Atlanta Police Have Made An Arrest In 8 Year Old Girl's Shooting In Her Home

Atlanta Police have made an arrest on Terrico Jordan who now faces aggravated assault charges and is now being held in the Fulton County Jail.A The Shooting happened on Selwin Avenue on Sunday when a family of nine got back home from church.A Out of the nine family members, five of them were children.A Eriyonna Stone, 8A was upstairs reading her ...

http://www.examiner.com/crime-in-atlanta/atlanta-police-have-made-an-arrest-8-year-old-girl-s-shooting-her-home

Reed Sets Ambitious Green Goals for Atlanta

Mayor Kasim Reed committed Atlanta Monday to becoming one of the nation's top-10 cities for green building and open-space preservation.

http://www.11alive.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=159851&catid=40

Cops: Man who shot self during standoff was operating marijuana a grow house'

The man who shot and killed himself after a standoff with Atlanta police was operating an extensive marijuana "grow house" inside the Barge Road home, police said Monday night.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/cops-man-who-shot-691891.html

Stars aligned for metro Atlanta concerts Wednesday

Whatever you want to call it musical kismet, the aligning of many stars, or just an overload of activity expect to hit even more traffic than usual mid-week regardless of where you live.

http://www.accessatlanta.com/atlanta-music/stars-aligned-for-metro-691469.html

PTA president accused of stealing

The president of a south Georgia elementary school PTA has been arrested on charges she stole nearly $7,800 from her organization.

http://www.ajc.com/news/pta-president-accused-of-692341.html?

H.B. mobile home park owner fights city's property seizure

Planning Commissioners on Tuesday to consider appeal for environmental review for Atlanta road-widening project that could lead to the loss of eight mobile homes.

http://www.ocregister.com/news/city-272699-project-park.html

Guided By Voices brings classic lineup to Atlanta

Guided By Voices played a clasic lineup reunion show at Buckhead Theater in Atlanta on Saturday night, October 23.

http://www.uab.edu/kscope/kaleidoscope-article-2786.html

Storms, possibly severe, forecast for later Tuesday and overnight

Tuesday's morning commute should be considerably better than Monday's stormy rush hour, but all bets are off for the afternoon drive home, when an approaching cold front could begin firing up another round of severe weather.

http://www.ajc.com/news/storms-possibly-severe-forecast-692690.html?

Bus Trip to Feature 7 Ga. Public Schools

The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education is starting its annual bus trip across the state to showcase seven high-performing public schools.

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/local_news/Bus-Trip-to-Feature-7-Ga.-Public-Schools-20101026-ap-sd

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Whiteman Performs Real Housewife of ...

Dr. David Whiteman, founder of Southern Plastic Surgery in Duluth, GA featured on last nighta s episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta as reality star Nene Leakesa plastic surgeon.

http://www.i-newswire.com/atlanta-plastic-surgeon-dr-david/69187

'Auction Kings' debuts tonight

The Gallery 63 crew, from left to right: owner Paul Brown, office manager Cindy Shook, handyman Delfino Ramos and assistant manager/picker Jon Hammond.

http://blogs.ajc.com/radio-tv-talk/2010/10/26/gallery-63s-auction-kings-debuts-oct-26-on-discovery/

TV best bets: Wed., Oct. 27

THE MIDDLE a ' Frankie is excited to be invited to a neighborhood Halloween party for grown-ups. Sue is happy to learn that the Rev.

http://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/105842878_TV_best_bets____Wed___Oct__27.html

Atlanta Police Officer: I'm Falsely Accused

A neighbor of Atlanta police officer Terence Alexander says she was so tired of hearing Alexander and his girlfriend, Aleka Simmons, fight that she went down and asked them to stop.

http://www.cbsatlanta.com/news/25527489/detail.html

Zoo Atlanta: Giant Panda's Fetus Growing Rapidly

Officials at Zoo Atlanta said on Wednesday ultrasound monitoring reveals the rapidly growing fetus that will become giant panda Lun Lun's third cub.

http://www.11alive.com/rss/rss_story.aspx?storyid=160078

Tornado warning lifted for DeKalb, Clayton, Henry, Rockdale

A tornado warning for portions of DeKalb, Clayton, Henry and Rockdale counties has been lifted, according to the National Weather Service.

http://www.ajc.com/news/tornado-warning-lifted-for-692690.html?

Rains snarl metro Atlanta traffic

Heavy rains made a mess of things around town Wednesday afternoon, causing numerous vehicle crashes, downed trees and blocked highways during rush hour.

http://www.ajc.com/news/strong-storms-end-leave-692690.html

Find Her Guilty, Says Defense Attorney...But Not of Everything

"Hit and run? Guilty." A strange closing argument for a defense attorney, perhaps.

http://www.11alive.com/rss/rss_story.aspx?storyid=160138

Rheumatologists bringing 15,000 to Atlanta

The American College of Rheumatology will be in Atlanta in early November for its 74th annual meeting.

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2010/10/27/rheumatologists-to-convene-in-atlanta.html

Read the Lawsuit: Atlanta School Board Members Sue Each Other

KINNANE, EMMETT JOHNSON, and REUBEN McDANIEL Plaintiffs, v. ATLANTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SYSTEM, KHAATIM SHEERER EL, YOLANDA JOHNSON, COURTNEY ENGLISH, BRENDA MUHAMMAD, and NANCY MEISTER.

http://www.11alive.com/rss/rss_story.aspx?storyid=160187

Will Atlantans eat more pie?

Nation's Restaurant News has posted a list of the "top 2011 restaurant trends." Pies are number one, according to Andrew Freeman, head of the San Francisco consulting firm that composed the list for a "webinar." Freeman specifies that he's talking savory pies as well as sweet ones, both in restaurants and in new pie shops.

http://clatl.com/omnivore/archives/2010/10/28/will-atlantans-eat-more-pie

DA: Ex-DeKalb cop shot wife in heart

Thirty years of marriage for two high school sweethearts ended with a DeKalb County sheriff's deputy shooting his wife point blank in the heart, prosecutors told jurors Monday.

http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/da-ex-dekalb-deputy-691016.html

Atlanta Police Have Made An Arrest In 8 Year Old Girl's Shooting In Her Home

Atlanta Police have made an arrest on Terrico Jordan who now faces aggravated assault charges and is now being held in the Fulton County Jail.A The Shooting happened on Selwin Avenue on Sunday when a family of nine got back home from church.A Out of the nine family members, five of them were children.A Eriyonna Stone, 8A was upstairs reading her ...

http://www.examiner.com/crime-in-atlanta/atlanta-police-have-made-an-arrest-8-year-old-girl-s-shooting-her-home

Reed Sets Ambitious Green Goals for Atlanta

Mayor Kasim Reed committed Atlanta Monday to becoming one of the nation's top-10 cities for green building and open-space preservation.

http://www.11alive.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=159851&catid=40

Cops: Man who shot self during standoff was operating marijuana a grow house'

The man who shot and killed himself after a standoff with Atlanta police was operating an extensive marijuana "grow house" inside the Barge Road home, police said Monday night.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/cops-man-who-shot-691891.html

Stars aligned for metro Atlanta concerts Wednesday

Whatever you want to call it musical kismet, the aligning of many stars, or just an overload of activity expect to hit even more traffic than usual mid-week regardless of where you live.

http://www.accessatlanta.com/atlanta-music/stars-aligned-for-metro-691469.html

PTA president accused of stealing

The president of a south Georgia elementary school PTA has been arrested on charges she stole nearly $7,800 from her organization.

http://www.ajc.com/news/pta-president-accused-of-692341.html?

H.B. mobile home park owner fights city's property seizure

Planning Commissioners on Tuesday to consider appeal for environmental review for Atlanta road-widening project that could lead to the loss of eight mobile homes.

http://www.ocregister.com/news/city-272699-project-park.html

Storms, possibly severe, forecast for later Tuesday and overnight

Tuesday's morning commute should be considerably better than Monday's stormy rush hour, but all bets are off for the afternoon drive home, when an approaching cold front could begin firing up another round of severe weather.

http://www.ajc.com/news/storms-possibly-severe-forecast-692690.html?

Guided By Voices brings classic lineup to Atlanta

Guided By Voices played a clasic lineup reunion show at Buckhead Theater in Atlanta on Saturday night, October 23.

http://www.uab.edu/kscope/kaleidoscope-article-2786.html

Bus Trip to Feature 7 Ga. Public Schools

The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education is starting its annual bus trip across the state to showcase seven high-performing public schools.

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/local_news/Bus-Trip-to-Feature-7-Ga.-Public-Schools-20101026-ap-sd

Tornado warning lifted for DeKalb, Clayton, Henry, Rockdale

A tornado warning for portions of DeKalb, Clayton, Henry and Rockdale counties has been lifted, according to the National Weather Service.

http://www.ajc.com/news/tornado-warning-lifted-for-692690.html?

