chairman and interim chief executive officer of DineEquity Inc. said.Just announced: Applebee’s is closing up to 135 restaurantsWSB AtlantaDineEquity, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2017 ResultsPR Newswire […]

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Thursday, August 10, 2017

Report card: Dolphins 23, Falcons 20 – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta Journal ConstitutionAtlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) scores a touchdown ahead of Miami Dolphins free safety Reshad Jones (20), during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Atlanta Falcons wide …Hyde5: Five Dolphins players to watch against AtlantaSun Sentinel (blog)No Cutler, but plenty […]

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Atlanta native, Spelman College alumna to open Chick-fil-A’s first downtown Los Angeles location – Atlanta Business Chronicle

Atlanta Business ChronicleShe got her first job with the company when she was just 15 and began working as a Team Member at a restaurant in Atlanta as a way to earn money to buy her first car and continued throughout her years attending Spelman College before taking the job at …Atlanta United players to […]

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Applebee’s, IHOP to close up to 160 restaurants – WSB Radio

WSB Radio“We are investing in the empowerment of our brands by improving overall franchisee financial health, closing underperforming restaurants and enhancing the supply chain,” Richard J. Dahl, chairman and interim chief executive officer of DineEquity Inc. said.Just announced: Applebee’s is closing up to 135 restaurantsWSB Atlanta all 110 news articles …read more Source:: Atlanta Restaurants […]

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Ludacris performs first mic check at Mercedes-Benz Stadium – WTOC

WTOCWe are just 16 days away from the first official sporting event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons host the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. in a preseason match-up. But before any athletes hit the freshly laid …Kempner: Atlanta stadium’s roof an un-retractable business gambleMyAJCLower bowl of Georgia Dome […]

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New data: City of Atlanta just packed on another 10000 people – Curbed Atlanta

Curbed AtlantaAnyhow, big picture, the 10-county Atlanta region packed on 78,300 new residents last year for a grand total of about 4.9 million (per the ARC’s tally). That’s a bigger bump than any year since the Great Recession. And that total is larger than 24 states.ARC: Job growth fuels population surge in metro AtlantaAtlanta Journal […]

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Atlanta Gym’s Policy Banning Police, Military Personnel Prompts Outrage – KTLA

KTLAAn Atlanta gym owner is defending his policy of not allowing police officers or military personnel to join his gym. A sign recently posted on the door of EAV Barbell Club in East Atlanta Village read “No Cops,” according to television station WGCL in …Atlanta officer challenges owner of ‘No Cops’ gym to boxing matchKAREAtlanta […]

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Just announced: Applebee’s is closing up to 135 restaurants – WSB Atlanta

WSB AtlantaYour local Applebee’s may be closing soon, as the struggling casual restaurant chain tries to turn its business around. In an August 10 news release, Applebee’s reported that comparable same-restaurant sales declined 6.2% for the second quarter of 2017 … and more …read more Source:: Atlanta Restaurants News By Google News

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Officer challenges owner of ‘No Cops’ gym to boxing match – KING5.com

KING5.com“He seems like he might enjoy getting the opportunity to punch a cop in the face and I’d be happy to oblige him and give him that opportunity,” the Fayetteville, Georgia resident said. According to the Jim Chambers, who owns EAV Barbell Club, has had …East Atlanta Gym’s Unapologetic Sign: ‘No Cops’Patch.comOfficer challenges ‘No Cops’ […]

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Little League Home Run Proves Costly for Atlanta Braves – Tomahawk Take

Tomahawk TakeEven for a sub-.500 team, sloppiness should not determine the outcome of a game at the big league level. But it absolutely did for the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. After dropping the first of a two-game set against the woeful Philadelphia Phillies …Odubel Herrera triples twice as Phillies top Atlanta Braves, 3-2Philly.comBraves shortstop Johan […]

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Hyde5: Five Dolphins players to watch against Atlanta – Sun Sentinel (blog)

Sun Sentinel (blog)If Godchaux starts and if Atlanta starts veteran Andy Levitre at left guard, it will be a good test of where he’s at. Then again, the same can be said for Phillips. Either way, it’s worth watching to see if Godchaux takes what has been a good camp onto …Falcons to hold out […]

