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Nurse arrested for videotaping women's bathroom
A contracted, nurse anesthetist has been arrested for the unlawful surveillance and eavesdropping of patients at a dental office in Cobb County, said police.

2 shot in Gwinnett identified
Police have have identified two men shot late Thursday night in unincorporated Gwinnett County. Darrel Stringer, 23, and Keiven Rhodes, 19, both of Norcross remain hospitalized after being shot while sitting with a third man in a car at the Valencia Park apartment complex at 3500 Peachtree Corners Circle.

Albany housekeeper wins $280K
Persistence was key for an Albany housekeeper who won over $280,000 in the Nov. 10 Georgia Lottery Fantasy 5 drawing.

Police chase minivan to halt on I-675
Police have stopped a stolen minivan on I-675 just south of I-285, authorities said. Atlanta police identified a stolen Dodge Caravan on I-20 and ordered the driver to pull over, Georgia State Patrol spokesman Lt.

Prayers for Anissa flood Twitter, Facebook
Supporters, family and friends of Anissa Mayhew are showing the world the power of social media. While some people only see social media tools like Facebook and Twitter as means for people to broadcast random and menial updates about what people are doing or thinking, fans of Mayhew are showing how they can be used to disseminate information and rally support.

All-clear sounded at The Temple as suspicious package is determined harmless
Peachtree Street was reopened Friday morning after the Atlanta police bomb squad determined that a "suspicious package" found outside The Temple synagogue was harmless.

Uga VII, Georgia's football mascot, dies
ATHENS -- To the Bulldog Nation, the Uga mascot is royalty, the lineage anointed to represent the University of Georgia.

UGA's Veazey paralyzed from waist down
Freshman injured neck, spinal cord in October accident. Doctors unsure if he'll walk again.

Evidence points to funneling of Hindu temple funds
With his Hindu temple teetering on the verge of foreclosure, the Internal Revenue Service investigating potential tax evasion and his U.S.

Grand Central Terminal for Atlanta?
A plan to build a major passenger terminal in downtown Atlanta might soon boast new life, in the form of an $80 million-plus jump start, state officials said at Transportation Board meetings Wednesday and Thursday.

Suspect in Athens murder arrested after standoff in Decatur
The man taken into custody following a standoff with police in Decatur is the main suspect in the murder of an Athens woman.

Still no weapon found at North Clayton High School
Police used hand-held metal detectors on North Clayton High School students to search for a suspected gun on campus Thursday afternoon.

Monitoring company says it's not to blame for escaped murder suspect
The company that placed a GPS ankle monitor on a DeKalb County murder suspect says it followed proper procedure in notifying authorities the suspect had disappeared.

System glitch riles passengers stuck in Atlanta airport
A telecommunications glitch that caused flight cancellations and delays to ripple across the nation to Atlanta and other major airports Thursday was fixed in a few hours, but aviation officials are still trying to figure out just what went wrong.

DeKalb home invasion suspects arrested
Police arrested a man and a woman on charges they invaded a DeKalb County home and led police on a chase.

Georgia unemployment rate at 10.2 percent in October
The state's jobless rate went up slightly to 10.2 percent in October, up from a revised figure of 10.1 percent in September.

Coweta man, 81, tries to set 35-year-old girlfriend on fire
An 81-year-old  Coweta County man is facing arson and assault charges after authorities said he tried to set his 35-year-old live-in girlfriend on fire.

Councilwoman appeals mimosas guilty verdict
A West Point councilwoman has been found guilty of violating a city ordinance by serving mimosas at her Columbus bridal shop.

Atlanta judicial leaders declare court 'emergency'
Georgia's biggest court system warned Wednesday that a 2010 Fulton County proposal that cuts $53 million from the judicial budget could force them to shut down the courthouse, jeopardize death penalty cases and slash as many as 1,000 jobs.

Lilburn City Council rejects plans for mosque
Scores of Lilburn residents finally got their wish Wednesday night when the City Council rejected plans for a giant mosque in their neighborhood.

WSB-TV employees survive truck explosion
Two WSB-TV employees have been treated and released from Grady Memorial Hospital after the news truck they were operating caught fire and exploded.

