Wednesday, June 18, 2008
News Morning headlines
Posted by Russell McLendon on Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 2:47 PM
NBA FINALS: Doc Rivers' Celtics beat the Lakers in Game 6 of the Finals, demolishing L.A. by five more points than they demolished Atlanta in that first-round Game 7.
DROPPING OUT LIKE IT'S HOT: In Georgia, where the graduation rate is 12 percentage points below the national average, class of 2008 dropouts will cost the state economy about $15.5 billion during their lifetimes.
GOLDEN RETRIEVEE: A Gainesville family's golden retriever is returned to them after going missing five years ago, when they lived in Powder Springs.
A ROUNDABOUT SOLUTION: Roundabouts like the one at North Decatur and Lullwater keep traffic moving at busy intersections, resulting in less wasted gas from idling and saving drivers time.
ATLANTA TRAFFIC NO. 10: But we were just told we're the worst.
TAKING SURCHARGE: Atlanta City Council passes a resolution, similar to one recently passed in Holly Springs, that would allow a $10-$15 gas surcharge to traffic ticket fines and could help offset the budget shortfall.
JIMMY WILLIAMS: Cut by the Falcons.
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