'Auction Kings' debuts tonight

The Gallery 63 crew, from left to right: owner Paul Brown, office manager Cindy Shook, handyman Delfino Ramos and assistant manager/picker Jon Hammond.

http://blogs.ajc.com/radio-tv-talk/2010/10/26/gallery-63s-auction-kings-debuts-oct-26-on-discovery/

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Whiteman Performs Real Housewife of ...

Dr. David Whiteman, founder of Southern Plastic Surgery in Duluth, GA featured on last nighta s episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta as reality star Nene Leakesa plastic surgeon.

http://www.i-newswire.com/atlanta-plastic-surgeon-dr-david/69187

TV best bets: Wed., Oct. 27

THE MIDDLE a ' Frankie is excited to be invited to a neighborhood Halloween party for grown-ups. Sue is happy to learn that the Rev.

http://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/105842878_TV_best_bets____Wed___Oct__27.html

Atlanta Police Officer: I'm Falsely Accused

A neighbor of Atlanta police officer Terence Alexander says she was so tired of hearing Alexander and his girlfriend, Aleka Simmons, fight that she went down and asked them to stop.

http://www.cbsatlanta.com/news/25527489/detail.html

Zoo Atlanta: Giant Panda's Fetus Growing Rapidly

Officials at Zoo Atlanta said on Wednesday ultrasound monitoring reveals the rapidly growing fetus that will become giant panda Lun Lun's third cub.

http://www.11alive.com/rss/rss_story.aspx?storyid=160078

Rains snarl metro Atlanta traffic

Heavy rains made a mess of things around town Wednesday afternoon, causing numerous vehicle crashes, downed trees and blocked highways during rush hour.

http://www.ajc.com/news/strong-storms-end-leave-692690.html

Find Her Guilty, Says Defense Attorney...But Not of Everything

"Hit and run? Guilty." A strange closing argument for a defense attorney, perhaps.

http://www.11alive.com/rss/rss_story.aspx?storyid=160138

Rheumatologists bringing 15,000 to Atlanta

The American College of Rheumatology will be in Atlanta in early November for its 74th annual meeting.

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2010/10/27/rheumatologists-to-convene-in-atlanta.html

Read the Lawsuit: Atlanta School Board Members Sue Each Other

KINNANE, EMMETT JOHNSON, and REUBEN McDANIEL Plaintiffs, v. ATLANTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SYSTEM, KHAATIM SHEERER EL, YOLANDA JOHNSON, COURTNEY ENGLISH, BRENDA MUHAMMAD, and NANCY MEISTER.

http://www.11alive.com/rss/rss_story.aspx?storyid=160187

Atlanta: Rolling Robbers Arrested?

There may be a break in the recent rash of rolling robberies in some of Atlanta's intown neighborhoods.

http://wsbradio.com/localnews/2010/10/atlanta-rolling-robbers-arrest.html

Home remodelers have been busy; will it last?

As some home builders across metro Atlanta sat idle this summer, many home remodelers were busier than ever.

http://www.ajc.com/business/some-home-remodelers-busy-686593.html

Hartsfield-Jackson Launches New Mobile Website

Information on the go about Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport just got more user friendly.

http://www.11alive.com/rss/rss_story.aspx?storyid=159274

Atlanta officer faces suspension for flashing gun

An Atlanta police officer could be suspended after witnesses say he flashed an assault rifle at a popular late night downtown club.

http://www.wtxl.tv/Global/story.asp?S=13368139

Attorney: City 'Destroyed' Evidence in Case of Atlanta Eagle Bar Raid

A year after a controversial police raid at the Atlanta Eagle gay bar, court documents in a lawsuit against the City and police point to a possible cover-up by the city.

http://www.11alive.com/rss/rss_story.aspx?storyid=159312

5. Atlanta's City Hall East Closer to Being Sold.

Posted By - Keith Whitney Last Updated On: 10/21/2010 10:59:35 PM It is a formidable silhouette that has stood watch like a sentry over Ponce De Leon for 85-years. These days it's empty; but by next year, Atlanta's City Hall East could begin to stir with signs of life again.

http://www.11alive.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=159305

Hear It Yourself: Barnes Campaign Ad Uses Altered Video of Reporters and Deal

In the Georgia race for governor, a current television commercial against Republican Nathan Deal that the campaign of Democrat Roy Barnes produced doesn't just spin the truth, as political ads from both sides often do.

http://www.11alive.com/rss/rss_story.aspx?storyid=159017

Alpharetta amphitheater drawing noise complaints

Alpharetta City Councilman D.C. Aiken pounded his fist four times. Enlarge photo Robb D. Cohen / www.robbsphotos.com Dave Schools and Widespread Panic jam out during their performances at Verizon Amphitheatre.

http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/alpharetta-amphitheater-drawing-noise-685793.html?

DeKalb DA Candidate Was Twice Suspended from Bar

A candidate running for DeKalb County district attorney was twice suspended from the bar.

http://www.13wmaz.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=95732&catid=52

Lawsuit: Police erased evidence in Atlanta Eagle raid

Officers and Atlanta police officials erased e-mails, text messages and photographs that may offer details of a 2009 raid on a gay bar even though a federal judge ordered the records preserved, according to documents filed in a federal lawsuit.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/lawsuit-police-erased-evidence-686253.html?cxtype=rss_news

Atlanta restaurant news: Oct. 20-26

Taste of Atlanta is this weekend. The long-awaited annual food fest is Oct. 23-24 in Atlantic Station.

http://atlanta.metromix.com/restaurants/article/atlanta-restaurant-news-oct/2256273/content

3 Arrested in Midtown Atlanta Robbery

Atlanta Police say theya ve arrested three men who robbed two people at gunpoint in Midtown on Wednesday afternoon.

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/local_news/midtown-atlanta-robbery-arrest-20101020-es

Sherri Shepherd to Mentor Teen Girls in Atlanta

The View cohost Sherri Shepherd will join other stars - including singer Keri Hilson , actress Terri Vaughn and comic Steve Harvey 's wife Marjorie - as well as business leaders to mentor 100 teenage girls at the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation's first-annual Girls Who Rule The World Mentoring Weekend at Atlanta's Omni CNN Center from October ...

http://praiseindy.com/daily-bread/paulprayze/sherri-shepherd-to-mentor-teen-girls-in-atlanta/

Candler Park Fall Fest

Fall Fest is one of Atlanta's premiere and most-beloved festivals, and we invite you to come share in the fun.

http://www.790thezone.com/Channels/Story.aspx?ID=1284897

Hear It Yourself: Barnes Campaign Ad Uses Altered Video of Reporters and Deal

In the Georgia race for governor, a current television commercial against Republican Nathan Deal that the campaign of Democrat Roy Barnes produced doesn't just spin the truth, as political ads from both sides often do.

http://www.11alive.com/rss/rss_story.aspx?storyid=159017

Alpharetta amphitheater drawing noise complaints

Alpharetta City Councilman D.C. Aiken pounded his fist four times. Enlarge photo Robb D. Cohen / www.robbsphotos.com Dave Schools and Widespread Panic jam out during their performances at Verizon Amphitheatre.

http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/alpharetta-amphitheater-drawing-noise-685793.html?

DeKalb DA Candidate Was Twice Suspended from Bar

A candidate running for DeKalb County district attorney was twice suspended from the bar.

http://www.13wmaz.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=95732&catid=52

Lawsuit: Police erased evidence in Atlanta Eagle raid

Officers and Atlanta police officials erased e-mails, text messages and photographs that may offer details of a 2009 raid on a gay bar even though a federal judge ordered the records preserved, according to documents filed in a federal lawsuit.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/lawsuit-police-erased-evidence-686253.html?cxtype=rss_news

Atlanta restaurant news: Oct. 20-26

Taste of Atlanta is this weekend. The long-awaited annual food fest is Oct. 23-24 in Atlantic Station.

http://atlanta.metromix.com/restaurants/article/atlanta-restaurant-news-oct/2256273/content

3 Arrested in Midtown Atlanta Robbery

Atlanta Police say theya ve arrested three men who robbed two people at gunpoint in Midtown on Wednesday afternoon.

