Water main break affects senior living facility

Sunday, March 1st, 2015, 8:00pm

Water main break affects senior living facility

ATLANTA – A busted water main that caused water service to be cut off to a southwestern Atlanta senior living facility has been repaired.

The water main break happened Saturday night on Springdale Road.

The break cut off water service to the Trinity Towers senior living facility. About 250 residents there were relocated to the Windsor Hotel for the night.

While the repair has been completed, seniors were scheduled to spend another night Sunday at the hotel to ensure that the water and heating systems in the building are functioning properly.

This was the second time in a week that the 20-inch main was fixed. It initially broke Monday and was fixed Tuesday, but that repair did not hold.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, February 27th, 2015, 4:45pm

Weekend roadwork: More sign and bridge work

(WXIA) -- Once again, drivers in the Atlanta area are asked to avoid non-essential travel on Interstate 285 this weekend.

Georgia Department of Transportation road crews will work on several stretches of roads and highways throughout the area Friday night through Monday morning. Many of the projects will require lane closures, which could result in delays.

As always, all work is weather permitting. See this weekend's forecast.

Scheduled projects include:

Coweta County
1 southbound lane of I-85 will be closed at Sharpsburg-McCullum Road from 9 p.m. Friday to 12 p.m. Monday for barrier wall installation.

DeKalb County
2 northbound lanes of I-285 will be closed between Covington Highway and I-20 from 7:30 p.m. Saturday to 7:30 a.m. Sunday for sign structure work.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, February 25th, 2015, 11:30am

Wolf Creek Amphitheater looking for interns

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- Wolf Creek Amphitheater is holding an internship program for college students and recent graduates.

The south Fulton County venue needs enthusiastic and dedicated interns for the 18-show 2015 season, which runs Apr. 25 through Oct. 4.

Interns will participate in several production areas at Wolf Creek, including social media, field events, and web and mobile campaigns. Candidates must be able to work flexible hours, lift up to 40 pounds, use Microsoft Office proficiently, and have internet access and reliable transportation.

Students and graduates with majors or degress in mass communication, film, public relations, entertainment, production, marketing or venue management are especially encouraged to apply.

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Submitted by Georgia Lottery, The GA Lottery

Monday, February 23rd, 2015, 4:01pm

Georgia Lottery launches new Georgia-only lotto game

ATLANTA – The Georgia Lottery is introducing an exciting new game that will be available only in Georgia. Jumbo Bucks Lotto with Ca$h Match combines a classic lotto draw game with an instant-win component.

The game concept is the first of its kind in Georgia.

Jumbo Bucks Lotto with Ca$h Match offers jackpots starting at $1 million. The jackpot will continue to grow until there is a jackpot winner.

Additionally, players can select Ca$h Match for a chance to win up to $500 instantly.

Jumbo Bucks Lotto with Ca$h Match went on sale at Georgia Lottery retailers statewide Sunday.

Drawings will be held at 11 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. The first drawing will be conducted Feb. 23.

Tickets are $1 per play. The Ca$h Match option costs an additional $1 per play.

Players must pick six numbers from one to 47. Win the jackpot prize by matching the six numbers drawn. The game offers three additional lotto prizes from $5 to $500.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Sunday, February 22nd, 2015, 2:24pm

Ga. Connections Academy enrollment opens Mar. 3

(WXIA) -- Georgia Connections Academy, a free statewide virtual K-12 school, will begin accepting applications for the 2015-16 school year next month.

Enrollment opens Mar. 3. The school can support 4,000 students; spaces are limited and families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

A free parent information session will be held Tuesday, Mar. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Hampton Inn Atlanta-Perimeter Center, which is located at 769 Hammond Drive in Sandy Springs. Teachers and currently enrolled families will answer questions and go over the school's curriculum at the session.

For more information about Georgia Connections Academy, visit connectionsacademy.com.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, February 20th, 2015, 4:45pm

Weekend roadwork: Signs around the Perimeter

(WXIA) -- The Georgia Department of Transportation will continue to perform sign structure work on Interstate 285 this weekend.

Most of the projects will require lane closures, which could result in lengthy delays. Drivers are asked to avoid the Perimeter in impacted areas if possible.

All work is weather permitting.

Scheduled projects include:

Cobb County
1 lane of I-75 in each direction will be closed between Delk Road and South Marietta Parkway from 7:30 a.m. Saturday to 5:30 p.m. Sunday for sign structure work.

Coweta County
1 northbound lane of I-85 will be closed from 2 miles north of Bullsboro Drive from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly for striping.

DeKalb County
2 westbound lanes of I-285 will be closed between Northlake Parkway and Chamblee Tucker Road from 7:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for sign structure work.

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Fulton County to offers lactation and nutrition education classes

Submitted by AprilMajors on Thursday, February 19th, 12:29 pm

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- The journey to motherhood is different for every woman. Usually, the first decision she will make as a mom will be how to feed her child.

Fulton County Cooperative Extension, in partnership with WellCare, will sponsor lactation and nutrition education classes to provide facts about breastfeeding and to give practical tips on how to make breastfeeding work while getting the support every mother needs. Pre-registration is required.

The classes will take place at 10 a.m. in the Cooperative Extension office which is located on the first floor of the Central Atlanta Library, One Margaret Mitchell Square, Suite 109, Atlanta. Classes will be held:

* Wednesday, March 11
* Thursday, April 23
* Thursday, May 14
* Thursday, October 15

For more information and to register, call 404-332-2400.

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