Atlanta mayor could be white for 1st time in 35 years, worrying some in black communityATLANTA — The city that became a post-civil rights movement emblem of the political power held by African-Americans could have a white mayor for the first time in a generation — a possibility that has some in the black community scrambling to hold on to City Hall. Shirtless suspect faces dozens of charges in hijacking of Atlanta school bus carrying studentsATLANTA — The man who police say hijacked an Atlanta public school bus with about a dozen students aboard and then left the vehicle driverless as it thundered down a steep hill was charged Friday with 13 counts of false imprisonment and 13 more charges of reckless conduct. Civil rights leaders mourn Kennedy as early champion for equality after his brothers’ deathsATLANTA — In the early hours before President Barack Obama’s historic inauguration, U.S. Rep. John Lewis’ phone rang. It was Edward Kennedy. 4 shot to death in Atlanta; suspect arrested4 killed, suspect held in Atlanta-area shootings ATLANTA — When police responding to a 911 call banged on the door of a suburban Atlanta home, they were greeted by a 4-year-old girl in a blood-soaked shirt who said her whole family was dead, a neighbor said. Shirtless man hijacks Atlanta school bus; screaming kids jump out before it crashes in ditchATLANTA — Corey Turner was mowing the lawn of a southeast Atlanta church Thursday when he did a double-take: A public school bus that was hijacked by a shirtless man was careening down a nearby road at around 25 mph, and screaming kids were jumping out the back of the vehicle. Shirtless man hijacks, then abandons school bus with 12 students; No serious injuries reportedATLANTA — School officials say a shirtless man hijacked an Atlanta public school bus with about a dozen students on board and then jumped out, letting it crash into a ditch. Chicago study shows swine flu sends more blacks, Hispanics to hospitalATLANTA — Swine flu was four times more likely to send blacks and Hispanics to the hospital than whites, according to a study in Chicago that offers one of the first looks at how the virus has affected different racial groups. Long tarmac delays are rare, but knowing your options when they happen can help you copeATLANTA — You’re tired, hungry, have a cranky baby on your lap and all you want to do is get off the plane, but you can’t because it’s been on the tarmac for hours waiting to take off. Ex-Vietnam Lt. Calley says he’s ‘very sorry’ for 1968 massacre in My LaiCOLUMBUS, Ga. — Speaking in a soft, sometimes labored voice, the only U.S. Army officer convicted in the 1968 slayings of Vietnamese civilians at My Lai made an extraordinary public apology while speaking to a small group near the military base where he was court-martialed. Toll of failed banks mounts as many small banks fall; regulators close banks in Ga, AlaWASHINGTON — The toll of failed banks is mounting, with 80 institutions closed by regulators so far this year — the most since 1992 at the height of the savings-and-loan crisis. Toll of failed banks mounts as many small banks fall; regulators close Ga bank, 78th failureWASHINGTON — The toll of failed banks is mounting, with 78 institutions closed by regulators so far this year — the most since 1992 at the height of the savings-and-loan crisis. Ex-Army soldier Calley involved in My Lai massacre says he’s ‘very sorry’ for 1968 killingsCOLUMBUS, Ga. — Speaking in a soft, sometimes labored voice, the only U.S. Army officer convicted in the 1968 slayings of Vietnamese civilians at My Lai made an extraordinary public apology while speaking to a small group near the military base where he was court-martialed. Regulators shut ebank, small bank in Georgia; 78th US bank failure this yearWASHINGTON — Regulators have shut down ebank, a small bank in Georgia, marking the 78th failure this year of a federally insured bank. Paperboard producer Caraustar Industries emerges from bankruptcy as private entityATLANTA — Caraustar Industries Inc., which makes paperboard, said Friday it eliminated about $135 million in debt and has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy court protection as a private entity. Popeyes’ owner AFC Enterprises sees second-quarter profit slide 3 percentATLANTA — Restaurant operator AFC Enterprises Inc. said Wednesday that its second-quarter profit fell 3 percent as sales dipped. Popeyes owner AFC Enterprises boosts full-year outlookATLANTA — Restaurant operator AFC Enterprises Inc. boosted its full-year guidance Wednesday. Worker claims in $100M class-action lawsuit that shipping giant UPS didn’t pay overtimeATLANTA — Shipping giant UPS is being accused of not paying overtime to account managers who go door-to-door making sales pitches to businesses. Home Depot 2nd-quarter profit falls on closing of Expo business but beats Street, ups outlookNEW YORK — Home Depot Inc. on Tuesday that its fiscal second-quarter profit fell 7 percent, as consumers continued to shy away from bigger purchases, but cost cutting and sales of smaller items such as paint and garden products helped results beat expectations. Home Depot 2nd-quarter profit falls on closing of Expo business, ongoing housing weaknessATLANTA — Home Depot Inc. said Tuesday that its fiscal second-quarter profit fell 7 percent, as the nation’s biggest home-improvement retailer shuttered its Expo business and continued to be pinched by the recession. Transcend Services promotes Sue McGrogan to president, chief operating officerATLANTA — Medical transcription services company Transcend Services Inc. said Monday it promoted Sue McGrogan to president and chief operating officer. Authorities probe whether ex-probation officer’s job played into abduction near parents’ homeATLANTA — The boyfriend of a Georgia woman who vanished near her parents’ home said he overheard a struggle as the two talked by cell phone, and police are investigating whether her former job as a probation officer was linked to her disappearance. Atlanta Journal-Constitution moving headquarters out of downtownATLANTA — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is moving to the suburbs, abandoning its downtown space that the company described Monday as outdated and in need of substantial funds to maintain and operate. SunTrust Banks to pay 1 cent dividend Sept. 15ATLANTA — SunTrust Banks Inc.’s board has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 1 cent per share, payable Sept. 15 to shareholders of record Sept. 1. Sheriff: College professor, wife likely killed by nearly a dozen dogs in attack in rural Ga.ATLANTA — A former college professor and his wife were apparently attacked and killed by nearly a dozen dogs along a rural northeast Georgia road where their bodies were found mutilated, authorities said Monday. Hurricane Bill strengthens in open Atlantic on track to Bermuda; Claudette loses steamPENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. — A tropical storm that lost steam after blowing ashore Monday dumped rain on Florida and Alabama, while the first hurricane of this year’s Atlantic season picked up strength over open waters on a path toward Bermuda. Equifax declares regular quarterly dividend of 4 cents, payable Sept. 15ATLANTA — Equifax Inc. said Friday its board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 4 cents per share. APNewsBreak: Resorts Atlantic City wants to cede ownership to lendersATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Strapped for cash and unable to make loan payments since October, America’s first casino to open outside Las Vegas wants to hand itself over to its lenders. On 40th anniversary, Woodstock legacy felt across vibrant (but less groovy) festival circuitNEW YORK — Today’s robust festival culture owes much to Woodstock — lessons from both its incredible success and its logistical nightmares. Jury in Atlanta convicts man of aiding terror groups; videos of US landmarks were sent abroadATLANTA — A 23-year-old Georgia man was convicted Wednesday of aiding terrorist groups by sending videotapes of U.S. landmarks overseas and plotting to support “violent jihad” after a federal jury rejected his arguments that it was empty talk. Jury convicts Georgia man of aiding terrorist groups; he sent videos of US landmarks abroadATLANTA — A 23-year-old Georgia man has been convicted of aiding terrorist groups by sending videotapes of U.S. landmarks overseas. |
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