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The Metro Atlanta Week in Review

Catch up on the top stories of the past week on Patch.

Jay Scott, Patch Staff

Posted Sun, Oct 27, 2013 at 2:40 pm ET

Friday, October 25, 2013

Teen Suspect in Multiple Burglaries Arrested

Atlanta District 5 Council Race: Challengers Focus on Crime, Accountability and Leadership

Applebee’s Waitress Allegedly Steals $800 in Card Tips

Neighbors Want Old Briarcliff Library Turned into Park

Pumpkin Patch in East Atlanta Supports Navajo Tribe, Ministries

Fatal Collision With Chicken Truck, Triple Homicide Suspect in Custody and Man Wins $1M in Lottery Game

Sandy Springs Rotary Honors Outstanding Members of Police and Fire

Concerned Women PAC Endorses Loudermilk for Congress

POLL: Who Is to Blame for the Problems With Healthcare.gov?

Mayor Reed to Speak at Cascade UMC

Ga Power to Charge Brookhaven Residents a New Franchise Fee

Books Again Plans to Close Store, Go Online-Only

Bill Cox Named Superintendent of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Mays Community and Cluster School Parade and Festival is on Saturday

Atlanta Marathoners to Fill the Streets on Sunday

Middle School Donates $1,000 to Breast Care Awareness Foundation

Support Camp Twin Lakes While Shopping at Westside Provisions

Are Teens Giving Up on Facebook?

Hyper-Real Halloween Lawn Displays: Insensitive or Ingenius?

'The Counselor' Movie Reviews and Trailer

$65 Million is This Weekend’s Top Lottery Prize

Photographs from Chester Higgins: Unseen Spirit Exhibition

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Can Lee May Save DeKalb County?

Authorities Arrest Man in Sandy Springs for Forsyth County Burglaries

Decatur Police Issue Burglary Alert following North Parkwood Drive Incident

In District 5 City Council Race, Archibong and Rinker Lead in Campaign Contributions

Explore Culture Through Day of the Dead Family Program

Battlefield Park to Add 42 Acres, Charges Filed in Fatal Cement Truck Crash and More

Decatur Crime Update: Recent Arrests

Toscano & Sons to Relocate to Virginia-Highland

Checking Your Teen’s Facebook For Cyberbullying Isn’t Enough

Atlanta Fire Rescue Awarded $162,700 Car Seat Grant

Million Dollar Lottery Ticket Sold in Stone Mountain

Should NCAA’s Targeting Rule Be Changed?

Using MARTA on Sunday? Plan Ahead, the Atlanta Marathon Causes Route Changes

Pace's "Screenagers" Explores Social Media

Students Honored at Fernbank Ceremony

Holy Innocents' Painting Accepted for France-Atlanta Exhibition

W. Hunter Street Baptist Church Readies for the 2013 Hallelujah Fest, 10/26

Volunteers Needed for VaHi Triangle Island Work Day

Sink Your Teeth Into Edible Halloween Decor

Halloween ComicFest 2013 is Saturday and Sunday!

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Tucker Shooting Leaves One Dead, Two Injured

Bicycle Group Names Decatur a Bike-Friendly Community

PATCH VOICES: It’s Time for a New Strategy On 800 Glenwood

BBB Scam Alert - Yellow Pages Scam Targets Small Businesses

Body Found Near Buckhead Golf Course Identified

Simpsonwood Retreat Property In Dunwoody Up For Sale

Mirko Pasta Closes in Toco Promenade

DeKalb Medical Honors Volunteers, Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Auxiliary

Sandy Springs Election: Fries, Dishman on First Year Goals, if Elected

Poll: Most Americans Favor Legal Marijuana. Do You Agree?

