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Singer Whitney Houston dead at age 48

Singer Whitney Houston has passed away at the age of 48.TMZ reports paramedics were called to the Beverly Hilton Saturday when Houston was found unresponsive in her hotel room....

Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich to appear at Atlanta Marriott NW rally

from:Paulding County Republican Examiner

(Paulding County, Georgia) Conservative Republican Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich will be in Georgia, his home state, and will appear at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest hotel...

Most popular damn posts o' the week

Take a break from speed-dialing restaurants in search of a Valentine's Day reservation and reflect on the past week's most popular posts on Fresh Loaf, which is...

Valentine’s Day 2012: Events in Atlanta, deals, jokes for kids and printables

from:Atlanta Northside Family & Parenting Examiner

Valentine’s Day 2012 is right around the corner, so why not make the holiday a fun family affair? Below are some Valentine’s Day events and deals in Atlanta, funny...

Cold wave Atlanta 5 day weather forecast

from:Atlanta Weather Examiner

**Snow flurries this morning, for the few who see them, will not last or matter for Metro Atlanta**Today...Strong gusty winds and very cold. Little change in daytime temp, lows...

Good luck to everyone taking the LSAT this morning! AJMLS and Savannah Law Schoo...

from:Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

Good luck to everyone taking the LSAT this morning! AJMLS and Savannah Law School wish you the best of luck. Remember to apply via smart phone or tablet as soon as you leave the...

Arrest report for Cedartown, Rockmart and Aragon, Georgia (February 08, 2012)

from:Polk County Crime Examiner

The Polk County Crime Examiner brings you the arrest report covering Polk County, including Cedartown, Rockmart and Aragon for Wednesday, February 08, 2012. The following people...

5 things today: A$AP Rocky, Art Papers

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Gingrich talks about his “bold solutions” at CPAC 2012

from:Atlanta Political Buzz Examiner

Former Georgia Congressman Newt Gingrich was the last one of the three GOP presidential candidates to address the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C., on...

Rome man charged with child molestation released on bond

from:Polk County Crime Examiner

A Rome man who is charged with sex crimes against a minor child has been released after making bond.William Edward Johnson, age 48, of Rome, GA.; was arrested by Polk County...

More details from Peachtree-Pine court ruling

Much was discussed in last Friday's Fulton Superior Court hearing in re the matter of Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless vs. the World that didn't make it into my...

Atlanta Public Schools: Redistricting in 2012

from:Atlanta Public Schools Examiner

Atlanta Public Schools: Redistricting in 2012 The boundary lines have been drawn in the sand by parents and the school district. Many parents are unsettled with APS redistricting...

Dad of NYC subway bomb plotter gets prison time

NEW YORK (AP) — The father of an admitted terrorist was sentenced to 4½ years in prison Friday after his conviction on charges that he destroyed evidence and lied to...

Dad of NYC subway bomb plotter gets prison time

NEW YORK (AP) — The father of an admitted terrorist was sentenced to 4½ years in prison Friday after his conviction on charges that he destroyed evidence and lied to...

'Halftime in America' kicks off political storm

People rarely pick a fight with Dirty Harry. But Chrysler's "Halftime in America" ad featuring quintessential tough guy Clint Eastwood has generated fierce debate...

'Halftime in America' kicks off political storm

People rarely pick a fight with Dirty Harry. But Chrysler's "Halftime in America" ad featuring quintessential tough guy Clint Eastwood has generated fierce debate...

'Old school' pitch helps sink amendment

Georgia Rep. Kathy Ashe went “old school” on the floor of the state House of Representatives this week. Ashe brought a prop with her to the well of the House,...

Mark Cuban faces SEC deposition in lawsuit

Mark Cuban, the billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team, appeared at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday to face questions related to the...

Mark Cuban faces SEC deposition in lawsuit

Mark Cuban, the billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team, appeared at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday to face questions related to the...

February 10, 2012: Rep. John Lewis on Beating of Brandon White

WASHINGTON-Rep. John Lewis made this statement today about the beating of Brandon White, allegedly because he is gay. ...

UGA to match REACH Scholarship

The University of Georgia has become the second university to pledge to match the REACH Scholarship for incoming REACH Scholar students. Georgia announced Feb. 6 a new...

Join us tonight for the women's and men's Homecoming basketball games vs. Sewane...

from:Oglethorpe University

Join us tonight for the women's and men's Homecoming basketball games vs. Sewanee! Games begin at 6:00 p.m. Alums in attendance will be treated to yummy Jason's...

The Week Ahead: Atlanta blues music, February 13-19, 2012

from:Atlanta Blues Examiner

It's the week wherein lies the day when we celebrate love! Why not take your honey out to listen to some great blues? And that's a good idea whether it's...

DeKalb CEO unsure of legality of referendum advice

I went to DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis' town hall meeting in Dunwoody last night so you didn't have to. Zzzz… It's a re-election year.… [...

