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Daily 10

By Timothy Darnell

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The top 10 headlines of the day from throughout Patch in metro Atlanta.
News Nearby: Sandy Springs Child Abduction; Lost Dog Making Full Recovery
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A few of the Top Stories on various Atlanta Patch sites.

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News Nearby: Woman Blames Knife Fight on the Dog; Cat-tastrophe in Dunwoody
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A list of some of the top stories from various Atlanta Patch sites.

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News Nearby: Sandy Springs SWAT Standoff; Strip Club Sues Brookhaven
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Top stories from various Patch sites in Atlanta.

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News Nearby: Crash in Sandy Springs; Winning Stone Mountain Lottery Ticket
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Top Stories from various Patch sites in Atlanta.

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News Nearby: $30K Jewelry Heist in Buckhead; Fatal Accident at a Chamblee School
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Top stories from various Atlanta Patch sites

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News Nearby: Plus-sized Model Search a Big Draw; Millions Found in Surplus for DeKalb Schools
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Top stories from nearby Patch sites

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News Nearby: Shooting Suspect Arrested; New Buckhead Carjacking Tactic
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Top News Stories from various local Patch sites.

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News Nearby: Wet Weekend Downs Midtown Tree; Traffic Problems at New Chick-fil-A
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Top Stories from nearby Patch sites.

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News Nearby: Armed Robbery Suspect Sought; Video Captures Witherspoon's Buckhead Arrest
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Top stories on various Atlanta Patch sites from Friday, May 3rd.

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News Nearby: Another Suspicious Package in Buckhead; Woman on Backpage Charged with Prostitution
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Top Stories from Around the various Atlanta Patch sites on Thursday, May 2nd.

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News Nearby: Starlight Drive-in shooting trial; Big Lottery Winner
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Top Stories from Wednesday, May 1st

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News Nearby: Petition to Remove Racists from Stone Mtn.; Glocks chosen for Brookhaven cops
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Top Stories on various Atlanta Patch sites from Tuesday, 4/30/13.

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News Nearby: Coach Reacts to 'Harlem Shake' Firing; Brookhaven's Racy New Retailer
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Top Stories from Monday on Patch sites from around Atlanta.

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News Nearby: Another Lawsuit in Buckhead IHOP Fight; Woman Killed in I-85 Crash
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Here are some of the Top Stories from around Atlanta on Friday, April 26th.

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News Nearby: Petition to Restore Money for Charter Schools; Brookhaven Hiring Lots of Cops
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Top Stories from around Patch on Wednesday 4/24.

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News Nearby: Displaced Residents Fight School Relocation; Another Suspicious Package
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Top Stories from around the metro-Atlanta Patch sites.

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Package Shuts Down Toll Plaza; McDonald's Armed Robbery Update; Students Show Love for Boston
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Atlanta Remembers Boston; Memorial Drive Explosion; Amazing Paralympian Makes U.S. Swim Team
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Tucker Car Thieves; Meth Lab Busted in Brookhaven; Vietnam Vet Finally Receives Purple Heart
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SWAT Standoff In Lithonia; Atlanta Civic Center's Future; Major Manufacturer Comes To Tucker
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Columns

Cascade Talks

By Yolande M. Minor
King Week: Slavery Questions Hold Important Lessons
APS True Colors Will Show in Redistricting
Seniors Remember Christmas Vacation Sounds From Long Ago
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What's In A School Name?

By Jamie Cox
Brown Middle School's Namesake Advocated Education for "All White Children"
Benjamin E. Mays was Living Legend When Mays High Built in his Honor
Kimberly Elementary Named for Lucas Kimberly, Atlanta Education Leader for 48 Years
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Arts Anyone?

By Stan Washington
Atlanta Filmmaker Tells of Great Migration South
Quilt Appraiser at Hammonds House Saturday
Quilt Festival Opens Sunday
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Where In the Patch was Patch?

By Janita Poe
Patch Was At Kiku Japanese Steak & Seafood House
Where Is This Symbol Located?
West End Performing Arts Center Home to Mystery Photo Dancers
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From The Editor's Desk

By Janita Poe
Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
Southwest Atlanta Native Jennifer Jones to Blog for Cascade Patch
(Updated) Another Violent Death in Hip-Hop
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Cascade Jobs

By Julie Paulk
Cascade Jobs
Cascade Jobs
Cascade Jobs
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Cascade Entrepreneur of the Week

By Kimathi Lewis
DanceMakers Make Cascade Heights Center of Ballet, Tap and Modern Dance
Dawson Mortuary: A Southwest Atlanta Legacy
Camp Creek Business Owner Helps Entrepreneurs
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Cascade Church of the Month

By Kimathi Lewis
Church of Month: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, One of Fastest-Growing in Nation
Landmark Cascade Church Provides Help, Hope to the Young and Old
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Cascade Neighborhood Group of the Month

