Atlanta Man sentenced to 17 years for trafficking

Posted in: Atlanta News by Rhonda Cook on March 21, 2012

A 40-year-old man was sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison Wednesday for selling a then-12-year-old girl for sex night after night while her mother worked at a strip club.
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Atlanta – East Point keeps water rates steady

Posted in: Atlanta News by Steve Visser on March 20, 2012

The East Point City Council on Monday night balked at rolling back water and sewer rates and instead voted to maintain the current rate through next fiscal year. Click here to Contact Us Today

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Murder conviction in Atlanta upheld despite 17-year delay

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The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld the 1994 felony murder conviction against David Lee Morgan but warned about an "extraordinary" 17-year delay in resolving his motion for new trial. Click here to Contact Us Today

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US Senate approved bill arising from Atlanta GA bus crash

Posted in: Atlanta News by Jack Torry and Jessica Wehrman on March 19, 2012

WASHINGTON - A bill introduced in the aftermath of an Atlanta bus crash that killed five members of an Ohio college baseball team has cleared the U.S. Click here to Contact Us Today

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Saint Patricks parade, harsh traffic ahead

Posted in: Atlanta News by Christopher Seward on March 17, 2012

There were plenty opportunities to join the crowd Saturday in Atlanta, outside and inside your vehicle. Click here to Contact Us Today

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Police: Occupy Atlanta protester called cops racial slur

Posted in: Atlanta News by Marcus K. Garner on

An Occupy Atlanta protester used the "n" word while being arrested by a group of black Atlanta police officers Thursday night, authorities said.

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APS teacher opts to quit rather than be fired

Posted in: Atlanta News by Jaime Sarrio on March 15, 2012

Another Atlanta teacher accused of cheating has opted to quit rather than be fired by the district, school officials said Thursday.

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Atlanta cops: Man tried to abduct 12-year-old girl

Posted in: Atlanta News by Angel K. Brooks on March 14, 2012

Atlanta police are investigating the attempted abduction of a 12-year-old girl Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 4:10 p.m.

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14 Occupy Atlanta protesters arrested at Chase banks

Posted in: Atlanta News by Alexis Stevens on March 12, 2012

Occupy Atlanta protests at five Chase banks led to 14 arrests Monday in the Atlanta area, according to police.

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Police identify woman who died after being shot in leg

Posted in: Atlanta News by Fran Jeffries on March 11, 2012

Atlanta Police have identified a woman who died after reportedly being shot in the leg Saturday. Alicia Swinson, 29, was shot at least one time in the leg,  according to homicide Commander Paul Guerrucci.

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