Community takes ownership of Beltline in adoption program - Atlanta Journal Constitution
Urban Body has adopted three blocks along Ponce de Leon Avenue. Based on the ideas behind Park Pride's park adoption program, the volunteer groups will mow grass, pull weeds, clean graffiti and report suspicious activities. "It's going to be a very good

School funding: Should Georgia parents sue the state? - Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
A political firestorm regarding public education in Florida may soon hit Georgia. What do you do if you’re a public school parent who is fed up with the inferior quality of education your children are receiving? How do you deal with budget cuts that are

NC begins 3 new scratch-off games amid weak sales - WRAL
RALEIGH, N.C. — Three new scratch-off games are now available in North Carolina as the state tries to revive lottery anticipates lower revenue because of weak ticket sales. The program is expected to earn $40 million less in this fiscal year.

JPMorgan, Citigroup Close, Delay Openings After Storm - BusinessWeek
were among U.S. banks that closed or delayed opening most of their branches in the Northeast today after a blizzard dumped more than a spokeswoman for the Charlotte, North Carolina-based lender, the largest U.S. bank by assets. Several branches were

Ohio No. 2 state trooper resigns after suspension - Dayton Daily News
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The assistant superintendent of the Ohio State Highway Patrol has resigned following accusations he didn't tell the truth to officials investigating another officer. Patrol spokesman Lt. Gary Lewis said Lt. Col. Peyton Watts submitted

North Carolina-Tennessee Preview - Collegebaseball.rivals.com
Tennessee was heavily criticized by its fans for dropping North Carolina from done in leading our program to a third consecutive bowl appearance,” coach Butch Davis said. “Regardless of the situation, this team fought week after week to make our

NC principal gets workers' comp after shooting - CharlotteObserver.com
LUMBERTON, N.C. A North Carolina middle school principal who blames his shooting on his fight against gangs will receive workers' compensation for his injuries. The Fayetteville Observer reports Tuesday that a state Industrial Commission official ruled in