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A three-alarm fire forced the evacuation of a high-rise for senior citizens in southwest Atlanta Monday morning, according to Atlanta fire department officials.

A school bus collided with a car in northwest Atlanta Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened at the intersection of Bankhead Highway and Florence Place.

Shaun's Edgewood Social Club is turning three. To celebrate, the restaurant is hosting a five-course dinner created by Chef Shaun Doty, James Beard Award-winning Chef Louis Osteen, Mixologist Jerry Slater of One Flew South and baker Angie Mosier, who is also president of the Southern Foodways Alliance.

Rep. Jim Marshall, D-Macon, who faced criticism from liberal groups over his misgivings over the so-called public option government-run insurance program, was one of 39 Democrats to vote Saturday evening against the historic health care overhaul at the top of the Obama administration's domestic agenda.

The 57th Fighter Group Restaurant Those with long memories may recall the days when this restaurant operated on the edge of the Peachtree-DeKalb airport.

You would think the media would have election-coverage fatigue. Enlarge photo Elissa Eubanks, eeubanks@ajc.com Mayoral candidates Jesse Spikes, Lisa Borders, Mary Norwood and Kasim Reed prepare minutes for their final debate at WSB studios in Atlanta.

A company spokesman says a Delta plane headed to Philadelphia had to return to the gate just before takeoff from Atlanta because of an engine fire.

An Atlanta city bus driver has been suspended for five days after passengers said he insisted they hold hands as he led them in prayer.

To this day, it's still a mystery how William Jasper Sims died near the railroad tracks at Crown Cotton Mill on Aug.

The Rev. Bernice King has been chosen as the first woman to head the civil rights organization co-founded by her father, the Rev.

Taught by nationally-known professional organizer Allison Carter, this class can change disorganized lives for the better.

The path to victory for Atlanta's next mayor is clear, even if the candidates don't want to say it.

He's not your typical serial bank robber. You probably wouldn't even feel nervous if you saw him walk into your bank.

A Washington group has created a new way to learn about the history and designers behind the nation's public parks, gardens and other landscapes.

Below is a running, minute-by-minute update following Election Day in Atlanta. Readers can send news and tips to breakingnews@ajc.com . 11:59: With 100 percent of precincts are reporting in Fulton County.

The Georgia Department of Transportation is moving ahead quickly with plans to expand interstate highways across Metro Atlanta.

"It's very frightening to me because I actually walk these streets at night time to go to the store or to pick my kid up from school." As she walked with her young son, Dray, on Friday, Lakiesha Smith was well aware that a sexual predator is on the loose in her neighborhood.

For more information on the many different programs being offered at Zoo Atlanta and extra animal information call 404-624-WILD or log onto zooatlanta.org.

Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin on Wednesday congratulated the two top candidates who advanced Tuesday night to a run-off election in their battle to succeed her.

The owner of the charter bus that crashed carrying Morehouse College band members has been charged with writing bad checks.