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Latest Gulf oil rig problem differs from BP spill
NEW ORLEANS - Stark differences exist between the oil platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico and the blast that led to the massive BP spill.
Earl weakens but still powerful as it smacks NC
BUXTON, N.C. - The last ferry left for the mainland and coastal residents hunkered down at home as Hurricane Earl closed in with 105 mph winds Thursday on North Carolina's dangerously exposed Outer Banks, the first and perhaps most destructive stop on the storm's projected journey up the Eastern Seaboard.
DeKalb COO fired amid charges of improper relationship with subordinate
DeKalb County’s CEO fired his second in command Thursday after learning that the official had had an improper relationship with a water department secretary.
Former Atlanta cop admits to corruption, drug charges
A former Atlanta cop sold his freedom for less than the cost of a cheap used car. Lucius T. Solomon, III, 31, admitted in federal court Thursday that he traded on his badge for money.
Parents say rapper's arrests send mixed message
For the last two years, Atlanta rapper T.I. has been making the rounds at schools and community centers with his message about staying out of trouble and away from drugs.
Georgia's DNA database cracks 2,000th case
The crime wasn’t very spectacular, but it was remarkable: the 2,000th crime the state’s DNA database solved.
No beer sales at upcoming Dobbins air show
There will be no beer sold at the October air show at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, a spokesman said Thursday.
Trucker convicted of hauling weed amid cargo of fruit
A commercial trucker has been convicted on drug conspiracy charges for his role in hauling 911 pounds of marijuana hidden amid a shipment of papaya fruit.
Cops: Woman tries to bring stun gun disguised as cell phone into courthouse
A woman arrested after allegedly trying to bring a handgun and a stun gun that resembled a cell phone into a courthouse Tuesday has been released on bond.
Flag flies after fight with Cherokee neighborhood association
The threat of more than $30,000 in accumulated homeowner association fines wasn't enough to get Ron Tripodo to take down the pole flying a U.S.
Study: Atlanta drivers among country's least safe
Fair warning to Atlantans who haven't been involved a car wreck for eight years: You're due. Atlanta placed 146th in a study commissioned by Allstate Insurance ranking America's safest driving cities.
T.I. faces possible prison time for drug arrest
Grammy-winning rapper T.I. is headed back to Atlanta and may soon be ordered to face the federal judge who signed off on an extraordinary deal that shaved years off a potential prison term.
Slain ex-KSU basketball star avoided trouble, friends say
When Shuan Stegall spotted drama, his former coach and principal said, "he went the other way." Saturday night, trouble found the former Kennesaw State basketball star when he was shot dead by two intruders at his father's Decatur residence.
Henry County drug bust nets $3.2 million in pot
A drug investigation in Henry County Wednesday led officers to a cache of more than 700 pounds of marijuana at a home in Stockbridge.
Gwinnett cops: 17-year-old ran busy chop shop
Gwinnett County police say they found parts from five different vehicles at a busy chop shop run by a 17-year-old.
Powerball jackpot rolls over to $47 million
The jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing is at $47 million after no players matched all six numbers drawn Wednesday night.
Soldier found dead at Fort Stewart
FORT STEWART, Ga. -- Investigators at Fort Stewart are trying to determine what caused the death of a military policeman whose body was found on the Army post.
Women wanted in bank robbery arrested in Atlanta
SWEETWATER, Tenn. -- Police say two women suspected in the robbery of a Tennessee bank have been arrested in Atlanta.
Picture-perfect weather to grace holiday weekend events
Holiday travelers this weekend will find a picture-perfect weather forecast and a moratorium on interstate construction, but a calendar chock full of events could still clog downtown streets and roadways around arenas, stadiums and racetracks.
Can sports facility transform Lilburn?
Lilburn leaders believe they have found something that will wake up their town's economy: a massive nearly $20 million baseball, softball and soccer venue.
DeKalb DA resigns to take EPA job
President Barack Obama appointed DeKalb County District Attorney Gwen Keyes Fleming to be the next regional Environmental Protection Agency administrator.
