"Fore" Kids Golf Classic to benefit Fulton students, teachers

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 2:19pm

"Fore" Kids Golf Classic to benefit Fulton students, teachers

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- The 18th annual Fulton Education Foundation "Fore" Kids Golf Classic is being held on May 14 in Alpharetta at the Golf Club of Georgia.

A spokeswoman for Fulton County Schools reported that the tournament will benefit students and staff of Fulton County schools, while Fulton County school leaders, school board members, business professionals and others from the community will attend.

There will be one caddy for every four players. All golfers should check in at 9:30 that morning, and be ready to begin at 11:00. At 4:00 p.m., awards will be given out along with a silent auction.

To register, individuals may play for $400, and teams of four will pay $1,750. Sponsors are still needed.

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Georgia Power honors local schools for efficient energy use

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 1:00pm

Georgia Power honors local schools for efficient energy use

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- Fulton County schools have received an honor from Georgia Power for their efficient use of energy.

The school system was given money from Georgia Power to install efficient energy equipment in two new high schools in the area. This year, Fulton County schools also took two major awards: the U.S. Green Building Council's Georgia Chapter was recognized for Leadership in Energy Efficiency for a School System, and the Leadership in Water Efficiency.

A spokeswoman for the Fulton County School System said part of receiving the honor is to maintain a high Energy Star rating. Fulton County averages a score of 87, and 57 of their 58 schools are Energy Star certified.

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National Drug Take-Back Day

Submitted by Don Buckindail, Manager of Digital Content

Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 7:00am

It's an opportunity for those who have accumulated unwanted and unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of them.

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Take-Back Initiative takes place Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in various locations throughout the state.

Find a drop off spot nearest you here.

In the five previous Take-Back events, the Drug Enforcement Administration, along with state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners, have collected more than two million pounds (1,018 tons) of prescription medication from circulation. The National Prescription Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of these medications.

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Make a Wish holds 9th Annual Walk for Wishes

Submitted by Don Buckindail, Manager of Digital Content

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 8:00pm

Make a Wish holds 9th Annual Walk for Wishes

Make-A-Wish® Georgia will be hosting its 9th Annual Walk for Wishes this Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Turner Field. The two mile walk, with pre-and post-event activities at Turner Field’s Grand Plaza, is one of the organization’s flagship events and has a fundraising goal of $325,000.

At the Walk, thousands of Georgians will gather to increase awareness around the work of Make-A-Wish Georgia and raise funds to support the granting of wishes for local children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013
Time: Fun begins at 8:00 a.m./ Walk begins at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Turner Field, Grand Plaza, 755 Hank Aaron Drive, Atlanta 30315

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Running around Metro Atlanta this weekend

Submitted by Michael H. King, Digital Executive Producer

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 2:53pm

ATLANTA - This weekend's race calendar includes runs in Norcross, Woodstock, Sandy Springs and Inman Park.

For the last weekend in April, runners can lace up their shoes starting Friday night.

The Atlanta edition of the Vampire 5K kicks off - for both vampires and citizens - Friday night at 7:45 at Six Flags Over Georgia. Racers will be able to pick up packets inside the pavilions underneath the Great American Scream Machine from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Race Day Registration is available for $55 per team or $60 per individual. The race course runs through service roads and parking lots, but also takes a jog through the amusement park itself. For more information, visit Vampire5k.com.

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MORGAN STANLEY POLL FINDS ATLANTA INVESTORS’ OPTIMISTIC ON THE MARKET AND MIXED ON REAL ESTATE

Submitted by Judith Fouts

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 10:13am

MORGAN STANLEY POLL FINDS ATLANTA INVESTORS’ OPTIMISTIC ON THE MARKET AND MIXED ON REAL ESTATE

ATLANTA – Parallel with a rising stock market, Atlanta area investors are optimistic about the prospects for their portfolios, growth of the global and US economies, and their ability to reach their financial goals, although mortgage foreclosures remain a major factor in the market[1].

Eight in 10 Atlanta investors expect their investment portfolio to be “better” or “the same” (83%) at year-end and slightly more (87%) believe their financial well-being will be the same or better.

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Fulton Youth Commissioners to paint Springdale Place roof white to save energy and taxpayer dollars

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Thursday, April 25th, 10:05 am

ATLANTA -- Fulton County Youth Commissioners will visit Springdale Place Comprehensive Service Center for Homeless Women with Children on Saturday, April 27, 2013. The Youth Commissioners will take the lead in a project that will improve the Springdale Place building’s energy efficiency and save taxpayer dollars. Beginning at 9:00 a.m., Youth Commissioners will grab paintbrushes and other tools to paint the building’s roof white, which is in line with the “Cool Roof” concept.

According to the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE), Cool roofs can “save energy, cool urban heat islands, and help slow global warming.” The Youth Commissioners’ “White Roof Project” will increase building cost efficiency by reducing the roof’s heat levels.

The DOE reports the following benefits of installing a Cool Roof”:*

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