Cox to return to dugout for Braves exhibition
Provided by: The Times
The former Braves manager will be back in uniform to manage the organization's top prospects against the current major leaguers on April 3. Atlanta planned the exhibition as a bridge between spring training and the regular-season opener on April 5. The game will be played instead of an exhibition against an AL opponent at Turner Field.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:48:19 GMT
Atlanta streetcar line kicks off construction
Provided by: Examiner.com
... of a citywide and regional alternative transportation network. "An investment in the core of the city, in Downtown Atlanta, is good for the entire metropolitan area," A.J. Robinson, president of the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District, said in a ...
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:27:00 GMT
Bishop Eddie Long crowned 'king'
Provided by: Click2Houston
... a "Holocaust Torah" and crowned a king during a recent Sunday ceremony at New Birth Missionary Church, his suburban Atlanta congregation. A visiting rabbi wrapped Long in the Torah, which he said was recovered during the Holocaust. The rabbi then ...
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:21:15 GMT
Questions Remain in Shooting Death of Norcross HS Student
Provided by: Patch.com
... burglary and murder. Summers said that it is unclear how the men, who range in age and are from different parts of Atlanta, are related. A "We are looking into their association with each other," said Summers. "There's nothing that connects them ...
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:51:08 GMT
Sweet Auburn Avenue: A mile of African-American history
Provided by: Examiner.com
... Street in the Edgewood neighborhood and continues westward until it dead-ends into Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta. The beginning of Auburn Avenue is filled with painted, turn-of-the-century homes, some shot-gun shacks and some grander ...
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:33:51 GMT
Judge orders Midtown homeless shelter handed over to United Way
Provided by: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Craig Schwall on Friday ordered the Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless to hand over control of its controversial Midtown shelter to the United Way this month.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:31:29 GMT
Komen changes course on Planned Parenthood funding
Provided by: Palm Beach Post
... investigations must be criminal and conclusive in nature and not political. That is what is right and fair." Atlanta area residents who have participated in Komen's "Race for the Cure" events reacted to this week's events in a variety of ways. "It ...
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:20:40 GMT
February Wining & Dining
Provided by: Patch.com
Almost every metro Atlanta restaurant and then some are hosting Valentine's Day dinners for this month.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:06:49 GMT
4 Super Bowl Champs Are Hall Finalists
Provided by: CBS Local
MAY 10: Former Pittsburgh Steeler Jerome Bettis watches the game between the Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2010 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena on May 10, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:03:30 GMT
Maine girl home after 6-organ transplant
Provided by: The News-Gazette
... it a difficult operation with lots of blood loss. Dr. Allan Kirk, professor of surgery at Emory University in Atlanta and the editor-in-chief of The American Journal of Transplantation, said no other esophageal transplant has been reported in ...
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:43 GMT
Four big-name comics here in February
Provided by: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
... of each one: Concert info: 7 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. $67.95 to $144.95 after fees. Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center, 395 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-249-6400, www.ticketmaster.com. Best known for: Two best-selling humor books, ...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:15:15 GMT
Dr. William Roberts, 68: Dentist who volunteered to help others in need
Provided by: Palm Beach Post
... Dr. Roberts knew at the age of 8 that he wanted to be a dentist, his only child said. While growing up in Atlanta's West End, he was fascinated with his own dentist, she said. He was the eldest of three children born to Newitt and Nell Roberts. He ...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:51:00 GMT
Think 'America's Got Talent'? It does
Provided by: The Charlotte Observer
... routine before being called to audition. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver@com Derrick Gleaton 23, from Atlanta, Georgia ,called "DSharp" takes a request from other attendees before his audition. T.Ortega Gaines - ...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:09:09 GMT
Retractable roof not ruled out for Falcons stadium
Provided by: Palm Beach Post
The Atlanta Falcons' desired open-air stadium might wind up with a retractable roof if ongoing negotiations get bogged down.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:06:53 GMT
John Engelen Joins CHS as VP, Government Affairs
Provided by: Milling Journal
... level. Most recently, he served as vice president, Office of Governmental and Community Affairs, Emory University , Atlanta, Ga., where he focused on policy issues, including health care, higher education, research, energy, food safety, public and ...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:11:33 GMT
Blog Post: Morehouse Students Get Excited About Technology Careers
Provided by: TechNet Blogs
This week, Robert Youngjohns, President, Microsoft North America, addressed the top 50 science, technology, engineering and mathematic students at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga., on how they can prepare for rewarding careers in the technology industry.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:34:00 GMT
Historic Westside Atlanta Starting at $417 Monthly
Provided by: Atlanta Real Estate Forum
You can live at Historic Westside Atlanta for as little as $417 a month!A You can't rent for less in downtown Atlanta!A Historic Westside is close to Atlanta's most exciting venues including Georgia Dome, Fox Theatre, Phillips Arena, World of Coca Cola, Georgia Aquarium and much much more!A A Imagine being able to walk to venues or hop Marta and be ... (more)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:38:00 GMT
Saturday morning tree planting in Midtown
Provided by: Patch.com
Get down and dirty while helping make Midtown green! Trees Atlanta intends to plant more than 90 street and yard trees in the Midtown neighborhood Saturday morning and is looking for more volunteers.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:24:11 GMT