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/local_news/midtown-atlanta-robbery-arrest-20101020-es

Sherri Shepherd to Mentor Teen Girls in Atlanta

The View cohost Sherri Shepherd will join other stars - including singer Keri Hilson , actress Terri Vaughn and comic Steve Harvey 's wife Marjorie - as well as business leaders to mentor 100 teenage girls at the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation's first-annual Girls Who Rule The World Mentoring Weekend at Atlanta's Omni CNN Center from October ...

http://praiseindy.com/daily-bread/paulprayze/sherri-shepherd-to-mentor-teen-girls-in-atlanta/

Candler Park Fall Fest

Fall Fest is one of Atlanta's premiere and most-beloved festivals, and we invite you to come share in the fun.

http://www.790thezone.com/Channels/Story.aspx?ID=1284897

Elder Neglect In Atlanta Georgia

When an elder care facility can provide the round-the-clock care and medical attention our loved ones need, it’s often the best decision. But each year, reports reach the news of facilities where staff members ignore or actively abuse the people they’re supposed to care for. When the standard of care at a facility is so low that you’re concerned about a loved one’s well-being, he or she may be a victim of elder abuse. The National Center on Elder Abuse has reported that one to two million adults over 65 has been abused or neglected in some way by a caregiver -- but only one in six cases is reported.

Types of Atlanta Elder Care Abuse Lawsuits

The same organization reports that the most common type of elder abuse or neglect is physical. That doesn’t just mean hitting, although hitting is certainly considered a type of elder abuse. Physical abuse can also be neglect so severe that there are physical consequences: not giving the victim enough food and water, not turning a sick person to prevent bedsores or allowing an irrational older adult to wander the streets. Others include:

Deliberate over-medication, or negligent errors with medications.
Verbal and emotional abuse, including deliberate social isolation.
Sexual abuse.
Financial exploitation.

Abuse is horrifying no matter who the victim is. But it can be particularly devastating for older people because they may not be able to bounce back as well as they used to from physical injuries, financial setbacks or emotional betrayal. And for families, who sometimes agonize over whether to place a loved one in a facility in the first place, elder abuse can bring guilt as well as horror at the facility’s breach of their trust. Unfortunately, abuse in an assisted living facility can go unreported for months or years, especially when family visits are predictable or rare.

It is worth the time to speak to and Assisted Living Adviser when selecting Assisted Living Care Facilities for your loved one. Often times these services can steer you clear of making the wrong choice.They do this by reviewing in detail your loved ones needs and make sure you understand all the options available to you before entering into an agreement for an assisted living arrangement. One of these firms is Assisted Living Locator Atlanta. You can look to Assisted Living Locator firms that will answer these questions for you. Some of whom are free such as Assisted Living Locators Atlanta. You can contact Assisted Living Locators Atlanta by email info@Assisted Living Atlanta GA or by phone at . The website for Assisted Living Locators is assisteliving-atlantaga.com.

About Atlanta. Atlanta was founded in 1837 as the end of the Western and Atlantic railroad line -- it was first named Marthasville in honor of the then-governor's daughter, nicknamed Terminus for its rail location, and then changed soon after to Atlanta, the feminine of Atlantic -- as in the railroad.  Today the fast-growing city remains a transportation hub, not just for the country but also for the world: Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport is one of the nation's busiest in daily passenger flights.  Direct flights to Europe, South America, and Asia have made metro Atlanta easily accessible to the more than 1,000 international businesses that operate here and the more than 50 countries that have representation in the city through consulates, trade offices, and chambers of commerce. The city has emerged as a banking center and is the world headquarters for 13 Fortune 500 companies.

Suspect hit by police cruiser in Atlanta

A 20-year-old already wanted by police for weapons charges tossed what looked like bags of drugs onto the roof of a home when he saw officers Monday afternoon, police said.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/man-hit-by-police-685117.html

Alcohol suspected in pedestrian death on Ga. 400

A pedestrian hit by a car and killed on Ga. 400 early Sunday is believed to have been drinking, Sandy Springs Police said.

http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/alcohol-suspected-in-pedestrian-684247.html?cxtype=rss_news_81963

Walker County sees the big picture with "Camera Ready" designation

Walker County a oeCamera Readya liaison Randall Franks receives the a oeCamera Readya designation from Heidi Green, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

http://www.catoosanews.com/view/full_story/9965135/article-Walker-County-sees-the-big-picture-with--Camera-Ready--designation?instance=home_news

Teen's legal status a college roadblock

Javier, an undocumented 17-year-old honor student, applied to Georgia State University.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/10/19/illegal.immigration.siblings.divided.dreamact/index.html?hpt=Mid

GBI Agents Return to Atlanta Schools

Georgia Bureau of Investigations agents returned to Atlanta Public Schools for a second day on Tuesday as part of a state investigation into alleged test tampering.

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/local_news/gbi-agents-return-to-atlanta-schools-20101019-es

Indigo Girls still in harmony

Singing together since elementary school, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers began sharing their love for music well before they became known to legions of fans as Indigo Girls.

http://www.theweekender.com/music/Indigo_Girls_still_in_harmony_10-19-2010.html

Atlanta's streetcar project to get $47 million

Atlanta's streetcar project is about to get a boost. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood plans to present a check Wednesday for $47.6 million to the city for use on the streetcar project.

http://ap.onlineathens.com/pstories/state/ga/20101020/723180354.shtml

Georgia Power Will Buy More Solar Power From Atlanta Homeowners

Atlanta homeowners who use solar power now may be able to sell more solar power to Georgia Power Georgia Power announced that they have received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) for a new Solar Purchase Tariff that will almost double the amount of solar energy the company purchases from customers to supply its Green Energy Program. The Solar Purchase Tariff will allow Georgia Power to purchase an additional 1.5 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity from customers at 17 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for generating facilities designed to produce less than 100 kilowatts.

Fulton and Dekalb homeowners interested in learning about home solar energy and how they can generate solar power to sell to Georgia Power should contact Hvac-atlantaga by Premier Indoor Comfort. They have introduced a new solar home energy system from Lennox, SunSource Home Energy. This new heating and air conditioning system is solar-ready and can be your first step towards adding solar power to your home. All you need to do is replace your current furnace with the Lennox AC-17 or AC21 units. You can add Solar Modules to your roof at a later time.

How does the SusnSource Home Energy system allow you to sell solar power back to your utility company? The solar power system powers your HVAC system needs first. Next solar energy powers the electrical needs in your house. Any surplus solar energy can then be sold back to your utility comapny in the form of a credit on a future power bill.

For more information about home solar energy please call Atlanta Air Conditioner Repair
at 678-391-9177.

Nearly 4,200 Georgia Power customers have committed to purchase approximately 3.8 million kilowatt-hours of green energy , or enough electricity to power approximately 3,800 homes using 1,000 kilowatt-hours a month.
'Since we began offering customers a 50 percent solar option, we've added almost 1,000 new blocks of the Premium Green Energy product to the program,' said Angela Strickland, director of Energy Efficiency. 'By increasing our solar capacity in the program to 5.4 MW, we hope to keep pace with the significant growth of solar purchases by our customers both now and in the future.'

About Premier Indoor Comfort Systems: Premier Indoor Comfort Systems has been providing heating, air conditioning and indoor air quality services and products to Atlanta homeowners since 1999. The company is one of the largest Lennox Dealers in the Southeast. Premier Indoor Comfort has earned the elite status of a Dave Lennox Premier Dealer. Trained and independently evaluated on an ongoing basis, Dave Lennox Premier Dealers deliver a level of comfort and service no one else can match. As partners with the leading name in home comfort, Dave Lennox Premier Dealers offer some of the best products available in the industry, including products from the Dave Lennox Signature Collection. Recently the company has expanded their service to include Indoor Air Quality, Home Energy Services and Geo-Thermal Heating.

About Atlanta: Atlanta was founded in 1837 as the end of the Western and Atlantic railroad line (it was first named Marthasville in honor of the then-governor's daughter, nicknamed Terminus for its rail location, and then changed soon after to Atlanta, the feminine of Atlantic -- as in the railroad).  Today the fast-growing city remains a transportation hub, not just for the country but also for the world: Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport is one of the nation's busiest in daily passenger flights.  Direct flights to Europe, South America, and Asia have made metro Atlanta easily accessible to the more than 1,000 international businesses that operate here and the more than 50 countries that have representation in the city through consulates, trade offices, and chambers of commerce.  The city has emerged as a banking center and is the world headquarters for 13 Fortune 500 companies.

FBI Seeks Suspect in Chase Bank Robbery

The FBI in Atlanta is asking the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with the robbery of a bank.

