DECATUR, Ga. -- Hines Ward pleaded no contest to reckless driving and guilty to failure to maintain lane Wednesday.

The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver was in court following a DUI arrest in July. was in court on Wednesday following a DUI arrest in
July.

His sentence included one year of probation, 80 hours of community service and a $2,000 fine.

ATLANTA -- More than 20 world-class retail concessions are coming to the new international terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The new shops -- which include Spanx, MAC, Tommy Hilfiger and Kiehl's -- will be located on Concourses E and F, as well as inside the...more terminal itself.
"We're thrilled to be moving forward with these brands for the international terminal," airport general manager Louis Miller said in a statement. "I'm confident our passengers will enjoy these world-class shopping options as they travel to and from Atlanta."
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Retailers that will open on Concourse F and the international terminal include Brookstone, CNN International News, Kiehl's, MAC Cosmetics, Sunglass Icon, Sweet Auburn Market Cafe and Tommy Hilfiger.
Concourse E locations, which will be phased in throughout the next 18 months, include

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- The Fulton County School System hosted its first Faith Summit to forge partnerships between schools and the faith community Wednesday morning.
Leaders of local houses of worship were invited to attend, along with superintendent Robert Avossa, school principals and...more other district leaders.
"Churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship have a tremendous impact on our families' lives and the success of their community," Avossa said Tuesday, a day before the summit. "The faith community is one of the most valuable resources we have to get people involved, improve education and help students succeed."
Avossa hosted similar programs when he was superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina.
"In Charlotte, our faith leaders and houses of worship wanted to help our schools. They wanted to be involved. They were just waiting for someone to open the doors and tell them what they needed," he said. "I see this in Fulton as

MABLETON, Ga. (WXIA) -- A 21-year-old woman has been arrested on charges related to the stabbing death of her sister.

The incident happened shortly after 11 p.m. Monday, when police found the body of 21-year-old Kourtney Dyches inside a home on Gallant Circle in...more Mableton.

Cobb County police spokesman Mike Bowman said the suspect, Chakaya Folborg, got into an argument with Dyches and stabbed her repeatedly with a knife.

Folborg has been charged with murder and aggravated assault. She is being held without bond in the Cobb County Adult Detention Center.

ATLANTA -- One person was arrested following an hours-long police standoff in north Atlanta Wednesday morning.

The suspect, who has not yet been identified, will be charged with firing celebratory gunfire, and may also faces charges for firing at police officers.

The incident...more began shortly before 5 a.m. Wednesday, when police received a call about an armed person barricaded inside an apartment at the Tempo Cabana complex on Curtis Drive near Buford Highway.

Six people, including two children, were inside the apartment at the time, DeKalb County police said.

Woodward Elementary School was used as a staging area for SWAT officials responding to the scene.

DeKalb County police said all of the Woodward students were safe and inside the school during the incident.

Cross Keys High School was monitored as well, but that school was not locked down.

ATLANTA -- Twenty schools throughout Georgia have been awarded money through the Lowe's Toolbox for Education program.
Toolbox for Education is designed to help pay for improvement projects at public schools across the country. It has provided nearly $30 million through more than 6,000...more grants since 2006.
"Through Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant program, we are acknowledging parent-initiated efforts that enhance the learning environments of children in the communities we serve," Marshall Croom, chairman of Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation, said in a statement. "By supporting schools in Georgia, we are rallying behind a cause that is important to both our customers and employees, and we're helping to build a stronger foundation for the children who will be tomorrow's employees, homeowners and community leaders."
Georgia's winners for the fall 2011 cycle are:
Woodward Elementary, Atlanta (Brookhaven/Druid Hills)
$5,000 for new doors for the school

