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The Happy Unemployed

Who knew unemployment could be so fun? A growing group of jobless across the nation are joining a self-proclaimed movement: ‘funemployment.’ It’s a group of jovial unemployed who say they’re finally doing what they’ve always wanted to do - whether it is blogging or starting a nonprofit. Christy Annis knows this all too well. After graduating from Tulane law school and practicing ... read more


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Elizabeth Prann

April 16, 2010 5:16 PM

Thousand Battle in Robotics Competition

It's a fight to the death for hundreds of robots at the Georgia Dome this weekend! More than 10,000 students from around the world have descended upon Atlanta for the 19th annual FIRST ... read more



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Elizabeth Prann

April 5, 2010 1:19 PM

‘Anti-Obama’ Billboards Go Viral

     If you have something to say – put it on a billboard. Atlanta commuters are noticing electronic billboards in metro Atlanta posting anti-Obama messages.   The idea turns ... read more



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David Lewkowict

March 22, 2010 11:27 AM

Seniors dust off their resumes for job fair

Nearly 3,000 Atlanta job-seekers attended a career fair that aims to boost employment in one of the country's most overlooked worker groups - people aged 50 and older. The Work@50+ ... read more



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Jonathan Serrie

February 11, 2010 9:55 AM

Restaurant Franchises Have Jobs on the Menu

[/caption] Restaurant franchises have a taste for expansion despite the economic downturn. And the trend is especially hot in Atlanta. "I believe it's a hotbed for franchising because it's not a pedestrian city," said Garth Snider, president of FranchiseOpportunities.com. "It's a commuter city. People are in their cars. They're going home, on the way to work. They ... read more



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Tom Jachman

January 4, 2010 5:13 PM

Reinventing Your Career

Michael Gross was a successful mortgage broker and his wife had a career as an architect. Then last year the recession hit. They both took a hit at their jobs and have had to reinvent their professional skills. Watch the video below to see what the ... read more



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Brooks Blanton

December 1, 2009 3:04 PM

Gay Marriage: Deciding Factor in Atl. Vote?

Gay marriage is not on the ballot in Atlanta today, but the issue could make a difference in the race for Mayor.  The ongoing gay marriage and gay rights debate has become a flashpoint in an election that could seat the city's first white mayor since 1973.  Both candidates have been pushed into a struggle to prove who is more gay-friendly to win the coveted vote of ... read more



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Brooks Blanton

September 22, 2009 2:55 PM

Atlanta Family Flees Flooded Home

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue asked President Obama to declare 17 counties in his state a federal disaster area as flood waters start to recede today.  Some locations in the northern and central part of the state, including parts of metro Atlanta, received up to 20 inches of rain in 36 hours causing massive flooding not seen here in at least 16 years.  Eight people died ... read more



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David Lewkowict

September 10, 2009 11:42 AM

Bikers Hold Tea Party

Hundreds of bikers from all over the southeastern United States converged on a suburban Atlanta Harley Davidson dealership to have a 'tea party'. The crowd revved their engines and the speeches revved the crowd. Themes including health-care, ... read more



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Jonathan Serrie

August 27, 2009 9:48 AM

Emory Tests H1N1 Vaccine on Children

Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta are vaccinating 100 children against the H1N1 "swine flu" virus. The vaccinations are part of a national pediatric study that began last week. Federal health officials approved H1N1 vaccine studies on children after similar adult trials raised no major safety concerns. "It may be even more important to do these ... read more



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David Lewkowict

August 5, 2009 8:59 PM

Dealerships Red Light Cash for Clunkers

Two Atlanta dealership groups have temporarily suspended the Car Allowance Rebate System  or  CARS.  Better known as Cash for clunkers, the program gives consumers $3,500 - $4,500 to get ... read more