Georgia Center for Book names 25 books kids should read
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:21:44 -0700
Hoping to captivate more kids in this Wii- and PlayStation-obsessed age with the old-school charms of words and pictures on a page, the Georgia Center for the Book on Thursday unveiled a list of 25 Books All Young Georgians Should Read."
Beazer details emerge
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:23:53 -0700
As the housing market surged and Beazer Homes USA raked in profits, executive Michael Rand encouraged colleagues to "squirrel away" money for the company for tighter times, a federal indictment alleges.
Worst thing ever happens to 4-year-old Alpharetta boy (our apologies in advance)
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:33:39 -0700
So, we got a press release the other day from local law firm Jones & Associates, and I made the executive decision not to post anything about it because the case in question is JUST SO GROSS. But, because it's my duty  and not one that I take lightly, might I add to keep our readership informed, I've reversed that decision.
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Man leads Alpharetta police on high-speed chase
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:37:34 -0700
ALPHARETTA, GA. Police say a shoplifting suspect led officers on a high-speed chase up Georgia 400 after stealing polo shirts and jeans from a department store.
Former Beazer executive faces federal charges
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:49:01 -0700
A former Beazer Homes USA executive could face jail time and hefty fines after federal prosecutors indicted him on charges ranging from securities fraud to witness tampering to making false statements to Wachovia.
Atlanta Fugitive Arrested In Savannah
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:30:57 -0700
An Atlanta man wanted on multiple warrants -- including three armed robberies, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon -- was arrested by United States Marshals Tuesday in Savannah.
Prosecutors file indictment against Beazer exec
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:32:17 -0700
Federal prosecutors have charged a former Beazer Homes USA Inc. executive in a 11-count bill of indictment that includes allegations of securities fraud, witness tampering, making false statements to Wachovia and destruction of records.
Former executive with Beazer Homes USA indicted on 11 criminal counts
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:53:08 -0700
The former Chief Accounting Officer for Beazer Homes USA, Inc. has been indicted on 11 criminal counts. Michael T. Rand, 48, of Alpharetta, Georgia, has been charged with conspiracy, securities fraud, obstruction, witness tampering, false statements to a financial institution, misleading conduct and destruction of records.
Technical colleges join ?in basic police training
Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10:12:44 -0700
Technical colleges join ?in basic police training
Broker with local ties pleads guilty to fraud
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:05:14 -0700
An Alpharetta real estate broker who did business in Cherokee County pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to bankruptcy fraud. Robert Negrelli, 65, admitted to making false statements durin...
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Fri, 06 Aug 2010 03:40:20 -0700
@ Amir... "American non-intelligence on show here. talk about important world affairs and it's way above their head. talk about a Black Woman buying expensive clothes and you get 200+ responses. you're doomed fools."-
14-year-old Palestinian boy injured by rocket receives surgery free of charge to repair skull
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:38:06 -0700
Where skull is supposed to cover brain, there is only skin.
Gender vies with agenda in Georgia GOP runoff
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:03:36 -0700
ATLANTA (AP)- Karen Handel's first television ad featured lipstick, her second a cheerful, green purse. But as she campaigns to become Georgia's first female governor, Handel's words have been a...