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Coca-Cola Zero brand has partnered with Twentieth Century Fox on a major global promotional campaign for James Cameron's epic-adventure film AVATAR.
Coca-Cola Zero brand has partnered with Twentieth Century Fox on a major global promotional campaign for James Cameron's epic-adventure film AVATAR.   (Associated Press)
In this image made from video and released by cbsatlanta.com, celebrity chef Paula Deen reacts after being hit by a canned ham, in Atlanta. The Food Network star was helping unload 25,000 pounds of donated meat for an Atlanta food bank on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, when someone...
In this image made from video and released by cbsatlanta.com, celebrity chef Paula Deen reacts after being hit by a canned ham, in Atlanta. The Food Network star was helping unload 25,000 pounds of donated...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2009 file photo, Paula Deen applauds at the Women's Conference 2009 Night in Long Beach, Calif. The Food Network celebrity chef was helping donate 25,000 pounds of meat to an Atlanta food bank on Monday, Nov. 24, 2009 when someone threw a ham...
FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2009 file photo, Paula Deen applauds at the Women's Conference 2009 Night in Long Beach, Calif. The Food Network celebrity chef was helping donate 25,000 pounds of meat to an Atlanta...   (Associated Press)
FILE - This undated file photo released by the family shows 92-year-old Kathryn Johnston. Police and community members of her Atlanta neighborhood are trying to rebuild ties three years after Johnston was gunned down by police in a botched drug raid. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Johnston Family, File) NO SALES
FILE - This undated file photo released by the family shows 92-year-old Kathryn Johnston. Police and community members of her Atlanta neighborhood are trying to rebuild ties three years after Johnston...   (Associated Press)
Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., is interviewed by the Associated Press Monday Nov. 23, 2009, at the AP bureau in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., is interviewed by the Associated Press Monday Nov. 23, 2009, at the AP bureau in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)   (Associated Press)
Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., is interviewed by the Associated Press Monday Nov. 23, 2009, at the AP bureau in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., is interviewed by the Associated Press Monday Nov. 23, 2009, at the AP bureau in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)   (Associated Press)
In this Friday, Aug. 21, 2009 photo, Iraqi refugee Rawaa Bahoo helps her daughter Maryam, 5, with her hair as Marvin 8, left, and Maryana, 4, right, watch television in Farmington Hills, Mich. The hard-hit Detroit area saw a big jump in Iraqi refugees from other U.S. cities as...
In this Friday, Aug. 21, 2009 photo, Iraqi refugee Rawaa Bahoo helps her daughter Maryam, 5, with her hair as Marvin 8, left, and Maryana, 4, right, watch television in Farmington Hills, Mich. The hard-hit...   (Associated Press)
Monaco Greene, 4, has a seat while waiting for her mother, Asia Greene, who was trying to get rebooked after her Delta flight from Sacramento International Airport to New York via Atlanta, was canceled due to an FAA glitch, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.  Air travelers nationwide scrambled to revise their...
Monaco Greene, 4, has a seat while waiting for her mother, Asia Greene, who was trying to get rebooked after her Delta flight from Sacramento International Airport to New York via Atlanta, was canceled...   (Associated Press)
AirTran customer service representative Bud Workman, center, books a flight to Boston for Frank Howe, right, on AirTran after his flight was canceled by Delta Airlines, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta. Air travelers nationwide scrambled to revise their plans Thursday after an FAA computer glitch...
AirTran customer service representative Bud Workman, center, books a flight to Boston for Frank Howe, right, on AirTran after his flight was canceled by Delta Airlines, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 at Hartsfield-Jackson...   (Associated Press)
Canceled flights are seen on a departures board at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 in Atlanta. Air travelers nationwide scrambled to revise their plans Thursday after an FAA computer glitch caused widespread cancellations and delays for the second time in 15 months. The Federal Aviation Administration said the...
Canceled flights are seen on a departures board at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 in Atlanta. Air travelers nationwide scrambled to revise their plans Thursday after...   (Associated Press)
Flight cancellations appear on screens near AirTran ticketing counters at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, A problem with the system that collects airlines' flight plans caused widespread flight cancellations and delays across the U.S. Thursday. It was the second time in 15 months that a...
Flight cancellations appear on screens near AirTran ticketing counters at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, A problem with the system that collects airlines'...   (Associated Press)
Delta customer service agent Rhonda Bennett helps passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. A problem with the system that collects airlines' flight plans caused widespread flight cancellations and delays across the U.S. Thursday. It was the second time in 15 months that a glitch...
Delta customer service agent Rhonda Bennett helps passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. A problem with the system that collects airlines' flight plans...   (Associated Press)
Store employee Jackie Steele straightens out the remaining boxes of Eggo frozen waffles on the shelf, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at Harvey's Supermarket in Tallahassee, Fla.  Nationwide shortages of Kellogg's popular brand of frozen waffles are expected through next summer because of a double whammy at waffle plants in the...
Store employee Jackie Steele straightens out the remaining boxes of Eggo frozen waffles on the shelf, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at Harvey's Supermarket in Tallahassee, Fla. Nationwide shortages of Kellogg's...   (Associated Press)
