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New DNA tests OKd in 1982 Atlanta murder cases ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) -- State lawyers have agreed to allow DNA testing of dog hair that was used to convict Wayne Williams, who has been blamed for the murders of two dozen children and young men in the late 1970s and early 80s. Group seeks Atlanta WNBA franchise An Atlanta business group plans a full-court press to bring a womens pro basketball franchise here. After several months of behind-the-scenes discussions, downtown business organization Central Atlanta Progress Wednesday will announce the formation of an eight-person committee that will try to land a WNBA franchise for the city by the 2008 season, CAP president A.J. Robinson said Tuesday. The ... Atlanta edges past New Jersey Marian Hossa delivered the decisive goal in a shootout as the host Atlanta Thrashers edged the New Jersey Devils 5-4 on Tuesday night in a matchup of division leaders. Atlanta tops other division leader ATLANTA - Marian Hossa delivered the decisive goal in a shootout as the Atlanta Thrashers edged the New Jersey Devils 5-4 on Tuesday night in a matchup of division leaders. Next for Warriors: at Atlanta NEXT: ATLANTA Tipoff: 4 p.m. today at Philips Arena, Atlanta. TV: None. Radio: KTCT (1050). Hawks update: Since snapping an eight-game losing streak, the Hawks have won seven of their past 13. Since F Josh Smith returned, Atlanta is 6-4. Smith -- who missed eight games after a hernia operation -- is averaging 13.8 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.7 blocks. He has posted a double-double in each of his ... Devils once again meet their match in Atlanta ATLANTA -- The Devils may have gotten a glimpse of their playoff future from an uncomfortable seat in the penalty box. To get out of the Eastern Conference this spring, the Devils may have to face the explosive Atlanta Thrashers along the way. Hossa salvages win for Atlanta ATLANTA — Facing a fellow division leader, the Atlanta Thrashers couldnt afford to let even a point get away. Marian Hossa delivered the decisive goal in a shootout as the Atlanta Thrashers edged the New Jersey Devils 5-4 on Tuesday night after blowing a two-goal lead. NHL: Atlanta 5, New Jersey 4 ATLANTA, Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Marian Hossa scored in the shootout and Ilya Kovalchuk scored twice in regulation Tuesday as the Atlanta Thrashers beat the New Jersey Devils, 5-4. DNA Testing Allowed in Atlanta Killings Wayne Williams, Blamed in Atlanta Killings, Allowed to Use DNA Testing on Dog Hair The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Technobuddy Column By Bill Husted, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jan. 28--LET OTHERS SORT OUT FLAWS OF WINDOWS VISTA: Its finally here. Windows Vista, the long-awaited successor to XP, hits stores on Tuesday. Youll be hearing a lot about it between now and then. | |||