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In this undated photo released by the Cobb County police, Paul Patrick Serdula, is seen. Police say an Atlanta area nurse anesthetist has been charged with molesting and sodomizing anesthetized patients in dental and medical offices, and they say the videotaped abuses could involve 100 or more victims. Serdula, who...
In this undated photo released by the Cobb County police, Paul Patrick Serdula, is seen. Police say an Atlanta area nurse anesthetist has been charged with molesting and sodomizing anesthetized patients...   (Associated Press)
Atlanta resident Reggie Crichlow, 27, naps as he waits for his father to arrive from Oklahoma at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Dorie Turner)
Atlanta resident Reggie Crichlow, 27, naps as he waits for his father to arrive from Oklahoma at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Dorie Turner)   (Associated Press)
6 Hooters Girls visit the Troops overseas during Thanksgiving.  (PRNewsFoto/Hooters of America, Inc.)
6 Hooters Girls visit the Troops overseas during Thanksgiving. (PRNewsFoto/Hooters of America, Inc.)   (Associated Press)
Security lines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are short Wednesday morning, Nov. 25, 2009. Millions of Americans got an early jump on their Thanksgiving travel Wednesday, with many opting to drive or take trains and buses instead of shelling out more money for flights amid a sour economy still hitting...
Security lines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are short Wednesday morning, Nov. 25, 2009. Millions of Americans got an early jump on their Thanksgiving travel Wednesday, with many...   (Associated Press)
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)
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Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec (31) ,of the Czech Republic, is congratulated by teammate defenseman Christoph Schubert (16), of Germany, after they defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-0. Pavelec had 40 saves in the shutout win. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec (31) ,of the Czech Republic, is congratulated by teammate defenseman Christoph Schubert (16), of Germany, after they defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-0. Pavelec...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Red Wings right wing Dan Cleary (11) and Atlanta Thrashers center Rich Peverley (47) battle for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Red Wings right wing Dan Cleary (11) and Atlanta Thrashers center Rich Peverley (47) battle for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. AP...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock, center, talks to his team during a time-out in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Atlanta Thrashers in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. The Thrashers defeated the Red Wings 2-0. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock, center, talks to his team during a time-out in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Atlanta Thrashers in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. The...   (Associated Press)
Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec (31), of the Czech Republic, deflects a shot on-goal, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Pavelec blanked the Red Wings 2-0 with 40 saves. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec (31), of the Czech Republic, deflects a shot on-goal, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 25,...   (Associated Press)
Atlanta Thrashers winger Ilya Kovalchuk (17) of Russia, and Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jonathan Ericsson (52) of Sweden, and defenseman Brad Stuart (23) battle for the puck along the boards during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Atlanta Thrashers winger Ilya Kovalchuk (17) of Russia, and Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jonathan Ericsson (52) of Sweden, and defenseman Brad Stuart (23) battle for the puck along the boards during the...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) deflects a shot at goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Atlanta Thrashers in Detroit, on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) deflects a shot at goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Atlanta Thrashers in Detroit, on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos...   (Associated Press)
Atlanta Thrashers center Nik Antropov, left, of Kazakhstan, and winger Maxim Afinogenov (61), of Russia, celebrate Antropov's goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Atlanta Thrashers center Nik Antropov, left, of Kazakhstan, and winger Maxim Afinogenov (61), of Russia, celebrate Antropov's goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
Atlanta Thrashers center Bryan Little, right, misses a redirect in front of Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Atlanta Thrashers center Bryan Little, right, misses a redirect in front of Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009....   (Associated Press)
Atlanta Thrashers center Todd White, left, is checked by Detroit Red Wings left wing Brad May (24) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Atlanta Thrashers center Todd White, left, is checked by Detroit Red Wings left wing Brad May (24) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos...   (Associated Press)
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)
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  • On Afghanistan trip, Chambliss, other lawmakers from Georgia say more troops are needed

    Atlanta Journal Constitution | 11/26/2009 3:34:42 PM

    WASHINGTON -- One day into a fact-finding trip through Afghanistan, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss said Thursday he's more convinced than ever that the United States needs to quickly and dramatically boost U.S. More »

  • Motive unclear in Norcross double shooting

    Atlanta Journal Constitution | 11/26/2009 2:51:42 PM

    The motive for Wednesday's double shooting in Norcross remains a mystery. Police said two men were shot, once each, in the leg in a strip mall on Singleton Road around 5:30 p.m.. More »

  • Woman robbed at gunpoint in Atlanta

    Atlanta Journal Constitution | 11/26/2009 2:46:27 PM

    A woman was robbed at gunpoint early Thursday in the 200 block of Pine Street. Georgia Tech police issued an alert about the 1:20 a.m. More »

  • Macy's Great Tree Lighting Set For Tonight

    WSB-TV 2 Atlanta | 11/26/2009 12:36:28 PM

    Channel 2 Action News anchor Monica Pearson and Severe Weather Team 2 meteorologist David Chandley will host the 62nd anniversary of Macy’s Great Tree Lighting presented by Lenox Square. More »

  • First freezing temps since last winter expected overnight

    Atlanta Journal Constitution | 11/26/2009 11:19:45 AM

    Black Friday shoppers may want to bundle up before they head out for those bundle of bargains. "Folks getting out for the sales can expect it to be close to freezing," said forecaster Shirley Lamback of the National Weather Service. More »

  • Grady No Longer An Option For Some Medicaid Patients

    WXIA 11 | 11/26/2009 10:46:04 AM

    One of three health care providers that insure Medicaid patients for Grady Memorial Hospital says it will terminate the hospital's contract Saturday. More »

  • Lawmakers get bounty of benefits

    Atlanta Journal Constitution | 11/26/2009 9:08:34 AM

    Washington -- They help determine how much of our paycheck we take home, how we pay for our retirement, and perhaps soon, how we get our health care. More »

  • Perdue asked to move dirt dredged from lake

    Atlanta Journal Constitution | 11/26/2009 9:04:38 AM

    JACKSON - Georgia Power says Gov. Sonny Perdue has been asked to remove the dirt dredged from near his vacation home and dumped into Lake Jackson last month. More »

  • 2 Ga. students get Marshall Scholarship

    Atlanta Journal Constitution | 11/26/2009 8:16:05 AM

    Two students at Georgia colleges have received the prestigious Marshall Scholarship for graduate study in the United Kingdom. More »

  • Coming in Sunday's AJC

    Atlanta Journal Constitution | 11/26/2009 7:50:48 AM

    Each Sunday, the AJC brings you in-depth stories on the topics you care about. Here’s an excerpt from a story on Atlanta Police Chief Richard Pennington that you’ll read in this Sunday’s AJC: Richard Pennington lets the numbers tell his story. More »

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