FAA to investigate cell phone use on Atlanta flight
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating what led to the two-and-a-half hour delay of a Tuesday flight from Atlanta to Houston, an agency spokeswoman said Wednesday morning.

Fighting Facebook teacher resigns, other suspended
Two Clayton County teachers arrested for fighting over the same lover on Facebook no longer work together.

Cherokee inmate dies after suicide attempt
An inmate in the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center who attempted to take his own life Saturday has died.

Student, volunteer caught having sex in classroom
A student and a former student were caught having sex in a Clayton County classroom after a teacher left them unattended.

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With Fewer Donations And More Animals S.P.C.A Faces Closing
If the Georgia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals cannot increase the pace of its donations it will have to close by the first of next year.

In Atlanta, Get Free Stuff For Recycling Stuff
The city of Atlanta is launching a recycling program that rewards residents for participating.

I-675 Police Chase Comes to Dramatic End
A police chase through parts of Metro Atlanta came to a dramatic end south of the city on Interstate 675 late Friday morning.

Judge Delays First Appearance of Military Supplier
A judge granted a delay for the first appearance hearing of a major military food supplier charged with inflating prices and defrauding the U.S. government.

Suspicious Package at Temple Turns Out To Be Newspapers
The Atlanta Police Department bomb squad was called to the the historic Temple on Peachtree Street in midtown early Friday morning after reports of a suspicious package. || Google Maps

Speedy Screening At More Airports Urged
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International is among several airports that have been testing a pilot program that the Homeland Security Department wants to place at other airports. The program is designed to speed sreening of pre-approved, low-risk air travelers.

Wesley Snipes Appeals 3 Tax Convictions
Actor Wesley Snipes is set to ask a federal appeals panel to overturn his three federal tax convictions.

7 Families Displaced By Dekalb Apartment Fire
An early Friday morning fire at the "Orchard Walk Apartments" on Flatshoals Parkway forced seven families out into the chilly night.

2 Critical In Norcross Shooting
Gwinnett County detectives are interviewing witnesses trying to find a motive for a double shooting late Thursday evening..

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Cobb Police: Dental Worker Videotaped Women In Restroom
Police say videos, found in a nurse anesthetist's home, show him assaulting and touching patients inappropriately while they were under anesthesia at various medical and dental facilities.

Mayoral Candidates Tied In New WSB-TV Poll
Mary Norwood and Kasim Reed are now tied in the Atlanta mayoral race, according to the latest results of a WSB-TV Channel 2/InsiderAdvantage poll.

Water War To Cost Ga. $855 An Hour
The new attorney handling Georgia's appeal in the long-running legal battle with Alabama and Florida over water rights will be paid $855 an hour.

Man Sought In UGA Frat Beating

Mystery IDs Found In Stolen Van After Crash
Police say they found stolen purses inside the stolen minivan.

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Deputies Search For 100 Lost Sheriff's Badges

David Chandley's Football Weekend Forecast
Meteorologist David Chandley reports.

Mental Hospital Stops Admitting Patients

Dogs Sniff Out Rare Snakes In Okefenokee

Smash-And-Grab Thieves Hit Atlanta Restaurants
Smash-and-grab thieves hit two downtown Atlanta restaurants during a one hour stretch early Friday morning. SLIDESHOW: See The Damage STAY CONNECTED: Get News Updates On Your Cell Phone, Blackberry, PDA Got A News Tip? E-mail Us At newstip@wsbtv.com TWITTER: Get Updates @ twitter.com/wsb_tv

Actor Snipes Seeks To Overturn Jail Sentence

Oprah Show To End In 2011

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Student, Volunteer Caught Having Sex In Classroom
School officials suspended a local drama teacher for leaving a volunteer and a student alone in his classroom.

No Bomb At The Temple; Suspicious Package Is Newspapers
The Atlanta Police bomb squad gave the all clear Friday morning at The Temple, the landmark Jewish synagogue on Peachtree Street, after determining a suspicious package turned out to be a stack of newspapers.