By David Pendered
Neighborhood Group of the Month: Annelaine/Bobolink/Benjamin E. Mays Neighborhood Club
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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: STEMS at Therrell High is Losing Ms. Gaynor as Principal
Letter to the Editor: Raynard Johnson for District 5, Board of Education
Letter to the Editor: Seniors are Teaching Bridge to Our Youth
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Black History in Cascade

By Kimathi Lewis
City Honors Judge Who Refused to "Stay In His Place" Today
Remembering Maynard
Mr. Poe Goes to Washington: My Brother—and My Brothers—See Themselves in the White House
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Daily 10

By Timothy Darnell
Sandy Springs Child Abduction; Deadly Domestic Dispute in SW Atlanta; Lost Dog Making Full Recovery
Sandy Springs Child Abduction; Deadly Domestic Dispute in SW Atlanta; Lost Dog Making Full Recovery
Atlanta News: Sandy Springs Child Abduction; Deadly Domestic Dispute in SW Atlanta; Lost Dog Making Full Recovery
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Cascade Reads

By Carla Mannings
Author Stands Out at Mall West End's 1st Annual Logos Book Festival
Book Review: “69 Ways” by A. Montellus C.
Book Review: “Surviving Mama—Overcoming Strained Mother-Daughter Relationships. An Adult Daughter’s Guide”
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House Hunt

House Hunt
House Hunt
House Hunt
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Patch Picks

By Kimathi Lewis
Single Population Growing in Cascade and Beyond
Singles Share Thoughts, Tips on Single Life
National Grandparents Day Sunday
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Moms' Corner

By Tammy Garnes
Time Out for Mommy
Bridging the Gap: How to Keep Kids Learning During the Summer
Keeping Up While Laying Back: Keeping Kids Learning During the Summer
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Frugal Family

By Kimathi Lewis
Coupon Users Continue to Grow in Challenging Economy
Cut and Save For National Coupon Month
Frugal Family: Summer Specials
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Whiz Kid of The Week

By Jamie Cox
Determined Cascade Whiz Kid Excels Without Computer
M. Agnes Jones 5th Grader a 'Natural Leader'
Loss of Both Grandfathers to Brain Cancer Has Ron Sanders on Neurosurgeon Track
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D'Lor Manetalk

Add Years to Your Life with Bodywork Treatments
How to Maintain Healthy, Beautiful Hair With Color
Achieving the Optimum Look with Hair Color
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Viewfinder

Actress Seeks Perry's Attention With SW Atlanta Billboard
Walmart Breaks Ground In Historic West End
Westlake High Student First Chairs Savannah Honor Band
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Get Out Weekend Planner

By David Good
Get Out! Your Weekend Plans Are Here
Get Out!!! Your Weekend Plans Are Here
Get Out! Your Christmas Weekend Plans Are Here
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Viewfinder by Dada Ra

By Dada Ra
Ribbon-Cutting Heralds Return of Art Zone at Greenbriar Mall
Cosmic Rock Band Brings 'Spirit Dance' to Historic West End
West End Performing Arts Center Hosts Artists' Labs
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Grab & Go Kids Planner

By Jamie Cox
Sunday Grab 'N Go Kids Planner
Grab 'N Go Kids Planner
Grab 'N Go Labor Day Weekend Kids Planner
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Great Escape

By Kwanza Fisher
Escape to Abundant Beauty of Nature in Southwest Atlanta
Barnes and Noble: An Escape for the Bookworm and for the Social
America’s Favorite Escape is Right in Our Neighborhood—and Just About Everyone Else’s
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Cascade History Lesson

By Tammy Garnes
150 Years: Civil War Battles Fought Right Here in Southwest Atlanta
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Callywood

By Janita Poe
Tyler Perry: 'Red Tails' Wonderful but All-Black Casts "Becoming Extinct"
20th Annual Trumpet Awards Activities Begin Wednesday
Southwest Atlantans on Braxton Family Values
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Cascade Seniors

By Delores "Dee" Turner
QLS Seniors Pack 'Red Tails' Opening in Memory of Their Own Tuskegee Airman
Bridge Clubs Donate to Needy
My New York View of "The View"
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On The Police Beat

By Yolande M. Minor
High Speed Chase Leaves Traffic Jam on Highway 166
Gunman Robs Dill Avenue Grocery Store
Atlanta Police Kill Mother As She Stabs Child
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Tweets, Likes & YouTube Posts

By Janita Poe
Six Kill One 15-Year-Old? A Conversation We Need to Have
Atlanta Public Bus Desegregation 53 Years Ago
President Obama Sings Al Green!
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Celebration of Life

