Morning headlines
Friday, August 8th, 2008OLYMPICS: Began today in Beijing (this morning here), at 8:08 p.m. on 8/8/08.
MANIC TROPICAL DEPRESSIONS: Scientists have strengthened their prediction that this hurricane season will be above normal.
CHRIS REDMAN: Starting the Falcons’ preseason opener Saturday night, but all four QBs will likely take snaps.
SUGARLAND: Being sued by former member, coincidentally while the band’s recent album is No. 1 on the Billboard charts, for not continuing to pay her after she left the band to pursue a solo career.
LABOR OF LOVE: Atlanta Business Chronicle reports that Georgia labor leaders are hopeful Obamania will lead to a change in labor laws they say are now stacked in favor of employers.
ZOO ATLANTA: Unveils plans for $200 million expansion over the next 10 to 15 years.
UGA: Gets two federal grants worth $2.5 million to study biofuel production from switchgrass and sunflowers.