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/local_news/FBI-Seeks-Suspect-in-Chase-Bank-Robbery-20101015-am-sd

Atlanta murder rate: Zone 1 highest in city

In Zone 1 of Atlanta , the approximate 19 miles of territory that stretches from West Marietta Street to Southeasterly directions that include North Ave., Gay St., Western Ave., Northside Dr., I-20 SW and to the city limits, as well as further north to Louisville and Nashville, there had been a total of 20 murders for this year, as of Sept.

http://www.examiner.com/crime-in-atlanta/atlanta-murder-rate-zone-1-highest-city

21-year-old charged in deadly I-285 accident

The driver of a car involved in a spectacular pre-dawn crash on I-285 that left two passengers dead was arrested late Saturday afternoon, charged with vehicular homicide.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/driver-charged-in-i-683745.html

Readers' reaction to Southwest, AirTran deal

Editor's note: Our Monday guest editorial said the sale of AirTran to Southwest Airlines looked like a win-win situation for consumers.

http://www.times-herald.com/opinion/Readers-reaction-to-Southwest-AirTran-deal-1342925

Titian Travels to Atlanta

An exhibition of works by the Italian master Titian and others is opening in Atlanta and puts two of the Renaissance artist's finer masterpieces on U.S. display for the first time.

http://www.edgesanfrancisco.com/index.php?ch=travel&sc=&sc2=&sc3=&id=111663

Atlanta Schools Guide: Tech High School

Overview Tech High School is a charter school in the Atlanta Public School district.

http://www.examiner.com/school-rankings-in-atlanta/atlanta-schools-guide-tech-high-school

Dalai Lama visits Emory University in Atlanta

ATLANTA a ' The Dalai Lama says it is important to find a balance between scientific knowledge and spirituality.

http://savannahnow.com/latest-news/2010-10-17/dalai-lama-visits-emory-university-atlanta

Study: Obesity care costs twice previous estimates

Nearly 17 percent of U.S. medical costs can be blamed on obesity, according to new research that suggests the nation's weight problem may be having close to twice the impact on medical spending as previously estimated.

http://www.kboi2.com/news/health/105142694.html

Taste of Atlanta uncorks next weekend

Tie on your bib and sign up your designated driver, the Taste of Atlanta opens next Saturday, October 23, 2010.

http://www.examiner.com/stay-at-home-moms-in-atlanta/taste-of-atlanta-uncorks-next-weekend

Police ID suspect in store owner's shooting death

College Park police have identified the man accused of gunning down a store owner during a robbery Friday morning.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/police-id-suspect-in-684505.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960

Parking conundrum

The shuttle buses bound for the Air Show at Dobbins Air Force Base Sunday filled up quickly with the steady stream of people taking advantage of the parking lot at White Water.

http://www.mdjonline.com/view/full_story/9950744/article-Parking-conundrum?instance=home_news_left

Mother accused of covering up fatal hit-and-run wreck pleads guilty

The mother of a woman accused of killing five people in a hit-and-run wreck on Easter Sunday in 2009 pleaded guilty to charges that she helped to cover up the incident, prosecutors said Monday.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/mother-accused-of-covering-684773.html

McDonough Woman Suing Tyra Banks After Daughter Appears on Talk Show

A McDonough woman whose 15-year-old daughter appeared on an episode of Tyra Banks' talk show featuring teen sex addicts is suing the TV host for $3 million.

http://www.11alive.com/rss/rss_story.aspx?storyid=158799

Southern Football TV--Road Trip to Athens, Georgia

The Southern Football TV crew made its way down to Athens, GA to visit some loyal fans, pretty girls and see what life in the Bulldog RV Park was all about....This is must see TV for SEC fans..

http://www.secsportsreport.com/seceast/southern-football-tv-visits-athens-ga.shtml

Governor orders GBI to assist with Ga. test probe

Sonny Perdue has ordered the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to assist a probe into possible cheating on standardized tests at schools in Atlanta and Dougherty County.

http://www.romenews-tribune.com/view/full_story/9955077/article-Governor-orders-GBI-to-assist-with-Ga--test-probe?instance=home_news_lead_story

Atlanta council OKs City Hall East sale

The Atlanta City Council Monday gave the go-ahead to the sale of the massive City Hall East building to a developer planning to turn it into a mix of retail, offices and residences.

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2010/10/18/atlanta-council-oks-city-hall-east-sale.html

DeKalb home invasion hits wrong party

Police said three men apparently invaded the wrong apartment in DeKalb County and hurt two men inside it.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2010-10-18/dekalb-home-invasion-hits-wrong-party?v=1287389364

Atlanta City Government's Water Bills May Double to $11 Million

The new water meters that the City of Atlanta is installing across the city are recording higher water consumption not only by individual water customers; the new meters are also recording massive water use by City Hall and the rest of city government.

http://www.myatltv.com/news/article_news.aspx?storyid=158881

Atlanta Gets Grant to Help Clean Brownfield Sites

The city of Atlanta is one of 23 communities around the country selected to receive a grant from federal environmental authorities to clean up contaminated sites.

http://www.13wmaz.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=95563

DEA, UGA Fight Prescription Drug Abuse

Drug enforcement officials in Georgia are teaming up with the University of Georgia to fight prescription drug abuse.

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/local_news/DEA%2C-UGA-Team-Up-to-Fight-Prescription-Drug-Abuse-20101019-ap-sd

Assisted Living Assistance In Atlanta

Due to the absence of national standards for assisted living and significant differences among the states, consumers are faced with a situation that can be confusing and that has a high potential for misunderstanding and even fraud. For instance, an individual might need help taking medication. How, and by whom, is it determined whether she is self-directing or needs substantial “medication management”? Who is legally capable of providing that level of help? Who is responsible if there is a problem? What happens if she requires more care as time goes on? Can the facility ask her to leave? Can she appeal that decision? What happens if she runs out of money?

As a result of these and other issues, assisted living advocacy takes many forms. Advocacy can focus on issues ranging from quality of health and personal care to contractual rights to landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities.

Policy Advocacy

Law. States regulate assisted living in very different ways, in part, because they define assisted living differently. Even the names used by states to identify these facilities are different, with common terms including adult homes, enriched housing, senior residences, and congregate housing. An important avenue for advocacy on the state level is working with state leaders to ensure that laws address the state’s unique assisted living situations. It is crucial that laws provide strong protections for consumers, transparency in defining facility and resident rights and responsibilities, and meaningful and effective enforcement mechanisms. For more information, see Robert Mollica’s report for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Residential Care and Assisted Living: State Oversight Practices and State Information Available to Consumers ahrq.gov or the “assisted living state regulatory review” published annually by the National Center for Assisted Living a provider group ncal.org.

Regulation and Oversight. Laws and regulations provide the crucial bases for consumer protections, but they are meaningful only with good oversight and regulatory enforcement. Advocacy can include directly engaging state agency officials who are responsible for oversight informing them of problems and violations, holding them accountable for strong oversight, etc. as well as working to improve regulatory oversight by engaging long-term care ombudsmen and policymakers. Advocates need to support oversight work and make sure that regulatory staff are empowered, both financially and politically, to provide meaningful oversight. The Government Accountability Office’s 2004 report, Examples of State Efforts to Improve Consumer Protections, focuses on state activities and regulatory practices of interest to advocates gao.gov.

Individual Advocacy

Residents’ Rights. Often specified in a state’s law or regulation, residents’ rights in assisted living include freedom from discrimination based on race, gender, religious belief, or sexual orientation; ability to receive and review copies of all written information relating to services offered, costs, etc; ability to live in a safe environment where one’s possessions, physical being, and privacy are protected; and freedom to be informed and to make choices regarding their condition, care, and needs. These and other enumerated resident rights are extremely important. A more extensive listing and discussion can be found on the website of the California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform an ALCA member canhr.org.

Autonomy and Independence

Although assisted living is promoted with the promise that people should maintain autonomy and independence for as long as possible, even when they need help with some activities of daily living, very often, assisted living residences overly curtail residents’ freedom. The Long Term Care Community Coalition and Coalition of Institutionalized Aged and Disabled both ALCA members have developed guides for consumers and providers to help them achieve the promise of assisted living www.assisteliving-atlantaga.com.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care. At least 50 percent of assisted living residents are believed to have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Many people choose assisted living as a place that will provide both a good living environment and safety for people with dementia. However, facilities vary greatly in their ability and willingness to care for people with dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association has information and resources for people interesting in learning more about what they can do alz.org.

Contractual Rights. An assisted living facility may not include provisions in its contract that exempt the facility from legal responsibility if a resident suffers harm or injury. Such “waiver” provisions are illegal and unenforceable as a matter of public policy. In addition, some assisted living facilities may ask residents to sign a “negotiated risk” agreement, which releases the facility from liability for certain areas of care. Such provisions should not be part of a resident’s contractual agreement with the facility. More information on residents’ contractual rights can be found on the website of the National Senior Citizens Law Center an ALCA member www.nsclc.org.

Tenancy Rights. Tenant rights may be important in assisted living facilities to protect residents from eviction and retaliatory actions. Many states extend landlord-tenant protections provided under state law to assisted living residents. In these states, residents are considered to be tenants of the facility, because they are, in effect, “renting an apartment,” and facilities, therefore, cannot discharge residents without proper notice or legal procedures.

