Today's Atlanta Georgia Headlines...
GSU employee fired, charged with theft
Georgia State University employee Angela Garner used her GSU-issued credit card to buy a personal television, police say.
Two Georgia billionaries pledge half of their fortunes to charity
Count Bernie and Billi Marcus and Ted Turner among the givers. They're among 40 wealthy families and individuals who have pledged to give away at least half of their fortunes to charity through "The Giving Pledge" campaign.
Atlantans cheer ruling striking down California's gay marriage ban
Love+Commitment=Marriage. That was the message of about 45 Atlanta supporters of same-sex marriage Wednesday evening.
Smog level Thursday bad for kids, seniors and asthmatics
The oppressive heat on Thursday is expected to bring more dirty air. Forecasters are predicting more smog, and the Clean Air Campaign is announcing a Code Orange Smog Alert.
2 Atlanta water workers accused of taking cash in billing scam
Warrants have been issued for two employees of Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management accused of pocketing cash.
Heat won't let up, so metro Atlantans adapt
Yes, it’s hot. We live in Georgia. It’s supposed to be hot. But this extended spell of above-90 days, high humidity and no cooling rain has pushed home-cooling bills as high as the mercury, and it has metro Atlantans seeking relief at the movies, at the mall or in cold showers.
