Korean BBQ is a gateway drug for most Americans. Tabletop grills, hunks of meat, kimchi, and lots of cheap booze translate into super happy fun times.…
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Gov. Deal signs dual enrollment measures
Gov. Nathan Deal signed two bills Thursday aimed at bridging the gap between K-12 and post-secondary education in Georgia.
Under Senate Bill 2, students who have completed the ninth and 10th grade coursework requirements will be able to enroll in one of the state’s public universities or technical colleges and work toward a degree or certificate while continuing to pursue a high-school diploma.
The “Move On When Ready Act” – Senate Bill 132 – makes adjustments in the state’s current…
Atlanta luxury real estate sales see uptick in 2014
Atlanta experienced a 16 percent increase in year-over-year luxury sales in 2014, according to a new report by Christie’s International Real Estate.
Luxury homes in Atlanta ($1 million and up) were buoyed by a strong local economy diversified across many industries, the area’s temperate weather and affordable housing continues to attract companies looking to relocate.
“We continue to see more major corporations relocating or expanding headquarters and, as a result, more international transactions,”… 
Atlanta Movie Reviews: Avengers: Age of Ultron
Avengers assemble! Potentially the biggest movie of the year hits the big screen this weekend!
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Westside gets a new farmers market
Last year Atlanta welcomed the Freedom Farmers Market to the scene with gusto. (And if you question the use of the word "scene," you haven't been to the Woodland Gardens booth to jockey for position in line.)…
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UGA’s iconic Arch to undergo preservation
The historic University of Georgia Arch will undergo a preservation process starting May 19 with work expected to be completed the work prior to the start of fall semester.
The Athens, Ga.-based university reported during the process, the Arch will receive a thorough cleaning as well as new primer, paint and wiring. Preservation repairs will be made, and a corrosion treatment will be applied.
“The Arch is a very historic campus landmark, and it will be handled with the utmost care throughout… 
Addazio adds another WR recruit
Pennsylvania prospect Kobay White committed to Boston College on Twitter Wednesday night. After a relatively slow month, Addazio and team should be happy to close April with one of their key targets.
White holds offers from numerous ACC and Big Ten schools. He has decent size. The various recruiting services rank him as a 3 star.
Although this class will be smaller than the last two, I still expect Addazio to load up early and before camps. White is the fifth verbal for the 2016 recruiting class.
White holds offers from numerous ACC and Big Ten schools. He has decent size. The various recruiting services rank him as a 3 star.
Although this class will be smaller than the last two, I still expect Addazio to load up early and before camps. White is the fifth verbal for the 2016 recruiting class.
Who's the most awesome? Atlanta Business Chronicle seeks Atlanta's most admired CEOs
Is your CEO awesome? If so, tell the world!
On Aug. 27, Atlanta Business Chronicle will recognize the Atlanta area's Most Admired CEOs of 2015.
We are looking for men and women who are established leaders with a strong record of innovation in their field, outstanding financial performance, a commitment to quality, a strong vision, a commitment to diversity in the workplace and contributions to the metro community.
But for us to honor them, you have to nominate them — now! Nominations close May… 
Consumer debt in Atlanta slows in first quarter
A continued reduction in first and second mortgage debt has kept consumer debt from growing in Atlanta, according to a new report from Equifax Inc.
The latest Equifax (NYSE: EFX) National Consumer Credit Trends Report shows Atlanta had a 0.27 percent decrease in total consumer debt in the first quarter of 2015 ($186.7 billion), compared to $187.2 billion in the same period fo 2014.
The six metro areas that posted increases included Houston (+4.4 percent), Dallas (+2.5 percent), Denver (+1.3 percent),… 
Snapshot: U.S. seeks criminal charges against Lumber Liquidators + Hawks take Game 5
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U.S. seeks criminal charges against Lumber Liquidators. Click here to read more.
More robots and machines are mixing and serving cocktails. Georgia Tech invention is among them. Click here to read more.
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Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks came home and… 
As 20-year anniversary of Olympics in Atlanta nears, Bostonians oppose campaign for games there
It will be 20 years ago next year that Atlanta hosted the Summer Olympic Games.
No other American city has hosted the Summer Games since then.
As Boston organizers prepare to launch a bid to host the 2014 Summer Olympic Games, a new poll by Boston National Public Radio station WBUR finds that more than 50 percent of registered voters oppose the bid.
The poll doesn’t say exactly why. WBUR reporter Curt Nickish told Atlanta NPR station WABE ‘s “A Closer Look” program why he thinks many Bostonians… 
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