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Aug 15, 2011
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twincities.com
19-Year Old Charged in Driver's Death
EAST POINT, Ga. - Police say a 19-year old has been charged with murder in the shooting of a cab driver in East Point. The East Point police department says Danny Kirtz is charged with killing Day ...
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Aug 7, 2011
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romenews-tribune.com
Police find body of cab driver in East Point
EAST POINT, Ga. (AP) — Authorities have found the body of what is believed to be a cab driver in East Point. East Point police Lt. Cliff Candler said the body was discovered Sunday morning after the man called dispatchers at...
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Aug 7, 2011
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wsbtv.com
WSBTV: Cabbie Found Dead Near Elementary School
Posted: 11:17 am EDT August 7, 2011Updated: 1:45 pm EDT August 7, 2011 EAST POINT, Ga. -- Police found a cab driver dead in his car Sunday in south Fulton County. Investigators believe he was killed. A dispatcher with the Day...
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Jul 12, 2011
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allvoices.com
Chic's Raymond Jones dies
Music News Raymond Jones, a keyboardist, songwriter and producer who played in disco group Chic and composed songs for films by Spike Lee, died on July 1 from pneumonia in East Point, Ga...A native of Queens, N.Y., Jones joined...
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Jul 12, 2011
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globest.com
Cole Pays $76M for East Point Power Center
At GlobeSt.com, we are passionate about bringing you the best possible user experience. We listened to your feedback and now offer the ability to access information on GlobeSt.com without interruptions! Supercharge your viewing...
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Jul 8, 2011
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wsbtv.com
WSBTV: Lights Out On Busy Street More Than 1 Year
EAST POINT, Ga. -- East Point residents are concerned about a busy road where street lights have been out for more than a year. “I really believe it’s a safety issue,” Michael McCarthy told Channel 2’s Amy Napier Viteri....
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Jul 6, 2011
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premiumpresse.de
Cool Off With Hot Summer Rates on Atlanta Airport Hotel Packages
EAST POINT, GA -- (Marketwire) -- 070611 -- Summer rate breaks at first-class Atlanta hotels near the airport are making it easy to plan summer fun in one of the most remarkable cities in the South. Now its easy to make this...
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Jul 6, 2011
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wsbtv.com
WSBTV: East Point Residents Speak Out On Utility Raise
EAST POINT, Ga. -- East Point citizens showed up to voice their concerns about a utility rate increase Tuesday night So many people showed up for the meeting, more than 50 were forced to wait outside. The city council decided...
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Jul 1, 2011
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bizjournals.com
Two DeKalb DFCS workers guilty of fraud
Two former workers for the Georgia Department of Human Services� Division of Family and Children�s Services (DFCS), pleaded guilty Friday in federal district court to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and two counts...
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Jun 21, 2011
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pr-usa.net
Recyclebank and Republic Services Expand Rewards-for-Recycling to East Point
Recyclebank (http://www.recyclebank.com/)®, the company that rewards people for taking everyday green actions, today announced it has expanded its partnership with Republic Services to bring Recyclebank's rewards-for-recycling...
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Jun 12, 2011
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wsbtv.com
WSBTV: East Point Officer Hits Tree On Way To Burglary
EAST POINT, Ga. -- An East Point police officer had to be freed from his car after running into a tree Sunday. Police said the officer was on his way to a burglary call when he lost control of his car and hit a tree on...
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Jun 10, 2011
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wsbtv.com
WSBTV: Feds Order Bus Service Shut Down For 2nd Time
EAST POINT, Ga. -- Federal regulators say they're shutting down a Georgia-based charter bus service for a second time after the company changed its name to avoid a previous closing order prompted by safety violations. U.S....
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Jun 4, 2011
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bizjournals.com
Tri-Cities High School Has Graduation Do Over
Atlanta News.Net Saturday 4th June, 2011 (Source: EAST POINT, Ga. -- East Point high school seniors graduated for the second time, Friday night. Last week's ceremony was so packed, hundreds of parents and family members...
