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  • Evening storms flood Clayton neighborhood

    Heavy rains inundated a flood-prone Clayton County neighborhood Monday, leaving residents scrambling to assess the damage. It was a familiar if frustrating scenario for Alberto Ortiz who says his home has flooded repeatedly in the two years he's lived there. "Usually, it's not this bad. But the water came rushing in," Ortiz said referring to water stains three-feet high on ...

  • Atlanta area HOA’s using private security to enforce traffic rules www.privateofficer.com

    By- Jodie Fleischer WSBTV A Channel 2 Action News investigation found private security guards pulling over drivers in several local neighborhoods. They use lights, sirens, and even write traffic tickets, but they aren’t real police officers. Channel 2 producers went undercover to catch the activity on video. Channel 2 investigative reporter Jodie Fleischer received calls and emails ...

  • Iverson Never Treated Fairly.

    The former Philadelphia 76er all star made over 200-million dollars in salary alone. He told his ex wife last year in an Atlanta divorce proceeding- - he was so broke he couldn't afford a cheeseburger. Now the battle between Iverson and Tawana has taken another rancorous ...

  • Chipper Jones Roswell home for sale

    ATLANTA -- Former Atlanta Braves great Chipper Jones has put his Roswell, Ga., house on the market for $3.19 million. The 23,504-square-foot home at 5015 Heatherwood Court is on 2.5 acres in the Glenayre gated community. It has seven bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, three half bathrooms, three kitchens, two wet bars, one full bar, six-car garage and pool. The listing agent is Carter Smith ...

  • Deal reached over controversial city budget

    ATLANTA -- A deal was reached on Monday over the controversial issue of pay raises for city workers. The City Council appeared to have avoided a budget showdown that has been brewing ever since that same City Council approved a whopping 52 percent pay increase for itself back in December. For many city employees, the one percent pay increased they were offered caused frustration and anger to ...


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Mafioso [DVD]

Mafioso [DVD]

In the popular imaginary, the idea of the Italian mafia has been fueled in large part--if not entirely--by movies and television. When people think of the mafia, they immediately think of the pulpy, epic grandeur of The Godfather (1972), the high-octane rise-and-fall rush of GoodFellas ... ...

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  • Atlanta sports radio hosts fired for mocking former NFL player with Lou Gehrig’s disease

    A station official says the cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been fired after mocking a former NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease.The ...

  • Could fear be the next threat to Atlantas tree canopy

    ATLANTA -- The first threat to the city's canopy was growth. Farmers, then houses and office buildings. Recently it has been the weather. There were years of drought, now heavy wind and rain. "I think that's kind of the charm of where we live. You still get that city vibe but there's so many trees that it makes me feel like I can get away," said Lanie Snell, a hiker ...

  • Waffle House Chairman sex tapes case may backfire on his accuser

    MARIETTA, GA - Accompanied by his wife as they left the Cobb County courthouse last December, Waffle House Chairman Joe Rogers, Jr. publicly admitted, "I did some stupid things." He admitted having an affair with former housekeeper Mye Brindle, but denied forcing her to have sex to keep her job. She's suing him for sexual abuse and he's counter-suing her for emotional ...

  • What to do about neighbors unhealthy trees

    Atlanta--What are your options if your house is hit by a neighbor's tree? Can you make them pay? What if a tree looks like it might fall onto your property, can you force a neighbor to take it down? Real estate lawyer Brad Hutchins says times have changed. In years past insurance companies were more hesitant about paying damage claims. Neighbors would often have to hire lawyers and feud ...

  • Heavy rains cause flooding on I-75 North lanes blocked

    CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. -- Heavy rain near Atlanta on Monday has affected all lanes of Interstate 75 NB at Forest Parkway. All motorists in that area are advised to find alternate routes. According to GDOT, the area is expected to be cleared around 8:00 ...

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