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Another lawsuit filed over airport expansion plans

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Atlanta Hawks' Jeff Teague (0) shoots against Brooklyn Nets' Marquis Teague (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 11, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

Hawks beat Nets, close in on playoff spot

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

St. Louis Hawks rookie forward Lou Hudson (23) leaps to make a lay up against Philadelphia in St. Louis, on Jan. 31, 1967. Rookie Bill Melchionni seems to know better than to try to stop Hudson. (AP Photo)

Lou Hudson dies at 69; starred for Hawks

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 1967 file photo, St. Louis Hawks rookie forward Lou Hudson (23) goes to the basket against Philadelphia's Bill Melchionni, in St. Louis. Six-time All-Star Lou Hudson died Friday, April 11, 2014, in Atlanta, the Atlanta Hawks said. He was 69. (AP Photo/File)

Former Hawks All-Star Lou Hudson dies at 69

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Georgia’s share of NFL stadium costs could grow

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Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton hits a two-run home run to score teammate Freddie Freeman in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Thursday, April 10, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Upton’s HRs not enough as Braves fall to Mets, 6-4

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

New York Mets' Eric Young Jr., right, slides into home plate to beat the throw to Atlanta Braves catcher Ryan Doumit to score off a single by teammate David Wright in the third inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 10, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Young has 3 hits, 3 SBs, 4 runs, Mets beat Braves

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Elizabeth and Richard Jones, flip through photos of their daughter Sarah Jones, the 27-year-old camera assistant killed Feb. 20 by a freight train while filming a movie in southeast Georgia, as they sit in their attorney's office, Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in Atlanta. The couple say they’re grieving, angry and want someone held accountable for their daughter’s death. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Death of Ga. film worker ‘senseless,’ father says

By RUSS BYNUM - Associated Press

Hank Aaron laughs during a ceremony celebrating the 40th anniversary of his 715th home run before the start of a baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets, Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Selig hints Aaron still baseball’s home-run king

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ervin Santana delivers during the first inning of the baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Santana shines in debut, Braves beat Mets, 4-3

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks' Paul Millsap, right, passes the ball past Boston Celtics' Jared Sullinger, left, and Chris Johnson in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Teague, Korver help Hawks improve playoff chances

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Spencer Hawes (32) shoots against Detroit Pistons' Jonas Jerebko, from Sweden, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Cavs rout Pistons 122-100, fall short of playoffs

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Transportation officials hold rail network forums

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New York Mets players high-five each other as Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward, left, walks off the field after flying out in the ninth inning to end a baseball game, Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Atlanta. New York won 4-0. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Braves shut down by Colon in 4-0 loss to Mets

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

A look at the NBA playoff picture

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

New York Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada bobbles the ball but throws to second for the force-out in the first inning of the baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Mets rally in 9th inning but fall 4-3 to Braves

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Auburn student grateful for state trooper’s help

By SARA FALLIGANT - Associated Press

Atlanta homicide investigator featured on TV show

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