POLL: Should Parents Allow Their Overweight Children to Trick or Treat?

A Fargo, ND woman called into a radio program and said she plans to give obese to moderately obese children "fat letters" instead of candy.

Gunfire at Waffle House, Ear Nearly Detached in Brawl and Man Shoots at Officers

A look at top stories from Patch sites across Georgia.

11 Year-Old Bystander Shot in Shoulder on Coleman St. after Altercation

Witnesses needed to come forward

Photos of Some of Atlanta's Best Halloween Yard Displays - Happy Halloween!

Trick or Treat has an added scare at these homes.

Oct. 30, 2013: Metro Atlanta Top Headlines

Grandson charged in Oakhurst woman's stabbing death; Brookhaven appeals Century Center ruling; Decatur's ghost communicator; Buckhead's Randolph-Lucas House update; and more, as Patch rounds up the top stories for Wednesday, October 30, 2013.

10 Local Educators Awarded $7500 Surprise from Local Nonprofit, AFAEE

10 APS educators surprised with awards from Atlanta Families' Awards for Excellence in Education (AFAEE)

1 Year Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy - Local Students Show They're Prepared

Ready Georgia announces winners of annual art, essay, video contest and 3 are from Southwest Atlanta

Registered Voters Encouraged to Verify Voter Status and Precinct Info After Mix-Up

Some voters sent the wrong voter information, double check your before you head to the polls.

Women Entrepreneurs Rock Conference

Women Entrepreneurs Rock Conference

Restaurants Offer Deals for Trick-or-Treaters

See which restaurants are giving away treats for free!

Finger Bitten Off, Woman Threatens Police with Voodoo and Indecent Wagging

The strange stuff cops recently faced in the metro Atlanta area and north Georgia.

Youthbuild program

Creative Alternatives to Pumpkin Carving [VIDEO]

Pumpkin carving can be fun for the whole family, but if the kids are too young to handle knives, here are some creative ways to get them in on the action.

Me, Laura Ingalls and Why Halloween Means Way More Than We Think

"Where the Sidewalk Ends" An original play based on poem by Shel Silverstein

No-Fuss Farmers Market Recipes [VIDEO]

Check out our video for ways to make the best out of your Farmers Market produce.

Screening of 'Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth' Documentary Nov. 6

Abstract art work for sell or trade.

Hit-and-Run Driver Surrenders, President Endorses Atlanta Mayor and Drug Deal Ends in Assault Charges

A look at top stories from Patch sites across Georgia.

The Top 25 Scariest Movies of All Time

What are your favorite Halloween horror flicks?

Thursday Morning - West End Merchants Coalition Monthly Meeting

Far from Family? Try Thanksgiving-To-Go from Atlanta's Favorite Restaurants

Fun Halloween Day Trips for the Whole Family

Celebrate Halloween with these entertaining, spooky and all-around fun excursions.

Spelman College Hosts Live Web Chat on 'Advancing the Health of Black Women'

Tune In: Spelman's Live Web Chat on Advancing the Health of Black Women, 11/1

Great forum with a smart panel of professionals and health advocates.

Internship Opportunities Available at Hosea Feed the Hungry - Saturday Deadline

Oct. 29, 2013: Metro Atlanta Top Headlines

Walmart promotes employees at surprise Chamblee event; Judge halts Brookhaven Century Center annexation; Halloween safety; and more, as Patch rounds up the top stories for Tuesday, October 28, 2013.

Imhotep Academy & The Cascade Golf Center Presents Its First Annual Spook-Tacular Halloween TRUNK OR TREAT & GOLF FESTIVAL!

Atlanta Board of Education District 5

Obama Endorses Reed: Agree with the President's Reasons?

"For nearly four years, Mayor Reed has worked tirelessly to ensure that Atlanta remains one of our nation's leading cities and a competitive center of commerce and culture in the Southeast." - Barack Obama

Money Lessons to My Younger Self

Financial advice you wish you had in your 20s and 30s.

Millennials Forced To Move Back Home After Starting Career

Higher rate than Gen X and baby boomers when they started in the workforce, study says.

11 Untapped Places To Network

Always talk to people you don't think can help you

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Several national companies have thousands of openings.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

How to Beat the $7 Billion Halloween Spending Game

Many Americans celebrating Halloween this year will spend about $75 on decor, treats and costumes.

Fear of Finance: 5 Tips to Make Dealing With Money Less Scary

When it comes to your personal finances, it's best to be proactive rather than reactive.

Young and Employed, but Still Short of Money? You Need a Side Hustle

There's money to be made from the skills you spent all those years honing.

Mega Millions, Powerball Jackpots on the Rise

As of Tuesday morning, the combined jackpots of the two multi-million dollar games offered by the Georgia Lottery totaled $125 million.