Atlanta vigilant of terrorists for All-Star game

ATLANTA - Authorities reassured Atlanta and its visitors Friday that the city will be safe during All-Star weekend despite national terrorist warnings. <br> <br> Police says they&#39;re treating events surrounding Sunday&#39;s NBA All-Star game with the highest level of security -- even before the nation upped its terror warning level to ``high risk&#39;&#39; orange. <br> <br> A full slate of events is planned for this weekend -- the All-Star game, the slam dunk contest, the three-point shootout, the Southeastern Flower Show, a rodeo and a slew of parties at clubs around town. <br> <br> The packed hotels, arenas and bars are worrying some people that lightly protected public areas could be hit by terrorists. <br> <br> But Georgia Homeland Security Director Bill Hitchens says increased police presence should ease any fears. <br> <br> Officials say there have been no specific threats against Atlanta.

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