Six backpack safety tips
Exams. Pop quizzes. Homework. School can be a pain in the neck, figuratively. But if school is literally causing problems for your neck or back, your backpack may be to blame.
10 things to consider including in a will
Discourage your parents from trying to save money by having a joint will, in which each one leaves all money and property to the other. Each parent should have a separate will — and consider covering the key points discussed below.
Peachtree City man loses 30 pounds
In just eight weeks, Sgt. Maj. Randy St. Cyr went from 200 pounds to 168. “No special diet plan, just 1,700 calories a day,” he says.
Falcons 2-0 after beating Panthers
Good Samaritan dead, man hospitalized
Tragedy at Spaghetti Junction may lead to charges against truck driver.
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Best holiday lights
Do you know where to find the most spectacular holiday displays in metro Atlanta? Nominate 'em.
Luckovich on Oprah
Editorial cartoonist Mike Luckovich gives his take on local news, politics, sports, celebrities and more.
594 pounds lost
Photos: Check out the before and afters of seven metro Atlantans who have successfully lost weight.
Ryan vs. Vick
After 26 NFL starts, how does Matt compare to Michael? Mark Bradley takes a look at the statistics.
Weekend Away
Send in your pics! This week has South Beach, Murphy, N.C., Athens and more. Where did you go?
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Cafe caters to medical marijuana users
At a newly opened cafe in Oregon, people can sit around, taking tokes from a 'vaporizer', and it is all legal. Patrons all carry medical marijuana cards. (AP/Nov. 23)
Seattle woman denied credit, told she's dead
A Seattle, Washington, woman trying to refinance her mortgage got the shock of her life when she learned her credit report listed her as deceased. The news came after she had battled cancer and then learned she needed open-heart surgery. (AP/Nov. 22)
The highs and lows of the AMAs
Michael Jackson and Taylor Swift emerged as big winners at the AMAs while Jennifer Lopez ended up on the floor after a dance move went wrong. (AP/Nov. 23)
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