Since the Braves' run of 14 straight division titles ended after the 2005 season, Atlanta fans have wavered in their support, stemming from a less-consistent roster, as well as, of course, no more titles. This season, the Bravos (29-25) haven't dug that deep of a hole for themselves, sitting only two games back from first after defeating the division-leading Nationals 3-2 on Sunday. Two key players are out with injuries: Chipper (left calf) might return June 8 to continue his farewell season, and Brian McCann (bruised knee) could come back June 5. With a roster still full of experience and …

In 147 out of 150 major U.S. cities, women with no husband and no children make more money than men in the 22-30 age group, according U.S. Census data from 2008 featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. At the top of that list is Atlanta, where females ages 22-30 make a median income of 21 percent more than males, the AJC says. Women remain behind in the national median, but they are catching up to men, the newspaper adds. I think this is great. I believe that people should be hired and paid based on their skills, not their race, sex, etc. But I am but one opinion and want to know what …

One thousand dollars seems like a wad of cash that, in spite of the rising costs of everything, will still last a while. By while, I don't mean one night. But it seems for the average teen, no expense must be spared for a few hours of high school Americana. The average price tag attached to an American teen going to prom this year is $1,078, according to a Visa Inc. survey featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. That's up more than $200 from last year's average of $807, the newspaper says. I'm going to be blunt: I don't think there's any never-can-get-back night—especially one not only …