Title 1 Parent Involvement Policy Meeting

Cascade Heights Walmart Now Open

Arrested Man Too Big for Squad Car, 'Pillowcase Bandit' on the Loose, Man Slashes Ex's Tires

$500K Camera Stolen from "Dumb & Dumber To" Filmmakers

Arrest Made in Shooting Death, Cheerleader Breaks World Record and Body Found Near Golf Course

Midtown's U.S. Bank Hosts Free Shredding Event Thursday

Weekly Adoptables: Male Boxer-Retriever Mix Pup

Kool Smiles Collecting Candy for Troops

4 Reasons to Slow Down This Weekend

The 1920s Roar Once Again at the 2013 Speakeasy Cocktail Festival

2013 World Series: Five Things to Know

Fashion Gurus Wanted for Patch

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Community Prosecutor Seeks Public Showing in Career Criminal's Bond Hearing

Man's Body Found Along Creek Near Buckhead Golf Course

Police Make Arrest in Boulevard Shooting Death

Candidates Have Opinions on Apartments, Affordable Living in Sandy Springs

In Decatur Schools Race, Caiola Leads in Contributions

Meet Stone Mountain Candidates for Mayor, City Council

Atlanta BeltLine Partnership Launches Free, Fun Fitness Activities

Burned Body Found in Woods, Woman Loses Purse Containing $46K in Jewelry and More

GA Tech President to be Knighted and Given Medal

Armored Truck Robbery at BP along Cascade - Suspect Flees, Security Guard Charged

It's an NYO 'Pink 'Out' Wednesday in Buckhead

Brookhaven MARTA Station Meetings Continue

Washington HS Community Demands Action to Clean Mold from the School

Dunkin' Donuts-Baskin Robbins Planning Tucker Location

Are You Ready for Winter?

Unemployment Dips, But 45K Fewer Jobs Than August

Police Charge Woman with Murder in Jonesboro Road Shooting

Church of St. Andrew Considering Closing and Sale of Riverside Drive Property

Midtown Construction Update: Station 16 Apartments Coming Along

Ten Neighbors Who Need Your Help Right Now

Who's Hiring Where in Q4?

The Money-Saving Power of Food Buying Clubs

Dunwoody and Sandy Springs to Feel the Influx of Jobs to Perimeter Area

Mercedes-Benz GM Shares Thoughts on Technology Award

Former Falcon at Wade Walker Park Thursday

Oaktoberfest Set for Saturday

Halloween Tips: How to Pick a Proper Costume

Child Safety Tips for Halloween

Kohl’s to Stay Open 28 Hours Starting Thanksgiving Night

Midtown Readies for Atlanta Bed Race on 10/26

Blooms of Dunwoody Helps Beautify Elementary School Entrance

Westlake High Cheerleader Breaks the Guinness World Record

Monday, October 21, 2013

ARRESTED: Surveillance Footage Leads to the Arrest of this 9th Street Criminal

BeltLine Partnership Receives $20K REI Grant

Driver Stabbed in Robbery Attempt

East Atlanta Security Patrol Proposes Expanded Patrol Area

Atlanta Mayoral Candidate, Al Bartell, Hosts Special Jazz & Politics Listening Tours

Sandy Springs Campaign Signs Creating a Small Controversy

Cascade Walmart to Open on October 23rd

Have Dunwoody City Council Candidates Addressed Your Traffic Concerns?

Should Georgia Repeal the Death Penalty?

Booker Washington Community Neighborhood Watch Alert: 3rd Attempted Car Theft

$10K Reward Offered in Bank Robbery, 3 Killed in Weekend Traffic Crash and More

Weird Crime: Naked Man Walking Down Street; Court Date for Former MLB Pitcher's Wife

What's Your Take on Brook Run Dog Park?

City Schools of Decatur School Board Candidates Forum Oct. 22

Tucker Nonprofit Honoring Benefactor

ASO Brings Free Concert Series to DeKalb Public Libraries

Tune In To Stone Mountain Hamfest

The Seven Stages of #FacebookDown Recover

Rules for Coupling Your Money

HS Football Blowout Wins as Easy as Blogging on Patch

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