Atlanta Publisher Resigns Over Obama ‘Hit’ Column
Jan 23rd
The owner and publisher of the Atlanta Jewish Times has resigned his position and is seeking a buyer in the wake of his speculation that Israel would consider assassinating President Obama. More >
Atlanta to repay $363K for cheating
Jan 20th
Officials say the school district in Atlanta has agreed to repay more than $363,000 in federal money the district won by teachers and administrators cheating. More >
Atlanta Development Authority renamed
Jan 19th
The Atlanta Development Authority (ADA) has changed its name to Invest Atlanta to show a renewed focus on jobs and competitivenes, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed announced Thursday morning at the annual State of the City address.
Invest Atlanta will continue to help residents buy homes, issue bonds and incentives for new development and provide small business loans, but it now focus on attracting new investment, international trade and innovation and entrepreneurship.
Atlanta Nurse Donates Kidney to Hospital Patient
Jan 17th
Allison Batson has given a whole new meaning to “the gift of life.” Going above and beyond her duties as a nurse helping to save patients’ lives, she donated her kidney to one last week.
The recipient is Clay Taber, whose kidneys failed nearly two years ago. The Auburn University graduate was being treated at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta in the summer of 2010 when he met the 48-year-old transplantation nurse.
12 Metro Atlanta Food Lion stores closing
Jan 13th
Belgium-based Food Lion parent company Delhaize Groupannounced Thursday that it will close 113 Food Lion stores in the U.S., including 12 stores in Metro Atlanta. More >
Mayor wants push for transportation tax
Jan 10th
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed ventured outside the Perimeter to address a record crowd at the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts Roundtable Luncheon Friday, stating “We are best when we dream.”
Specifically, Reed said he was there for a “basic and candid conversation.” The purpose was clearly to rally everyone around supporting the passage of the one-cent Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, commonly referred to as T-SPLOST.
Atlanta Weekly Gas Price Update and Outlook
Jan 9th
Average retail gasoline prices in Atlanta have risen 17.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.36/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 7.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.34/g, according to gasoline price website AtlantaGasPrices.com. More >
Atlanta police, friends searching for missing FCHS grad
Jan 6th
Atlanta police are investigating the disappearance of a Fayette County High School graduate who was last seen by friends Dec. 27. Stacey Nicole English, 36, of Buckhead, was reported missing Dec. 31, police said. More >
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed faces off with critic
Jan 5th
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed faced off in a brief debate on WXIA Wednesday night with William Perry, executive director of Common Cause Georgia. The watchdog group has criticized the city’s handling of lucrative airport concessions contracts. More >