Car runs into apartment in Clarkston
A car smashed into an apartment in the 3800 block of Brockett Trail in Clarkston late Wednesday night, DeKalb County police said.
Fox Theatre hopes to negotiate with its ‘Phantom'
Fox Theatre officials said they have been having “ongoing conversations” with longtime resident Joe Patten for about two years on whether the 83-year-old man can remain living in a stately apartment hidden in the historic venue.
3 sentenced for selling counterfeit cigarettes
Three men, including one from Clayton County, were sentenced to federal prison for selling counterfeit cigarettes.
Football standout missing, worst is feared
Nick Turner was, by all accounts, an electrifying high school football player and a respectable young man.
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T.I. Arrest Reaction
Two men who have become his mentors expressed surprise and disbelief when they learned of his arrest.
Six Flags to Introduce New Coaster in 2011
Six Flags Over Georgia announced Wednesday that they would be introducing a new rollercoaster for the 2011 season.
Georgia State Coach Ready For Week One
Bill Curry hasn't been on the sideline for a college game since 1996, so excuse the ol' coach if it takes him a few plays - maybe even a few games - to get up to speed.
Affordable Fun For Labor Day Weekend
Whether you're staying in town or getting away, there are affordable options this weekend.
EXCLUSIVE: GOP Rep. Tom Price Blames Ethics Probe on Democrats
Georgia Republican Rep. Tom Price dismisses ethics probe as politically motivated.
Hartsfield Parking Lot Goes Ticketless
Parking at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's west economy lot just went ticketless.
Decatur-based Paste Magazine Goes Online Only
Paste Magazine on Wednesday ended its run in print, opting to go forward as an online-only magazine.
DeKalb County COO Fired After Admitting Affair
DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis says he fired the county's chief operating officer, who admitted having an affair with a county employee.
Home Invasion Rattles Brookhaven Neighborhood
Residents of a Brookhaven condominium complex are being asked to take extra security measures after a home invasion robbery this week.
Ribbons For Takota
A Thomaston, Georgia family rallies around the little girl who barely survived the car crash that killed her mother.
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Fernbank Ctr. Accused Of Racial Discrimination Against Kids
A local day care owner believes race played a role in why a Fernbank Science Center employee refused to allow her students to eat lunch at empty picnic tables.
Men In Drag Rob Walmarts Across Southeast
Two cross-dressing thieves and their accomplices were arrested after authorities say they stole cell phones from Walmart display cases across the southeast, police said.
Dunkin' Donuts Shut Down Over $128K In Unpaid Taxes
A DeKalb County Dunkin' Donuts restaurant is shut down after Georgia state revenue agents said the owners failed to pay close to $130,000 in sales taxes.
Lawsuit: Ex-SCLC Leader Taped Sex With Employees
A former Dayton Southern Christian Leadership Conference employee who has claimed the Rev. Raleigh Trammell repeatedly sexually harassed her has filed a lawsuit, detailing numerous allegations against Trammell.
Suspect's Car Flips During Police Chase
A police chase comes to an abrupt stop in Marietta when the suspect's car flips upside down, police say.
Nathan Deal Releases Years Of Personal Tax Returns
Republican gubernatorial nominee Nathan Deal has released 28 years of personal income tax returns, covering his time in elected office.
Ex-APD Officer Admits Protecting Drug Dealers
Homeowners May Lose Homes After Nonprofit Slow To Pay Bills
A federally funded program aimed at helping people save their homes is so swamped with applications that some recipients may lose their homes before funds arrive.
Teacher Arrested On Theft Charge
Class is back in session for the students of a DeKalb County elementary school teacher who was arrested just days ago, authorities said.
DeKalb COO Fired Amid Affair Accusations
DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis announces that he fired chief operating officer Keith Barker amid accusations that he had an affair with another county employee.
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Earl's Gusts, Rains Lash Outer Banks
Hurricane Earl's powerful gusts and driving rains are churning over the Outer Banks of North Carolina and starting to be felt in southeastern Virginia.