Fraud. Residents of assisted living facilities are protected under standard contract laws when the facility has committed fraud or misled a resident. If the facility arranges for or performs government-paid services – such as Medicaid services – such facilities are also accountable for fraud in the performance of those services for example, if services are billed to Medicaid but not provided to the residents, or if unnecessary Medicaid services are provided. Advocacy activities might focus on supporting Medicaid fraud whistle-blower laws with qui tam provisions which give a financial incentive to individuals who report fraudulent activities, supporting laws and regulatory enforcement to protect residents in assisted living contracts for instance, by requiring facilities to be clear and specific about services provided and associated costs, and by educating residents and their families on these issues and how to be “educated consumers” of assisted living.

For more information about Assisted Living Locators, please visit Assisted Living Atlanta GA or call (404)-410-2456.

About Atlanta: Atlanta was founded in 1837 as the end of the Western and Atlantic railroad line -- it was first named Marthasville in honor of the then-governor's daughter, nicknamed Terminus for its rail location, and then changed soon after to Atlanta, the feminine of Atlantic -- as in the railroad.  Today the fast-growing city remains a transportation hub, not just for the country but also for the world: Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport is one of the nation's busiest in daily passenger flights.  Direct flights to Europe, South America, and Asia have made metro Atlanta easily accessible to the more than 1,000 international businesses that operate here and the more than 50 countries that have representation in the city through consulates, trade offices, and chambers of commerce.  The city has emerged as a banking center and is the world headquarters for 13 Fortune 500 companies.

Big College Park yard sale Saturday

Testing out instruments was one fun kid's activity at the Target Family Fun Day at Woodruff Arts Center.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/historic-college-park-neighborhood-678397.html

Will Atlanta's food-truck movement finally be allowed to hit the streets?

For more than a year, government officials haven't helped Atlanta's nascent street food movement live up to its name.

http://clatl.com/omnivore/archives/2010/10/12/will-atlantas-food-truck-movement-finally-be-allowed-to-hit-the-streets?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+clatl%2Ffull+%28Creative+Loafing+Atlanta%29

Cash-Strapped MARTA Spends $2,600 On Food For Meeting

Channel 2 Action News has learned that MARTA spent more than $2,600 on food for an employee meeting and farewell party at a time when the agency was facing massive financial problems.

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/25363135/detail.html

Atlanta Man Found In Afghanistan

How does a 25 year old father and husband go from being a Hartsfield-Jackson baggage handler for Delta one week---- then finding himself with the Taliban the following week? The strange odyssey of Takuma Owuo-Hagood, a Grady High School graduate, was revealed by the New York Times today.

http://www.11alive.com/rss/rss_story.aspx?storyid=158039

Victim Calls Armed Robber "Very Handsome"

Police are trying to stem the tide of a rash of armed robberies in Midtown and Virginia-Highland. In at least two of the robberies, one of the assailants was described as "very good looking". But one of those victim's is worried the robber has a "look that could kill". The Atlanta man didn't want to be identified because he's afraid of retaliation ...

http://www.11alive.com/rss/rss_story.aspx?storyid=158040

Body Solutions Atlanta Personal Training and Fitness Studio Launches New BodyFit Classes

BodySolutions, Atlanta Personal Training and Fitness Studio founded by Dan McGrath - voted Atlanta's #1 trainer by Creative Loafing - launches new BodyFit classes helping individuals sculpt, tone and burn 700-900 calories in 60 minutes or less.

http://www.einnews.com/247pr/174952

One Person Critical After SW Atlanta Shooting

Police are investigating an overnight shooting off of Cleveland Avenue in SW Atlanta.

http://www.cbsatlanta.com/news/25374621/detail.html

Colleges Host Screening of Education Film

Three Georgia colleges have joined together to host a screening of the education documentary "Waiting for 'Superman.'" The film is directed by filmmaker Davis Guggenheim, Academy Award-winning director of "An Inconvenient Truth." It opened late last month in New York and Los Angeles and is now showing in a few other cities nationwide.

http://www.11alive.com/rss/rss_story.aspx?storyid=158085

Surgeon has a personal perspective on cancer

Breast surgeon and oncologist, Dr. Richard Fine of east Cobb, left, and his sister OB/GYN Dr.

http://www.mdjonline.com/view/full_story/9860764/article-Surgeon-has-a-personal-perspective-on-cancer?instance=home_news_bullets

Gwinnett works to keep its luster

For decades, Gwinnett County led a suburban boom that was the envy of the nation.

http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-works-to-keep-673415.html?cxtype=rss_news_81963

Educator wants to - pay it forward'

Susan Claxton, an associate professor of human services and sociology at Georgia Highlands hopes to have the same impact on her students that the college had on her.

http://www.romenews-tribune.com/view/full_story/9865218/article-Educator-wants-to-%E2%80%98pay-it-forward%E2%80%99?instance=home_news

Jamestown plans $180M investment in City Hall East

Leading change: Jamestown Properties' redevelopment team includes, from left, Michael Phillips, Kristen Morris, Matt Bronfman and Katharine Kelley.

http://atlanta.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2010/10/11/story3.html?b=1286769600^4059871

TV thieves hit Buckhead eatery

Atlanta police Monday were investigating yet another burglary where thieves smashed out a restaurant's glass window and stole a flat-screen television.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/thieves-steal-flat-screen-675294.html

Texting while driving: It's dangerous

No one questions that texting while driving is a dangerous habit. Yet legislation banning this practice in several states -- including Georgia -- might not be enough to curb a practice that a recent report suggests is largely responsible for 16,000 U.S. deaths.

http://www.ajc.com/news/texting-while-driving-sends-676595.html

Suit alleges Bishop Long defaulted on property

Embattled Bishop Eddie Long took a hit Monday as a new suit was filed, ordering him and two others to pay $1.9 million for defaulting on a property loan.

http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/suit-alleges-bishop-long-676501.html?cxtype=rss_news_81963

What happened on 'Real Housewives'?

"If you act the fool in public, you'll act the fool anywhere." - Phaedra Parks .

http://blogs.ajc.com/radio-tv-talk/2010/10/11/real-housewives-of-atlanta-recap/?cxntlid=thbz_hm

2-Alarm Apartment Fire In NW Atlanta

Firefighters are investigating the cause of two-alarm apartment fire on Martin Luther King Jr Drive.

http://www.cbsatlanta.com/news/25362713/detail.html

Sketch of "Extremely Attractive' Bandit

Atlanta police have released a composite sketch of one of two suspects being sought in recent rash of robberies in the Midtown and Virginia-Highland areas.

http://wsbradio.com/localnews/2010/10/sketch-of-extremely-attractive.html

Holly Allen Mull, 64: Was Parade Queen of Atlanta

Holly Mull, the eldest daughter of a Michigan mayor, served as an assistant and director of festivals and special events for four Atlanta mayors.

http://www.ajc.com/news/holly-allen-mull-64-676316.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960

Fraternity store burglarized in Atlanta

A suspect was in custody Tuesday after an early morning burglary at a northwest Atlanta clothing store.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/fraternity-store-burglarized-in-677793.html

Atlanta Ballet gives preview of "Moulin Rouge" at new headquarters

The Atlanta Ballet warms up to give a preview of "Moulin Rouge" in a studio at its new headquarters.

http://clatl.com/culturesurfing/archives/2010/10/08/atlanta-ballet-gives-preview-of-moulin-rouge-at-new-headquarters

Trees Atlanta celebrates 25 years at annual plant sale

The Oct. 9 sale will offer 25 unique trees to mark Trees Atlantaa s 25 anniversary.

http://www.crossroadsnews.com/view/full_story/9839920/article-Trees-Atlanta-celebrates-25-years-at-annual-plant-sale?instance=home_more_headlines_scene

One dead, one arrested after southwest Atlanta shooting

One man is dead and another in custody after an early morning shooting at an apartment complex in southwest Atlanta.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/one-dead-one-arrested-668848.html

Georgia: Man Sues to Stay in Theater

Published: Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 5:15 a.m. A man who lives in one of Atlanta's famous cultural landmarks, the Fox Theater, is suing his landlords for the right to remain there.

http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/NY/20101006/ZNYT02/10063008/-1/news100?Title=Georgia-Man-Sues-to-Stay-in-Theater

$150K In Jewelry Stolen From Buckhead Home

Atlanta police are looking for the thief who took more than $150,000 in jewels from a Buckhead home while the victim was in the hospital.

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/25297974/detail.html

Atlanta deals: Boo at the Zoo coupon | BOGO "A Christmas Carol" |...

