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22 Restaurants Now Confirmed for September’s Taste of Buckhead

August 31, 2015 Express Telegraph

Five new restaurants have joined the roster for September’s Taste of Buckhead, an event that allows attendees to taste dishes from some of Buckhead’s premier restaurants and sample more than 50 wines, beers and spirits.

Georgia authorities stepping up patrols for Labor Day weekend

August 22, 2015 Express Telegraph

Authorities across Georgia are preparing to step up patrols for the Labor Day holiday weekend, hoping to crack down on the number of drunken drivers on the roads this holiday.

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Husband of former DeKalb County commissioner sentenced to federal prison

August 21, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The husband of a former DeKalb County commissioner has been sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison for conspiring to steal county money, authorities said.

Community leaders urging Georgia to pardon Leo Frank

August 18, 2015 Todd DeFeo

A growing chorus of community leaders is urging the state of Georgia to pardon Leo Frank.

Jekyll Brewing celebrates two years of turning out tasty brews

August 13, 2015 Express Telegraph

One of the state’s hottest breweries is celebrating two years this month. Jekyll Brewing Co. was established in August 2013 through a Kickstarter campaign.

Federal judge dismisses Georgia death row lawsuit

August 11, 2015 Todd DeFeo

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a condemned Georgia woman who says an extended delay of her execution was cruel and unusual punishment.

Taste of Buckhead set for Sept. 24 at Buckhead Theatre

August 8, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Chefs from some of the city’s hottest restaurants will come together next month for the annual Taste of Buckhead.

Hartsfield-Jackson leads the way when it comes to this forbidden carry-on item

August 6, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the leading airport in the country, according to new numbers.

Four to be inducted into Atlanta Press Club Hall of Fame

August 6, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Four Georgia journalists will be inducted into the Atlanta Press Club Hall of Fame in November, the organization announced.

Cobb County official acknowledges Braves will hurt traffic

July 31, 2015 Express Telegraph

It’s no secret the Atlanta Braves move to the Smyrna area will have a major — and negative — impact on the region. But, now comes a Cobb County official who acknowledges the mess it will likely be.