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Mention an historic fire in Atlanta and most thoughts would turn to the USA's Civil War and General William T. Sherman .

The Atlanta City Council may vote on an ordinance this week that would restrict gun ranges from locating within 800 feet of residential neighborhoods, schools and churches.

Chattahoochee River: Unhealthy Bacteria Levels Increase After Heavy Rains - Roswell Patch While the danger of flooding may have passed, another emerges - the threat of E.coli and other bacteria contamination.

Downtown Atlanta will soon look a little more like London, after a decision by city council members on Monday to allow the construction of a 20-story Ferris wheel similar to the popular London Eye on the banks of the Thames River.

HALL COUNTY, Ga. -- Warmer temperatures and sunny skies will return on Monday, but many people are dealing with damage that weekend storms left behind.

Head to Zoo Atlanta this summer and you might catch a glimpse of infant orangutan Pongo and his mother Blaze, who are now playing in their outdoor exhibit area.

Umi sushi makes its debut today at 3050 Peachtree Road in Buckhead. With a 23-foot custom bar built from white oak, dark green banquettes, and hand-charred cypress walls, the interior is a scene of aesthetic delight where patrons can enjoy dishes such as yellowtail with jalapeo, spicy tuna kamikaze rolls, and grilled black cod misoyaki.

EBSCO Research has named Dorsey Services as a 2013 South Atlanta Best Pick for Lawn Treatment and for Pest & Termite Control.

You were uniquely made, with unique challenges to your life. And, sometimes those challenges seem insurmountable.

It's almost here! On Sunday, May 19, Atlanta Streets Alive will close 2.7 miles of Atlanta's signature street to cars, and open it up to the public - for 4 hours - to create a whole new healthy, sustainable and vibrant city street experience.

'I just want to help other artists out,' said Kendall Mack, left. Currently he is helping to shepherd the new careers of several local rappers as well as his own brother, Marquez Mack, seated, who is performing under the name 'Quez.' 'I just want to help other artists out,' said Kendall Mack, left.

Obama kicked off his fundraising tour for Senate Democrats on Sunday with a speaking gig in Atlanta, his first of six events for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee this year.

President Barack Obama, in a soaring commencement address on work, sacrifice and opportunity, told graduates of Morehouse College Sunday to seize the power of their example as black men graduating from college and use it to improve people's lives.

President Obama walks across the tarmac to greet well-wishers on Sunday upon his arrival in Atlanta, Ga., where he will attend the commencement at Morehouse College.

It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials... It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest ... (more)

When President Barack Obama addresses graduates at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, he'll also be speaking to the broader community of historically black colleges and universities.

May 18 : 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. The Village of Stone Mountain invites you to the Classic Car Cruise-In. Street Rods, Trucks, and Classic Cars invited - no fees, just cruise in for fun with other classic car enthusiasts from all over Atlanta.

Earlier this month, Around Town learned that longtime Cobb County Manager David Hankerson was one of three finalist for the same position in Fulton County.

Ronald G. Hite, 81, of 4577 Baker St. Ext., Lakewood, died at 5:45 a.m. Friday in his home.

Atlanta residents of all ages will celebrate the science and technology of the region and its impact on our daily lives during the inaugural Atlanta Science Festival, March 22-29, 2014.