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Two in Custody After Police Chase

A police chase ended in Clayton County just before noon Friday. Two suspects are in custody.

 

Package Found at Synagogue Harmless

Atlanta Police said suspicious package found outside a synagogue on Peachtree Street in Brookwood was harmless.

Burglars Hit Bars, Big Screen TVs Stolen

Another round of smash and grab burglary in midtown but this time it wasn't jeans the thieves were after but rather big screen TV's.

Suspect Sought in Double Shooting

Two victims were shot while sitting in a car at the Valencia Park Apartments on Peachtree Corners Circle in Norcross.

Fire Damages DeKalb Apartment Complex

Fire tore through a Dekalb County apartment complex overnight forcing more than a dozen people out of their homes.

Man Gouges Out Ex-Girlfriend's Eye

A Scottish man was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday after he was convicted of gouging out his ex-girlfriend's eye, tossing it over an eighth-floor balcony and then trying to also throw her over the balcony.

APD Chief, Jewell Family Meet

The family of a man killed after a strip club fight wants more answers about his death. A.J. Jewell was the former fiance of Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss.
 

Facebook Photos Cost Woman Insurance

A Quebec woman on long-term sick leave said she lost her insurance benefits after posting vacation photos on Facebook showing her at the beach, at a nightclub and at her birthday party.

'Revenge Was Motive' In Student’s Murder

American student Amanda Knox "coveted hatred" for the British roommate she is accused of murdering and "killed her to take revenge," a prosecutor told an Italian court Friday.

College Park Home Damaged by Fire

A College Park home was damaged by fire Friday, said authorities.

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Nurse arrested for videotaping women's bathroom
A contracted, nurse anesthetist has been arrested for the unlawful surveillance and eavesdropping of patients at a dental office in Cobb County, said police.

Fulton DA agrees to exhume Ashley Jewell and second autopsy
Fulton District Attorney Paul Howard has agreed to the exhumation of Ashley “A.J.” Jewell’s body and a second autopsy to confirm  a rare sickle cell trait killed him.

2 shot in Gwinnett identified
Police have have identified two men shot late Thursday night in unincorporated Gwinnett County. Darrel Stringer, 23, and Keiven Rhodes, 19, both of Norcross remain hospitalized after being shot while sitting with a third man in a car at the Valencia Park apartment complex at 3500 Peachtree Corners Circle.

List of Clayton sheriff's badges sought
The Clayton County Sheriff's Office said the following people have badges given to them by former Sheriff Victor Hill.

New state water lawyer to make $855 an hour
The top litigator who will head Georgia's appeal in the tri-state water case will be paid $855 an hour.

Motorcycle troopers troll metro Atlanta's interstates
The Georgia State Patrol is taking a more stealth approach to catching speeders: from the seat of a Harley Davidson Road King.

Police chase minivan to halt on I-675
Police have stopped a stolen minivan on I-675 just south of I-285, authorities said. Atlanta police identified a stolen Dodge Caravan on I-20 and ordered the driver to pull over, Georgia State Patrol spokesman Lt.

Medical center expands service
The Women’s Imaging Center at Piedmont Fayette Hospital has expanded its breast health services to include Full Field Digital Mammography.

Citizens' panel weighs Gwinnett emergency services
Editor's Note: This story has been re-posted to correct the number of officers budgeted for the Gwinnett County Police Department.

SunTrust branch in Buckhead robbed
Atlanta police Friday were investigating a late morning bank robbery in Buckhead. The SunTrust branch in the 3000 block of Peachtree Road was robbed shortly after 10 a.m., Atlanta police spokesman Eric Schwartz said.

Past CNN head, Bush aide named to broadcast board
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has nominated a former press secretary to President George W.

17 more graduate from Fulton DUI court program
Seventeen repeat DUI offenders on Thursday made up the latest graduating class to complete a Fulton County State Court program designed to help offenders overcome their alcohol addictions.

Prayers for Anissa flood Twitter, Facebook
Supporters, family and friends of Anissa Mayhew are showing the world the power of social media. While some people only see social media tools like Facebook and Twitter as means for people to broadcast random and menial updates about what people are doing or thinking, fans of Mayhew are showing how they can be used to disseminate information and rally support.

