Braves RF Jason Heyward has appendectomy

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013, 6:22am

Braves RF Jason Heyward has appendectomy

DENVER -- Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward has had an appendectomy.

The team announced the news late Monday night, long after Atlanta's game at Colorado was postponed because of snow and rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader Tuesday.

In a two-sentence press release, the Braves say Heyward had surgery Monday night at Rose Medical Center in Denver. There was no indication of how long he might be out of the lineup.

The 23-year-old slugger is off to a slow start this season, batting .121 with two homers and five RBIs. Still, the Braves have a 13-5 record that is tied with the Rockies for the best in baseball.

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City Council President holds College Prep series

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 4:25pm

City Council President holds College Prep series

ATLANTA -- Atlanta City Council President Caesar Mitchell will hold his 14th semi-annual College Prep Series on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - noon.

Atlanta Technical College is hosting.

Plus, the spring 2013 College Prep Series scores back session is Thursday, May 15 from 6:00 - 8:00 in the evening. It is set for Atlanta City Hall on Trinity Avenue.

A spokeswoman for President Mitchell said students can gain exposure to college entrance exams in asimulated testing environment, free of charge. Mitchell will administer the tests along with The Princeton Review. The PRA will be offered - a test that helps them see which test would be better for them, between the ACT or SAT.

In the following scores back session, exam scores will be reviewed. Speakers are set to speak to students, to help empower them to reach goals.

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New bill could increase college completion rates in Georgia

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Friday, April 19th, 2013, 6:54pm

New bill could increase college completion rates in Georgia

(WXIA) -- Governor Nathan Deal signed a new bill on Friday that could increase Georgia's college completion rate.

Deal, according to a spokesperson for the Governor's Office, signed the HB 131 at Georgia Gwinnett College. Under the new bill, high school students have more incentive to take "dual credit courses" that allow for college credit and high school credit to be earned at the same time.

"By 2020, more than 60 percent of job openings in Georgia will require some form of postsecondary education," Deal said. "Frankly, we need boos the percentage of Georgians who hold a postsecondary degree in order to create a highly skilled workforce. In the long run, this new law will give college freshmen a head start and, we hope, will encourage more to stay until they attain their degree."

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Farmers market open through Dec. 8

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 12:03pm

ATLANTA -- The Grant Park Farmers Market has opened for its 2013 season.

The market will be open Sundays through Dec. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

It is located at the corner of Cherokee and Milledge avenues in the Grant Park Historic District.

In addition to local food for sale, the farmers market features cooking and gardening classes, and demonstrations from neighborhood artists and musicians.

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Free Hawks playoffs tickets hidden around Atlanta

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 12:49pm

Free Hawks playoffs tickets hidden around Atlanta

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Hawks have made it to the NBA Playoffs for the sixth year in a row, and the team is celebrating with a fun scavenger hunt for fans.

The Hawks will hide 50 foam fingers at various places throughout Atlanta on Thursday and Friday. Each finger will hold two tickets to a Hawks home game.

Fans who find the fingers are invited to tweet pictures of themselves with the hashtag #PlayoffFever. Everyone who tweets will be entered into a drawing to win VIP seats and a Hawks jersey signed by Josh Smith.

The Hawks have provided a few clues about where they plan to hide some of the fingers:

1. One of NBC's Thursday night comedies contains the name of several locations.

2. One location's tagline is "Weekends are overrated."

3. The Hawks plan to connect the East, West, North and South at one location.

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Tunes from the Tombs: June 8

Submitted by thebluebirdpatch.com, Liza Cardona

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 11:52am

ATLANTA -- On June 8, Historic Oakland Foundation will present the third annual Tunes from the Tombs music festival at Historic Oakland Cemetery, featuring bands and musicians from Atlanta and beyond performing an eclectic blend of music from every genre, including Americana, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Funk, Classical, Country and Blues.

Two main music stages will be located in and around extraordinary monuments, mausoleums and renowned gardens while buskers and street performers entertain visitors throughout the cemetery grounds. To soothe your spirits, Tunes from the Tombs will have plenty of beer and wine, plus local Atlanta food trucks will be serving a variety of tasty festival fair.

This event begins at 1 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. Tickets prices for adults are $10 in advance online through Ticket Alternative, $15 at the gate. Ticket price for children from 4-12 years old is $5, children 3 and under are free.

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Fulton County Youth Commissioners to distribute care boxes to the homeless

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Tuesday, April 16th, 3:59 pm

Men who were homeless to guide young commissioners to locations used by the homeless

Fulton County Youth Commissioners will distribute Care Boxes to the homeless on Saturday, April 20, 2013. The H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Everyday) Boxes will be provided to homeless citizens in Atlanta and Fulton between 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Youth Commissioners will assemble at the Fulton County Government Center beginning at 8:00 a.m. and distribute H.O.P.E Boxes to locations used by the homeless, primarily in District 5.

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