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Gerald Amato of Booke and Company, Inc. Speedemissions Adds New Director - Gerald Amato of Booke and Company, Inc.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday for CBS 46 News reporter Fred Powers, who died Monday after a long battle with cancer.

Demetrius Randle grips parallel bars and gingerly raises himself up from a wheelchair.

Mike Bell, the noted racing historian from Decatur, has seen a lot of restored and replicated race cars over the years.

Dunwoody's bid for cityhood appears to be drawing early voter interest. As of Friday afternoon, 202 voters in the proposed city had requested absentee ballots from the DeKalb County Voter Registration and ...

Story updated at 6:29 PM on Friday, June 6, 2008 Movie in the Park 8:30 p.m., Spencer Park, Commerce Watch "Surf's Up," a mockumentary that follows a young penguin who dreams of becoming a professional surfer.

Geith Precision recently held a dealer training event in Lake City, Ga., to introduce a new line of Geith Precision attachments for the demolition, scrap and recycling industries. via Construction Equipment Guide

Charley & Sons, Inc., of Lake City, GA, has joined Golbon, the marketing group here announced yesterday. via MyIDAccess

“We want to raise awareness of the fact it can be cool to be into science when you're in school”

Kevin Thornton wants to devote his life to curing diseases. A senior at Miller Grove High in Lithonia, he wants to learn as much as he can at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair this week in ... via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“They Call It Murder"; this film features a non-intrusive narration track for visually-impaired viewers. - "The History of Thomas Textile Company”

Morning State, The XYZ Affair, Jukebox the Ghost 10 p.m. Tuesday, Caledonia Lounge Atlanta-based indie rock band Morning State will release its debut album, which was recorded at Downtown Athens Recording ... via Athens Banner-Herald

“I've seen it every night in my sleep”

A few minutes after dusk last Monday, five drivers made their way north from Atlanta on I-85, unaware their lives were about to intersect. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“On behalf of the City Council, I want to say we are thankful that we have had no reports of lives lost to this storm”

In addition, they had received reports of damage in Polk County and southwest Bartow County at 12:45 p.m. At 12:52, the National Weather Service said emergency management reported at 12:24, a possible tornado ... via WXIA-TV Atlanta

It's been only four weeks, but members of the newly-formed Gwinnett County Police interdiction unit are practically paying for themselves. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“The investigation raised significant questions regarding the eligibility of certain board members to hold their elected seats”

A Clayton County school board member does not seem to live in Clayton as required by state law and was arrested in December in a domestic dispute, officials said Wednesday. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“He was known statewide and Tifton was blessed to have him.”

Former Tifton City Manager Charles "Charlie" Henry Howell, 67, died Thursday at his residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. via Tifton Gazette

“The surgery went well, and the Eberts look forward to giving you more good news about Roger's recovery in the days to come.”

As other Republican candidates scoop up the survivors of the Fred Thompson campaign, it's helpful to review the steps some presidential operations are willing to take in order to tap into a local figure's ... via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“I am dedicating my journey to Donald.”

Story updated at 7:39 PM on Thursday, January 24, 2008 Eighteen years ago, Hans-Peter Dietrich just wanted to raise money for a friend who needed professional help with mental health issues. via Athens Banner-Herald

Story updated at 10:16 PM on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 Jo Carol Nesset-Sale was appointed part-time judge in Clarke County Magistrate Court on Tuesday to replace Ethelyn Simpson, who was appointed to a new ... via Athens Banner-Herald

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints claims 12 million members worldwide, 5 million of them in the United States. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“I got here early on purpose to avoid the lines. They say this is the busiest day at the airport -- the Thanksgiving holiday”

Millions of Americans began hitting the roads, skies and train tracks early Wednesday in what was predicted to be the largest Thanksgiving pilgrimage ever -- despite rising gas prices and fears of air delays. via CBS 46