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Location change notice for Miracle for Madeline event

Submitted by Mack McCarty, Editor, CowetaLocal.com

Tuesday, September 17th, 2013, 5:22am

Location change notice for Miracle for Madeline event

SHARPSBURG, Ga -- The location for the fundraising event in remembrance for Madeline McTier has changed. The Miracle for Madeline event will be held Sunday, Sept. 22.Bike registration will start at 11 a.m. at Hunter Compex. Kickstands up at 12:30; the bikes will come back to Crossroads Baptist Church. The festivities will begin at 2 p.m. at Crossroads Baptist Church on Highway 16 in Sharpsburg. There will be plenty of food, tons of vendors, several bands including Hudson Road Band, Sweet Grass Sally, CMT star Zach Lunsford and many more. A replica if the Batmobile will be there along with the Scooby Doo van, lots for the kids, prizes, auction and lots more. You don't want to miss this celebration of life for Madeline!

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, August 27th, 2013, 12:02pm

Centre Strings rehearsals begin Sept. 10

NEWNAN, Ga. -- Centre Strings, Coweta County's student/community orchestra, will begin rehearsals next month.

The orchestra holds no formal auditions and is open to anyone who has played a string instrument for at least two years.

Rehearsals are held Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at the county's Central Education Center. The first one will be Sept. 10.

This year marks Centre Strings' eighth season.

"It promises to be a lively season," conductor Dr. Lyn Schenbeck said in a statement. "If someone plays an orchestral instrument, I hope they would consider joining Centre Strings. I am certain they will enjoy the warmth and camaraderie of the orchestra while maintaining high standards of musical excellence."

"Centre Strings was built on the premise that music should not be competitive," Schenbeck added. "With the exception of the concertmaster's named chair, none of the seats are auditioned. They are rotated throughout the season."

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, August 12th, 2013, 11:38am

Newnan dentist to hold low-cost dental event

NEWNAN, Ga. -- A Coweta County dental office will hold a low-cost dental event for the community this weekend.

For a minimum donation of $10, patients can have their choice of one cleaning or one extraction at Wheat Family Dental in Newnan on Pay It Forward Dental Day.

Proceeds from the event will provide dental supplies for Hope for Haiti.

"This event is a great opportunity for us to give back to the community we serve, as well as help those in need in Haiti," dentist Dr. Leo Wheat said in a statement. "All funds we raise with this event will add to the cause of improving the quality of life of hundreds of thousands of Haitian children and their families."

Pay It Forward Dental Day will be held Saturday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

Wheat Family Dental is located at 42 Market Square Road.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 11:53am

Monkey Joe's to raise money for Tripp Halstead

ATLANTA -- Several Monkey Joe's locations in Georgia will host an event to raise money for Tripp Halstead's family.

Jump for Tripp will be held all day on Sunday, May 19. Ten percent of sales will benefit the family of the 2 year old, who was hit by a falling tree branch at his daycare center last October.

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The Monkey Joe's venues in Cumming, Duluth, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Morrow, Newnan, Roswell, Tucker and Warner Robins will participate in Jump for Tripp.

Visit monkeyjoes.com to learn more.

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Submitted by T.MORRISON AGENCY, T.MORRISON AGENCY - Your Source for Atlanta's Tastemakers, Movers & Shakers

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 8:29pm

In support and partnership with The National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Life & Relationship Strategist, Author and Speaker,Kenny Pugh (http://www.kennypugh.com) will launch Abstinence Matters

Life & Relationship Strategist Kenny Pugh

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Submitted by T.MORRISON AGENCY, T.MORRISON AGENCY - Your Source for Atlanta's Tastemakers, Movers & Shakers

Monday, March 25th, 2013, 1:05pm

Jasmine Guy takes her campaign against child sex trafficking to Georgia Perimeter College

On the heels of a successful campaign launch for "I Am Not Yours!"- a campaign committed to taking a stand against child sexual exploitation, Jasmine Guy has been making her case in national media with the likes of

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, January 21st, 2013, 9:02am

ATLANTA -- More than 200 metro Atlanta middle school students attended a peace rally and workshop hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. over the weekend.

The rally was a kickoff for 40 Days of Peace, which begins Monday. 40 Days of Peace is a commitment to kindness and service that encourages young people to follow in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

At Saturday's rally, speakers encouraged attendees to stop bullying and stay out of gangs. Police officers gave a presentation on how to interact with law enforcement.

A concurrent workshop for the parents in attendance focused on implementing strategies to keep children safe and on the right track in life.