Father claims special Olympic ticket status for swimmer Sum mer Sanders
Atlanta story follows Bob Sanders, a Roseville dentist, who argues his role as father of Summer Sanders entitles him to priority Olympic tickets. He asserts his sacrifices for her career merit access, claiming the Olympic movement owes him. The piece contrasts his view with ordinary fan frustration.
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Olympic ticket row shows parents seek favors and perks
A father ties his bid for Olympic tickets to his daughter's potential 2004 U S team spot. He criticizes Olympic officials, cites VIP allocations by Coca Cola, and rails against politicians, arguing parents deserve consideration in ticket access. The piece questions fairness amid corporate involvement.
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Billy Payne
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Newsweek
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Freight trains worry security planners near Atlanta Olympic venues
Atlanta security planners fear a major freight line near six Olympic venues poses risk. CSX and Norfolk Southern operate 109 daily trains on the line past the Georgia World Congress Center Omni Plaza and Georgia Dome. Railroads reject traffic curtailment, citing nationwide commerce and operational impact.
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Senate hearings to start Monday on rent gouging
Atlanta tenants report landlords using Olympic cash to raise rents as Georgia lawmakers prepare a SenateEviction law hearing Monday where victims of Olympic rent gouging are expected to testify. Sen Ed Harbison says concerns are real and shared by the committee amid ongoing complaints from the Atlanta Tenants Rights Association.
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Atlanta Tenants Rights Association
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