Eggo waffles are seen on display at Piazza's grocery store in Palo Alto, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Nationwide shortages of Kellogg's popular brand of frozen waffles are expected through next summer because of a double whammy at waffle plants in the South _ flooding in Atlanta and mechanical problems...
Eggo waffles are seen on display at Piazza's grocery store in Palo Alto, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Nationwide shortages of Kellogg's popular brand of frozen waffles are expected through next summer...   (Associated Press)
Eggo waffles are seen on display at Piazza's grocery store in Palo Alto, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Nationwide shortages of Kellogg's popular brand of frozen waffles are expected through next summer because of a double whammy at waffle plants in the South _ flooding in Atlanta and mechanical problems...
Eggo waffles are seen on display at Piazza's grocery store in Palo Alto, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Nationwide shortages of Kellogg's popular brand of frozen waffles are expected through next summer...   (Associated Press)
In this photo made Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, the Canon Vixia HF S11 is shown in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ron Harris)
In this photo made Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, the Canon Vixia HF S11 is shown in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ron Harris)   (Associated Press)
This undated photo released by the University of Georgia shows an bean plataspid bug. Scientists at the University of Georgia have found a bug in nine north Georgia counties that is native to Asia and has never before been seen in the Western Hemisphere. Some might see the kudzu-munching bug,...
This undated photo released by the University of Georgia shows an bean plataspid bug. Scientists at the University of Georgia have found a bug in nine north Georgia counties that is native to Asia and...   (Associated Press)
Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent speaks at a Coca-Cola investors conference Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Atlanta. The world's largest soft drink maker told analysts and investors at the meeting its systemwide revenue will reach $200 billion by 2020. The company hopes to make more money off those sales as it...
Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent speaks at a Coca-Cola investors conference Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Atlanta. The world's largest soft drink maker told analysts and investors at the meeting its systemwide revenue...   (Associated Press)
Investors takes their seats at a Coca-Cola conference Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Atlanta. The world's largest soft drink maker told analysts and investors at the meeting its systemwide revenue will reach $200 billion by 2020. The company hopes to make more money off those sales as it sells more...
Investors takes their seats at a Coca-Cola conference Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Atlanta. The world's largest soft drink maker told analysts and investors at the meeting its systemwide revenue will reach...   (Associated Press)
Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent takes a drink of a Coca-Cola Zero during an address to investors at a meeting Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Atlanta. The world's largest soft drink maker told analysts and investors at the meeting its systemwide revenue will reach $200 billion by 2020. The company hopes...
Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent takes a drink of a Coca-Cola Zero during an address to investors at a meeting Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Atlanta. The world's largest soft drink maker told analysts and investors...   (Associated Press)
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Atlanta Thrashers goalie Johan Hedberg (1) reaches for the puck as defenseman Ron Hainsey (6) fights for position with Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ryan Malone (12) during the first period of their NHL hockey game Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, in Atlanta. Tampa Bay won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/John...
Atlanta Thrashers goalie Johan Hedberg (1) reaches for the puck as defenseman Ron Hainsey (6) fights for position with Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ryan Malone (12) during the first period of their NHL...   (Associated Press)
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) pushes the puck past Atlanta Thrashers center Todd White (12) during the first period of their NHL hockey game Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) pushes the puck past Atlanta Thrashers center Todd White (12) during the first period of their NHL hockey game Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John...   (Associated Press)
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Andrej Meszaros (14), of Slovakia, and Atlanta Thrashers left wing Ilya Kovalchuk (17) contend for position during the second period of their NHL hockey game Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Andrej Meszaros (14), of Slovakia, and Atlanta Thrashers left wing Ilya Kovalchuk (17) contend for position during the second period of their NHL hockey game Sunday Nov....   (Associated Press)
Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Antero Niittymaki (30) deflects a shot for a save against the Atlanta Thrashers during the third period of their NHL hockey game Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, in Atlanta. Tampa Bay won 4-3. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Antero Niittymaki (30) deflects a shot for a save against the Atlanta Thrashers during the third period of their NHL hockey game Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, in Atlanta. Tampa Bay...   (Associated Press)
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91), left wing Alex Tanguay (13) and teammates celebrate as Atlanta Thrashers left wing Ilya Kovalchuk (17) skates away after overtime in their NHL hockey game Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, in Atlanta. Tampa Bay won 4-3 with Stamkos scoring the winning goal. (AP Photo/John...
