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John Lewis: ‘I do not agree with what Mr. Snowden did’

August 9, 2013 Caboose Chronicle

U.S. Rep. John Lewis says he does “not agree” with the actions of hacker Edward Snowden.

Atlanta, Falcons reach agreement to buy church property

August 6, 2013 The Travel Trolley

The city of Atlanta and the Atlanta Falcons have reached an agreement with a church to buy land the football team wants in order to build a new stadium.

BeltLine would transform Atlanta, first phase opens

October 21, 2012 Todd DeFeo

The city this month opened the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail, a 2.25-mile stretch of trail to be incorporated into a 22-mile loop of trails an transit connecting 45 neighborhoods throughout the city.

Atlanta Press Club Hosts Charter School Amendment Forum

October 16, 2012 Express Telegraph

Panelists will have the opportunity to discuss Georgia Charter School Amendment Sunday during the Atlanta Press Club’s Loudermilk-Young Debate Series.

Krystal to relocate corporate headquarters to Atlanta

October 3, 2012 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — Krystal, the fast-food burger joint known for its square hamburgers, is relocating its corporate headquarters from Chattanooga, Tenn., to Atlanta. The company was founded in Chattanooga in 1932. “Chattanooga has been a wonderful home for Krystal, and we appreciate the support of the community,” Krystal’s president and CEO Doug Pendergast said in a news release. “Our five-year plan calls for aggressive new store growth and Atlanta provides a more central location with access

Republicans vying for 10th Congressional district seat face off in Atlanta Press Club debate

July 16, 2012 Express Telegraph

Candidates vying for the Republican nomination for the 10th Congressional District will face off Sunday during the Atlanta Press Club’s Loudermilk-Young Debate Series.

Republicans vying for 12th Congressional district seat dace off in Atlanta Press Club debate

July 16, 2012 Express Telegraph

Candidates vying for the Republican nomination for the 12th Congressional District will face off Sunday during the Atlanta Press Club’s Loudermilk-Young Debate Series.

Deal appoints Blackwell to Supreme Court of Georgia

June 25, 2012 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — Gov. Nathan Deal today appointed an appeals court judge to the state’s highest court Keith R. Blackwell’s appointment to the Supreme Court of Georgia fills a vacancy left by outgoing Justice George H. Carley. Blackwell’s appointment is effective upon his swearing in, scheduled for July 19. Carley’s resignation is effective July 17, according to Deal’s office. “The Supreme Court will benefit from Judge Blackwell’s experience on both sides of the bench,” Deal said

Delta flights to be first at Atlanta’s new international terminal

May 16, 2012 Todd DeFeo

A Delta Air Lines flight to Japan’s Tokyo-Narita International Airport will be the first flight to depart from the new Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal when it officially opens for business tomorrow afternoon at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Sportswriter Bisher dies

March 19, 2012 Express Telegraph

Legendary sportswriter Furman Bisher, who covered the likes of Shoeless Joe Jackson and Ty Cobb, has died, ajc.com reported. He was 93.