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The Superior Court of Fulton County Hosts "Family Law Community Days"

Submitted by fultonnews on Tuesday, May 1st, 3:55 am

The Superior Court of Fulton County’s Family Division is hosting three “Family Law Community Days” during the month of May. The events are designed to educate the public about the work of the Family Division and to help citizens with cases handled by the Family Division be better prepared in court. The Family Division is seeing an increase in the number of self-represented litigants. The “Family Law Community Days” will help citizens who choose to represent themselves better understand the court paperwork and process.

The “Family Law Community Days” will be held on the following dates and times:

Thursday, May 3, 2012
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
North Service Center
7741 Roswell Road, NE Suite 261
Atlanta, GA 30350

Thursday, May 17, 2012
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
South Service Center
5600 Stonewall Tell Road, Suite 224
College Park, GA 30349

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Chick-fil-A to host mother-son 'Date Knight'

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Sunday, April 15th, 2012, 11:47am

Chick-fil-A to host mother-son 'Date Knight'

ATLANTA -- All of the Chick-fil-A restaurants in metro Atlanta will host a special mother-son Date Knight on Saturday, Apr. 28.

The Date Knight format will be similar to that of the franchise's massively popular Daddy-Daughter Date Nights. It will give mothers and sons a special chance to enjoy some quality time together.

The event will have a medieval theme, hence the "Knight" part of its title.

"One of Chick-fil-A's goals is to promote community connections and enrich the lives of everyone we come in contact with," Robin Lomax, Chick-fil-A area marketing director, said in a statement. "We understand the importance of mother-son relationships and want to encourage local moms to come to Chick-fil-A, enjoy their sons' company over a meal and have fun."

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3 APS schools saved, 7 to close

Submitted by Gary Franklin, 11Alive Assignment Editor

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012, 3:15pm

ATLANTA -- In a meeting that lasted more than 12 hours and had more than 500 attendees, some chanting and carrying signs, the Atlanta school board approved a controversial redistricting plan late Tuesday night.

The board unanimously approved the plan advanced by Superintendent Erroll Davis with three amendments: to keep Towns, D.H. Stanton and F.L. Stanton elementary schools open.

Outbursts from the audience stopped the meeting twice. At one point, while the superintendent was absent, someone from the crowd yelled that Davis needed to return before they continued. The crowd began chanting "We want Davis." In a separate incident, a man who reportedly caused a commotion was escorted out by Atlanta police officers.

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Fulton Opens Springdale Place to Provide Families with Tools for Self Sufficiency

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Tuesday, March 6th, 7:44 am

24-hour facility offers life skills training and educational help to assist homeless mothers in gaining and maintaining stable employment

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners, County Manager Zachary Williams and Fulton County Housing and Human Services Department staff officially opened the Springdale Place Comprehensive Services Center for Homeless Women with Children on February 28, 2012.

Springdale Place does not fit the traditional description of a homeless shelter. The County is working with other community partners to provide education and life skills programs to help homeless mothers to reach housing stability and self-sufficiency.

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Fulton County's 2nd Annual One Humanity Conference to Teach Youth Leadership Skills

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Thursday, February 2nd, 3:34 pm

2012 Conference to focus on leadership development for young boys

Fulton County wants young men between 8 and 11-years old living in Fulton County to participate in the 2ndAnnual One Humanity Conference sponsored by the Youth Leadership Academy for Boys. The conference will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

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Parents fired up over possible APS redistricting

Submitted by Donna Lowry, 11Alive Reporter

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012, 10:21am

Parents fired up over possible APS redistricting

ATLANTA -- A plan to possibly close up to a dozen Atlanta public schools has some parents seeing red.

At a meeting Monday night, several parents complained that they live within walking distance from their current schools but, under the new plans, will have to travel several miles to take their children to and from school.

The proposal is based around the fact that several Atlanta schools have lost a considerable number of students lately, and consolidation will help some of the half-empty buildings reach capacity.

Another meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at Young Middle School.

11Alive's Donna Lowry reports.

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Need a vacation? Get 69 percent off a trip to Pigeon Forge

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, January 20th, 2012, 5:30pm

Need a vacation? Get 69 percent off a trip to Pigeon Forge

ATLANTA -- If the kids are getting restless and screaming for a family vacation, this weekend's DealChicken Atlanta deal was made for you.

Through Sunday night, DealChicken members can pay $99 for a weekend getaway to Pigeon Forge in Tennessee's beautiful Great Smoky Mountains.

This exclusive offer, valued at $328, is good for two adults and up to three children, and includes one night at the James Manor hotel, in the heart of all the action; $100 worth of dining certificates; a gift basket upon arrival; and five passes to the Lazer Port Fun Center.