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Silverbacks have developed a new community-centered organizational focus, the soccer club announced Monday.
This "Think Community" initiative involves the team's fans. The Silverbacks turned to Facebook and Twitter, asking how metro Atlanta residents want the club to...more be involved in local issues and causes.
"As an organization, we want to continue growing and developing, but we want to achieve that with the community at our side," Silverbacks owner Boris Jerkunica said. "By giving the people within our community a voice, we can better understand how to work together to fulfill each others' goals."
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Through the "Think Community" vision, the Silverbacks hope to host a series of community-themed nights, with each set to correspond with a 2012 home game. These events will allow local residents and businesses to promote and celebrate their community on a professional soccer platform.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. -- Stan Minniefield has been named the first general manager of metro Atlanta's newest Olive Garden restaurant.
The Atlanta resident will be responsible for leading a team that exceeds customers' expectations at the Fayetteville restaurant, which is scheduled to open on...more February 27.
"I'm very excited about the opportunity to lead the Fayetteville restaurant and a great team at Olive Garden," Minniefield said. "Our team members are focused on providing excellent service while treating all of our guests like family."
Minniefield has worked for Olive Garden for five years, most recently as the general manager of the Lithonia location. He is also one of more than 1,200 managers who have participated in Olive Garden's Culinary Institute of Tuscany program in Italy, where employees are immersed in Italian culture and cuisine.
"Stan will ensure each and every guest enjoys their dining experience at our new Fayetteville restaurant," said Dan Kiernan,

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ATLANTA -- Metro Atlanta residents have plenty of opportunities to give blood to the American Red Cross between now and the summer.
An up-to-date list of donation times and locations can always be obtained by entering a zip code at redcrossblood.org. Several blood drives have already been...more scheduled in Dallas:
Friday, Feb. 24
UPS Store, 457 Nathan Dean Boulevard
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 27
Dallas Civic Center
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 28
WellStar Paulding Hospital
2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, Mar. 15
McClure Middle School
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, Mar. 22
Georgia Highlands College
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday, Mar. 29
Hardy Dealerships Fleet Building, 1249 Charles Hardy Parkway
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, Mar. 30
Legacy Baptist Church
2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, Apr. 7
Oasis Family Life Church
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Apr. 10
Watson Government Complex
10 a.m. to 3

ATLANTA -- Metro Atlanta residents have plenty of opportunities to give blood to the American Red Cross between now and the summer.
An up-to-date list of donation times and locations can always be obtained by entering a zip code at redcrossblood.org. Several blood drives have already been...more scheduled in Conyers:
Tuesday, Feb. 21
Rockdale Medical Center East Tower
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 22
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 27
American Legion Post 77, 674 American Legion Road
2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, Mar. 8
Conyers First United Methodist Church
3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

ATLANTA -- Metro Atlanta residents have plenty of opportunities to give blood to the American Red Cross between now and the summer.
An up-to-date list of donation times and locations can always be obtained by entering a zip code at redcrossblood.org. Several blood drives have already been...more scheduled in Covington:
Wednesday, Mar. 7
General Mills West Facility, 15200 Industrial Park Boulevard NE
2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, Mar. 19
Salem United Methodist Church
2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, Apr. 19
First Baptist Church of Covington
12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

ATLANTA -- Metro Atlanta residents have plenty of opportunities to give blood to the American Red Cross between now and the summer.
An up-to-date list of donation times and locations can always be obtained by entering a zip code at redcrossblood.org. Several blood drives have already been...more scheduled in Henry County:
Friday, Mar. 16
Woodland High School, Stockbridge
8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Monday, Mar. 19
McDonough Presbyterian Church
2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Apr. 10
McDonough Public Library
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

ATLANTA -- Metro Atlanta residents have plenty of opportunities to give blood to the American Red Cross between now and the summer.
An up-to-date list of donation times and locations can always be obtained by entering a zip code at redcrossblood.org. Several blood drives have already been...more scheduled in Suwanee:
Thursday, Mar. 8
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, Mar. 29
Richland Community Clubhouse
2 p.m. to 7 p.m.