"A Christmas Carol" returns to the Alliance Theatre Nov. 26-Dec. 5. During a one-day sale on Monday, Oct.

http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-bargain-hunter/2010/10/06/atlanta-deals-boo-at-the-zoo-coupon-bogo-a-christmas-carol-bogo-charlottes-web-at-puppetry-arts-block-party-coupon/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_bargain_hunter

Man shot while sitting in car

A 24-year-old man sitting in a car in southeast Atlanta was shot in the abdomen Tuesday night, police said.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/man-shot-while-sitting-663685.html

Toddler Found On Street, Mom Arrested.

It's a good thing Ali Robinson was wearing his sneakers Wednesday morning. He had a baby to catch.

http://www.11alive.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=157268&catid=40

Atlanta Firefighters Battle Piedmont Road Blaze

A building fire disrupted traffic on Atlanta's busy Piedmont Road, and smoke was visible to commuters on Interstate Highway 85.

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/local_news/Atlanta-Firefighters-Battle-Piedmont-Road-Blaze-20101007-am-sd

Buckhead Fire Closes Piedmont Road

An early morning fire at a costume warehouse has forced Atlanta firefighters and police to shut down Piedmont Road between I-85 and Lakeshore Drive.

http://www.11alive.com/rss/rss_story.aspx?storyid=157283

Linda and Brenda's amazing Atlanta adventure

I hadn't been out of Florida for more than two years when my friend, Linda Murchison, suggested a weekend trip to Atlanta.

http://www.nwfdailynews.com/articles/brenda-33651-hadn-linda.html

'Precious' Author to Speak at Clark Atlanta Event

The poet and author whose book inspired the Academy Award-winning movie "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" will be at Clark Atlanta University next week.

http://www.13wmaz.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=93949&catid=52

Atlanta restaurants think pink for breast cancer awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and local Atlanta restaurants are participating in special promotions.

http://www.examiner.com/american-food-in-atlanta/atlanta-restaurants-think-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness

Gun found in Paulding middle school: Why don't we hold parents ...

This is a pistol recovered at Woodstock High School last year after authorities received a tip that students planned to bring guns and ammunition to the school.

http://blogs.ajc.com/get-schooled-blog/2010/10/07/gun-found-in-paulding-middle-school-why-dont-we-hold-parents-accountable-when-their-kids-bring-guns-to-school/?cxntfid=blogs_get_schooled_blog

Friends rally to help Billy Fields after robbery / shooting

If you've spent any time in Atlanta you probably know Billy Fields from his days of greeting shoppers and checking-in bags at Junkman's Daughter, or from his time spent playing in bands, like Rev Rebel, Seek, Upstream, and even touring with Arrested Development and the Indigo Girls on occasion.

http://clatl.com/cribnotes/archives/2010/10/07/friends-rally-to-help-billy-fields-after-robbery-and-shooting

Foreign diplomats to visit Atlanta for unprecedented tour

When the U.S. State Department recently surveyed ambassadors from around the world on which U.S. city they wanted to know more about, their No.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/foreign-diplomats-to-visit-651854.html?cxtype=rss_news_81963

School kids learn value of water during festival

Hundreds of school children went through stations at the Flint Riverquarium recently, learning the value of water as a part of the annual Water Festival.

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2010/10/04/1292860/school-kids-learn-value-of-water.html

Melrose Jewelers Is Now the Leading Online Rolex Watch Retailer in Atlanta, Georgia

In Q1 and Q2 2010 Melrose Jewelers' revenue from Georgia jumped over 70% over the same period last year.

http://it.tmcnet.com/news/2010/10/04/5044437.htm

Damon Evans' DUI case postponed

Damon Evans' DUI case has been postponed until the first week of December. Curtis Compton, ccompton@ajc.com Damon Evans addresses the media at the Rankin M. Smith, Sr.

http://www.ajc.com/news/damon-evans-dui-case-651663.html

Court Hearing Set for Former Uga Ad

The former athletic director at the University of Georgia is expected to enter a plea to a drunken driving charge in an Atlanta court.

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/local_news/Court-Hearing-Set-for-Former-UGA-Athletic-Director-20101004-ap-sd

Atlanta Opera gets free rent in August

The Atlanta Opera has chosen to extend its lease at 1575 Northside Drive after the building's owner, LeCraw Development, agreed not to charge rent during the slow fundraising month of August for the next four years.

http://www.ajc.com/business/atlanta-opera-gets-free-658456.html

Atlanta news | Minute by Minute

Big stories today include the Carroll County bus crash that claimed the life of a 17-year-old student, the 67-year-old federal judge arrested on charges of purchasing cocaine from a stripper and a follow up on the 80-year-old man who died in a fire saving his family.

http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-breaking-news/2010/10/04/atlanta-news-minute-by-minute-oct-4/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_breaking_news

Petit Le Mans: The sights of Road AtlantaFive editors, fifteen...

The Alex Job Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car slides into the wall and sends up a shower of gravel during the Petit Le Mans on Oct.

http://www.autoweek.com/article/20101004/ALMS/101009959

Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z Big Winners At 2010 BET Hip-Hop Awards

Nicki Minaj and Jay-Z were the big winners at the 2010 BET Hip-Hop Awards, which were shot this past Saturday at the Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

http://www.billboard.com/column/the-juice/nicki-minaj-jay-z-big-winners-at-2010-bet-1004118867.story?tag=hpfeed

Study: 4 Atlanta neighborhoods among nation's most dangerous

If you live in certain Atlanta neighborhoods, you have a good chance of being the victim of a violent crime, according to report on walletpop.com . Four Atlanta neighborhoods are among the 25 most dangerous in the country for 2010, giving Atlanta more neighborhoods on the list than any other city, according to the report.

http://www.ajc.com/news/study-4-atlanta-neighborhoods-660048.html

a Phantom' suing Fox Theatre

The man known as the Phantom of the Fox Theatre is now suing is landlords for the right to remain in his home.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/phantom-files-suit-against-659932.html

A3C Hip Hop Festival gives Atlanta a good rap

DO THE LADIES ROCK THIS MUTHA? Jean Grae performs Thursday night at the Masquerade during producer 9th Wonder's Red Bull Music Academy set.

http://clatl.com/atlanta/a3c-hip-hop-festival-gives-atlanta-a-good-rap/Content?oid=2176122

Southwest Effect Showdown Looms in Atlanta

No one, not even Southwest CEO Gary Kelly, disputes that Atlanta was the big prize in its acquisition of AirTran .

http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/southwest-effect-showdown-looms-in-atlanta.html?id=5926774

Gandhi to Speak at GSU

The granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi will speak at Georgia State University this week.

http://wsbradio.com/localnews/2010/10/gandhi-to-speak-at-gsu.html

Nobel benefits Ga. students

Three Georgia college students are the first winners of a scholarship funded through the money President Obama received when he won the Nobel Peace Prize.

http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-students-win-scholarship-660863.html

Girl Hit, Killed by Car While Fleeing Dog

Henry County police say a 14-year-old girl was reportedly trying to get away from an aggressive dog when she was hit by a car and killed in McDonough.

http://www.11alive.com/rss/rss_story.aspx?storyid=157122

Smyrna to raze apartments in high-crime area

The Smyrna City Council voted 6-1 Monday night to buy and demolish the Hickory Lake Apartments off Windy Hill and Old Concord roads as part of an effort to boost redevelopment in the crime-ridden area.

http://www.mdjonline.com/view/full_story/9765582/article-Smyrna-to-raze--apartments-in--high-crime-area?instance=home_viewed

Barnesville police report

Between Saturday, Sept. 25, and Friday, Oct. 1, the Barnesville police department made nine arrests: Dyran Banks, 2417 Derrell Dr., Macon, fleeing and attempting to elude, red light violation, obstruction of an officer, reckless driving, speeding, driving while unlicensed, criminal trespass and striking a fixed object.

http://www.barnesville.com/archives/2953-Barnesville-police-report.html

Agnes Scott working toward zero waste on campus

Agnes Scott College is getting closer to a goal of diverting nearly all of its waste from landfills.

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2010/10/06/1295573/agnes-scott-working-toward-zero.html

Five from Southwest Georgia make - 40 Under 40' list

Five Southwest Georgians - including three from Albany - were selected to Georgia Trend Magazine's "40 Under 40" Class of 2010, which was announced in the magazine's October edition.

http://www.albanyherald.com/home/headlines/104391304.html

Even The White House Is Getting Solar Power

More and more Atlanta homeowners are saving money by powering their heating and cooling systems with solar power. Solar power is abundant, free and is now easy to add to any size home. One of the better known homes in the country, the White House, plans to install solar panels atop the living quarters. The solar panels to be installed in spring 2011 will heat water for the first family and supply a portion of their electricity.

