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Man slapped with $15,000 bond for bringing loaded gun into jail

WSBTV Atlanta

Deputies are trying to figure out why a man tried to bring a loaded gun with dozens of rounds of ammunition into the Clayton County jail. Jail officials said 25-year-old Joel Pettis saw nothing wrong with bringing a gun into the jail when deputies stop... »

DeKalb voters question 1% transportation sales tax proposal

WSBTV Atlanta

There is a new push to get voters in to buy-in to a new transportation tax that backers say will ease traffic in metro Atlanta. Part of the money from the proposed tax would be used to improve road conditions in DeKalb County and to build a bridge at C... »

Thieves steal equipment from Morrow High School

WSBTV Atlanta

Clayton County police say several thieves broke into a local high school and got away with electronic equipment. The burglars forced their way into Morrow High School and made their way to the Media Center. That's where Clayton County School officials ... »

Clayton Co. police search for abducted infant

WSBTV Atlanta

Clayton County police are looking for an 8-month-old that was taken from a rehabilitation center. Officials reported Montevious Vius Whitfield missing at about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday from Smith Transitional and Rehabilitation Services on Commerce Blvd. in R... »

Are handheld clickers making a difference in the classroom?

11Alive.com Local News

Instead of raising their hands, students in Clayton County are more often raising their clickers. »

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With budgets shrinking, should middle schools cast off sports?

Get Schooled with Maureen Downey

Many countries, including Finland, do not offer sports at schools. Sports are community-based rather than school based. I wonder if that could eventually become the U.S. model as schools struggle to decide which programs to jettison to cope with dimini... »

Restaurant inspections, Stats Restaurant

Food And More With John Kessler

The recent food safety inspection report for Stats Restaurant in Atlanta is under review. After the eatery at 300 Marietta St. received an unsatisfactory score of 57 (U), manager Bryan Bullock attributed most of the citations to a cooler that had just ... »

Restaurant inspections, Stars Restaurant

Food And More With John Kessler

Stats Restaurant in Atlanta recently suffered a significant drop in its food safety scores, according to an inspection report. Following a routine exam April 5, the restaurant at 300 Marietta St. received a 57 (U), venturing away from its normal A-B le... »

Restaurant inspections, WW the Boss’ Bar B Que

Food And More With John Kessler

WW the Boss’ Bar B Que in Decatur scored in the 70s range on two recent food safety inspections, falling below the restaurant’s previous A-B range. The restaurant located at 2504 Candler Road faced citations for storing raw meats above pre-cooked chick... »

Track Blog: County champs earn bragging rights

Prep Zone

By S. Thomas Coleman For the AJC County champs earn bragging rights. They play no role in determining region, sectional or state titles. But county championships give teams bragging rights on community supremecy for a whole year. Here are the team cham... »

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