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The Grant Park Conservancy is holding a membership drive with the goal of raising funds to replace some aging equipment and other improvements at historic Grant Park.

Grant Park Conservancy's New Member Campaign

Focus of drive is to repair lighting, infrastructure and aging tree canopy.

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Thomas L. Weyandt

T-SPLOST Debate: Why You Should Vote "Yes"

Colleen Kiernan, director of the Sierra Club's Georgia chapter.

T-SPLOST Debate: Why You Should Vote "No"

Quentric S. Williams, 32, is wanted in connection with the May 15 shooting death of a Georgia National Guardsman at the Starlight Six Drive-in.

Starlight Six Drive-In Shooting Suspect Caught

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Defense Attorneys and their witnesses discuss the mock trial testimony. Standing is witness Tyessia Roundtree, 9th grade (defendant’s fiancée). Seated at the desk is defense attorney Jasmine Thomas, 11th grade. Immediately behind her is defense attorney Taereco Wilborn, 11th grade, defense attorney Avis Rippy, 11th grade, and the defendant Oscar Jordan (green shirt) 11th grade.

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Archibong Sponsors Mock Trial Program For Children

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A string of serious crimes have hit the neighborhoods of East Atlanta Patch in recent weeks.

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String Of Robberies Hit East Atlanta Patch Communities

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Maj. Keith Meadows, commander of the Atlanta Police Department's Zone 6.

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Zone 6 Commander Promises Full Investigation In Carjacking Police Report Case

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Atlanta Public Schools' headquarters in Downtown.

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APS Hosts Budget Meetings

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Some parents and supporters of Drew Charter School in East Lake want the school to expand so that it includes a high school in addition to its current K-8 format.

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An Open Letter To Cecily Harsch-Kinnane

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Spc. Mitt Lenux the Georgia National Guardsman who was killed early Tuesday at the Starlight Drive-in, was an expert martial artist, was known by his friends as "Super Ninja." In this still photo from a 2010 YouTube video, Lenix showcases some of his skills as part of "Breaking Point" the two-man act he performed in at the Georgia Renaissance Festival.

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UPDATED: Georgia National Guardsman Killed At Starlight Six Drive-In

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Students raise a green flag, meaning the air quality is good, at the
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School. If you would like to have the Air Quality Flag and Poster
Program at your school or early childhood learning center, please contact Rebecca Watts Hull at
(404) 313-1779 or rebecca@mocleanair.org.

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Smog Season Safety: How To Make Smart Choices About Outdoor Play This Summer

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Patch Readers' Choice 2012

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Readers' Choice: Best Place For Ice Cream?

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Window Security 101

By Duncan Cottrell, The Entry Enforcer | Monday, May 14

Preventing Break-ins Through Windows

A Gun in Your Face, Part Two: “Citizen Journalism” (huh?)

By Randy Osborne | Friday, May 11 | 1 comment

Inman Park-based writer and raconteur

Inman Park robbery fallout, evasions provide more grist.

A Gun In Your Face: Welcome To Inman Park

By Randy Osborne | Thursday, May 10 | 9 comments

Inman Park-based writer and raconteur

News is quiet about the "armed robbery," but last night's street was not.

Weekend Fun With The Jail Dogs

By Amy Jackson | Wednesday, May 9

They really are the amazing "Jail Dogs In 1C"

The Redneck Home Security System

By Duncan Cottrell, The Entry Enforcer | Tuesday, May 8

A sure shot for home protection

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250 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

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