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Jun 4, 2011
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cbsatlanta.com
CBS Atlanta: Tri-Cities High School Has Graduation Do Over
School Held Second Graduation For Parents Shut Out From Last Week's Ceremony by Steve Kiggins, CBS Atlanta Reporter UPDATED: 3:07 am EDT June 4, 2011 EAST POINT, Ga. -- East Point high school seniors graduated for the second...
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Jun 2, 2011
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11alive.com
1 of East Point's most famous residents talks about his East Point favorites
East Point, GA -- Nina Brown and our Where U Live cameras went to Big Boi's Stankonia Studios to ask him a few questions about East Point, Atlanta. Big Boi is one part of the incredible duo, Outkast, that has sold millions of...
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May 28, 2011
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newstalk1160.com
East Point Police Find Missing Teen
16-Year-Old Went Missing ThursdayEAST POINT, Ga. -- The East Point Police Department has found a 16-year-old girl who ran away from a hotel in the city.Emily Nicole Owen-Reese ran away from the Crowne Plaza at 1325 Virginia...
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May 23, 2011
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cbsatlanta.com
Water Contamination Worse Than Originally Thought
East Point Tests Released, Reveal Higher Concentration of Cancer Causing Chemical Wendy Saltzman , CBS Atlanta Investigates EAST POINT, Ga. -- CBS Atlanta was first to tell you about a cancer-causing chemical called hexavalent...
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May 20, 2011
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twincities.com
Homeowners Blame East Point For Sewage Mess
EAST POINT, Ga. -- Gordon and Delores Williams said the city of East Point has failed to help them resolve a sewage issue at their home on Ale Circle.The Williams family said sewage backed up inside ...
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May 15, 2011
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twincities.com
Police prepare parents for new booster seat law
EAST POINT, Ga. -- East Point Police lined up 150 new booster seats to give away to parents with children affected by a new Georgia law. Starting July 1, children will be required to be restrained ...
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May 13, 2011
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twincities.com
East Point Woman Shot In Fight Over Cable TV
Atlanta News.Net Friday 13th May, 2011 (Source: EAST POINT, Ga. -- A woman was shot in the hand during a fight over cable TV Friday morning, according to East Point police.The shooting happen on Stanton Road.The woman is...
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May 12, 2011
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11alive.com
EAST POINT: City water supply deemed safe
EAST POINT, Ga. -- The water in East Point is safe to drink, according to a report released by the city today. Recent reports of hexavalent chromium, a common carcinogen, in the city water supply prompted officials to perform...
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May 11, 2011
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romenews-tribune.com
Car break-ins reported near Atlanta airport
EAST POINT, Ga. (AP)-- East Point police are investigating a rash of car break-ins at parking lots near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Police say thieves smashed car windows, stealing valuables from 43...
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May 11, 2011
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myfoxatlanta.com
Break-ins at Parking Lots Near Airport
Updated: Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 10:42 PM EDT Published : Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 10:42 PM EDT By MYFOXATLANTA STAFF/myfoxatlanta EAST POINT, Ga. - East Point police say they’ve been flooded with reports of car break-ins at offsite...
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May 9, 2011
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askfred.net
Afc Grand Prix -- Atlanta Fencers’ Club: East Point, GA
Saturday, May 14th 9:30 am salle opens 10:00 am E and Under Foil 12:00 pm Open Epee Sunday, May 15th 9:30 am salle opens 10:00 am Open Foil 12:00 pm E & Under Epee 2:00 pm E & Under Sabre USFA membership required, please have...
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Apr 26, 2011
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wsbtv.com
WSBTV: East Point Residents Angered By Worker Raises
EAST POINT, Ga. -- Some East Point residents said they are angered by unauthorized raises handed out to city workers by City Manager Crandall Jones. The move also has Mayor Earnestine Pittman fired up. “I was angry. I was very...