Eight arrested during Occupy Atlanta protest at Edgewood Retail District

Atlanta Police arrested eight Occupy Atlanta members this morning during a protest at Chase Manhattan Bank's branch in the Edgewood Retail District off Moreland Avenue. ...

An Olympic Task

The Mace Limited team has quietly begun to expand its influence in Atlanta. Their team handles construction management and facilities management from the London Olympics. Unlike...

Commercial Real Estate: A slow grinding path

While 2012 may not be an occasion to break out the champagne, commercial real estate will continue along its slow, grinding path to recovery in the year ahead. Each of the major...

Atlanta loses 56,100 construction jobs

Metro Atlanta lost 56,100 construction jobs since employment peaked in December 2006. Only five other metro areas lost more construction jobs in that span, including Los Angeles,...

This Saturday in the Atlanta Underground Club Scene

from:Atlanta Underground Club Scene Examiner

It's the weekend before Valentine's Day, and this Saturday is packed with great parties to help singles and couples celebrate with music, entertainment, good friends, and...

Mercer to start med school campus in Columbus

Mercer University will open a medical school campus in Columbus, Ga., through a partnership with The Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital. The Mercer School of Medicine will...

The opening weekend of OUMA's newest exhibit "Mandalas by the Patients of Carl J...

from:Oglethorpe University

The opening weekend of OUMA's newest exhibit "Mandalas by the Patients of Carl Jung" was a resounding success with record-breaking attendance! Make plans to check...

Planning to study abroad? Read this article for advice on what to do before you...

from:Spelman College

Planning to study abroad? Read this article for advice on what to do before you leave: http://insidespelman.com/?p=4074. #InsideSpelman

Even dumbest white collar criminals are rarely caught

The guilty pleas last week by two former Credit Suisse Group traders, on charges of falsifying their company's asset values, revive an age-old question: How dumb do you have...

Even dumbest white collar criminals are rarely caught

The guilty pleas last week by two former Credit Suisse Group traders, on charges of falsifying their company's asset values, revive an age-old question: How dumb do you have...

Chelsea Handler talks about having an abortion at age 16

from:Atlanta Healthy Trends Examiner

The funny girl Chelsea Handler who makes people laugh on her talk show and sitcom, is speaking seriously about the abortion she had when she was 16 years old.During an interview...

Atlanta Police ID two of three suspects in Pittsburgh attack

Atlanta Police say they've identified and are actively seeking two of the three suspects who videotaped themselves attacking a young gay man outside a convenience store in...

Join Spelman College's Department of Music for “Love, Rosebuds and Chocolate: A...

from:Spelman College

Join Spelman College's Department of Music for “Love, Rosebuds and Chocolate: A Pre-Valentine’s Day Faculty Recital.” Monday, Feb. 13 at 7:30pm in Sisters...

High court asked to undo Mont. campaign money ban

WASHINGTON (AP) — Corporations are asking the Supreme Court to allow them to spend freely to influence upcoming elections in Montana, despite a state high court ruling...

High court asked to undo Mont. campaign money ban

WASHINGTON (AP) — Corporations are asking the Supreme Court to allow them to spend freely to influence upcoming elections in Montana, despite a state high court ruling...

Witness in Ala. gambling trial testifies on Crosby

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The first witness in Alabama's gambling corruption trial says a deceased defendant never mentioned that he was getting $3,000 a month from casino...

Witness in Ala. gambling trial testifies on Crosby

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The first witness in Alabama's gambling corruption trial says a deceased defendant never mentioned that he was getting $3,000 a month from casino...

Flowers Foods annual profit decreases 9.9%

Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE: FLO) The Thomasville, Ga.-based baked goods company’s annual profit was down after $7.5 million in charges related to its acquisition of Tasty...

Groups demand new probe into Marine photo

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A leading Jewish organization and others outraged by a photo showing Marine snipers in Afghanistan posing with a logo resembling a notorious Nazi symbol are...

Groups demand new probe into Marine photo

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A leading Jewish organization and others outraged by a photo showing Marine snipers in Afghanistan posing with a logo resembling a notorious Nazi symbol are...

Fugitive sibling pleads guilty in Colorado deal

WALSENBURG, Colo. (AP) — One of three fugitive siblings who were the focus of a nationwide search last summer will have to serve at least nine years in prison after pleading...

Fugitive sibling pleads guilty in Colorado deal

WALSENBURG, Colo. (AP) — One of three fugitive siblings who were the focus of a nationwide search last summer will have to serve at least nine years in prison after pleading...

Target and Walmart prepare for tonight's ‘Breaking Dawn’ DVD release parties

from:Atlanta Northside Family & Parenting Examiner

Target and Walmart stores are busy preparing for tonight’s Breaking Dawn DVD release parties and store officials say that they’re ready for the onslaught of young...