http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/habitual-offender-charged-with-789133.html
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Habitual offender charged with murdering state trooper
An Atlanta man released from jail just two weeks ago was charged Tuesday with murdering a state trooper.
Atlanta Police Seek Serial Bank Robber
Atlanta Police are looking for a serial bank robber who has hit three banks in a week, the latest occurred this morning at the Wells Fargo in the 1600 block of Monroe Drive.
http://wsbradio.com/localnews/2010/12/atlanta-police-seek-serial-ban.html
Retailers roll out sales as snow hits East Coast
An East Coast snowstorm put a damper on after-Christmas shopping Sunday. But shoppers across the rest of the country searched clearance racks and spent gift cards in the afterglow of the best holiday season for retailers since 2007.
Fried fish linked to stroke death rate
The steep rate of death from stroke in a swath of Southern states often referred to as the "stroke belt" may be linked to a higher consumption of fried fish in that region, new research suggests.
State trooper shot, killed after police chase in northwest Atlanta
A state trooper was shot to death and his Georgia State Patrol car stolen Monday night after a chase in northwest Atlanta.
1 Killed, 2 Wounded In Bar Shooting
Detectives were investigating a shooting at an East Point sports bar in Atlanta that killed one person and left two wounded.
Teenager charged with breaking into Tyler Perry's house
An early-morning intruder was captured within moments after breaking into the Paces Ferry Road home of actor and producer Tyler Perry, Atlanta police confirmed Monday.
http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/teenager-charged-with-breaking-788717.html?cxtype=rss_news
Archdiocese drops lawsuit after land deal agreement
The Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta has reached an agreement with Gwinnett County and a group of developers to buy the land next to one of its churches, preventing the construction of a controversial garbage facility.
http://www.ajc.com/news/archdiocese-drops-lawsuit-after-789289.html
That Santa feeling hasn't quite left shoppers yet
Forget the returns line. Americans hit the stores after Christmas to buy stuff, indulging the rediscovered retail appetite that may have made 2010's holiday shopping season the biggest ever.
Georgia State Patrol Trooper Shot After Northwest Atlanta Chase
A Georgia State Patrol Trooper has been shot after a chase through northwest Atlanta ended near the intersection of Saint Paul Avenue and Hightower Road.
In the law of averages, Mableton best reps Atlanta
As any metro Atlantan knows, defining the essence of the region is near impossible; after all, Mableton is vastly different from Tucker, and Ormewood Park is worlds away from the Snellville-Grayson area.
http://www.ajc.com/news/in-the-law-of-788330.html?cxtype=rss_news_82001
Redistricting a formidable task for 2011
One of the state's most renowned political scientists said south Georgia is poised to lose more representation as the state reorganizes political districts in the wake of the latest census figures.
Atlanta bus wreck survivors win ruling
The Ohio Supreme Court says a university's insurance coverage extended to a charter bus that crashed, killing five student baseball players and two others.
http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/atlanta-bus-wreck-survivors-789468.html?cxtype=rss_news_81963
Man Shot, Killed On Northwest Atlanta Street
A man was shot in the chest on the 1500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in northwest Atlanta.
Neighbors on edge again in Virginia-Highland
Virginia-Highland residents who were relaxing after police arrested suspects in connection with a murder there have reason to be nervous again.
http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/neighbors-on-edge-again-788431.html?cxtype=rss_news
State Trooper Shot and Killed, Suspect Arrested
Authorities say a suspect shot a Georgia State Trooper, then tried to escape in his cruiser.
Far-Flung Movies May Inspire Future Scientists
Sprinkling some science into Hollywood blockbusters can go a long way toward inspiring the next generation of physicists, astronomers and biologists, such scientists agree.
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/12/28/far-flung-movies-inspire-future-scientists/
Atlanta duo's podcast in top 10 on iTunes
If you swallow gum, does it really sit undigested in your stomach for seven years? If attacked by a shark can you survive by going for its eyes? Does karaoke kill? The answers to these questions and hundreds more lie in the archives of the podcast "Stuff You Should Know." And here's some other stuff you should know: One of the most downloaded ...
Dead Christmas Tree? Use it to Celebrate 20 Years
With a full week between Christmas and a weekend, many Metro Atlantans are ditching their dried-out Christmas trees.
City of College Park, Georgia selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' Customer Information System
NorthStar Utilities Solutions is pleased to announce that the City of College Park, Georgia has selected the NorthStar CIS application as its utility-billing and customer management solution.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Dealing With Frozen Pipes In Atlanta
Frozen pipes are an emergency. A frozen pipe can cause it to burst causing thawed water to come pouring from the break.
