I count it a good Christmas when I get a present that spins. I can't remember a Christmas without getting something that didn't have a component of the gift that spins. I credit Michael Faraday as the father of every electric gadget that spins and he should have a day near Christmas named in his honor, "Faraday Day." ...more

December 19, 2009

In a reply to comments made by band students about Sylvia Moore's letter on Nov. 24: No, I'm not keeping it in the band room as suggested. I believe the public needs to know because they are where you (the band) get your money from. I refuse to raise money for you to use for a 90-95 percent black uniform. I as a parent refuse black because it is gothic and darkness. ...more

December 19, 2009

A 61-year-old man was arrested Thursday, accused of exploiting a 91-year-old Alzheimer's patient for whom he had power of attorney. ...more

December 18, 2009

A private middle school in inner-city Atlanta has received $1.5 million from Oprah Winfrey. ...more

December 17, 2009

Commissioner says reduction needed to avert budget 'crisis' ...more

December 16, 2009

Equestrian Club Country is hosting a fundraiser to stay afloat. The nonprofit horse rescue farm is attempting to raise money for the upkeep of the animals and meeting its Jan. 31 lease agreement, which is a payment of $12,560. ...more

December 16, 2009

The Robinson High School Starlets held their inaugural Starlets of the Future Day on Nov. 6, performing a cheerleading routine with pupils from surrounding elementary schools during halftime at the Robinson High-Strawberry Crest High football game. ...more

December 16, 2009

Equestrian Club Country is hosting a fundraiser to stay afloat. The nonprofit horse rescue farm is attempting to raise money for the upkeep of the animals and meeting its Jan. 31 lease agreement, which is a payment of $12,560. ...more

December 16, 2009

Would you please clarify the legality of compensation for the board of directors of a condominium association? ...more

December 13, 2009

I personally don't see how moving 250 gifted students to Challenger is going to change anything. ...more

December 12, 2009