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Metro Atlanta celebrates warm weather, water safety

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Friday, May 20th, 2011, 3:01pm
Metro Atlanta celebrates warm weather, water safety

ATLANTA -- The weather is finally getting warmer, which means it's the perfect time to visit one of the many pools in Metro Atlanta.

The 11Alive Web Team has compiled a list of public pools located throughout North Georgia:

* Northeast Metro
Clarke, Forsyth, Gwinnett and Hall Counties

* South Metro
Clayton, Coweta, Fayette, Henry and South Fulton Counties

* Intown and North Fulton
Also includes DeKalb County

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Metro Atlanta celebrates warm weather, water safety

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Friday, May 20th, 2011, 3:01pm
Metro Atlanta celebrates warm weather, water safety

ATLANTA -- The weather is finally getting warmer, which means it's the perfect time to visit one of the many pools in Metro Atlanta.

The 11Alive Web Team has compiled a list of public pools located throughout North Georgia:

* Northeast Metro
Clarke, Forsyth, Gwinnett and Hall Counties

* South Metro
Clayton, Coweta, Fayette, Henry and South Fulton Counties

* Intown and North Fulton
Also includes DeKalb County

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WEEKEND EVENTS: Midnight Basketball, Spring Cleanup and Coin Collectors

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer
Friday, May 6th, 2011, 4:45pm
WEEKEND EVENTS: Midnight Basketball, Spring Cleanup and Coin Collectors

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. – There are tons of fun events going on this weekend, in your area. We’ve listed a few of them for you to check out with your family and friends.

Come out to the Aberdeen Village Center on Saturday, May 7, for Opening Day of the Peachtree City Farmers Market. The market which was formally known as, Fresh South Market will open at 9:00 a.m. and will close at 2:00 p.m. Aberdeen Village is located at 202 Northlake Drive in Peachtree City.

The city of Peachtree City will host their Annual PTC Spring Cleanup at the Peachtree City Recycling Center. According to the Peachtree City Updates newsletter, “PTC residents can drop off unwanted appliances (Freon removed), furniture, and other junk at the Recycling Center on Rockaway Road. The Recycling Center will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days.

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LOCAL PROFILE: Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer
Thursday, May 5th, 2011, 2:27pm
LOCAL PROFILE: Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site

WARM SPRINGS, Ga. – In other interesting news, the Former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt has a home in Georgia and its still standing. Now, Roosevelt’s Little White House is a historic site and it attracts visitors from all over the United States.

Roosevelt built the house while he was governor of New York, as a getaway of sorts. He first came to Warm Springs ten years previously looking for a cure for polio and found relief in the 88-degree spring waters of Warm Springs. Some say, the New Deal was developed based on his experiences in the town.

According to Georgia State Parks, “Visitors can tour FDR’s home, which has been carefully preserved very much as he left it, the servants and guest quarters, and the nearby pools complex that first brought the future president to Warm Springs.”

The site is open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 4:45 p.m.

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East Coweta High hosts "LAX Gives Back Charity Night"

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer
Monday, April 25th, 2011, 11:12am
East Coweta High hosts "LAX Gives Back Charity Night"

NEWNAN, Ga. – On Friday, April 29, East Coweta High School Lacrosse team will host their largest rival, the Newnan High Cougars, in a special home field matchup. Both, the girls and boys varsity games will play games on the special “Lacrosse Gives Back Charity Night”.

The two schools have partnered to raise money for the Andrew Oswald Scholarship Fund. The fund is named for Andrew Oswald, a former Pope High School lacrosse athlete who died in a drunken driving accident. The fund, a 501(c)-3 organization helps to promote Teen Safe Driving initiatives, funds scholarships and grants and hosts an annual LAXFest and golf tournament.

At the game, the school will be collecting donations, hosting field games and giving away door prizes. JV lacrosse players, from both schools, will be collecting donations during both games.

All youth lacrosse players will be admitted to the games for free, if they wear their lacrosse jersey. The girls game begins at 6:00 p.m.

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WEEKEND EVENTS: Earth Day and Easter Eggs

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer
Friday, April 22nd, 2011, 2:01pm
WEEKEND EVENTS: Earth Day and Easter Eggs

SOUTH METRO AREA – There are tons of fun events going on this weekend, in your area. We’ve listed a few of them for you to check out with your family and friends.

Celebrate Earth Day at the Riverdale Town Centre from 5:00 to 9:00p p.m. on Friday, April 22. The event will showcase different local vendors and actives that will enhance the environment.

Join the Peactreee City Community for their annual Easter Egg Hunt. The event will be held on Saturday, April 23 at Shakerag Knoll on McIntosh Trail. Everyone will be admitted for free, to this event. Fire trucks will be on display and children will be able to partake in games, face painting and jumping in the moonwalk. Festivities began at 9:00 a.m.

The Main Street Academy in College Park will host their Spring Festival on Saturday, also. This outdoor festival includes karaoke, moonwalks, carnival games, food, a silent auction and prizes. Tickets to this event costs $10 and every ticket includes unlimited play.

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Parents can apply for limited Pre-K spaces at Coweta schools through March 18

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer
Friday, March 18th, 2011, 5:17pm
Parents can apply for limited Pre-K spaces at Coweta schools through March 18

NEWNAN, Ga. -- (submitted by Coweta County Public Schools) Parents who wish to secure a spot for their child in next year’s Coweta County School System Pre-Kindergarten classes can do so at their child’s district school this week and next, through Friday, March 18.
 
During that time, parents can visit their child’s district school and complete a Coweta County Pre-K application form for each child and place it in the lottery box at the school. No enrollment documentation is required to apply for the Pre-K lottery.

Elementary schools are accepting Pre-K applications for eligible students on Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 7 through 16. To accommodate parents’ work schedules, elementary schools will hold an expanded lottery enrollment day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 17.

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