The following steps instruct you on what to do as soon as you discover a frozen pipe:
1. Turn off the water supply:
Thousands have had water supplies disrupted due to burst pipes.
Turn off the main stop tap. You should find this under the kitchen sink or where the service pipe enters your home.
Turn off the stopcock in your cold water source, it's usually found in the basement or on an exterioe wall beneath a sink.
2. Beat the burst:
Protect everything around the pipe that appears to be frozen to avoid damage if it bursts.
3. Thawing out:
Open the tap nearest to the part of the pipe you think is frozen so the water can flow through when it has melted.
Thaw the ice in the pipe with a hot water bottle or hairdryer (taking care to keep it well away from any water), beginning from the tap end and working back toward the cold water tank. Never use a heat gun or blow torch.
Preventing Burst Pipes - Winter Care
If a burst pipe leaks and water comes gushing through the ceiling, it can cause real damage on your home and its contents.
Even worse, burst pipes and leaks can be complicated to fix, repair work may also involve digging up your lawn, tarmac or paving.
You can avoid this kind of damage by preventing burst pipes and leaks in the first place. As frozen pipes often burst, winter care is crucial. Try the following care tips:
1. Insulate your attic and the sides of your water tanks.
2. Insulate all your pipes.
3. Open the Attic door on cold days to let heat in.
4. If you're away for a while, spending winter somewhere warmer perhaps, then ask a friend or relative to check on your home and make sure pipes haven't burst or frozen.
5. Re-washer dripping taps because if they freeze they'll block the pipe. This will also it will save up to a litre of water a day and your money if it's a hot tap.
6. Make sure you know where your stop tap is and check regularly that you can turn it off easily in an emergency. It's handy to label it so you remember where it is in a panic.
7. In very cold weather the heating will need to be on low, or set to come on a couple of times a day, especially if you're going away.
Most modern water heaters have a frost protection thermostat, which turns on automatically if the temperature drops to a level that will cause your pipes to freeze.
For more information you can contact a Handyman such as Atlanta Handyman Repairs by Detail Home Services. To reach the professionals at Atlanta Handyman Repairs, email info@AtlantaHandymanRepairs.com, or 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.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Athens wants Ga. Music Hall of Fame
ATHENS, Ga. -- Athens-Clarke County will pursue the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, the county's top economic development officials said Thursday But Matt Forshee, the president of the Athens-Clarke Economic Development Foundation, said he cannot release any details of the bid because the hall of fame's request for proposals bars it.
http://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2010-12-03/athens-wants-ga-music-hall-fame?v=1291356978
Zoo Atlanta's baby panda makes his debut
About 1-month-old, a new giant panda cub at Zoo Atlanta is still smaller than a house cat, but he is healthy and growing fast, veterinarians said Thursday after a weekly medical exam.
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/dec/02/us-baby-panda-atlanta/
Hundreds line up in the cold for help heating homes
As metro Atlanta's temperatures grow colder, the demand for heat is, well, heating up.
http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/hundreds-line-up-in-763455.html?
AT&T Hopes Reward Helps Catch Thieves
It has become a nationwide scourge that is costing telephone customers money out of their pockets.
Atlanta cops on manhunt for home invasion suspects
Atlanta police fanned across the neighborhoods surrounding Grant Park on Thursday afternoon in hopes of finding clues that will lead to the apprehension of those responsible for a spate of recent home invasions in the area.
http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-cops-on-manhunt-764077.html
B.o.B. leads Atlanta's 2011 Grammy nominees with five
Recording Academy accolades came pouring in for Atlanta artists yesterday, with rap and R&B drawing the most Grammy nominations, per usual.
http://clatl.com/cribnotes/archives/2010/12/02/bob-leads-atlantas-2011-grammy-nominees-with-five
(WGST) The numbers are still coming in on Tuesday's tornado outbreak in Metro Atlanta.
State Insurance officials now say the storms caused at least five million dollars in damage.
http://www.wgst.com/cc-common/news/sections/newsarticle.html?feed=122602&article=7899772
Chef's Face Off to Help Atlanta Mission
Pastry chefs from Atlanta will face off with their best recipes and it's all for a good cause.
Fire Crews Investigate Warehouse Fire
Fire crews in southeast Atlanta are investigating the cause of a warehouse fire.