Thieves Hit Buckhead Apartment Complex
Residents of a Buckhead apartment complex said Thursday that they were fed up with a rash of break-ins. More than half a dozen burglaries have been reported at the complex in the past month alone.
Newsmaker: Public v. Private School
SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 - Public schools all over the country have seen their budgets slashed, teachers furloughed, fewer resources and a relentless demand for more accountability.
GSU Football Good for Downtown Business
Georgia State University played its first ever football game at the Georgia Dome Thursday. Thousands of fans attended the game but school leaders said the impact goes way beyond football.
Juror Punished for Facebook Posting
A juror who revealed on Facebook she would be voting for a guilty verdict during a Michigan trial was Thursday ordered to write a five-page essay on the constitutional right to a fair trial, the Detroit News reported.
Decatur Man Contracts West Nile Virus
A 39-year-old man is the latest Georgian to suffer from West Nile virus.
Bernice King Pleased with SCLC Ruling
The Rev. Bernice King says she is pleased that the legal battle for control of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference has ended.
Teen Charged after Chop Shop Found
Authorities have charged a Lawrenceville 17-year-old after police discovered a chop shop in his home.
25 Dead in Mexican Shootout
A clash between soldiers and gang members near Mexico's northern city of Monterrey left 25 dead, local media reported Thursday.
Ga Beating Suspect Linked to SC Killings
Authorities in South Carolina say a man wanted in the savage beating of a Georgia store owner also is a suspect in the deaths of two women in a nearby town.
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Power restored in North Fulton
About 4,000 homes and businesses were without power for a while Thursday night, Georgia Power spokesman Jeff Wilson said.
Cops: Thieves in drag steal from Walmarts
Four people had their cell phone stealing spree down to a science, allowing them to get away with swiping $9,500 worth of mobile phones in metro Atlanta and Alabama, Channel 2 Action News reported Thursday.
DeKalb COO fired amid charges of improper relationship with subordinate
DeKalb County’s CEO fired his second in command Thursday after learning that the official had had an improper relationship with a water department secretary.
Fox Theatre: Letter to ‘Phantom' was a misstep
Fox Theatre general manager Allan Vella admitted Thursday that a letter delivered to longtime resident Joe Patten was heavy-handed and gave the misconception that the venue needed the apartment that the 83-year-old man has called home for nearly 31 years.
DeKalb solicitor-general to run for DA
DeKalb County Solicitor-General Robert James will run for District Attorney Gwen Keyes Fleming’s vacant seat.
Board delays funding N. Fulton tech campus
North Fulton County will have to keep waiting for its own technical college campus. The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia approved a list of capital projects Thursday that did not include the north Fulton satellite campus Gwinnett Technical College wants to build for about $42.5 million.
Former Atlanta cop admits to corruption, drug charges
A former Atlanta cop sold his freedom for less than the cost of a cheap used car. Lucius T. Solomon, III, 31, admitted in federal court Thursday that he traded on his badge for money.
Parents say rapper's arrests send mixed message
For the last two years, Atlanta rapper T.I. has been making the rounds at schools and community centers with his message about staying out of trouble and away from drugs.
Love of pottery shapes long Callanwolde career
As an English major at a Virginia college, Glenn Dair had no idea what he’d do to earn a living.
DeKalb doughnut shop shuttered for not paying taxes
A Dunkin' Donuts shop on Buford Highway was shut down by the taxman Thursday, according to an article posted on wsbtv.com .
No beer sales at upcoming Dobbins air show
There will be no beer sold at the October air show at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, a spokesman said Thursday.
Police asking citizens for help in stopping Sandy Springs burglaries
Sandy Springs Police Chief Terry Sult couldn’t have had better news – or a better example of what his department needs – for residents who attended a meeting Wednesday night to learn about a recent string of daytime burglaries.
Agnes Scott enrolls record freshman class
Agnes Scott College has enrolled its largest freshman class in the institution's 122-year history, officials announced Thursday.