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91), left wing Alex Tanguay (13) and teammates celebrate as Atlanta Thrashers left wing Ilya Kovalchuk (17) skates away after overtime in their NHL hockey game...   (Associated Press)
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his winning goal as Atlanta Thrashers center Todd White (12) skates away during overtime of their NHL hockey game Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, in Atlanta. Tampa Bay won 4-3. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his winning goal as Atlanta Thrashers center Todd White (12) skates away during overtime of their NHL hockey game Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, in Atlanta....   (Associated Press)
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Lukas Krajicek (2), of the Czech Republic, sends Atlanta Thrashers right wing Colby Armstrong to the ice during the third period of their NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Atlanta. Tampa Bay won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Lukas Krajicek (2), of the Czech Republic, sends Atlanta Thrashers right wing Colby Armstrong to the ice during the third period of their NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 22,...   (Associated Press)
Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) taps Atlanta Falcons running back Jason Snelling (44) on the helmet after Snelling scored a touchdown against the New York Giants in the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. Turner is out with...
Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) taps Atlanta Falcons running back Jason Snelling (44) on the helmet after Snelling scored a touchdown against the New York Giants in the third quarter...   (Associated Press)
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Stephane Veilleux celebrates his goal with defenseman David Hale (21) as Atlanta Thrashers left wing Ilya Kovalchuk, right, looks on during the second period of their NHL hockey game Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Stephane Veilleux celebrates his goal with defenseman David Hale (21) as Atlanta Thrashers left wing Ilya Kovalchuk, right, looks on during the second period of their NHL...   (Associated Press)
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ryan Malone (12) reacts after scoring on the Atlanta Thrashers during the second period of their NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ryan Malone (12) reacts after scoring on the Atlanta Thrashers during the second period of their NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)   (Associated Press)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) walks off the field after injuring a leg in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) walks off the field after injuring a leg in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford,...   (Associated Press)
Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Pavel Kubina (77), maneuvers the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Steve Downie defends during the first period of their NHL hockey game Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Pavel Kubina (77), maneuvers the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Steve Downie defends during the first period of their NHL hockey game Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, in Atlanta....   (Associated Press)
Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Zach Bogosian (4) protects the puck from Tampa Bay Lightning center Jeff Halpern (11) during the first period of their NHL hockey game Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Zach Bogosian (4) protects the puck from Tampa Bay Lightning center Jeff Halpern (11) during the first period of their NHL hockey game Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Justin Peelle (87) is tackled by New York Giants cornerback Corey Webster (23), safety Aaron Rouse and cornerback Terrell Thomas (24) in the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Justin Peelle (87) is tackled by New York Giants cornerback Corey Webster (23), safety Aaron Rouse and cornerback Terrell Thomas (24) in the third quarter of an NFL football...   (Associated Press)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) is pushed out of bounds by Atlanta Falcons safety Erik Coleman (26) after gaining a first down in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) is pushed out of bounds by Atlanta Falcons safety Erik Coleman (26) after gaining a first down in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22,...   (Associated Press)
New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss (89) acknowledges cheering fans after the Giants defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-31 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss (89) acknowledges cheering fans after the Giants defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-31 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy...   (Associated Press)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)   (Associated Press)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates with center Shaun O'Hara (60) after throwing a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won in overtime, 34-31. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates with center Shaun O'Hara (60) after throwing a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes, right, celebrates with punter Jeff Feagles (18) after kicking the game-winning field goal against the Atlanta Falcons in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 34-31. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes, right, celebrates with punter Jeff Feagles (18) after kicking the game-winning field goal against the Atlanta Falcons in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday,...   (Associated Press)
New York Giants punter Jeff Feagles (18) leaps in the air as kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) watches the ball sail through the uprights for the game-winning field goal against the Atlanta Falcons  in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants...
New York Giants punter Jeff Feagles (18) leaps in the air as kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) watches the ball sail through the uprights for the game-winning field goal against the Atlanta Falcons in overtime...   (Associated Press)
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  • Duluth man named Georgia's top bachelor

