Soutwest Airlines lands in Atlanta

Feb. 13, 2012
Southwest Airlines has added Atlanta to its growing national route map with daily nonstop flights to locations including Chicago.That's according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.Southwest officials have wanted a launching pad to Atlanta's airport for years, but the company couldn't get a foothol

Atlanta police arrest nearly 50 'Occupy' protesters

Oct. 26, 2011
ATLANTA — With helicopters hovering overhead, police moved into a downtown Atlanta park early Wednesday and arrested around 50 Occupy Wall Street protesters who had been camped there for about two weeks.Like in many other cities, protesters had been camping in Woodruff Park to rally against what the

What can Rahm Emanuel learn from Atlanta's new mayor?

Mar. 4, 2011
With many cities and states across the nation facing serious budget deficits and pension crises, Atlanta stands out as an exception to the rule.  Since taking office 13 months ago, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has balanced the city's budget, hired more police officers, restructured city services, a