What is the future of Underground Atlanta?

Wednesday, March 19th, 2014, 7:02pm

ATLANTA -- The city of Atlanta has been losing millions of dollars by leasing Underground Atlanta. Now officials are preparing to take it back.

The city has been paying $8 million a year to keep Underground Atlanta running. It has only received $100,000 a year in return -- all for a property that is widely considered a failure.

Underground Atlanta was once Atlanta's heart. But it has become a haunt, damaging downtown's reputation and draining the city's budget.

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Submitted by 11Alive News Staff

Monday, March 17th, 2014, 7:32am

ATLANTA -- Atlanta Police have reopened several streets downtown after determining a hand grenade found on a Greyhound bus was fake.

The grenade reportedly fell out of a box on a bus at the Forsyth Street Greyhound station. It was discovered shortly before 5 a.m. Monday.

Dispatchers asked police to block Forsyth Street, as well as Peachtree and Brotherton streets near the scene. All roads have since reopened.

A bomb squad removed the device from the bus. According to reports, it was a fake grenade.

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Submitted by Judith Fouts

Sunday, March 16th, 2014, 12:30pm

Ron Hart named to Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors

ATLANTA -- Morgan Stanley announced today that Ron Hart, Managing Director, Financial Advisor, in the Firm’s Atlanta Wealth Management office, has been named to Barron’s list of America’s Top 1,200 Advisors: 2014 State-by-State.

The “Barron’s Top 1,200 Advisors” is a select group of individuals who are screened on a number of criteria. Among factors the survey takes into consideration are assets under management, revenue produced for the Firm and quality of service provided to clients.

“I am extremely proud that Ron Hart is representing Morgan Stanley Wealth Management on this list,” commented Michael Outlaw, Branch Manager of Morgan Stanley’s Atlanta office. “This listing recognizes an elite group of financial professionals who are dedicated to providing clients with exceptional wealth management services.”

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Saturday, March 15th, 2014, 8:01am

AJC Peachtree Road Race registration is open!

ATLANTA -- It's that time of year again -- time to register for the world's largest 10K.

AJC Peachtree Road Race lottery registration is now open. It will close Saturday, Mar. 22 at 11:59 p.m.

Those who are chosen for the race will be informed by Tuesday, Mar. 25.

Visit ajc.com/peachtree to sign up.

The five finalists in the Peachtree T-shirt design contest have also been revealed. Vote for your favorite!

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Submitted by Judith Fouts

Friday, March 14th, 2014, 3:00pm

Graham Roberts named to Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors

ATLANTA -- Morgan Stanley announced that Graham Roberts, Executive Director, Financial Advisor, in the Firm’s Atlanta Wealth Management office, has been named to Barron’s list of America’s Top 1,200 Advisors: 2014 State-by-State.

“I am extremely proud that Graham Roberts is representing Morgan Stanley Wealth Management on this list,” commented Michael Outlaw, Branch Manager of Morgan Stanley’s Atlanta office. “This listing recognizes an elite group of financial professionals who are dedicated to providing clients with exceptional wealth management services.”

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Submitted by ReinChild, By ReinChild, Where U Live Blogger

Friday, March 14th, 2014, 11:56am

Kontrol Magazine & Deja Marketing Group present "CrazySexyCool" Black and White Affair"

ATLANTA -- On Mar. 23, Atlanta's Kontrol Magazine joins forces with Exclusiv Vodka, Flips Audio, JaXon Pastries 5 Star Chef, Sky Entertainment, Revel Cosmetics to bring you " CrazySexyCool" a birthday celebration for the executive editor of Kontrol Magazine Julian Knight. Held at Harlem Knights, the party will kick off at 8 p.m.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, March 14th, 2014, 7:27am

Expect heavy spring break traffic this weekend

(WXIA) -- Many colleges and universities will begin their spring breaks this weekend, which may contribute to heavier traffic than usual on metro Atlanta roads.

In addition to more people on the road, Georgia Department of Transportation crews will be out and about, working on scheduled projects.

GDOT engineer Shun Pringle said the largest project will be sign installation on Georgia 400 south between Peachtree Road and Sidney Marcus Boulevard. One right lane will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Work will also continue on the Ga. 400/Interstate 85 Interchange project. Several roads will be affected all weekend, including Cheshire Bridge Road, Sidney Marcus Boulevard and the Buford-Spring Connector.

From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly, three lanes in both directions of I-285 will be closed for sign replacements between Riverside Drive and Peachtree Dunwoody Road.

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