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When does the school year end?

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 12:32pm
When does the school year end?

NEWNAN, Ga. -- The last day of school is right around the corner for Coweta County students.

Public schools will dismiss for the summer on Friday, May 25.

The last days of school in other metro Atlanta districts are staggered throughout the second half of May. They include:

Wednesday, May 16
Clarke County

Thursday, May 17
Hall County

Friday, May 18
Bartow County
Clayton County
Fulton County

Tuesday, May 22
Atlanta Public Schools
Barrow County

Wednesday, May 23
Carroll County
Gwinnett County
Newton County

Thursday, May 24
Cobb County
Decatur City Schools
DeKalb County
Rockdale County

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Kindergarten registration begins next week

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012, 1:32pm
Kindergarten registration begins next week

COWETA COUNTY, Ga. -- Kindergarten registration at Coweta County's elementary schools will begin on Monday, Apr. 30.

All registration takes place at the school district's Central Registration Office, which is located at 167 Werz Industrial Boulevard in Newnan. The necessary forms are available on the school district's website.

Parents must register their children for kindergarten during a certain week, depending on which schools the children will attend. Registration takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

April 30 - May 4
Brooks Elementary
Welch Elementary
Western Elementary
White Oak Elementary
Willis Road Elementary

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Canongate hosting league for budding golfers

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, April 23rd, 2012, 1:14pm
Canongate hosting league for budding golfers

ATLANTA -- Canongate Golf has announced plans for a summertime PGA Junior Golf League for children under age 13.

The league is designed to give budding golfers a less stressful environment to learn the game, practice and compete.

Get more information about the PGA Junior Golf League.

The price for the five-week league session is $165 for Canongate members and $200 for non-members. Registration closes on Sunday, May 6.

Canongate owns 23 golf clubs throughout metro Atlanta and north Georgia, most of which will participate in the junior league program.

Acworth
Bentwater Golf Club (100 Golf Links Drive)

Cumming
Windermere Golf Club (5000 Davis Love Drive)

Dacula
Hamilton Mill (1995 Hamilton Mill Parkway)

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Chick-fil-A to host mother-son 'Date Knight'

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Sunday, April 15th, 2012, 11:47am
Chick-fil-A to host mother-son 'Date Knight'

ATLANTA -- All of the Chick-fil-A restaurants in metro Atlanta will host a special mother-son Date Knight on Saturday, Apr. 28.

The Date Knight format will be similar to that of the franchise's massively popular Daddy-Daughter Date Nights. It will give mothers and sons a special chance to enjoy some quality time together.

The event will have a medieval theme, hence the "Knight" part of its title.

"One of Chick-fil-A's goals is to promote community connections and enrich the lives of everyone we come in contact with," Robin Lomax, Chick-fil-A area marketing director, said in a statement. "We understand the importance of mother-son relationships and want to encourage local moms to come to Chick-fil-A, enjoy their sons' company over a meal and have fun."

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Need a vacation? Get 69 percent off a trip to Pigeon Forge

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Friday, January 20th, 2012, 5:30pm
Need a vacation? Get 69 percent off a trip to Pigeon Forge

ATLANTA -- If the kids are getting restless and screaming for a family vacation, this weekend's DealChicken Atlanta deal was made for you.

Through Sunday night, DealChicken members can pay $99 for a weekend getaway to Pigeon Forge in Tennessee's beautiful Great Smoky Mountains.

This exclusive offer, valued at $328, is good for two adults and up to three children, and includes one night at the James Manor hotel, in the heart of all the action; $100 worth of dining certificates; a gift basket upon arrival; and five passes to the Lazer Port Fun Center.

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Atlanta Wedding Expert Hosts Evening of Bridal Beauty for Brides-to-Be

Submitted by T.MORRISON AGENCY, T.MORRISON AGENCY - Your Source for Atlanta's Tastemakers, Movers & Shakers
Sunday, December 4th, 2011, 11:29am
Atlanta Wedding Expert Hosts Evening of Bridal Beauty for Brides-to-Be

Wedding Expert, Tia R. Ervin is coming to the rescue for all brides preparing for upcoming nuptials in her signature "WEDucation" event, Beauty & The Bride, hosted at Polished Beauty Lounge in quaint Vinings on Wednesday, December 7th.

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State tax credit program raises $50M for scholarships

Submitted by Atlanta Busines... on Friday, November 11th, 1:00 pm
State tax credit program raises $50M for scholarships

ATLANTA -- The Georgia Department of Revenue stamped its approval on $50 million in donations under the Georgia Scholarship Tax Credit Program.

The program lets people and businesses get tax credit for donations to scholarships for Georgia children to attend private schools.

Fifty million dollars is the most allowed under the program. In 2012, the statewide cap on donations will increase by the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index until 2018.

Individuals can donate up to $1,000, while married couples have a donation cap of $2,500. Corporations can donate up to 75 percent of their state income tax liability.

The American Federation for Children estimated more than 6,000 students last year got scholarships to attend private schools through the program.

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