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See below and be alert for scams like this

Submitted by kiprupp on Friday, March 23rd, 11:53 am

*Return of the Parking Lot Scammer(s)*

From time to time we post about a scammer, speaking with what seems to be an island accent, who will disable a target's car and then "fix" the car with the expectation of some money. One of our contacts in Virginia Highland recently received this account from an encounter with such an individual along with some pictures (posted below) of the person allegedly operating this scam.

We believe several different scammers are working the area using this and similar tactics. Should you become a targeted victim call 911 immediately, and then call Midtown Tire (404-874-1112) - they will come fix the car for free. Don't pay the scammer.

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DeKalb, Fulton receive grants to fight sexual abuse

Submitted by Associated Press

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011, 12:41pm

DeKalb, Fulton receive grants to fight sexual abuse

ATLANTA -- DeKalb and Fulton counties have been awarded grants for use by law enforcement agencies to combat child sexual abuse and exploitation.

The grants awarded Tuesday are administrated by the U.S. Department of Justice and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.

Federal officials say DeKalb County will receive $496,793 and the Fulton County District Attorney's Office will receive $352,803. They say Atlanta continues to have a reputation as a center of child prostitution.

Twenty grants totaling $9.2 million are being awarded to agencies across the country.

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Feds crack down on prescription drug trafficking

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, May 13th, 2011, 2:42pm

Feds crack down on prescription drug trafficking

ATLANTA -- A federal grand jury in Atlanta has charged a total of 13 defendants from two states with illegally trafficking in oxycodone and other prescription drugs.

The two cases arise out of intensified efforts to address Georgia's growing problem with prescription drug abuse.

"Prescription drug abuse is our nation's fastest-growing segment of illegal drug use, causing significantly more overdose deaths than cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin combined," said United States Attorney Sally Quillian Yates.

In the first incident, 11 Georgia residents were charged with conspiring to forge oxycodone prescriptions and sell the illegally obtained tablets.

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Share Your Vision with Atlanta Leaders April 19 - May 5

Submitted by LA Thomas, PR Manager, City of Atlanta, Dept. of Planning & Comm. Development

Friday, April 8th, 2011, 4:47pm

Share Your Vision with Atlanta Leaders April 19 - May 5

The City of Atlanta Office of Planning is preparing to launch Round 3 of community meetings for the 2011 Comphrehensive Development Plan (CDP). Share your thoughts, your insight, your vision for Atlanta's future and your neighborhood.

Atlanta non-profits, civic and community groups, neighborhood associations, citizens and businesses are invited to attend the various community meetings planned in locations throughout the city.

All meetings are from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.

Can't attend? You can also email your comments to us at cdp2011comments@atlantaga.gov.

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Reporter turned author to read from memoir, "Rawhide Down"

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Monday, April 4th, 2011, 10:43am

Reporter turned author to read from memoir, "Rawhide Down"

ATLANTA, Ga. – Carter Presidential Library is hosting a special reading and book signing for Award-winning reporter, Del Quentin Wilber on April 21.

In his book “Rawhide Down”, Wilber illustrates a “fascinating” story about the day President Ronald Reagan was shot and nearly killed walking to his limousine after a speech at the Washington Hilton.

The reading and book signing are free and open to the public. No reservations are needed. Acappella Books will be selling copies of Rawhide Down at the reading.

For more information, call 404-865-7109. You call keep up with the Carter Library events on the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library page on Facebook and follow the Carter Library on Twitter.

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Mark your calendar for meeting to address Zone 6 Beat Redesign

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Monday, March 14th, 2011, 5:51pm

Mark your calendar for meeting to address Zone 6 Beat Redesign

ATLANTA – Per the Atlanta Police Department, please note the Atlanta Police Department’s Zone 6 Beat Redesign Informational Meeting planned March 31st for the East Atlanta Library has changed locations.

The new location is the Entrepreneurium, 1599-A Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta 30317. The meeting still will be held at 7PM.

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Clean Car Campaign, are you a participant?

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011, 5:55pm

Clean Car Campaign, are you a participant?

ATLANTA – (Fourth Ward Alliance) Please take a moment to look at the newsletter from the February Public Safety meeting. Note that 75 percent of crimes in Zone 5 (where we’re located) are due to Larceny from Auto incidents, which means that police officers spend a disproportionate amount of time responding to these incidents.

Widespread participation in APD’s “Clean Car Campaign” (meaning, DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING IN YOUR VEHICLE!) will have the dual benefit of: