Police Chase, Hotlanta Half Marathon, GE Adds 250 Jobs: News Nearby

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• Police Chase Begins in Buckhead, Into Brookhaven, Ends in Chamblee
• Sketch Released of Hit and Run, Battery Suspect
• Hotlanta Half Marathon Set For Sunday, June 12

FDA Recall Process Too Slow, Causing Illness And Death, Official Report Finds

The Food and Drug Administration's food recall process is too slow and in some cases has led to injuries and even death that could have been prevented, according to an inspector general report released Thursday. 
A complete report will be issued later, but the inspector general's office felt the preliminary findings were urgent enough to issue an "early alert," detailing how the recall procedures could put people in danger. >>> Read more.

GE Bringing 250 Jobs to Atlanta

GE Digital announced it is building its first global Digital Operations Center in Atlanta, a project that will create 250 jobs and invest $3 million investment in the community.
“I am pleased that GE, a company at the forefront of digital innovation, has selected the City of Atlanta for its first global Digital Operations Center,” said Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. >>> Read more.

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