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Apr 24, 2011
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bizjournals.com
East Point Police Find Body in Road
Atlanta News.Net Sunday 24th April, 2011 (Source: EAST POINT, Ga. - Investigators are looking into how and why a man died after finding his body in the middle of an intersection Saturday afternoon. A spokesperson with the East...
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Apr 20, 2011
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wsbtv.com
WSBTV: Former Principal Of The Year's Teacher's License Revoked
EAST POINT, Ga. -- Channel 2 Action News has learned that state authorities revoked the teaching certificate of a once nationally acclaimed Fulton County elementary school principal. Lee Adams had faced just a one-year...
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Apr 15, 2011
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ledger-enquirer.com
Former Auburn defensive back Kevin Porter named head coach at Atlanta Christian College, which...
FROM STAFF REPORTS EAST POINT, Ga. -- Former Auburn defensive back Kevin Porter was named head coach Thursday for Atlanta Christian College, which will become Point University on July 1. Porter is leaving a similar position at...
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Apr 14, 2011
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myfoxatlanta.com
High 5 Field Trip: Tri-Cities High
Updated: Thursday, 14 Apr 2011, 8:21 AM EDT Published : Thursday, 14 Apr 2011, 8:21 AM EDT By MYFOXATLANTA STAFF/myfoxatlanta EAST POINT, Ga. - High 5 Sports was in East Point Thursday for the High 5 Field Trip. The votes were...
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Apr 1, 2011
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twincities.com
East Point Woman Attacked; Purse, Car Stolen
Atlanta News.Net Thursday 31st March, 2011 (Source: EAST POINT, Ga. -- An East Point woman is still shaken up after being attacked on Main Street last week. She is so afraid, she doesn't want to be identified by name so she's...
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Aug 15, 2011 | twincities.com
19-Year Old Charged in Driver's Death
EAST POINT, Ga. - Police say a 19-year old has been charged with murder in the shooting of a cab driver in East Point. The East Point police department says Danny Kirtz is charged with killing Day ... Read more...
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Aug 7, 2011 | romenews-tribune.com
Police find body of cab driver in East Point
EAST POINT, Ga. (AP) — Authorities have found the body of what is believed to be a cab driver in East Point. East Point police Lt. Cliff Candler said the body was discovered Sunday morning after the man called dispatchers at... Read more...
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Aug 7, 2011 | wsbtv.com
WSBTV: Cabbie Found Dead Near Elementary School
Posted: 11:17 am EDT August 7, 2011Updated: 1:45 pm EDT August 7, 2011 EAST POINT, Ga. -- Police found a cab driver dead in his car Sunday in south Fulton County. Investigators believe he was killed. A dispatcher with the Day... Read more...
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Jul 12, 2011 | allvoices.com
Chic's Raymond Jones dies
Music News Raymond Jones, a keyboardist, songwriter and producer who played in disco group Chic and composed songs for films by Spike Lee, died on July 1 from pneumonia in East Point, Ga...A native of Queens, N.Y., Jones joined... Read more...
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Jul 12, 2011 | globest.com
Cole Pays $76M for East Point Power Center
At GlobeSt.com, we are passionate about bringing you the best possible user experience. We listened to your feedback and now offer the ability to access information on GlobeSt.com without interruptions! Supercharge your viewing... Read more...
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Jul 8, 2011 | wsbtv.com
WSBTV: Lights Out On Busy Street More Than 1 Year
EAST POINT, Ga. -- East Point residents are concerned about a busy road where street lights have been out for more than a year. “I really believe it’s a safety issue,” Michael McCarthy told Channel 2’s Amy Napier Viteri.... Read more...
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Jul 6, 2011 | premiumpresse.de
Cool Off With Hot Summer Rates on Atlanta Airport Hotel Packages
EAST POINT, GA -- (Marketwire) -- 070611 -- Summer rate breaks at first-class Atlanta hotels near the airport are making it easy to plan summer fun in one of the most remarkable cities in the South. Now its easy to make this... Read more...