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Wednesday, August 9, 2017

We should play Atlanta all the time: Phillies 3, Braves 2 – The Good Phight

The Good PhightHeading into tonight’s game, Phillies’ pitching had been pretty up and down. For every Aaron Nola amazing start, there was a Nick Pivetta stinker. However, the past two nights saw both starters, Nola on Sunday, Zach Eflin last night, had both gone at …Atlanta Braves lose both the game and infielder Johan CamargoTomahawk […]

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‘No cops’ backlash spills onto 2nd Atlanta gym – WXIA-TV

WXIA-TVATLANTA – There has been a strong backlash on social media after Tuesday night’s 11Alive News story about an Atlanta gym owner’s ‘No Cop’ policy. “We’ve had an explicitly stated ‘no cop’ policy since we opened, and we also don’t open membership to …Atlanta gym owner defends ‘no cops’ rule after death threatsReutersAtlanta gym owner […]

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Atlanta Hawks sign veteran forward Luke Babbitt – NBA.com

NBA.comATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks have signed veteran forward Luke Babbitt to a one-year deal. The Hawks announced the deal on Wednesday. Babbitt will earn about $1.9 million, the league minimum for a player entering his eighth year. Babbitt has …What to expect from Atlanta Hawks preseason match-up against the HeatSoaring Down SouthAtlanta Hawks […]

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Babbitt, the space-maker, joins Hawks – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta Journal ConstitutionThe opportunity to play for coach Mike Budenholzer and the system he implemented over his four seasons was the main attraction for Babbitt to join Atlanta. “I’ve noticed for years now what kind of style and the way guys play here,” Babbitt said. “You …Hawks sign veteran forward Luke Babbitt to 1-year dealFOXSports.comAtlanta […]

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Atlanta Braves, MLB unveil Players Weekend uniforms with special nicknames – Talking Chop

Talking ChopAtlanta Braves, MLB unveil Players Weekend uniforms with special nicknames. For their weekend series against the Colorado Rockies on August 25-27, the Braves will be wearing special, colorful uniforms with some wacky nicknames on the back. Fun!Atlanta Braves, MLB Players Weekend will have a youthful, fun feel to itTomahawk Take all 83 news articles […]

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Falcons react to Devonta Freeman’s $41 million contract – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta Journal ConstitutionAtlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) is shown during warmups before the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC. Many Atlanta Falcons …Falcons agree to 5-year extension with RB Devonta FreemanFOXSports.comDevonta Freeman agrees to terms on […]

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Delta Jet Aborts Takeoff From Atlanta After 2 Tires Go Flat – U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World ReportDelta Jet Aborts Takeoff From Atlanta After 2 Tires Go Flat. Authorities say a Delta Air Lines jet bound for Oklahoma was forced to abort its takeoff at Atlanta’s airport after two of its tires went flat on the runway. Aug. 9, 2017, at 10:30 a.m.. MORE.2 tires deflate during takeoff […]

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Falcons agree to 5-year extension with RB Devonta Freeman – FOXSports.com

FOXSports.comATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension with running back Devonta Freeman, addressing one of the biggest issues for the defending NFC champions. The deal was announced Wednesday, on the eve of the …Devonta Freeman agrees to terms on monstrous five-year extension with FalconsCBSSports.comDevonta Freeman signs five-year contract […]

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Solar eclipse 2017: How Atlanta traffic could be affected – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta Journal ConstitutionAccording to NASA, it will create a 70-mile swarth of midday darkness that will last for about two and a half minutes along the path between 1 and 4 p.m. Astronomers are calling it the Great American Eclipse. People in metro Atlanta will not see a … …read more Source:: Atlanta News By […]

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Braves Player Trips Jogging Over Chalk Line, Hurts Knee – U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World ReportAtlanta Braves shortstop Johan Camargo is helped up by third base coach Ron Washington (37) and bench coach Terry Pendleton, left, after collapsing as he took the field before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in …Braves rookie Johan Camargo suffers strange injury running on fieldFOXSports.comHerrera’s […]

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