Thursday, January 21, 2016

Atlanta weather | Snow flurries possible Friday night and other top stories.

  • Atlanta weather | Snow flurries possible Friday night

    Atlanta weather | Snow flurries possible Friday night
    The same rain showers that led to multiple accidents Wednesday across North Georgia are expected to make a strong return Thursday afternoon and continue through Friday, Channel 2 Action News meteorologists said.Metro Atlanta may even see some snow flurries late Friday. The brunt of the inclement weather is expected way north of Atlanta though, meteorologist Karen Minton said.“We still could see a little freezing precipitation across far north Georgia,” Minton said. “Temperatures are out and belo..
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  • Zeta Phi Beta came late, but on time for Atlanta writer

    Zeta Phi Beta came late, but on time for Atlanta writer
    This is an occasional AJC Sepia series that looks at black Greek letter organizationsMy first up close and personal experience with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was a family affair in more ways than one.My husband, Daniel Johnson, pledged the Tau chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. as a student at the University of Louisville. His sister, Marla Johnson Polk, pledged the Delta Theta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta at the same school.Daniel and I met during my senior year at Clark Atlanta Universi..
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  • Weeks after abrupt shake-up, Invest Atlanta names new CEO

    Weeks after abrupt shake-up, Invest Atlanta names new CEO
    Eloisa Klementich was named the new head of Invest Atlanta on Thursday, just weeks after the previous CEO abruptly resigned.The board of the city’s economic development agency — led by Mayor Kasim Reed — approved the move with a unanimous vote and a round of applause during its monthly meeting.The vote comes after Craig Richard stepped down in early January. Several people with knowledge of the decision said he was asked to resign in the wake of a conflict related to the hiring, and subsequent f..
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  • Atlanta Falcons Roster Review: Rookie receiver Justin Hardy

    Atlanta Falcons Roster Review: Rookie receiver Justin Hardy
    Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports Hardy didn't have a major impact in his first year, but he made real strides. As we entered the 2015 NFL Draft, Atlanta was looking to replace veteran Harry Douglas, who was released prior to  the start of free agency. With Roddy White creeping up in age, the Falcons were looking to add a few young pieces and in the fourth round, the Falcons selected Justin Hardy from East Carolina University. Although some Falcons fans were unfamiliar with Hardy, I was str..
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  • Hawks vs Kings preview: Atlanta looks to continue recent ...

    Hawks vs Kings preview: Atlanta looks to continue recent ...
    Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Hawks continue their road trip Thursday night with a stop in Sacramento to face the Kings. The Atlanta Hawks look to keep their momentum going when they finish off a road back-to-back with a matchup against the Sacramento Kings. Atlanta has won three straight and improved to a season-best nine games over .500 with a 104-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Paul Millsap and Kent Bazemore combined for 19 points in the fourth quarte..
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  • What to do in Atlanta: Fairs, festivals and more | Jan. 20-27

    What to do in Atlanta: Fairs, festivals and more | Jan. 20-27
    Party with penguins at the Georgia Aquarium and get artsy at the Callanwolde Arts Festival.Snow Mountain. Through Feb. 28. $28-$39.95. Stone Mountain Park, Highway 78, Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690, stonemountainpark.com.Party with the Penguins. Jan. 23. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free with aquarium admission. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St., Atlanta. 404-581-4000. http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/experience/explore/events/party-with-the-penguinsCallanwolde Arts Festival. Jan. 23-24. $5. VIP preview party 6-..
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  • Record 144 guns caught at Atlanta airport security checkpoints in 2015

    Record 144 guns caught at Atlanta airport security checkpoints in 2015
    A record 144 guns were caught at security checkpoints at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in 2015, putting Atlanta in the No. 2 spot nationwide. Although the number of firearms found last year was the most on record for Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth International took the title for the most guns caught for the year, according to the Transportation Security Administration. A total of 153 guns were found at Dallas/Fort Worth airport security checkpoints in 2015. Across the country, a total ..
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  • Atlanta rapper 2Chainz gives family of 11 facing eviction a new home

    Atlanta rapper 2Chainz gives family of 11 facing eviction a new home
    A family who was just a day away from being evicted from their house has a new place to stay thanks to Atlanta rapper 2Chainz.The rapper wrote on his Facebook page that the 11-member family, who has children with medical needs, was already staying in a house that had a pest problem, no heat and a mold problem.2Chainz’s organization, The TRU Foundation, gave the 5-bedroom, 2-bath house to the family free for a year.The rapper said he was helping extend the Christmas spirit beyond the holiday seas..
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  • Hawks vs. Trail Blazers Final Score: Atlanta begins western road trip ...

    Hawks vs. Trail Blazers Final Score: Atlanta begins western road trip ...
    Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports In a game where all signs pointed to an Atlanta collapse midway through the fourth quarter, the Hawks were able to pull off a solid victory on the road in Portland. Coming off of two convincing home wins, the Atlanta Hawks headed west on Wednesday night and continued their winning ways with a 104-98 National Television win against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Hawks were able to hold off multiple runs by Portland's dynamic duo in the backcourt. C.J. McCo..
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  • Viewpoint: How mentoring addresses inequality

    Viewpoint: How mentoring addresses inequality
    Atlanta has the sad distinction of being the most unequal city in America in terms of income disparity. According to the Brookings Institution's study of 2013 data, ...
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Sleet-rain mixture moving across metro Atlanta; temps will warm .Smoltz to receive Atlanta Sports Award .
Metro Atlanta celebrates 30th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day .Atlanta police probing connection between robbery, fatal shooting .

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