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Jul 6, 2011 | wsbtv.com
WSBTV: East Point Residents Speak Out On Utility Raise
EAST POINT, Ga. -- East Point citizens showed up to voice their concerns about a utility rate increase Tuesday night So many people showed up for the meeting, more than 50 were forced to wait outside. The city council decided... Read more...
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Jul 1, 2011 | bizjournals.com
Two DeKalb DFCS workers guilty of fraud
Two former workers for the Georgia Department of Human Services� Division of Family and Children�s Services (DFCS), pleaded guilty Friday in federal district court to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and two counts... Read more...
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Jun 21, 2011 | pr-usa.net
Recyclebank and Republic Services Expand Rewards-for-Recycling to East Point
Recyclebank (http://www.recyclebank.com/)®, the company that rewards people for taking everyday green actions, today announced it has expanded its partnership with Republic Services to bring Recyclebank's rewards-for-recycling... Read more...
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Jun 12, 2011 | wsbtv.com
WSBTV: East Point Officer Hits Tree On Way To Burglary
EAST POINT, Ga. -- An East Point police officer had to be freed from his car after running into a tree Sunday. Police said the officer was on his way to a burglary call when he lost control of his car and hit a tree on... Read more...
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Jun 10, 2011 | wsbtv.com
WSBTV: Feds Order Bus Service Shut Down For 2nd Time
EAST POINT, Ga. -- Federal regulators say they're shutting down a Georgia-based charter bus service for a second time after the company changed its name to avoid a previous closing order prompted by safety violations. U.S.... Read more...
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Jun 4, 2011 | bizjournals.com
Tri-Cities High School Has Graduation Do Over
Atlanta News.Net Saturday 4th June, 2011 (Source: EAST POINT, Ga. -- East Point high school seniors graduated for the second time, Friday night. Last week's ceremony was so packed, hundreds of parents and family members... Read more...
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Jun 4, 2011 | cbsatlanta.com
CBS Atlanta: Tri-Cities High School Has Graduation Do Over
School Held Second Graduation For Parents Shut Out From Last Week's Ceremony by Steve Kiggins, CBS Atlanta Reporter UPDATED: 3:07 am EDT June 4, 2011 EAST POINT, Ga. -- East Point high school seniors graduated for the second... Read more...
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Jun 2, 2011 | 11alive.com
1 of East Point's most famous residents talks about his East Point favorites
East Point, GA -- Nina Brown and our Where U Live cameras went to Big Boi's Stankonia Studios to ask him a few questions about East Point, Atlanta. Big Boi is one part of the incredible duo, Outkast, that has sold millions of... Read more...
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May 28, 2011 | newstalk1160.com
East Point Police Find Missing Teen
16-Year-Old Went Missing ThursdayEAST POINT, Ga. -- The East Point Police Department has found a 16-year-old girl who ran away from a hotel in the city.Emily Nicole Owen-Reese ran away from the Crowne Plaza at 1325 Virginia... Read more...
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May 23, 2011 | cbsatlanta.com
Water Contamination Worse Than Originally Thought
East Point Tests Released, Reveal Higher Concentration of Cancer Causing Chemical Wendy Saltzman , CBS Atlanta Investigates EAST POINT, Ga. -- CBS Atlanta was first to tell you about a cancer-causing chemical called hexavalent... Read more...
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May 20, 2011 | twincities.com
Homeowners Blame East Point For Sewage Mess
EAST POINT, Ga. -- Gordon and Delores Williams said the city of East Point has failed to help them resolve a sewage issue at their home on Ale Circle.The Williams family said sewage backed up inside ... Read more...
