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Dunwoody unveiling new brand

October 9, 2010 Express Telegraph

DUNWOODY – The city of Dunwoody is set to unveil its new brand “designed to evoke the recognizable and distinctive qualities belonging to Dunwoody” later this month. “The new brand is a representation of Dunwoody as a forward-thinking, passionate, caring, and fun community,” Edie Damann, Dunwoody’s marketing and PR manager, said in a news release. “A unified brand strategy provides each of our organizations with the tools to deliver more impactful, stronger, longer-lasting messages while

Dunwoody hires director of economic development

October 8, 2010 Express Telegraph

The city of Dunwoody has hired its first director of economic development. Michael Starling “has an extensive skill set, is knowledgable about Dunwoody and is the perfect choice to develop the City’s economic development program,” Dunwoody City Manager Warren Hutmacher said in a news release. Starling served as senior business development manager for DeKalb County’s Office of Economic Development. Starling’s role includes growing the city’s economy. “Dunwoody is part of the largest economic engine in

MLB announces 2010 Division Series Umpires

October 6, 2010 Express Telegraph

MLB News Release Major League Baseball has assigned the four umpiring crews that will work the American League and National League Division Series, which are scheduled to begin on Wednesday and Thursday. The four crew chiefs will be veterans Jerry Crawford, Dana DeMuth, John Hirschbeck and Tim Welke. Crawford, a 34-year Major League Umpire, will work the American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins, beginning on Wednesday at Target

Hudson, Liriano win 2010 MLB Comeback Player of the Year Awards

October 6, 2010 Express Telegraph

Edited from MLB News Release Tim Hudson of the Atlanta Braves and Francisco Liriano of the Minnesota Twins are the recipients of the 2010 Major League Baseball Comeback Player of the Year Awards. The Comeback Player of the Year Award is officially sanctioned by Major League Baseball, and is presented annually to one player in each League who has re-emerged on the baseball field during the season. Hudson, who made just seven starts in 2009

Angels minor leaguer suspended

October 6, 2010 Express Telegraph

MLB News Release The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced that Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Minor League pitcher Jordany Gomez has received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for Phentermine and Mephentermine, performance-enhancing substances in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The suspension of Gomez, who is currently on the roster of the Angels’ Dominican Summer League club, is effective at the start of next season.

Division series rotations taking shape

October 6, 2010 Express Telegraph

By Todd DeFeo / (c) 2010 Barry Zito is out? Divisional series starting rotations were set Tuesday and both Barry Zito and A.J. Burnett are the odd men out, according to media reports. The Yankees are planning to start CC Sabathia, Andy Petittitte and Phil Huges in their series against the Minnesota Twins. The Atlanta Braves are planning to start Derek Lowe, Tommy Hanson and Tim Hudson in their series against the San Francisco Giants.

Mets part ways with manager, general manager

October 5, 2010 Express Telegraph

Jerry Manuel is out as the Mets manager. By Todd DeFeo / (c) 2010 The New York Mets on Monday dumped General Manager Omar Minaya and Manager Jerry Manuel, much-expected moves following a disappointing season. “We are extremely disappointed in this year’s results and the failures of the past four seasons,” Jeff Wilpon, the Mets’ COO, said in a news release. “We need to hire a new General Manager with a fresh perspective who will

Atlanta Press Club hosts general election debates

October 4, 2010 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Press Club will host 14 debates this election season, giving voters statewide the opportunity to learn about the candidates running for public office and their positions on major issues. The debates will be filmed at Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB), located at 260 14th Street in Midtown, in front of a live studio audience. “Part of our mission is fostering journalistic excellence, and our annual debate series is an integral part of

Deal disagrees with Ga. 400 toll decision

September 28, 2010 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA – GOP gubernatorial hopeful Nathan Deal said he disagrees with last week’s decision to extend tolls on Ga. Highway 400 for another decade. “Ga. 400 commuters are also taxpayers like all other drivers in our state, and I don’t think it’s fair to continue to single them out for this daily fee,” Deal, a Republican, said in a statement. “It’s certainly true that this corridor has undergone explosive growth in the past 20 years,

Officials decide to extend Ga. 400 toll

September 25, 2010 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA – Commuters, take note. Despite the fact that officials 20 years ago said a toll on Ga. Highway 400 would cease in 2011, state authorities on Friday agreed to extend the toll for another decade, according to published reports. With the decision by the Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority, the 50 cent toll will remain in place until 2020. Officials say they need the funding to pay for much-needed infrastructure improvements, according to