News
44-year-old Army medic celebrates his age, opportunity
By Lily GordonAge is just a number to Jerry Giordano, a 44-year-old Army specialist currently deployed overseas with the 690th Medical Company.
Sports
Smoltz headed to BostonSaid he had little choice after hearing Atlanta’s offer
By Paul NewberryAfter more than two decades with the Atlanta Braves, John Smoltz is ready to finish his stellar career wearing a different uniform.
Business
Finding a new job is becoming harderReport shows 4.6 million on unemployment rolls at end of December
By Jeannine AversaThe number of laid-off workers who are continuing to draw unemployment checks jumped more than expected to 4.6 million at the end of December and is likely to keep climbing this year — fresh evidence that people are finding it increasingly difficult to get a new job amid a deepening recession.
Features
Competition at The Loft showcases singer-songwritersLoft's contest series gives local talent a spotlight and chance to win studio time
By Sonya SorichThe setup seems strangely familiar to another popular talent competition.

Sixty two soldiers from the 690th Medical Company deployed Friday from Fort Benning in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. |
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