(Updated) "Soul Train" Host Don Cornelius Dead of Apparent Suicide
(Updated) Funeral in Cascade Heights Monday for Veteran Police Officer Gail Thomas
Funeral for Leroy Hambrick, 95, Harper High Teacher and Coach Saturday
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Our Valedictorians

By Jamie Cox
Meet the Valedictorians of Douglass and Washington High Schools
Therrell and Westlake Valedictorians Are Shining Stars
Cascade Valedictorian: Mays High's Jaye George
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Viewfinder by Ed Hall

By Ed Hall
Meanwhile, at the BeltLine's Mile Zero Marker
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Viewfinder by Zachary Toth

By Zachary Toth
Photo Gallery: First Day of School in Southwest Atlanta
Pooches Enjoy Perkerson Park Pet Education Day
Photo Gallery: NBAF's Art Zone at Greenbriar Mall
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Who's Cheated? An Ongoing Report on the APS Cheating Scandal

APS Unveils 5-Year Plan at SNAPPS Meeting
EMC2 Meeting on Mays Cluster Schools Today
SNAPPS Meeting Tonight on Atlanta Public Schools
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Rescue Pet of the Week

By David Good
Cascade Rescue Pet of Week
Cascade Rescue Pet of Week
Cascade Rescue Pet of the Week
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Remembering 9/11

By Dada Ra
Mom Saw 9/11 Plane Hit, Died 3 Months Later
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Viewfinder by Yolande Minor

By Yolande M. Minor
Photo Gallery: Hosea Feed the Hungry Celebrates King's Birthday
Photo Gallery: Southwest Music Festival
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Camp Creek Dinner & a Movie with Brett Martin

By Brett Martin
'Warrior' Is a Real Champ
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Garage Sale News You Can Use

By Tammy Garnes
Weekend Yard Sales Friday 9/23—Sunday 9/25
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Help Wanted

Who's Hiring in Midtown?
East Atlanta Help Wanted: Jobs in East Atlanta Patch
Midtown Help Wanted: Jobs in Midtown Patch
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Sports Report

By Rory Sharrock
Renaissance Tennis Group Serves up Success at Neighborhood Parks
Area Schools Provide Memorable Highlights in 2011
Southwest Atlanta Squads Look To Stand Strong At Midway Point
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Cascade Sports

By Rory Sharrock
Mays and Westlake High Schools Aim To Close Out Football Season In Style
Mays Eyes Home Playoff Berth In Duel At Marist
State-Ranked Mays Leads the Charge on the Neighborhood Gridiron
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Know Before You Go

By Timothy Darnell
Summerset "95," QLS "92" in Recent Health Inspections
Metropolitian's Subway, Abernathy's Torchey's Ace Health Inspection
This Is It! Camp Creek "91," China One "79," Health Inspections Grades
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Daily PatchCast

By Janita Poe
Friday Night's PatchCast: Renovated Mays High, Decatur MLK Day Volunteering
Thursday Night's PatchCast: APS Redistricting, Lillibands of Decatur, Japanese Students Visit Sandy Springs
Wednesday Night's PatchCast: New Sports Commissioner, Trumpet Awards, Sandy Springs Flood Map, More
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Our First Year

Cascade Patch Celebrates 1st Anniversary, Looks to Future
Happy Birthday Cascade Patch!
Patch 1st Anniversary Celebration 5:30 to 7 p.m. Today
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Your View

Is Black History Month Effective in 2012?
Rate 'Red Tails' and Review the Movie in Comments
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Patch Politics

By Timothy Darnell
Obama Rocks Morehouse in the Rain
Rate Eva Galambos' Performance as Mayor
Moore Announces Candidacy for State House Seat
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Metro Atlanta Week in Review

By Timothy Darnell
Recycling Plant Fire; Cat-astrophe in Dunwoody; Civil Rights Legend Indicted; Strip Club Sues Brookhaven
Cityhood Meetings; Winslow's DUI; Storm Damage; Life for Drive-in Shooter; $30K Jewelry Heist
Manhunt for Shooters; Big Lottery Winner; Midtown Halfway House Controversy; Brookhaven Buys Glocks
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Business Inc.

By Péralte Paul
Camp Creek CID Initiative Nets $100 Million in Property Sign-ups
Camp Creek Corridor Seeks Community Improvement District Status
Benjamin E. Mays High School Senior Cooks up Success
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$old!

March Home Sales in Virginia-Highland Patch
March Home Sales in Midtown Patch
March Home Sales in East Atlanta Patch
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

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Laura Whitaker Helps Special-Needs Kids at Extra Special People
Teenager 'Inspires Selfless Service through Mentorship'
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Survivor Aimee Copeland's Goal: Helping Others
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Know Before You Go

By Timothy Darnell
Imperial Fez Fails Health Inspection
Hong Kong Harbor Scores '83' on Health Inspection
Chili's on Camp Creek Scores '97' on Health Inspection
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