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Metro Atlanta Week in Review

By Timothy Darnell

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The week's top headlines as they appeared on your local Patch.

AFD works large fire at Pirkle Inc., a recycling plant near West End Mall

Recycling Plant Fire; Cat-astrophe in Dunwoody; Civil Rights Legend Indicted; Strip Club Sues Brookhaven

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State Sen. Jason Carter at a town hall meeting on cities in DeKalb County.

Cityhood Meetings; Winslow's DUI; Storm Damage; Life for Drive-in Shooter; $30K Jewelry Heist

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Marilyn Davis Clark speaks to Midtown Patch about her murdered husband.

Manhunt for Shooters; Big Lottery Winner; Midtown Halfway House Controversy; Brookhaven Buys Glocks

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Both house and car get a facelift after a crash on Monday, April 22, 2013 in Lithonia.

Lithonia Car Crash; Reese Witherspoon Arrest; School Bus Accident; 'Anchorman 2' Invades Legendary Pub

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Just more than 16 hours after the senseless and horrific tragedy at Monday’s Boston Marathon, almost 300 Atlanta runners gathered early Tuesday morning at Big Peach Running Co. locations across the metro area for a time to embrace each other and embrace those in Boston, too.

Atlanta Remembers Boston; Memorial Drive Explosion; Amazing Paralympian; Girl Scout Goes Green; Buckhead VIP Chases Thief

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Andrea Sneiderman is set to go on trial on July 29.

Arrests Made in Robberies, Kidnappings; Lakeside Cityhood Group Apologizes; Tyler Perry's Big Plans

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The 107-year-old Edgewood Avenue Bridge was demolished Wednesday, April 3. The city is building a new one that's scheduled to come online in April 2014.

Boycotts Against Cityhood Effort; Buckhead Offers Rewards; Goodbye to Edgewood Bridge

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Harlem Shake video shot in Buckhead Wells Fargo bank

Hundreds at Cityhood Meeting; APS Cheating Scandal; Harlem Shake Hits Buckhead Bank

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Occupy Our Homes Atlanta and other volunteers helped Mildred Garrison-Obi move back into her home after an eviction.

Walmart Delayed by Lawsuit; Rabbit Hoarding in Dunwoody; Evicted Woman Returns Home

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Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio who chose the name of Francis is the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church.

Atlanta Reacts to Pope Francis; Governor Picks New School Board Members; Police Seek Robbery Suspects

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DeKalb Interim School Superintendent Michael Thurmond being interviewed by the media. The state board of education recommended removing six DeKalb school board members after a 14-hour hearing on Thursday.

DeKalb School Board Under Fire; Sneiderman Trial Set; APS Chair Cleared Of Ethics Charges

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President Obama gives a hug to Mary McMahon, a teacher at the College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center, who introduced him Thursday at the Decatur Rec Center gym.

Obama in Decatur; Local Reaction to Pope's Resignation; Walmart Foes Dealt a Setback

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A press conference on Thursday's shooting incident at an Atlanta school.

Atlanta School Shooting; Georgia Power, Atlanta Gas Light Controversies; Search for the Buckhead Bandit

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President Obama sworn-in for 2nd term using Dr. King's personal bible along with Pres. Lincoln's bible.

Obama Takes Oath on MLK Bible; Chambliss Bows Out; Local Hopeful for American Idol

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Police ask that anyone with information about this suspect call 911 or Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404.577.TIPS (8477). You can also text a tip to CRIMES (274637).

Waffle House Robber; DeKalb School Board on Trial; Decatur Company Shoots for Super Bowl Spot

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The Post-Game Breakdown

By Matthew Amato

Could Recent Snow Affect Basketball Season's Outcome?

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Classroom Notes

By Claudia Keenan

The Pathology of DeKalb County Schools

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A Story About Medlock Elementary

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From the Editor

By Jonathan Cribbs

We're Still Looking for Whiz Kids

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Lakeside Student Moved for Rehabilitation, Condition Continues to Improve

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The Development Beat

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Goldberg's Deli Expanding Into North Druid Hills

Condo Project Proposed Off North Druid Hills Road

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Letters to the Editor

An Open Letter to Michael Thurmond

A Good Thing Decatur Annex Effort Died

Governor is Wrong to Suspend the DeKalb School Board

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Daily 10

By Timothy Darnell

Atlanta News: Decatur Train Wreck; Marietta Street Fire; PDK Plans Solar Farm; Meet a Future World Leader

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Frugal Family

Christmas and Chickens

Last Minute Thanksgiving Savings and Getting Ready for Christmas

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Five Questions With ...

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Town Brookhaven 'Perfect' For New Waxing Business

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Patch Politics

By Timothy Darnell

Obama Rocks Morehouse in the Rain

Rate Eva Galambos' Performance as Mayor

Moore Announces Candidacy for State House Seat

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Name in the News

Name in the News: Camille Kesler

Name in the News: Patrick Shore

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Metro Atlanta Week in Review

By Timothy Darnell

Recycling Plant Fire; Cat-astrophe in Dunwoody; Civil Rights Legend Indicted; Strip Club Sues Brookhaven

Cityhood Meetings; Winslow's DUI; Storm Damage; Life for Drive-in Shooter; $30K Jewelry Heist

Manhunt for Shooters; Big Lottery Winner; Midtown Halfway House Controversy; Brookhaven Buys Glocks

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Teenager 'Inspires Selfless Service through Mentorship'

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Survivor Aimee Copeland's Goal: Helping Others

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House Hunt: North Druid Hills and Briarcliff

House Hunt: Open Houses in North Druid Hills and Braircliff

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Know Before You Go

By Timothy Darnell

Cafe Bombay Flunks Health Inspection

Tijuana’s Taco Mex Flunks Health Inspection

Dragon Palace Scores '77' on Restaurant Inspection

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