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May 15, 2011 | twincities.com
Police prepare parents for new booster seat law
EAST POINT, Ga. -- East Point Police lined up 150 new booster seats to give away to parents with children affected by a new Georgia law. Starting July 1, children will be required to be restrained ... Read more...
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May 13, 2011 | twincities.com
East Point Woman Shot In Fight Over Cable TV
Atlanta News.Net Friday 13th May, 2011 (Source: EAST POINT, Ga. -- A woman was shot in the hand during a fight over cable TV Friday morning, according to East Point police.The shooting happen on Stanton Road.The woman is... Read more...
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May 12, 2011 | 11alive.com
EAST POINT: City water supply deemed safe
EAST POINT, Ga. -- The water in East Point is safe to drink, according to a report released by the city today. Recent reports of hexavalent chromium, a common carcinogen, in the city water supply prompted officials to perform... Read more...
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May 11, 2011 | romenews-tribune.com
Car break-ins reported near Atlanta airport
EAST POINT, Ga. (AP)-- East Point police are investigating a rash of car break-ins at parking lots near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Police say thieves smashed car windows, stealing valuables from 43... Read more...
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May 11, 2011 | myfoxatlanta.com
Break-ins at Parking Lots Near Airport
Updated: Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 10:42 PM EDT Published : Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 10:42 PM EDT By MYFOXATLANTA STAFF/myfoxatlanta EAST POINT, Ga. - East Point police say they’ve been flooded with reports of car break-ins at offsite... Read more...
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May 9, 2011 | askfred.net
Afc Grand Prix -- Atlanta Fencers’ Club: East Point, GA
Saturday, May 14th 9:30 am salle opens 10:00 am E and Under Foil 12:00 pm Open Epee Sunday, May 15th 9:30 am salle opens 10:00 am Open Foil 12:00 pm E & Under Epee 2:00 pm E & Under Sabre USFA membership required, please have... Read more...
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Apr 26, 2011 | wsbtv.com
WSBTV: East Point Residents Angered By Worker Raises
EAST POINT, Ga. -- Some East Point residents said they are angered by unauthorized raises handed out to city workers by City Manager Crandall Jones. The move also has Mayor Earnestine Pittman fired up. “I was angry. I was very... Read more...
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Apr 24, 2011 | bizjournals.com
East Point Police Find Body in Road
Atlanta News.Net Sunday 24th April, 2011 (Source: EAST POINT, Ga. - Investigators are looking into how and why a man died after finding his body in the middle of an intersection Saturday afternoon. A spokesperson with the East... Read more...
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Apr 20, 2011 | wsbtv.com
WSBTV: Former Principal Of The Year's Teacher's License Revoked
EAST POINT, Ga. -- Channel 2 Action News has learned that state authorities revoked the teaching certificate of a once nationally acclaimed Fulton County elementary school principal. Lee Adams had faced just a one-year... Read more...
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Apr 15, 2011 | ledger-enquirer.com
Former Auburn defensive back Kevin Porter named head coach at Atlanta Christian College, which...
FROM STAFF REPORTS EAST POINT, Ga. -- Former Auburn defensive back Kevin Porter was named head coach Thursday for Atlanta Christian College, which will become Point University on July 1. Porter is leaving a similar position at... Read more...
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Apr 14, 2011 | myfoxatlanta.com
High 5 Field Trip: Tri-Cities High
Updated: Thursday, 14 Apr 2011, 8:21 AM EDT Published : Thursday, 14 Apr 2011, 8:21 AM EDT By MYFOXATLANTA STAFF/myfoxatlanta EAST POINT, Ga. - High 5 Sports was in East Point Thursday for the High 5 Field Trip. The votes were... Read more...
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Apr 1, 2011 | twincities.com
East Point Woman Attacked; Purse, Car Stolen
Atlanta News.Net Thursday 31st March, 2011 (Source: EAST POINT, Ga. -- An East Point woman is still shaken up after being attacked on Main Street last week. She is so afraid, she doesn't want to be identified by name so she's... Read more...