Homeowners in Fulton and Dekalb can follow the lead of our President by converting their home to solar power in one easy step by calling Atlanta Air Conditioner Repair by Premier Indoor Comfort Systems. As one of the largest Lennox Dealers in Metro Atlanta, they are offering the new SunSource Home Energy System. All you need to do to start is replace your current heating system with a solar-ready Lennox AC-17 or Lennox AC-21 units. You can add SunSource Solar Modules at a later date- as time and your budget allows. You can add as many as fifteen solar modules. The more modules the more energy you save.The best news is that the surplus solar power that you do not use can be sold back to your utility company.

If your political leanings tend to be toward the right side of the political spectrum please know that former President George W. Bush both tapped the power of the sun during his tern in the White House. Bush's solar systems powered a maintenance building, some of the mansion, and heated water for the pool.

Based on available roof space, White House administration officials expect the photovoltaic system will include between 25 to 75 panels and will convert sunlight into 19,700 kilowatt hours of electricity a year. That would save a typical household $2,300 on its electricity bill, based on commercial rates in Washington. The solar hot water heating system, based on government estimates, could save an additional $1,000 a year.

For more information on solar power for homes in Atlanta please call the solar heating professionals at Atlanta Air Conditioner Repair.com at 678-391-9177 or visit their solar power website.

About Premier Indoor Comfort Systems -- Premier Indoor Comfort Systems has been providing heating repair, heating replacement, heating services, air conditioning replacement and indoor air quality services and products to Atlanta homeowners since 1999. The company is one of the largest Lennox Dealers in the Southeast. Premier Indoor Comfort has earned the elite status of a Dave Lennox Premier Dealer. Trained and independently evaluated on an ongoing basis, Dave Lennox Premier Dealers deliver a level of indoor comfort and service no one else can match. As partners with the leading name in home comfort, Dave Lennox Premier Dealers offer some of the best products available in the industry, including products from the Dave Lennox Signature Collection. Recently the company has expanded their service to include Indoor Air Quality, Solar Power, Home Energy Services and Geo-Thermal Heating.

About Atlanta: Atlanta was founded in 1837 as the end of the Western and Atlantic railroad line (it was first named Marthasville in honor of the then-governor's daughter, nicknamed Terminus for its rail location, and then changed soon after to Atlanta, the feminine of Atlantic -- as in the railroad).  Today the fast-growing city remains a transportation hub, not just for the country but also for the world: Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport is one of the nation's busiest in daily passenger flights.  Direct flights to Europe, South America, and Asia have made metro Atlanta easily accessible to the more than 1,000 international businesses that operate here and the more than 50 countries that have representation in the city through consulates, trade offices, and chambers of commerce.  The city has emerged as a banking center and is the world headquarters for 13 Fortune 500 companies.

Exploring Assisted Living Options In Atlanta

Whether you're exploring options for yourself or for your aging parents, you know that navigating the world of health care services and long-term-care facilities can be a daunting task. Consumer Reports, unrivaled in its unbiased expertise, provides the essential guide to getting the best care.

Filled with hands-on practical advice in a user-friendly tone and format, this invaluable handbook will help you find the right services and secure them at the lowest cost. How can you take advantage of pharmaceutical company drug-assistance programs? What essential services should a home health aide provide? How can you calculate annual health care expenses? How do you decipher a state survey report for a nursing home? Where can you find adult day care? What should you look for in an assisted-living contract? You'll find the answers to these and hundreds of other questions in this book, including:

* The ins and outs of paying for health care services, including Medicare coverage and insurance options.

* How to find the best long-term care, whether at home or in the community, whether you're looking at assisted-living facilities or nursing homes -- and how to pay for it.

* City-by-city ratings for Medicare HMOs and Medicare supplement insurance policies, as well as a guide to how well your state is monitoring nursing homes.

* Easy-to-use worksheets and tables to help you figure out your assets, judge an assisted-living facility, compare home care costs, evaluate an HMO drug plan, and much, much more.

* Comprehensive appendixes to guide you to state-by-state information on insurance counseling, advocacy groups for the elderly, other helpful organizations, and more.

You can look to assisted living firms that will answer these questions for you. Some of whom are free such as Assisted Living Locator Atlanta. You can contact Assisted Living Locators Atlanta by email info@AssistedLiving-AtlantaGA.com or by phone at (404)-410-2446. The website for Assisted Livin Locators is www.AssistedLiving-AtlantaGA.com

Fascia And Soffit Repairs In Atlanta

As an Atlanta homeowner, when you're looking for a top-shelf roofer, take advantage of the time to do some repair work on fascia boards and soffits. It makes sense to take care of this before the new felt, shingles, and flashing go on.

The first thing to do is to walk around the house with a notebook, and do a close visual inspection to see what is needed. For the most part it is likely to be in reasonable shape, there may be a few spots begging for attention.

The Walk-Through--

Take your tape measure with you, in addition to a notebook. When you spot some fascia board or plywood on the bottom side of the soffit that needs replacement, take a measurement and make note of it. Also, make note of the dimensions of the existing wood.

If your fascia boards are 12' long, in most cases it's not necessary to replace the whole length. The only thing to remember is that the break should be on the center of a rafter end, for nailing purposes.

On my house, the fascia board is 1" X 6" and the plywood is 3/8". That's rather standard in my neck of the woods, but it might vary depending on where you live. Another thing to make note of is how many soffit vents you need to buy.

Soffit vents are those rectangular vents on the underside of the soffit. They're usually made of galvanized metal, and covered with a nylon mesh or netting to prevent bees and such from taking up residence in your attic. Note that Hardiplank soffit material has the vent built in. This is a great option on new construction.

When you go to the home improvement store for materials, remember to get a little extra to allow for bits that are just too small to use. There's always some scrap.

Replacing Fascia Board--

When you get ready to replace fascia board, you'll have a choice of what material you want to go with. Hardiplank is a good choice since it's guaranteed not to rot, delaminate, or warp. This is because it's a fiber-cement material. Because of this, you can go a lot longer between paint jobs; expansion and contraction is minimized.

Before removing the old fascia board, carefully prop up the shingles. Next, remove the flashing. Now, cut out the bad sections of board, set the circular saw blade to a 45-degree angle, and set the depth to just cut through the board -- but not so deep as to cut into the rafter more than 1/16".

At this point, I replaced any under-soffit plywood that I needed to. It made more sense to cut the holes for the soffit vents before nailing it up, so I did that.

Then cut the new fascia boards and nail them up. Use an airless finish-nail gun to do this to save time, but a hammer and nail-set would have been almost as easy.

Finishing the Job--

Don't be in too much of a hurry to get the flashing back on. The first thing to do at this point is to putty all the nail holes and caulk all the joints. (Always be careful when you buy caulking. For this job, it must be labeled "paintable.") The joints where the fascia boards mitered together. Also, where the soffit plywood met the house, other plywood, and the fascia board.

Next, prime and paint the face of the fascia boards, which free you to replace the flashing and let the shingles back down. Knowing that your work is now protected from any impending rain, tackle the job of priming and painting everything else.

The final part of the project, which I'm still working on, was to add extra soffit vents. This was recommended by my roofer, because the new ridge vents had a higher air flow capacity than my previous system. How many CFM's? I haven't a clue.

Everything is detail and it's all "cut-up." Don't attempt it without a stack of CDs.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call (404)-410-2334.

About Atlanta: Atlanta was founded in 1837 as the end of the Western and Atlantic railroad line (it was first named Marthasville in honor of the then-governor's daughter, nicknamed Terminus for its rail location, and then changed soon after to Atlanta, the feminine of Atlantic -- as in the railroad).  Today the fast-growing city remains a transportation hub, not just for the country but also for the world: Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport is one of the nation's busiest in daily passenger flights.  Direct flights to Europe, South America, and Asia have made metro Atlanta easily accessible to the more than 1,000 international businesses that operate here and the more than 50 countries that have representation in the city through consulates, trade offices, and chambers of commerce.  The city has emerged as a banking center and is the world headquarters for 13 Fortune 500 companies.

First Step To Energy Efficiency May Be Found In Your Furnace

atlantaairconditionerrepair.com after a long summer which saddled them with enormous power bills are very interested in making their homes more energy efficient. Residents in Fulton County can shop around for lower gas prices, but the real savings will come from a properly maintained heating and air conditioning system.Atlanta HVAC by Premier Indoor Comfort offers a furnace maintenace program, ESP, that will save you money.

The starting point for the ESP program will be a Furnace Tune-Up. This furnace service will proffesionally clean and maintain your furnace to reduce your energy bills and increase the life of your furnace and heating system.If you need to replace your furnace or your furnace needs repairs, as an ESP member you receive a 15 percent discount from Hvac-atlantaga.