All-clear sounded at The Temple as suspicious package is determined harmless
Peachtree Street was reopened Friday morning after the Atlanta police bomb squad determined that a "suspicious package" found outside The Temple synagogue was harmless.

Man killed, mother and 4 children injured in crash on Holcomb Bridge Road
A man was killed and a mother and four children were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Holcomb Bridge Road Thursday morning, according to Roswell police.

Rain forecast for Saturday and Sunday
An approaching weather system will bring metro Atlanta a good chance of rain throughout the weekend, forecasters said.

Childhood friend wins libel suit against ‘Red Hat' novelist
GAINESVILLE -- A jury in Gainesville has decided that a Georgia author libeled a former friend in a novel.

DeKalb executive branch criticized
DeKalb County commissioners just put the finishing touches on their new form of government, and they already want to scrap it.

Burglars hit two Atlanta bars within an hour
Atlanta police Friday were investigating the overnight thefts of three big-screen TVs in a pair of smash-and-grab burglaries at downtown bars just a mile apart.

Were area bank heists pulled by same lunchtime bandit?
Seeking white male, slender in his late 20s to early 30s, who’s fast on his feet. It may sound like a personal ad, but it’s actually the characteristics listed on wanted bulletins of a seemingly lone bank robber who has plagued branches near or north of the Perimeter in the last month. Seven banks from northwest Atlanta to Dunwoody describe this lunchtime bandit striking often just before noon, wearing a variety of baseball caps pulled low on his face, making off with untold amounts of cash, and eventually driving away in a burgundy or maroon Chevrolet Tahoe missing a rear hub cap. Or maybe seven different guys with uncanny resemblance have managed to pull separate bank heists -- twice at the same bank, and three out of the last four Fridays -- and escaped in eerily similar getaway SUVs. Federal and local authorities and area bank security officials are calling this mystery suspect a serial bank robber. “It’s very plausible that if he’s hitting one bank (in an area), he could be responsible for others nearby,” FBI spokesman Special Agent Stephen Emmett said. The Web site GeorgiaBankRobbery.com, maintained by the FBI, local police and the Georgia Association of Banks Security, shows surveillance photos from the bandit’s exploits under the title of "serial robbers." A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of this robber. The man's M.O.

Sandy Springs pawn shop robbed at gunpoint
Police are looking for two men believed to have robbed a Sandy Springs pawn shop Thursday at gunpoint.

Parents appeal to school board to alter Gwinnett redistricting plans
More than 200 parents turned out Thursday evening to ask Gwinnett County school officials to revise redistricting boundaries as the school system prepares to open eight new schools next year.

Bank near Tech robbed again
A bank near Georgia Tech was robbed at gunpoint shortly before noon Thursday, according to police.

Clayton sheriff hunts for badges
The Clayton County Sheriff’s fugitive squad usually hunts bad guys. Now they are hunting their own badges.

Mass swine flu vaccination in DeKalb Saturday
Pregnant women, healthcare workers and others in priority risk groups for swine flu can get vaccinated Saturday in DeKalb County.

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Turkey Eve at Red Door

Thanksgiving is often a time for reunions. Turkey Day may be reserved for family activities, but Turkey Eve is all about celebrating with friends who you may only see a few times a year.

Get everyone together at Red Door for the Spiral Entertainment Turkey Eve on Wednesday, November 25. There will be live music, DJs, drinks and lots of festive folks. The party extends outside under a huge, heated tent. $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Red Door Tavern is located on Roswell Road in Buckhead.

Turkey Eve at Red Door originally appeared on About.com Atlanta on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 06:08:53.

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Princess Day at the Aquarium

Ok, I know life is no fairy tale but this sounds like a super fun day for girls!

Walt Disney Pictures' The Princess and the Frog presents Georgia Aquarium Princess Day: A Benefit for Frog Conservation.

