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Senate threatens to become the Eric and Dave show
http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2009/01/07/senate-threatens-to-become-the-eric-and-dave-show/Memorial fund established for murdered Standard bartender
http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2009/01/07/memorial-fund-established-for-murdered-standard-bartender/Grant Park Neighborhood Association accepting donations for John Henderson Memorial Fund.…
Atlanta restaurant murder prompts resident rally
http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2009/01/07/atlanta-restaurant-murder-prompts-resident-rally/Robbery and murder at The Standard on Memorial Drive prompts 7 a.m. rally on Thursday at restaurant.…
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Interesting
http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/01/08/interesting-3/People have been waiting for this news. A new multi-state study says high-speed rail is feasible along I-85 from Charlotte, N.C. to Macon. Greenville, S.C. and Atlanta would be stops along the route. More from the study: The Charlotte-Macon Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor study
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Mostly Media
http://mostlymedia.wordpress.comcutbacks to city protective services, such as police and fire, and vow to organize to do something to end the perceived crime wave many residents feel has plagued Atlanta in 2008 and now 2009. City of Atlanta residents Tessa Horehled and Kyle Keyser ( himself a victim of recent violent crime) have organized Atlantans Together Against Crime and Cutback (ATACC). The website is: AtlantansTogether.org. more about “ Atlantans Against Crime and Cutbacks … “, posted with vodpod Possibly related posts:
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Spectacular Blog
http://www.spectacularblog.comNew Year’s Eve celebrations, but we’re the only nugget drop.” And parking is available at the Sam's Club, of course. Normally, when I hear the words "nugget drop" I think of something completely different. Thanks to Lance for forwarding this, via.
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the tipping point
http://atlmalcontent.wordpress.com/2009/01/08/the-tipping-po...en in the works since before Christmas. It’s clear that Atlantans are no longer buying assertions made by some higher-ups that theirs is a safe city. Especially in light of overwhelming anecdotal evidence to the contrary. Be sure to check out Thomas Wheatley’s well-timed piece in Creative Loafing. My story should be online by tomorrow night. It won’t be the last on this subject. *Damn those cretins who suggest Henderson’s murder was an “inside job.” Such meritless allegations are the product of tiny, tiny brains. If you&
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Atlanta: The City Too Busy To Handle The Hate
http://www.driveafastercar.com/2009/01/07/atlanta-the-city-t...* Added over 300 sworn police staff * Implemented recommendations of Linder Commission including a reorganization of all crime fighting operations * Achieved police and Fire department accreditation Are these false claims? According to Creative Loafing, “Last week, the police department announced officers would have to take one extra unpaid day off work every two weeks because of the city’s estimated $70-million budget shortfall. Scott Kreher, the Atlanta Police Union representative, says those
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Shooting at The Standard in Grant Park
http://decaturmetro.com/2009/01/07/shooting-at-the-standard-...that a crime of this magnitude would provoke some sort of public response. Wheatley reports there will be a rally vigil tomorrow morning at 7a at the Standard “to protest [Atlanta]’s scaling back of police officers.” All the details are over on Fresh Loaf if you want to attend. Lord…Decaturites should support our neighbors to the west and give thanks we don’t have Atlanta’s problems. Thank our police force when you see them on the street and don
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Creative Loafing Atlanta » Crib Notes » Local Music Blog
http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/cribnotesJames Joyce, underground record keeper A self-described librarian of rock, 33-year-old Joyce posts long-lost songs, photos, fliers and anecdotes from Atlanta’s underground music scene on his blog,
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Ancient Archives
http://nootdnoot.blogspot.com/2009/01/ancient-archives.htmlCreative Loafingrecently caught up with James Joyce to find out how to make order out of chaos. Somewhere, somehow, he has proof that it happened, so don't try and deny it. Your first band's shite demo will see the light of day. The following is a
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largehearted boy: a music and literature blog
http://blog.largeheartedboy.comcreates a "mostly contemporary anti-war playlist." RIP Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton Macworld reviews the new, DRM-free iTunes Plus. Charlotte's Creative Loafing lists comic books to look forward to in 2009. Creative Loafing's Fresh Loaf interviews music blogger James Joyce, the brains behind Beyond Failure. New York Magazine's Daily Intel lists the top ten most abusively blurbed authors. NME lists 10 artists to watch in 2009.