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3 hrs ago | What's Up Daybook

Emmy Award Winning Actor Alan Alda Speaks to The Atlanta Press Club

WHO: Alan Alda's career is nothing less than extraordinary. In 2005, he was nominated for an Oscar, a Tony and an Emmy Award, as well as having a bestselling book published.

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Related Topix: Theater, Arts, Fordham University, Fort Benning, GA, Atlanta, GA

Thu Jul 24, 2008

Walton Tribune

Taking the ride to Atlanta

The Gwinnett Transit Xpress Park-and-Ride service from Snellville to downtown Atlanta has been steadily gaining in popularity since its inception in April last year and, even with the fare increase effective ...

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Lughnasadh, Loganville, GA, Atlanta Metro, Snellville, GA, Midtown (Atlanta, GA)

Thu Jul 10, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta's best & worst bike routes

Even if you've done the impossible and memorized an Atlanta map in your first months here, you probably didn't learn the topography, or the potholes.

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Atlanta, GA

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Au...

Service Alert - Bus Reroutes

Please see the following bus reroutes for 1, 16, 113, 118, 120 and 155. Weekend Event Road Closures MARTA will have the following bus reroutes this weekend to accommodate the Stone Mountain Village Arts and ...

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Stone Mountain, GA, Atlanta, GA, Downtown (Atlanta, GA)

Sat Jun 14, 2008

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Crowd turns rowdy outside hip-hop concert

Atlanta police turned out in force Saturday night after street crowds turned rowdy near Five Points, Underground Atlanta and at Philips Arena, where hip-hop radio station 107.9 FM was celebrating its Birthday ...

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Atlanta, GA, Newnan, GA

Mon Jun 02, 2008

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Home Park residents oppose Sembler's plan

That's what community leaders in the Home Park neighborhood, between Georgia Tech and Atlantic Station, are telling the Sembler Co.

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Related Topix: Sandy Springs, GA, Midtown (Atlanta, GA), Big Box Retailers

Sat May 31, 2008

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Au...

MARTA to Hold Public Hearings for Proposed Bus Service Modifications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 29, 2008 MARTA to Hold Public Hearings for Proposed Bus Service Modifications MARTA will hold public hearings on proposed bus service modifications on June 9 and 10, 2008, to ...

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Related Topix: Atlanta, GA, College Park, GA, Sandy Springs, GA, Atlanta Metro

Thu May 29, 2008

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

300 bicyclists take revolution to the streets Friday

On Friday, as happens every last Friday of the month, a minor revolution will break out on Atlanta's streets.

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Midtown (Atlanta, GA), Atlanta, GA

Mon May 26, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Jazz fest hits a sour note

Dallas Childs, a veteran of Atlanta jazz festivals, wasn't happy Saturday, despite the Budweiser within easy reach of his chair parked in the middle of Woodruff Park.

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Related Topix: Stone Mountain, GA, Atlanta Metro, Atlanta, GA

Sat May 24, 2008

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Several Downtown streets closed for festivals, parade

Streets are closed and routes into town more complicated this weekend as downtown Atlanta makes room for the Caribbean street parade and the Atlanta Jazz Festival.

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Related Topix: Downtown (Atlanta, GA), Atlanta Metro, Atlanta, GA

Mon May 19, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

the Real Underground

Our guide for this tour of Atlanta's original underground is Jeff Morrison, a 34-year-old architect whose mild demeanor and bookish appearance conceal an almost goth fascination with spooky urban cellars.

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Atlanta, GA

Sat May 17, 2008

What's Up Daybook

Evening Series: Former Political Strategist Ralph Reed Speaks to The Atlanta Press Club

WHO Ralph E. Reed, Jr. is chairman and chief executive officer of Century Strategies, a public relations and public affairs firm that advises Fortune 500 companies.

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Related Topix: US News, Atlanta, GA, US Politics, US Senate, Republican, Saxby Chambliss

Thu May 15, 2008

AOL City Guide

More Reviews

Mon.-Sat. 10AM-9PM Sun. 12-6PM. Summer hours : Mon.-Sat. 10AM-9:30PM, Sun. 11AM-7PM Nearest Subway Station Cross Street Peachtree Street {lat:"33.752291",long:"-84.389776"} Underground Atlanta -- so named due ... via AOL City Guide

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Related Topix: Atlanta, GA

Tue May 13, 2008

What's Up Daybook

31st Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival - May 1 Through May 31, 2008

It is the mission of the Atlanta Jazz Festival to expose and entertain a diverse audience of jazz aficionados, young jazz enthusiasts and musical artists to the rich heritage and variety of jazz as an authentic ... via What's Up Daybook

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Related Topix: Midtown (Atlanta, GA), Downtown (Atlanta, GA), Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Atlanta, GA

Thu May 01, 2008

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Commerce Club studies possible merger with 191 Club

“It's not just reading and writing, it's financial literacy as well. It's an issue with a huge economic impact.”

Change may be afoot at downtown's Commerce Club. When the Commerce Club board meets Thursday, Chairman David Ratcliffe will recommend that the historic business club study a possible merger with the 191 Club. via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Related Topix: Energy, Southern, Atlanta Metro, Atlanta, GA

Thu Apr 17, 2008

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Group preserves history of Norcross' early settlers

“Because [Jonathan Norcross] was known mostly in this [metro Atlanta] area, he has faded in the minds of many. But his memory becomes significant again as we do research.”

When British citizen Derek Norcross visited Atlanta during the 1980s, he encountered an astonishing portrait in the corridors of Atlanta City Hall. via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Related Topix: Milledgeville, GA, Gwinnett County, GA, Atlanta Metro, Atlanta, GA, Norcross, GA

Tue Apr 15, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Live Music Picks

“Playing the ego to the [Black] Lips' id, the Selmanaires show off a (slightly) more civilized musicianship, exploring several decades worth of genres versus hedonistically ripping through three-minute Stones and Motown throwbacks”

DRIVING HIS OWN CAR: For those under 30, Rundgren's probably best known - if at all - as the man actress Liv Tyler thought was her father when she was a child. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Related Topix: Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Metro, Music, Entertainment

Tue Apr 08, 2008

The GSU Signal

President Patton recieves service award from Atlanta

Issue date: 4/8/08 Section: News President Patton accepts the Dan Sweat Award for his continued commitment to improving the Atlanta community. via The GSU Signal

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Related Topix: Downtown (Atlanta, GA), Atlanta, GA

Fri Apr 04, 2008

What's Up Daybook

Northrop Grumman to Announce New Initiatives for Georgia at Press Briefing

WHO Philip Teel, corporate vice president and president of Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems sector, will be the speaker. via What's Up Daybook

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Related Topix: Atlanta, GA

Wed Mar 19, 2008

MyFOX Atlanta

Road, MARTA Closures for Wednesday

Equitable building officials said over 300 windows were blown out from the tornado, March 17, 2008. via MyFOX Atlanta

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Atlanta, GA, East Atlanta (Atlanta, GA), Cabbage Town (Atlanta, GA), Marietta, GA

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