Girls 12 and under, in princess costumes, receive FREE general admission on Nov. 21, 2009 and are invited to stop by from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for parades, games and fairytale fun. Frog kissing is optional! B.Y.O.T (bring your own tiara) and help give frogs a happily ever after!

Note the following details: Offer valid for one free child with each paid adult or Annual Pass Member. Offer includes Georgia Aquarium general admission only.

Princess Day at the Aquarium originally appeared on About.com Atlanta on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 12:06:23.

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Canoe Restaurant to Reopen

One of my favorite Atlanta restaurants, Canoe, was forced to temporarily close after September's floods rushed the popular riverside restaurant. I'm happy to hear that Canoe will reopen the week of Novemer 23 (dinner service only) with old favorites and some brand new menu items. They will also be open on Thanksgiving to serve a three-course fixe prix menu on Thanksgiving Day.

Canoe Restaurant to Reopen originally appeared on About.com Atlanta on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 11:09:34.

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Skating Season at Centennial Park

This weekend the outdoor skating rink, an Atlanta holiday tradition, opened at Centennial Olympic Park. This a a fun, wallet-friendly attraction for all ages and it is really a unique opportunity for Southerners who don't often get the excitement of frozen lakes and outdoor skating.

The rink is open November 14, 2009 - January 31, 2010 with various operating hours throughou the season. The cost is $7 admission for 90 minutes plus $2 if you need to rent skates.

Skating Season at Centennial Park originally appeared on About.com Atlanta on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 11:54:25.

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Brian McCann Rally Celebrity Softball Game

Missing the Braves already? This Friday, catch some of your favorite players.

Atlanta Braves All-Star catcher Brian McCann and his wife Ashley; Braves All-Star Third Baseman Chipper Jones and his wife Sharon; and Jet Sports Management are proud to present the first ever Brian McCann Rally Celebrity Softball Game, taking place Friday, November 13 at Russ Chandler Stadium on the Georgia Tech campus. Gates open at 6:00 p.m., Home Run Derby begins at 7:00 p.m., and first pitch of the Celebrity Softball Game is set for 7:35 p.m.

With Brian McCann anchoring one team and teammate Chipper Jones leading the opposing squad, the first ever Rally Celebrity Softball Game will be a contest not to be missed.

Tickets for the Rally Celebrity Softball Game are FREE for children 12 and under, $5 for students and $10 for adults, with all proceeds benefitting the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research and their mission to find better treatments with fewer long-term side effects and cures for childhood cancer. Secure your tickets today or buy them the night of the game at Russ Chandler Stadium.

Brian McCann Rally Celebrity Softball Game originally appeared on About.com Atlanta on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 09:21:23.

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Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner in Atlanta

For those of you who don't want to cook dinner and aren't up for hosting a meal with a to-go option, don't worry, you can dine out for Thanksgiving at many local restaurants.

For fine dining or a buffet Turkey Day, check out some of our top picks for Thanksgiving meals in someone else's kitchen.

Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner in Atlanta originally appeared on About.com Atlanta on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 06:16:57.

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Midtown Shop and Dine Week

Midtown Shop and Dine Week returns with discounts at many of your favorite shops and restaurants. From November 13 - 22, 2009, get three-course, fine dining deals for $25, casual meals at 2 for $25 and great deals on shopping indulgences around Atlanta's midtown neighborhood. Participants include spots like El Taco, Tap and Ecco. Indulge and enjoy!

Midtown Shop and Dine Week originally appeared on About.com Atlanta on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 10:09:13.

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Thanksgiving To-Go in Atlanta

Last week  I talked about some upcoming holiday cooking classes. If you'd rather let someone else get messy in the kitchen, perhaps you'll be interested in ordering your Thanksgiving feast from one of these local restaurants instead.

Village Tavern Thanksgiving and Christmas Menu To Go
$125 serves four - $250 serves eight
Includes: Clam Chowder, Choice of Roast Turkey Breast or Honey Glazed Spiral Ham, Gravy, Corn Bread Stuffing, Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Potato Soufflé, Cranberry Orange Relish, Choice of Pecan, Pumpkin or Apple Pie
Thanksgiving orders must be submitted by Monday, Nov. 23 and picked up on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Christmas orders must be submitted by Monday, Dec. 21 and picked on up Wednesday, Dec. 24 before 3 p.m. Orders can be placed by calling 770.777.6490.