The Furnace Tune-up from Atlanta HVAC includes the following checks:

1. Install clean standard heating filter for less restriction

2. Check furnace heat exchanger for cracks or holes

3. Check and adjust incoming gas manifold pressure

4. Lubricate all moving furnace parts

5. Check vent pipe for proper venting

6. Check blower housing/wheel for cleanliness

7. Test fan and furnace limit for safety

8. Check temperature rise across heat exchanger

9. Clean and adjust furnace burners for more efficiency

10. Tighten all wire connections for safety

11. Test thermostat for proper anticipation setting

12. Inspect thermocouple/igniter for proper burn

13. Check for correct indoor blower speed

14. Check for proper motor amperage

15. Clean and polish furnace exterior

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About Atlanta: Atlanta was founded in 1837 as the end of the Western and Atlantic railroad line (it was first named Marthasville in honor of the then-governor's daughter, nicknamed Terminus for its rail location, and then changed soon after to Atlanta, the feminine of Atlantic -- as in the railroad).  Today the fast-growing city remains a transportation hub, not just for the country but also for the world: Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport is one of the nation's busiest in daily passenger flights.  Direct flights to Europe, South America, and Asia have made metro Atlanta easily accessible to the more than 1,000 international businesses that operate here and the more than 50 countries that have representation in the city through consulates, trade offices, and chambers of commerce.  The city has emerged as a banking center and is the world headquarters for 13 Fortune 500 companies.

HVAC Atlanta GA by Premier Indoor Featured On Dave Ramsey Show In Atlanta

Atlanta HVAC by Premier Indoor Comfort is now one of the local advertisers that is featured on the The Dave Ramsey Show on WGST 640 AM. Dave Ramsey, a personal money-management expert, is an extremely popular national radio personality, and author of the New York Times best-selling financial advice books and tapes. HVAC-Atlanta by Premier Indoor Comfort has also been providing advice to Atlanta Homeowners since 1999. Their trained heating and air conditioning repair and service technicians can help atlantaairconditionerrepair.com with their Heating, Air Conditioning, Indoor Air Quality, Geothermal Heating and Solar Power questions and provide the
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The best financial advice from Atlanta HVAC by Premier Indoor Comfort is to consider their annual heating and cooling maintenance plan, ESP. There are numerous benefits to a Heating Service and Maintenance program including regularly scheduled heating tune-ups and discounts on furnace repairs.The ESP plans start at $149 and pay for themselves with the savings on heat repairs and the increase in operating efficiency of your furnace and air conditioner.

For more information about scheduling your furnace tune-up and becoming an ESP member please call 678-391-9177 or visit the Atlanta Furnace Repair website.

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Dave Ramsey Radio Spot - Premier Indoor Comfort Systems


About Premier Indoor Comfort Systems: Premier Indoor Comfort Systems has been providing heating, air conditioning and indoor air quality services and products to atlantaairconditionerrepair.com since 1999. The company is one of the largest Lennox Dealers in the Southeast. Premier Indoor Comfort has earned the elite status of a Dave Lennox Premier Dealer. Trained and independently evaluated on an ongoing basis, Dave Lennox Premier Dealers™ deliver a level of comfort and service no one else can match. As partners with the leading name in home comfort, Dave Lennox Premier Dealers offer some of the best products available in the industry, including products from the Dave Lennox Signature® Collection. Recently the company has expanded their service to include Indoor Air Quality, Home Energy Services and Geo-Thermal Heating.

About Atlanta: Atlanta was founded in 1837 as the end of the Western and Atlantic railroad line (it was first named Marthasville in honor of the then-governor's daughter, nicknamed Terminus for its rail location, and then changed soon after to Atlanta, the feminine of Atlantic -- as in the railroad).  Today the fast-growing city remains a transportation hub, not just for the country but also for the world: Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport is one of the nation's busiest in daily passenger flights.  Direct flights to Europe, South America, and Asia have made metro Atlanta easily accessible to the more than 1,000 international businesses that operate here and the more than 50 countries that have representation in the city through consulates, trade offices, and chambers of commerce.  The city has emerged as a banking center and is the world headquarters for 13 Fortune 500 companies.

Carter checked at hospital after falling ill

Former President Jimmy Carter fell ill Tuesday during a flight to Cleveland and was taken to a hospital after the plane landed, officials said.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39402251/

4 people shot in SE Atlanta

Four people were shot and a fifth escaped injury Tuesday night when at least two people invaded a house in southeast Atlanta just a short distance from Turner Field, Atlanta police said.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/4-people-shot-in-643583.html?cxtype=rss_news_81963

Recap

The Atlanta Braves got what they had hoped for from Tim Hudson and an unexpected lift from Eric Hinske.

http://stats.al.com/mlb/recap.asp?g=300928115

Atlanta megachurch head denies sex with young men

The prominent pastor of a 25,000-member megachurch near Atlanta denies allegations in a lawsuit that he coerced three young men from the congregation into a sexual relationship, his attorney said.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/sep/29/atlanta-megachurch-head-denies-sex-with-young-men/

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Buckhead church gets a

Barbara Long and B.Michael Watson, bishop of the North Georgia Methodist Conference.

http://www.neighbornewspapers.com/stories/Buckhead-church-gets-historical-marker,163957

Music from Holocaust captures culture of camps

An ongoing project seeks to preserve and perform music written by victims of the Holocaust and other World War II prisoners.

http://www.wfaa.com/news/national/104024119.html

Republican leadership killed casino planned for Atlanta Underground

Do you like this story? In the early months of 2009, when momentum built behind a proposal for a casino in Georgiaa s historic Underground Atlanta, Republican leadership, headed by Governor Sonny Perdue, killed it.

http://www.examiner.com/gambling-in-atlanta/republican-leadership-killed-casino-planned-for-atlanta-underground

Charges dropped in strip club shooting

Joey Celestin and Bill Nichols, arrested three weeks ago and charged in the shooting death of a DeKalb strip club owner, have been exonerated after new evidence surfaced placing the men at work when the incident occurred.

http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/charges-dropped-against-men-645591.html

Man convicted of voluntary manslaughter in Gwinnett slaying

A Gwinnett County man was convicted of voluntary manslaughter Tuesday for stabbing to death a man who had secretly begun dating his fiance.

http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/man-convicted-of-voluntary-646100.html?cxtype=rss_news_81991

Friends share lunch, much more for 60 years

For 60 years, a small circle of friends from the Buckhead area has kept a monthly lunch date.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/friends-share-lunch-much-646230.html

Good news: Bike commuting in Atlanta rose 111 percent

The League of American Bicyclists combed through U.S. Census data and found that the percentage of Atlantans who pedal to work or school spiked last year .

http://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2010/09/30/good-news-bike-commuting-in-atlanta-rose-111-percent

Atlanta-Birmingham airport shuttle's future? It's up in the air

Over the years, price-conscious air travelers in Atlanta have come to realize that they can sometimes fly cheaper if they're willing to commute to Birmingham and fly from there, particularly on Southwest Airlines.

http://www.ajc.com/business/atlanta-birmingham-airport-shuttles-648685.html

Report: Metro Atlanta's traffic is 15th worst in nation

The traffic in metro Atlanta isn't that bad, it's just a matter of taking a different look at it.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/report-metro-atlantas-traffic-648683.html

Ga. senators back bills protecting Atlanta water

As Georgia and its neighbors feud over water use, two Georgia lawmakers are introducing bills meant to guarantee Atlanta's access to water.

http://www.abc3340.com/Global/story.asp?S=13248473

Bishop Eddie Long's Ex-Wife Claimed Abuse

ATLANTA Dabara S. Houston, ex-wife of Bishop Eddie Long, the Atlanta megachurch pastor accused of sexual misconduct, claimed the pastor physically abused her when she was seven-and-a-half months pregnant with their only child, according to divorce documents.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20018165-504083.html

"Person Of Interest" In 92-Year Old War Veterans Murder

Atlanta Police are hoping someone recognizes a man from a surveillance video they released in hopes of solving a double murder that happened on September 10th.

http://www.11alive.com/rss/rss_story.aspx?storyid=156415

2010 Ansley Park Tour ...

Kick-off Party tickets are $125 each and include dinner, cocktails, a tour of the Piedmont Driving Club, and valet parking in the ticket price.

http://www.lagrangenews.com/pages/ad_details/?id=28896648

MARTA Price Increases Go Into Effect

Metro Atlanta's transit system plans to implement pass price increases over the weekend.

http://www.11alive.com/rss/rss_story.aspx?storyid=156467

Police: Man stabs wife to death before stabbing himself

Police found a woman stabbed to death and her husband with stab wounds at an Avondale Estates home Friday morning.

http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/police-man-stabs-wife-650733.html?cxtype=rss_news_82007