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Filename: A1-MAIN-AJCD0111-AJCD DateTime created: Jan 10 2011 Username: SPEEDDRIVER03 Magenta Black ia AJCD Tuesday, Jan 11, 2011 MAIN 1A SPORTS Falcons must keep focus on Packers METRO Researchers seek 'universal' flu shot Scientists hope to end the annual race to counter new strains. B6 BUSINESS Synovustodrop branches, staff In a cost-cutting move, the bank says it will eliminate 850 jobs. All The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 11, 2011 Closed, canceled, cold Alex Cortez, 20, of Norcross gets a kick out of seeing his twin, Nick, wipe out on a skateboard with no wheels. Their snow-covered playground overlooks the intersection of Holcomb Bridge Road and Peachtree Parkway. While the brothers had fun Monday, few motorists were in a laughing mood.

Jason Getzjgetzajc.com With a frigid few days ahead, officials advise: 'Stay home' EjP Breaking t-tu- sa NOTE TO READERS Weather may delay delivery of newspaper Newspaper deliveries may be late today because of the severity of the weather. Given the extreme conditions, it is likely not all papers will be delivered. Editions we are unable to distribute will be delivered with subsequent days' newspapers. We will make every effort to deliver your paper, while making the safety of our carriers and others on the roads our priority. Turn to ajc.com for continued news updates.

programs," Deal said in his 18-minute inaugural address. "Let us be frugal and wise. Let us restore the confidence of our cit- Inauguration continued on A10 if How some players use off opportunities. Cl WEATHER Icy rain High: 33; Low: 25. 60 chance of rain.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy, 3018. Thursday: Chance flurries, 3113. Friday: Partly cloudy, 3516. Details on the backof Metro news all day on AJC.com $1 Expanded weather coverage inside. A6-A8 Roads Today will be worse than Monday, and the rest of the week doesn't look good.

Schools Most schools throughout metro Atlanta are closed for a second day. Transit MARTA trains are running, a bright spot in an otherwise dismal day for public transit. Airports More cancellations expected. Passengers should check with their airlines to see if their flights are canceled. By 6 a.m.

today: Temperature will be in the mid-20s with overcast skies. Everything that is on the ground will be frozen solid. Noon: Light snow flurries are expected throughout the day, but no additional accumulation is expected. Temperature will remain just below freezing. 6 p.m.: Temperature will drop to around 30 degrees with cloudy skies and windy conditions.

10 p.m.: Temperature will drop into the upper teens. Online: ajc.com and wsbtv.com On TV: Channel 2Action News On radio: AM 750 and now 95.5FM NewsTalk WSB DEADLY SHOOTING IN TUCSON We're better than this' Tragedy draws moment of silence; lots of questions. By Jacques Billeaud and Julie Watson Associated Press PHOENIX The nation got its first look on Monday at the 22-year-old loner accused of trying to assassinate Rep. Ga-brielle Giffords. Making his initial court appearance, Jared Loughner, head shaved, a cut above the right temple and his hands cuffed, scanned a packed courtroom and sat down.

His attorney, who defended Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh and "Unabomb-er" Ted Kaczynski, whispered to him. Giffords continued on A10 Tuesday, Jan. DeLay sentenced to 3 years in GOP fundraisingcase A jury had convicted the former House majority leader, once one of the most powerful men in U.S. politics, of money laundering charges for his role in illegally funnel-ing corporate money to Texas candidates in 2002. A3 (fifb Truth-O-Meter 4r PolitiFact Georgia Georgia lawmakers fuel up for the session by feasting on "wild" hogs.

New Georgia Encyclopedia. True or not? Bl NATION WORLD White House aide's spouse found dead The woman, a lobbyist for a North Carolina-based energy company, is found dead in a burning SUV at the couple's Capitol Hill home. A3 New York officials apologize: The Bloomberg administration admits multiple breakdowns in its response to a blizzard. A2 8 die in Australian floods: Another 72 people are missing after the latest downpour to hit Queensland state. A2 Biden visits Afghanistan: Why the vice president is making the surprise trip.

A3 BUSINESS Atlanta wage-earners take the biggest hits How even those who kept their jobs saw their wages depressed more than job-holders in virtually every other major American city. All Foreclosure rate jumps: January notices rise 3 percent from December and 22 percent from a year earlier. All Volkswagen's Tennessee plans: The German automaker discloses what it will build at its new Chattanooga plant. All METRO Whatever you do, don't call them 'taxes' Why governments find residents more receptive to fees from false alarm charges to adult entertainment licenses than higher taxes. Bl Atlanta housing prices fall: But they haven't dropped as sharply as in other cities.

Bl Georgia death row appeal fails: A supposed blunder at sentencing doesn't sway the U.S. Supreme Court. B2 Fulton's school challenges: The issues that await the next superintendent are told. Bl SPORTS Cobb coach undaunted: Preston Moses tells how he's healed since a beating, as has the son of his assailant. Cl LSU's Les Miles, Michigan to meet: The Wolverines are seeking a new head coach.

C3 ro area was covered in a silver sheen of ice. Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport was shut down. MARTA's buses were parked, and schools were dark. Government buildings across the region were empty. Few cars ventured on the highways, some getting only as far as the first icy exit ramp or bridge before skidding out of control.

Today looks no better, according to Channel 2 Action News Meteorologist Brad Nitz. The day's high temperature may briefly get just above freezing, with flurries throughout the day. A deep freeze is supposed to follow, which could worsen the icy conditions. And it won't go away quickly. By Thursday morning, said Deepfreeze continued on A8 Motorists slid along highways Monday, and it may be worse today.

By Mark Davis mdavisajc.com and Jill Vejnoska jvejnoskaajc.com Get ready for more icy misery. Metro Atlanta and the rest of the South face several more days of treacherous roadways, closed schools, and possible power outages as the first winter storm of 2011 shows no sign of leaving soon. Forecasters said this one would be vicious and they had it right. By daylight Monday, the met GOVERNOR'S INAUGURATION Deal vows era of frugality Limited government, personal responsibility key themes in speech. He begins tenure with fully appointed staff.

By Aaron Gould Sheinin asheininajc.com John Nathan Deal became Georgia's 82nd governor Monday with a warning and a promise: More spending cuts are coming, Deal warned, and he promised to limit government's role in everyday life. Deal, 68, had to abandon his plans to be sworn in outside on the Capitol steps thanks to the wintry blast that struck the state. But if the new governor was disappointed by the weather, he didn't make it known to a literally packed House of legis- Gov. Nathan Deal delivers his inaugural address on Monday indoors. On Wednesday, he returns to the House chamber for his next speech, the State Of the State.

BobAndresbandresajc.com DearAbby D2 Peach Buzz D2 Classifieds D4 Puzzles D3 Comics D6 Television D3 Obituaries B6 The Vent B2 2011 AJC, VOL. 63, NO. 11 PRINTED WITH SOY INK ON RECYCLED PAPER lators and a few hundred relatives and friends. "Let us refocus state government on its core responsibilities and relieve our taxpayers of the burden of unnecessary 2201 00002 AJC exclusive behind the scenes with Deal Photos capture the hours leading up to his swearing-in. A9 First day of Legislature: 149 of 180 House members, 52 of 56 senators make it.

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