Holidays from Alon's
Alon's offers a variety of holiday catering options with all the classics plus new-school favorites like Turducken. Locations in Virginia-Highlands and Dunwoody.

Star Provisions

Fresh, free-range, organic turkeys are available by the pound and can be purchased ready to cook or already prepared. Star Provisions also offers several delicious complements such as Yukon Gold Potato Puree, Sage and Apple Dressing, Sweet Potato Puree with Marshmallows, Green Beans with Wild Mushroom Cream and Fried Shallots, Braised Local Collard Greens with House Cured Hams and Thyme-Onion Rolls. For a sweet treat, Star Provisions also offers holiday cupcakes, traditional pies and specialty dessert items.

Call 404.365.0410 ext. 131 to place a Thanksgiving order. Thanksgiving orders must be placed by Saturday, November 21 at 5 p.m. Items will be available for pick-up on Wednesday, November 25, and must be picked up by 6 p.m. that day.

The Mercantile
Want to make your own turkey but let someone else worry about the details? The Mercantile has you covered. You can't get a bird to-go, but you can get delicious sides like stuffing, mashed potatoes and squash and apple soup. Don't forget to finish off the night with yummy pies or decadent chocolate cake. The last day for pre-order is Saturday, November 21, 8:00 p.m.. Call 404-378-0096 to order.

Thanksgiving To-Go in Atlanta originally appeared on About.com Atlanta on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 12:22:27.

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Prepare for the Holidays with Cooking Classes

Need to brush up on your kitchen skills before guests start pouring in for the holidays? There are several Atlanta area cooking classes coming up that will help you create meals that shine this season.

11/6 - Stress Free Holiday Cocktail Party at Cook's Warehouse Midtown
Do-ahead stress-free ideas including Salted Toffee Almonds, Spicy-Sweet Walnuts, Chile Shrimp Bites, Andouille Sausage Puffs and more. You will also learn to make a couple of time saving party punches and a hot spiced cider that are real crowd pleasers. $45.

11/10 - Southern Favorites at Parish
Learn to make Pimento Cheese, Hickory "Smoked" Deviled Eggs and Curried Country Ham Salad. These fun southern dishes are sure to impress your out of town guests. Class includes a glass of bubbly. $40.

12/8 - Georgia Holiday Cheer at Parish
Make Million Dollar Eggnog, "Melted" Brie and Winter Fruits with Toasts, Creole Shrimp and Crab Dip. $40 for class and bubbly.

Prepare for the Holidays with Cooking Classes originally appeared on About.com Atlanta on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 22:40:16.

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Weekend Festivals in Atlanta

This Saturday, November 7, 2009, chili lovers will want to stop by Cabbagetown Chomp and Stomp. The outdoor festival has all the makings of a great fall afternoon - live music, an artists market and plenty of yummy chili to taste. Purchase a spoon and get there early - the best chili runs out quickly! Chili tasting starts at noon.

If you'd rather sip on something more refined, try the Decatur Wine Festival. From 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., stroll around Downtown Decatur and taste over 350 wines from all around the world. Tickets are $30 online and are also available at the Decatur Package Store at 1220 Clairmont Rd.

Weekend Festivals in Atlanta originally appeared on About.com Atlanta on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 06:26:58.

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Two in Custody After Police Chase

A police chase ended in Clayton County just before noon Friday. Two suspects are in custody.

 

Package Found at Synagogue Harmless

Atlanta Police said suspicious package found outside a synagogue on Peachtree Street in Brookwood was harmless.

Burglars Hit Bars, Big Screen TVs Stolen

Another round of smash and grab burglary in midtown but this time it wasn't jeans the thieves were after but rather big screen TV's.

Suspect Sought in Double Shooting

Two victims were shot while sitting in a car at the Valencia Park Apartments on Peachtree Corners Circle in Norcross.