    Atlanta Journal Constitution | 11/24/2009 11:33:19 PM

    Furman Sanders is 26-years-old, has a great job, and is the life of the party. He's easy on the eyes, too. More »

  • CDC Warns: Holiday Could Bring More Swine Flu

    WXIA 11 | 11/24/2009 8:45:38 PM

    Some health officials are concerned that holiday get-togethers could wind up spreading swine flu.
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  • Police: West End gambling raid start of crackdown

    Atlanta Journal Constitution | 11/24/2009 8:36:26 PM

    Police say a Tuesday evening raid on an illegal gambling site in Atlanta's West End community is just the beginning. More »

  • Marietta Nurse Faces Additional Charges

    WXIA 11 | 11/24/2009 8:21:06 PM

    A registered nurse anesthetist who was arrested for unlawful surveillance and eavesdropping of patients has been re-arrested after a juvenile was identified as an alleged victim.
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  • Cobb man faces 10 counts of child porn

    Atlanta Journal Constitution | 11/24/2009 7:32:15 PM

    A 50-year-old Kennesaw man was arrested Tuesday for having pornographic images of children on his computer. More »

  • 1,500 students disciplined for not wearing uniforms

    Atlanta Journal Constitution | 11/24/2009 7:30:26 PM

    Tired of school uniforms, more than 1,500 Clayton County high school students came to school on Friday in what school officials called "non-appropriate dress." Now the students are facing suspensions, detentions and other punishments. More »

  • Gwinnett considers privatizing airport

    Atlanta Journal Constitution | 11/24/2009 7:19:01 PM

    The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has learned Gwinnett County is considering privatizing Briscoe Field, the county-owned airport. More »

  • Ga. joins national crackdown on loan modification fraud

    Atlanta Business Chronicle | 11/24/2009 7:02:54 PM

    Georgia bank regulators have joined federal authorities and officials from 19 other states in a crackdown of alleged mortgage modification and foreclosure relief schemes, officials said Tuesday.

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  • Atlanta police chief confirms departure

    Atlanta Business Chronicle | 11/24/2009 6:46:48 PM

    Atlanta Police Chief Richard Pennington confirmed Tuesday that he will be leaving office at the end of the year, departing city government at the same time as the mayor who hired him.

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  • Pennington makes it official, announces resignation

    Atlanta Journal Constitution | 11/24/2009 6:45:45 PM

    Embattled Atlanta Police Chief Richard Pennington confirmed Tuesday what has been widely reported, announcing his resignation, effective at the end of the year. More »

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