Cops: Woman tries to bring stun gun disguised as cell phone into courthouse
A woman arrested after allegedly trying to bring a handgun and a stun gun that resembled a cell phone into a courthouse Tuesday has been released on bond.
Flag flies after fight with Cherokee neighborhood association
The threat of more than $30,000 in accumulated homeowner association fines wasn't enough to get Ron Tripodo to take down the pole flying a U.S.
Alpharetta to consider buying extra Tasers
The Alpharetta City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday night on whether to purchase 25 more Tasers for the city police department.
Study: Atlanta drivers among country's least safe
Fair warning to Atlantans who haven't been involved a car wreck for eight years: You're due. Atlanta placed 146th in a study commissioned by Allstate Insurance ranking America's safest driving cities.
Sunday Conversation with...Christopher James
In August, the 32-year-old special education teacher from Marietta’s Osborne High School was named Cobb County Teacher of the Year.
Andy Young: T.I. wants to do the right thing
Grammy Award winner T.I.’s arrest in Los Angeles for drug possession has bewildered former Atlanta Mayor Andy Young, who counseled the performer on his “road to redemption” after the rapper pleaded guilty to federal drug charges.
T.I. faces possible prison time for drug arrest
Grammy-winning rapper T.I. is headed back to Atlanta and may soon be ordered to face the federal judge who signed off on an extraordinary deal that shaved years off a potential prison term.
Decatur man fifth Georgian to contract West Nile this year
A 39-year-old Decatur man is the fifth person in the state to contract the West Nile virus in 2010, the DeKalb County Board of Health confirms.
Investigators arrest Section 8 cheating suspects
Georgia investigators started arresting about 80 people around the state Wednesday for allegedly lying their way into federally funded Section 8 housing.
Book Festival: Anthology of African-American sermons
The sermons and writings of African-American preachers can help readers glimpse the triumphs and tragedies of the black community throughout history.
Kennesaw State wins grant to train science teachers
Kennesaw State University has received a $2.85 million grant from the National Science Foundation to recruit professionals working in science and math careers to return to college to become classroom teachers, college officials announced Thursday.
Slain ex-KSU basketball star avoided trouble, friends say
When Shuan Stegall spotted drama, his former coach and principal said, "he went the other way." Saturday night, trouble found the former Kennesaw State basketball star when he was shot dead by two intruders at his father's Decatur residence.
Metro news
Earl's Gusts, Rains Lash Outer Banks
Hurricane Earl's powerful gusts and driving rains are churning over the Outer Banks of North Carolina and starting to be felt in southeastern Virginia.
Thieves Hit Buckhead Apartment Complex
Residents of a Buckhead apartment complex said Thursday that they were fed up with a rash of break-ins. More than half a dozen burglaries have been reported at the complex in the past month alone.
Newsmaker: Public v. Private School
SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 - Public schools all over the country have seen their budgets slashed, teachers furloughed, fewer resources and a relentless demand for more accountability.
GSU Football Good for Downtown Business
Georgia State University played its first ever football game at the Georgia Dome Thursday. Thousands of fans attended the game but school leaders said the impact goes way beyond football.
Juror Punished for Facebook Posting
A juror who revealed on Facebook she would be voting for a guilty verdict during a Michigan trial was Thursday ordered to write a five-page essay on the constitutional right to a fair trial, the Detroit News reported.
Decatur Man Contracts West Nile Virus
A 39-year-old man is the latest Georgian to suffer from West Nile virus.
Bernice King Pleased with SCLC Ruling
The Rev. Bernice King says she is pleased that the legal battle for control of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference has ended.
Teen Charged after Chop Shop Found
Authorities have charged a Lawrenceville 17-year-old after police discovered a chop shop in his home.
25 Dead in Mexican Shootout
A clash between soldiers and gang members near Mexico's northern city of Monterrey left 25 dead, local media reported Thursday.
Ga Beating Suspect Linked to SC Killings
Authorities in South Carolina say a man wanted in the savage beating of a Georgia store owner also is a suspect in the deaths of two women in a nearby town.
News | MyFox Atlanta
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