Fire Damages DeKalb Apartment Complex

Fire tore through a Dekalb County apartment complex overnight forcing more than a dozen people out of their homes.

Man Gouges Out Ex-Girlfriend's Eye

A Scottish man was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday after he was convicted of gouging out his ex-girlfriend's eye, tossing it over an eighth-floor balcony and then trying to also throw her over the balcony.

APD Chief, Jewell Family Meet

The family of a man killed after a strip club fight wants more answers about his death. A.J. Jewell was the former fiance of Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss.
 

Facebook Photos Cost Woman Insurance

A Quebec woman on long-term sick leave said she lost her insurance benefits after posting vacation photos on Facebook showing her at the beach, at a nightclub and at her birthday party.

'Revenge Was Motive' In Student’s Murder

American student Amanda Knox "coveted hatred" for the British roommate she is accused of murdering and "killed her to take revenge," a prosecutor told an Italian court Friday.

College Park Home Damaged by Fire

A College Park home was damaged by fire Friday, said authorities.

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UPS sets new rates for 2010
UPS Inc., the world's largest shipping carrier, is hiking 2010 rates for ground packages by an average of 4.9 percent. The company, based in Atlanta, said Friday there also will be an average net rate increase of 4.9 percent next year on all air express and U.S. origin international shipments.

Tamiflu-resistant swine flu cluster reported in NC
Four North Carolina patients at a single hospital tested positive for a type of swine flu that is resistant to Tamiflu, health officials said Friday. The cases reported at Duke University Medical Center over six weeks make up the biggest cluster seen so far in the U.S. Tamiflu - made by Switzerland's Roche Group - is one of two flu medicines that help against swine flu, and health officials have been closely watching for signs that the virus is mutating, making the drugs ineffective.

P&G says it's still interested in acquisitions
Procter & Gamble Co. is still interested in buying, and says size doesn't matter. Jon Moeller, the Cincinnati-based company's chief financial officer, Friday told analysts in New York that the maker of Tide detergent, Olay skin cream and Vicks medicines could pursue additions to its household brands, beauty products, or personal health care lines.

Flowers Foods names Allen L. Shiver president
Bakery goods company Flowers Foods Inc. on Friday said its board elected Allen L. Shiver president, effective Jan. 1. George E. Deese, Flowers Foods' chairman of the board, CEO, and president, will continue to serve as chairman of the board and CEO.

Flowers Foods names David V. Singer to board
Bakery goods company Flowers Foods Inc. on Friday said its board elected David V. Singer, president and chief executive officer of Lance Inc., to the board. The move is effective Jan. 1.

Georgia water litigator to get $855 an hour
The new attorney handling Georgia's appeal in the long-running legal battle with Alabama and Florida over water rights will be paid $855 an hour. Gov. Sonny Perdue's office said Friday that Seth Waxman's hourly rate is a 10 percent discount off his normal rate of $950 an hour.

CDC: Swine flu cases seem to be dropping in US
Health officials say swine flu cases appear to be declining throughout most of the U.S., but the specter of Thanksgiving gatherings makes it hard to predict what will happen next. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that reports of swine flu illnesses were widespread in 43 states last week, down from 46 the week before.

Ga. pre-k program to offer Mandarin classes
The state Department of Early Care and Learning is starting a Chinese language program for the 4-year-olds enrolled in the state's free pre-kindergarten classes. Holly Robinson, commissioner of the department, said Georgia has the first lottery-funded pre-K program in the country to offer Mandarin Chinese classes. The program will provide daily Mandarin Chinese instruction and teach children about Chinese culture.

1962 killing in Macon, Ga. probed
The year was 1962. In the midst of the civil rights movement, two Macon police officers fired shots at A.C. Hall, a 17-year-old black youth, killing him.

Wesley Snipes appeals 3 tax convictions in Georgia
Wesley Snipes' attorneys asked a federal appeals court Friday to review an "unreasonable" three-year prison sentence for the film star, who was convicted a year ago on federal tax charges. Attorneys for the star of the "Blade" trilogy and other films also argued the actor should have been granted a hearing to decide whether his trial should have been in New York instead of Florida.

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