Atlanta's ‘BEST WORLD MUSIC ACT’ Salutes Men on Father's Day

Submitted by Jen Farris, Arts, Culture & Entertainment Writer and Producer

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 8:47pm

Atlanta's ‘BEST WORLD MUSIC ACT’ Salutes Men on Father's Day

ATLANTA -- You have seen them on NBC television network reality series “America’s Got Talent” and if you are a reality-show junkie, you remember them sharing their high-energy dance experience with singer/songwriter Kandi Burruss and Attorney Phaedra Parks in connection with their travels to South Africa on BRAVO cable network top-rated reality series “Real Housewives of Atlanta”.

Now, the 19-year Atlanta-based ensemble GIWAYEN MATA, is going to bring their ‘contagious’ high energy drum and dance to the Southwest Arts Center for Father's Day. Between educating audiences about African traditions and breaking barriers as an all-sistah ensemble in a male dominated percussion industry, its no wonder Creative Loafing Magazine named them "Best Local World Music Act" three times!

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Seniors to Learn How to Guard Against Scams

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Tuesday, May 15th, 7:03 am

ATLANTA -- Fulton County Seniors can take advantage of a workshop on how to protect themselves against scams. The next session of “Be Aware of the Tricks of the Trade: Guarding against Senior Scams” will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. The one-hour program will be held at the Dogwood Neighborhood Senior Center from 10:00 am until 11:00 am.

The Dogwood Neighborhood Senior Center is located at 1953 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW in Atlanta, GA 30318. The session is sponsored by the Fulton County Housing and Human Services Department, Office of Housing and Community Development.

All Fulton County meeting facilities meet ADA accessibility requirements. Citizens in need of reasonable accommodations and communication in an alternative format, please contact the Department of Housing and Human Services at (404) 613-7944. For relay-type services, dial 711.

For more information, call 404-613-7944.

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When does the school year end?

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, May 14th, 2012, 1:31pm

ATLANTA -- The last day of school is right around the corner for Fulton County students.

Public schools will dismiss for the summer on Friday, May 18.

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

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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Children of Conservation Offers Dinner & A Cause Cards Starting June 1

Submitted by Mandy Betts, Social Media Manager

Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 5:18pm

Children of Conservation is once again giving Atlanta residents the opportunity to save at some of the city’s top restaurants while also supporting an important cause. The non-profit organization known for providing an otherwise unavailable education to children of wildlife sanctuary workers in Africa is teaming up with over 85 local restaurants in all areas of Atlanta for its second annual Dinner & A Cause Card fundraiser.

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Three Fulton schools named to "Best High Schools" list

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012, 5:00pm

ATLANTA -- Northview, Riverwood and Tri-Cities High Schools were all named to the U.S. News and World Report's most recent "Best High Schools" list.

According to the report, Northview and Riverwood are ranked #4 and #5, respectively, in Georgia which earns each a gold medal designation. Tri-Cities received national recognition with a bronze medal for academic performance.

"Being acknowledged nationally by U.S. News & World Report says a great deal about Fulton's educational programs and our ability to prepare students for a future beyond high school," said Superintendent Robert Avossa.

"This shows that our high schools are not only the best in Georgia, but also the best in the United States."

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HIV crisis facing black women in metro Atlanta

Submitted by 11Alive News Staff

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012, 12:26pm

ATLANTA -- 11Alive News is sounding the alarm.

Research shows African-American women, many living in Atlanta, are being infected with HIV -- so much so that the new cases are being compared to African countries.

Data collected in 2009 from the health departments in Clayton, Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Douglas and Gwinnett counties indicates infection rates of HIV and AIDS, respectively, as follows: (This is for women and men combined, all races.)

Fulton: 4,213 and 7,342

DeKalb: 3,257 and 3,983

Clayton: 847 and 943

Cobb and Douglas: 1,030 and 1,288

Gwinnett: 884 and 1,041

In another study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control, black women make up 60 percent of all new HIV cases among women. That's 15 times higher than white women and four percent higher than Hispanic women.

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