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/local_news/Fire-Crews-Investigate-Warehouse-Fire-20101203-am-sd
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Dade Surveyor Fired Shot Heard Around The Nation In Water War
When the History Channel came to Dade County in October to shoot footage for its "How the States Got Their Shapes" series, West Brow resident Bart Crattie was prominent among the production crew's interviewees.
http://www.dadesentinel.com/content.aspx?module=ContentItem&ID=195776&MemberID=1338
Explosives Found Under Bridge in NW Atlanta
Police found a bundle of explosives under a bridge at Hollywood and Hightower roads Wednesday morning.
Gorilla at Zoo Atlanta expecting
Pandas aren't the only animals multiplying at Zoo Atlanta. Kudzoo, a 16-year-old lowland gorilla, is pregnant and due in late spring.
http://www.ajc.com/news/gorilla-at-zoo-atlanta-760113.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960
Tornado watch issued for metro Atlanta
A tornado watch was posted Tuesday morning for most of metro Atlanta. The watch, which means conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop, was issued just before 9 a.m., and is in effect until 3 p.m. for 60 Georgia counties, including all but the northeast corner of metro Atlanta.
http://www.ajc.com/news/tornado-watch-issued-for-759044.html?cxtype=rss_news_81963
OP-ED: Dec. 15 Marks 71st Anniversary of 'Gone With The Wind' Premiere in Atlanta
Dec. 2, 2010 OP-ED: Dec. 15 Marks 71st Anniversary of 'Gone With The Wind' Premiere in Atlanta By Calvin E. Johnson Jr.
http://www.huntingtonnews.net/columns/101202-johnson-columnsgonewiththewind.html
Man Shot, Killed in Northwest Atlanta
A father of three was gunned down Wednesday night while visiting family members in northwest Atlanta.
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/man-shot%2C-killed-in-northwest-atlanta-120110
Big drug bust in Norcross
When self-described "nosy neighbor" Cosetta Campbell stepped outside to investigate police activity near her home in Norcross Monday evening, even she never suspected what was afoot.
http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/half-ton-of-meth-759047.html
Storms Slam Metro Atlanta; World AIDS Day; Man Gets Prison For...
At least 56 homes and one business were damaged Tuesday afternoon when severe weather raked a neighborhood off of Gravel Springs Road in Buford.
http://kiss1041fm.com/blogs/kiss_news/2010/12/storms-slam-metro-atlanta-worl.html
Another home invasion in Atlanta
No one was hurt Tuesday evening when three men broke into a house in Buckhead and robbed the place with the resident present, police said.
http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/another-home-invasion-in-760766.html?
GA Aquarium Gets 2 New Belugas
The world's largest aquarium has added two new beluga whales. The giant stars named Qinu and Grayson arrived at the Georgia Aquarium last week from Sea World San Antonio.
http://wsbradio.com/localnews/2010/12/ga-aquarium-gets-2-new-belugas.html
Severe Weather Pummels Metro Atlanta
Heavy rains brought already heavy rush hour traffic to a standstill in parts of the region.
Atlanta storm: Major damage reported in Gwinnett County
Below is a minute-by-minute update reporting the severe storms around Atlanta that has included reports of a tornado in Gwinnett County and flooding that has had a major effect on the evening commute and area highways.
http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-storm-major-damage-759044.html?cxtype=rss_news_81966
Ga. Voters To Decide Runoffs For Court Seats
Voters will be casting ballots in runoffs for a Georgia Supreme Court seat, a spot on the state Appeals Court and several local judicial posts.
Woman Makes Wrongful Arrest Complaint
When it comes to dealing with the police, do you know your rights? Deborah Schowalter, an attorney, knew her rights.
Vickery's Midtown Closing Jan. 1
Vickery's Bar & Grill in Midtown Atlanta will close on Jan. 1, according to a statement posted on its Facebook page.
Slain man's ID, phone found in recovered Highlander
Atlanta police said Monday an abandoned SUV contained enough information to link several violent crimes, including a shooting death one week ago.
http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/slain-mans-id-phone-758220.html?cxtype=rss_news
Ex-Uga Ad hearing delayed
The arraignment of former UGA athletic director Damon Evans has been postponed until January.
http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/damon-evans-arraignment-postponed-759008.html
Tornado Watch Issued For Metro Atlanta
A tornado watch has been issued for Metro Atlanta until 3p.m. Tornadoes, quarter-sized hail, thunderstorm wind gusts to 70 mph and frequent lightning are possible in and around the watch area.
Buckhead middle-schooler runs a
Sixth-grader Madeline Dolan, 12, daughter of Elizabeth and Philip Dolan of Buckhead, displays some of the many designs of handmade jewlery she has been making since she was 9. When Madeline Dolan was in third grade, she began making her own jewelry.
http://www.neighbornewspapers.com/stories/Buckhead-middle-schooler-runs-jewelry-business,166041
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